SEPTEMBER PREPARATORY TERM September 3 to September 30, 1924 FACULTY John Kennedy Lacock, A.B. (Washington and Jefferson College '01), A.M. (Harvard '06), President 1. Foundations of Expression. of the mind and of their natural signs, sion to vocal and pantomimic training. tions of Expression." 2. Vocal Expression. Studies in imagination and dramatic instinct in reading, and of the modulations of the voice and their relations to speech. Textbook: Dr. Curry, "Lessons in Vocal Expression.” 3. Vocal Training. — Voice training is pursued for right tone production, and for the improvement of speech. Practice exercises for development of voice, physiologically and psychologically. 4. Harmonic Training. - Develops the physical organism and the body for flexibility and expression; co-ordination of voice and body. 5. Public Speaking. — Speaking for facility and ease is practiced in all classes in reading and vocal expression. This course aims to awaken in the student a desire to give expression to his thoughts and to train him to arrange and deliver his thoughts. 6. Play Production. The technique of acting is studied in rehearsals and practical problems are worked out. Special attention to the modern presentation of plays. 7. Dramatic Rehearsal. Modern drama, one-act plays. A progression from the one-act play, and scenes from the play, to the study of a three-act play. 8. Stage Art. A practical class in make-up, stage rehearsal, costuming, stage business and all things necessary for a successful public presentation. ASHEVILLE SUMMER TERM Asheville, North Carolina June 23 to August 1, 1924 Personal Direction of Mr. Belford Forrest FACULTY John Kennedy Lacock, A.B. (Washington and Jefferson College '01), A.M. (Harvard '06), President Belford Forrest, B.A., Director Eliza Josephine Harwood, A.B. (T. D. '00) M. Oclo Miller, B.S. (T. D. '23) Selma McComas Lee (G. C. '18) COURSES IN INSTRUCTION 1. Play Production. — The technique of acting is studied in rehearsals and practical problems are worked out. Special attention to the modern presentation of plays. 2. Dramatic Rehearsal. Modern drama, one-act plays. A progression from the one-act play, and scenes from the play, to the study of a three-act play. 3. Stage Art. A practical class in make-up, stage rehearsal, costuming, stage business and all things necessary for a successful public presen tation. - 4. Vocal Expression. Studies in imagination and dramatic instinct in reading, and of the modulations of the voice and their relations to speech. Textbook: Dr. Curry, "Lessons in Vocal Expression.' 5. Voice Training and Diction. Voice training is pursued for right tone production, and for the improvement of speech (diction). Practice exercises for development of voice, physiologically and psychologically. 6. Public Reading. - Emphasis is laid upon the material as well as its interpretation. Training of a student's relation, not only to his reading, but also to his audience. Interpretations of forms of literature, narrative, dramatic and lyric. Arrangement and organization of programs. 7. Public Speaking. Speaking for facility and ease is practised in all classes in reading and vocal expression. This course aims to awaken in the student a desire to give expression to his thoughts and to train him to arrange and deliver his thoughts. 8. Story Telling. · Development of imagination in vocal expression through the study of folk tales, legendary, historical and modern stories, modern fairy tales, wonder tales, nature tales, stories of real life. 9. Harmonic Training. - Develops the physical organism and the body for flexibility and expression. 10. Rhythmical Balance Movements. Progressive technical training in formal rhythmical movements and dancing for development of poise, DALLAS SUMMER TERM June 9 to July 3, 1924 Personal Direction of Prof. Lewis D. Fallis FACULTY John Kennedy Lacock, A.B. (Washington and Jefferson College '01), A.M. (Harvard '06), President Lewis D. Fallis, A.B. (T. D. '11) Ira P. Baumgartner, A.B. (P. R. D., '22) COURSES IN INSTRUCTION 1. Vocal Expression. Studies in imagination and dramatic instinct in reading, and of the modulations of the voice and their relations to speech. Textbook: Dr. Curry, "Lessons in Vocal Expression." 2. Voice Training and Diction. - Voice training is pursued for right tone production, and for the improvement of speech (diction). Practice exercises for development of voice, physiologically and psychologically. 3. Public Reading. Emphasis is laid upon the material as well as its interpretation. Training of a student's relation, not only to his reading, but also to his audience. Interpretations of forms of literature, narrative dramatic and lyric. Arrangement and organization of programs. 