Principles of Acting

This introductory course in acting trains the student actor in the beginning skills of the craft in order to give them practical understanding and ability that can be used effectively in the professional Vietnamese entertainment industry. The course demystifies the craft of acting by breaking it down into its basic, practicable components, including proper body/mind control, imagination, communion with other actors, elements of conflict, memory of emotion, etc. The student will acquire proficiency in each component through exercises and scene work, and will also develop specific skills useful to the actor such as analyzing a script and working with a director.