Focuses on in-depth analysis of theatrical structures of scripts primarily from the viewpoints of the actor, director, and designer. Emphasizes developing the student’s ability to synthesize the intellectual and intuitive work required to create a theatrical experience from a written text. Identifies and explores physical, thematic, musical, and abstract structures. Through critical thinking and analysis of plays and essays from a diverse and inclusive reading list, offers students an opportunity to develop a point of view and an informed perspective on both contemporary and canonical work, as well as a thorough understanding of beat analysis and the working vocabulary of actors. Requires secondary readings and several short papers.