4. Public Speaking. Speaking for facility and ease is practised in all classes in reading and vocal expression. This course aims to awaken in the student a desire to give expression to his thoughts and to train him to arrange and deliver his thoughts. 5. Story Telling. Development of imagination in vocal expression through the study of folk tales, legendary, historical and modern stories, modern fairy tales, wonder tales, nature tales, stories of real life. 6. Dramatic Thinking. — Study and practice in the reading of dialogue and plays. Study of one-act plays, for the purpose of platform interpre tation. 7. Play Production. - The technique of acting is studied in rehearsals and practical problems are worked out. Special attention to the modern presentation of plays. 8. Harmonic Training. - Develops the physical organism and the body for flexibility and expression. CHICAGO SUMMER TERM Chicago, Illinois August 4 to August 29, 1924 Personal Direction of Miss Maud Frances FACULTY 13 John Kennedy Lacock, A.B. (Washington and Jefferson College '01), A.M. (Harvard '06) President Joseph H. Lambert, A.B. (T. D. '24) Maud Frances (T. D. '03) M. Oclo Miller, B. S. (T. D. '23) COURSES IN INSTRUCTION 1. Play Production. The technique of acting is studied in rehearsals and practical problems are worked out. Special attention to the modern presentation of plays. 2. Dramatic Rehearsal. - Modern drama, one-act plays. A progression from the one-act play, and scenes from the play, to the study of a three-act play. 3. Stage Art. A practical class in make-up, stage rehearsal, costuming, stage business and all things necessary for a successful public presen tation. 4. Vocal Expression. Studies in imagination and dramatic instinct in reading, and of the modulations of the voice and their relations to speech. Textbook: Dr. Curry, "Lessons in Vocal Expression." 5. Voice Training and Diction. — Voice training is pursued for right tone production, and for the improvement of speech (diction). Practice exercises for development of voice, physiologically and psychologically. 6. Public Reading. - Emphasis is laid upon the material as well as its interpretation. Training of a student's relation, not only to his reading, but also to his audience. Interpretations of forms of literature, narrative dramatic and lyric. Arrangement and organization of programs. 7. Public Speaking. Speaking for facility and ease is practised in all classes in reading and vocal expression. This course aims to awaken in the student a desire to give expression to his thoughts and to train him to arrange and deliver his thoughts. 8. Story Telling. Development of imagination in vocal expression through the study of folk tales, legendary, historical and modern stories, modern fairy tales, wonder tales, nature tales, stories of real life. 9. Harmonic Training. - Develops the physical organism and the body for flexibility and expression. 10. Methods of Teaching Reading in the Public Schools. The work SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR ALL THE TERMS Classification in the School of Expression is arranged with a system of credits. A certain number of steps must be mastered before graduating. All work done under the direction of the School of Expression counts on a diploma course. The class work occupies four hours daily, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., five days a week. Rehearsals in the afternoon. Dramatic applicants are examined and classified carefully according to needs, experience and purpose in study. They are advised to prepare parts or scenes suited to their personality, and to study carefully two standard plays. Private lessons by appointment. Daily criticism and weekly recitals will be given. Special arrangements for room and board at the lowest prices are made for students. Many private homes are available for young women students in the neighborhood of the School. Students are advised to register as early as possible, and to give full particulars concerning requirements for boarding accommodations. All work done in the summer sessions counts so many credits toward a diploma: a six weeks' course counts 120 points; a four weeks' course, 80 points. Tuition for six weeks, $75.00; for four weeks, $50.00. All the summer terms of the School of Expression are conducted under the direction of the. Trustees of the School, John K. Lacock, President. Unusual preparations are being made to make the coming summer sessions of the School of Expression more helpful than ever before. We are planning to do most thorough work and render more individual assistance. Our best equipped and trained teachers will be sent to our summer terms. Special Summer Term circulars of each term may be had on application. For further information, address: E. V. MacQuarrie, Registrar, School of Expression, Pierce Building, Copley Square, 12 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. |