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THEATER 345/Directing I
Mondays & Wednesdays 10:10-1:10pm
Instructor: Gil McCauley
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30- 4:30pm(or by appointment)
Office: FAC109/Phone: 545-6815/ E-mail: gilmac@theater.umass.eduDIRECTING I is intended to be a practical exploration of the theory and craft of stage direction. Particular focus will be placed on the fundamentals of storytelling, analysis and organization, use of bodies and space and working with actors. In addition participants will be asked to see and respond to as much theater as possible. In the context of discussions, exercises, various scene work and the continual hunt for "moments of insight" participants will develop an understanding of basic directorial responsibilities and techniques necessary for taking a work from the page to the stage. More
THEATER 445/DIRECTING II
Mondays & Wednesdays 10:10-1:10pm
Instructor: Gil McCauley
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30- 4:30pm(or by appointment)
Office: FAC109/Phone: 545-6815/ E-mail: gilmac@theater.umass.edu
DIRECTING II is intended to be a practical (as in "learn by doing") follow-up to Theater 345. Students will have the opportunity to more fully explore the fundamental concepts and strategies presented in the previous course, familiarize themselves with recurring directorial challenges, as well as present to a public audience. Through use of discussions, impromptus, and in-class-rehearsals students will develop a hands-on understanding of the directing process. More
THEATER 650/ACTING THEORY
Tuesdays 2:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Gil McCauley
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30- 4:30pm (or by appointment)
Office: FAC 109/Phone: 545-6815/E-mail gilmac@theater.umass.edu
"Every time an actor performs, he or she implicitly enacts a 'theory' of acting-a set of assumptions about the conventions and style which guide his or her performance, the structure of actions which he or she performs, the shape that those actions take(as a character, role, or sequence of actions as in some performance art) and the relationship to the audience."
Phillip B. Zarrrilli from Acting (Re)Considered
ACTING THEORY is intended to be a preliminary examination of performance studies literature with a focus on the craft of acting. The course is geared toward the theoretical interests and practical needs of student directors with an emphasis on "responding creatively" to the material in written form and actual performance.More
THEATER 680/GROUP STUDIO
Tuesdays 2:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Gil McCauley
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30- 4:30pm(or by appointment)
Office: FAC109/Phone: 545-6815/Email: gilmac@theater.umass.eduGroup Studio is not really a class. It's more like--a scheduled window of opportunity for playful, yet productive, collaboration. It is expected that over the course of the next three years you will be working with your classmates in artistically intimate situations. Group Studio is chance for you to lay the groundwork for that intimacy as well as "express yourself" to the rest of the department as a group. Because there is very little prescribed structure for this opportunity it is extremely important for all of those involved to maintain focus and communicate continuously. After the first three or four sessions participants will be left on their own to create a performance piece to be viewed by the department and invited guest. Please understand, this experience is primarily made up of what you bring to it individually and what you can make of it as a group. During the initial sessions you will get acquainted with your collaborators and review the parameters of the final project. You will be required to meet weekly at the assigned time to develop and rehearse this project. One person from the group will be selected to relay progress reports, needs, etc. to the instructor. As usual, should you or any member of your I.M. Force be caught or killed… Just kidding. Perform your task. Have fun
THEATER 750/DIRECTING STUDIO
Wednesdays 1:25-4:25pm
Instructor: Gil McCauley
Office Hours: Mondays 1:30- 4:30pm(or by appointment)
Office: FAC109/Phone: 545-6815/Email: gilmac@theater.umass.edu
DIRECTING STUDIO is a graduate student forum for peer response and interaction to support the production work of each participant. In addition to that function, it is our aim to expose the graduate director to experiences and artists that can help them to develop the strategies and sensibilities necessary for a sustained professional life as an artist/ director. To that end, the class will work on devised directorial projects and interact with experienced artist/directors and other theatre practitioners whose work we feel will be of considerable value to the graduate director. As well, the class will view and discuss the work(in-class and departmental) of their peers(and when possible outside work that the group has seen) on an ongoing basis. More
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