The Performer and the Object
General
Course Long Title
The Performer and the Object
Subject Code
TACT
Course Number
540
Department(s)
Academic Level
GR - Graduate
Description
This course will examine the essential
relationship between the performer and the object
in theater. The animation of objects by
performers is one of the most ancient of
theatrical relationships. Through in-class
projects, actors will have the opportunity to
explore this dynamic and to learn about the
historical use and contemporary use of puppets
and objects as a major element in the theatrical
vocabulary. A variety of forms will be examined
from shadow puppets to found objects to Bunraku.
relationship between the performer and the object
in theater. The animation of objects by
performers is one of the most ancient of
theatrical relationships. Through in-class
projects, actors will have the opportunity to
explore this dynamic and to learn about the
historical use and contemporary use of puppets
and objects as a major element in the theatrical
vocabulary. A variety of forms will be examined
from shadow puppets to found objects to Bunraku.