This project involves selecting a short piece of dramatic text—such as a monologue or a two-person scene—and preparing it for a compelling vocal and embodied performance. The tangible outcome is a polished dramatic reading, delivered in a structured setting for a small audience, demonstrating a developed understanding of character, emotional arc, and effective vocal technique. This performance will allow you to embody narrative, connect with an audience, and translate written word into living experience. It serves as a foundational exercise in theatrical presentation, providing concrete feedback on your expressive capabilities. This project is ideally suited for individuals who are drawn to storytelling, enjoy exploring human emotion, and are motivated by direct, experiential learning.
It appeals to those who value immediate feedback and are keen to develop their presence and communicative impact.
Your strengths and how they will be useful
Your strengths and how they will be useful
Skills you will develop
Hard Skills (3)
Soft Skills (5)
Unravel to explain how each skill will be learned / performed successfully during the project.
Potential friction points and how to mitigate them
Potential friction points and how to mitigate them
Summary
By completing this, you become a performer capable of translating written words into compelling, live expression. Your thinking will evolve to consider not just meaning, but also delivery, effect, and audience reception. Your technical range expands through focused practice in vocal control and physical presence. This project opens doors to engaging with further dramatic arts, public speaking, or any field requiring nuanced communication and emotional connection. You will gain confidence in expressing complex ideas persuasively and authentically.
Summary
By completing this, you become a performer capable of translating written words into compelling, live expression. Your thinking will evolve to consider not just meaning, but also delivery, effect, and audience reception. Your technical range expands through focused practice in vocal control and physical presence. This project opens doors to engaging with further dramatic arts, public speaking, or any field requiring nuanced communication and emotional connection. You will gain confidence in expressing complex ideas persuasively and authentically.