Scene Study

The collaborative work between an actor and
director is critical to dramatic narrative
storytelling. Many essential fundamentals are
shared between the two disciplines including, but
not limited to, basic story/text analysis,
research skills, the art of rehearsal, and a
shared vocabulary centered on action-intention.
Students will participate as both actors and
directors throughout the course of the workshop;
fundamentals will be developed through scene work
both improvised and scripted, and by breaking
down material on paper, on stage and through
critical analysis of film clips. Performance in
class work encourages the director to challenge
their vulnerability and willingness to risk.
Scene study teaches the director to evaluate the
events materializing in front of them and make
effective adjustments to the scene while working
on the floor.