This course is the foundation of our acting program and is 7 weeks in duration, allowing two sections to be offered each semester -- one in the first seven weeks of the semester and the other in the last seven weeks of the semester. This class is intended for students with a range of acting and performance experience - from the first time actor to the seasoned performer. Through group and individual exercises and projects, students will develop a stronger public presence, connection to and interpretation of text, as well as flexibility, concentration, and ways to live truthfully in imaginary circumstances.