GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2010-2011

Performing Arts

Theatre Arts Program

Admission Requirements and Fees

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List of Courses

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OUR PROGRAM

The Theatre School at George Brown College offers you vigorously concentrated, career-oriented training in the fundamental skills, practicalities, traditions and professionalism needed to work as a professional actor in theatre, television and film.

The conservatory, hands-on training is an integrated curriculum in which all subjects are related directly to the acting profession. Five skill courses form the core of our classical approach to training the actor: voice, speech, movement, music and dance. The acting curriculum features improvisation, contact improvisation, storytelling, poetry, text analysis, contemporary and classical scene studies, neutral mask, character mask, clowning, commedia dell’arte, television and film technique, and audition preparation. Further classes include: stage combat, dialectology, theatre history, the business of acting, and the Alexander Technique. We also enjoy partnerships with Soulpepper Theatre Company and the Tarragon Theatre.

STUDENT SELECTION

Enrolment is limited, ensuring adequate personal attention is given to each student. Admission is competitive, based on the results of auditions and personal interviews conducted by the Artistic Director and faculty members. A minimum academic standing plus passing grades in acting must be achieved in order to be promoted to the next semester.

YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

For information on future study options, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

George Brown College also offers evening courses in acting. See the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca.

YOUR CAREER

An ever-expanding international market creates a consistent demand for fresh faces and new talent in a range of educational, entertainment and commercial activities. Students should be aware, however, that the field is extremely competitive.

COURSES

SEMESTER 1
THEA1001      Acting I
THEA1003      Dance I
THEA1004      Movement I
THEA1006      Voice I
THEA1005      Vocal Music I
THEA1013      Group Improvisation
THEA1008      Speech I
THEA1015      Contact Improvisation
GHUM1067    The History of Western Theatre

SEMESTER 2
THEA1002      Acting II
THEA1010      Dance II
THEA1017      Movement II
THEA1016      Voice II
THEA1009      Vocal Music II
THEA1020      Theatre History I
THEA1012      Stage Combat I
THEA1014      Workshop Performance I
THEA1018      Speech II
COMP1082     Computer Skills and Applications

SEMESTER 3
THEA2001      Acting III
THEA2004      Dance III
THEA2016      Movement III
THEA2002      Voice III
THEA2009      Vocal Music III
THEA2022      Theatre History II
THEA2024      Business of Acting
THEA2014      Speech III
THEA2028      Monologue Study I
THEA2013      Children’s Play Performance
THEA2039      Non-Traditional Performance Techniques

SEMESTER 4
THEA2007      Acting IV
THEA2003      Television and Film Technique
THEA2008      Dance IV
THEA2021      Movement IV
THEA2017      Voice IV
THEA2019      Vocal Music IV
THEA2023      Theatre History III
THEA2025      Business of Acting
THEA2011      Stage Combat II
THEA2029      Monologue Study I
THEA2018      Speech IV
THEA2020      Workshop Performance II

SEMESTER 5
THEA3001      Acting V
THEA3002      Showcase Performance I
THEA3005      Dance V
THEA3004      Movement V
THEA3003      Voice V
THEA3006      Vocal Music V
THEA3007      Speech V
THEA3014      Alexander Technique I

SEMESTER 6
THEA3011      Dance VI
THEA3010      Showcase Performance II
THEA3013      Movement VI
THEA3008      Voice VI
THEA3012      Vocal Music VI
THEA3009      Speech VI
THEA3015      Alexander Technique II

*See Computer Skills Challenge Testing

For more information,
call 416-415-5000 ext. 2167
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OUR SEASON OF PLAYS

NOVEMBER 2009 TO APRIL 2010 AT THE YOUNG CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Great plays. A stage of endless possibilities.

1. Brand (November 11–21, 2009)
2. Munsch Crunch! (December 2–12, 2009)
3. Love’s Labour’s Lost (February 10–20, 2010)
4. Cock-a-doodle Dandy (April 13–24, 2010)
5. Clérambard (April 14–24, 2010)

Visit www.georgebrown.ca/theatre for more information.

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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Revised: July 19, 2010