Text may be from any part of the vast body of literature: fiction or non-fiction, novel, biography, autobiography, poetry, verse, letters, manuals, journal articles, newspaper reports, song lyrics . . . published or unpublished.

Text may be one continuous three minute selection or composed of fragments equalling three minutes.

Memorize to automatic state.

Research an Actor

May be a stage or film actor of any historical period from ancient to present.

Research four areas: personal background, education, work and how they describe their approach/philosophy/aesthetic to the way of the actor.

Formal Essay requiring proper documentation of sources and works cited.

Length: 800 - 1000 words / 4-5 pages.

1. Keep a class journal. An entry for each class documenting your experience. (Profile Questions)

2. Select and memorize a three minute text. Choose any text except writings written for the world of theater. (Further guidlines)

3. Research Paper. (Topic)

4. Final Exam. Study Guide Questions