This course introduces the complex and duplicitous characters of Hedda Gabler and Maria Prozorova. Students will explore both plays and view both characters from a feminist perspective.
Hedda Gabler and Maria Prozorova, both modern classics, introduce us to complex and duplicitous characters. This course is designed to approach these famous characters in both an analytical and practical way. Students will explore both plays from a feminist perspective whilst developing their understanding of Stanislavski and Meisner methodologies. At the end of the course, students will be encouraged to put together a selection of their favourite techniques and tips and put them to practice with a monologue from either play. After this course, students will feel comfortable with other practical acting techniques as well as feminist interpretations of claustrophobic marriages.
Course Content
9 LESSONS
9 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
An Overview of Hedda Gabler and Ibsen
60 minutes
Lesson 2
An Overview of the Three Sisters and Chekhov
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Feminist Interpretation: Stifled Ambition and Claustrophobic Marriages
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Chekhov: Acting Techniques
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Modern Adaptations: Inua Ellams' 2019 Adaptation of 'The Three Sisters' at the National Theatre Set in Lagos, Nigeria
60 minutes
Lesson 6
An Introduction to Stanislavsky and His Methodologies
60 minutes
Lesson 7
An Introduction to Meisner and His Methodologies
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Practical Acting Techniques
60 minutes
Lesson 9
A Monologue
60 minutes
Key Skills
Feminist Analysis
Deconstructing a Play
Stanislavski and Meisner Methods
Creating a Monologue
Educator
George W
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