Competitive Acting I focuses on the study and performance of prose, poetry, humorous, and dramatic literature, emphasizing effective oral interpretation and performance techniques for live audiences. Students will learn to analyze and present literary works through individual, duo, small group, and reader’s theatre performances.
Students enrolled in this course will be members of the novice speech team and will travel with the Speech and Debate Team to tournaments throughout the year. Participation in competition is required, with students expected to compete in a minimum of three tournaments during the fall semester and two tournaments during the spring semester.