In this course the theatre student learns to analyze plays with a heavy focus on particular characters and major scenes. Emphasis will be placed on works of prime importance in the history of the theatre, both past and present, so that the aspiring actor can begin to experience some of the problems involved in approaching a significant role. Each student is required to research the performance history of the roles and scenes studied as well as to uncover the subtexts and the inner line of character development. Attention will be given to both Stanislavsky and improvisation techniques as methods by which the actor comes closer to the full reality of a part. May be repeated for credit.