This introductory acting course will cover a range of topics designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of acting and the development of basic acting skills. It will explore methods and theories of acting and their application to the portrayal of various characters in diverse styles of scripts. The curriculum will include an exploration of the fundamentals of acting, character development, stage presence, scene study, and script analysis. Students will be introduced to vocal and physical acting techniques, the expression of emotions, the use of body language, and stage movement. Students will be actively involved in acting exercises. No prior acting experience is required. (This course will satisfy a humanities elective.)