Tamara Meneghini's research is focused mainly on performance practices, as professional actor/creator/director who devises new performance-related work or as an actor/performer working from established texts for theatre. She is one of the regional leaders in the area of consent forward practice in performance and production. She has studied with Intimacy Directors and Choreographers (IDC) and TIE (Theatre Intimacy Education) and is working towards certification with IDC. She co-authored the Community Standards for Theatre, that now stand as regional set of agreements that theatre spaces follow in the commitment of creating safer, equitable, and respect-filled space for theatre production and performance. She is one of the co-founders of the Rocky Mountain Artists Safety Alliance. She was recently given the role of Theatre Intimacy Consultant for the Department of Theatre & Dance. While this role has not been entirely defined by the department, her commitment to creating and maintaining safety in rehearsal and performance spaces is deep. She studied with and is working on film focused on life's work of Deborah Robertson, one of the founding mothers of Intimacy choreography before it was codified She enjoys most the energy and complicity of collaborating with experienced playwrights/directors when developing new material. The bulk of her work pertains to the relationship between the actor/performance, actor/acting instrument - how the acting instrument (body/voice) is utilized best to communicate truthfully in performance. She has studied mask work extensively with some of the most highly regarded master mask trainer/teachers, including Antonio Fava, Joan Schirle and Giovanni Fusetti. She isinterested in creating new ways to tell story utilizing a fully engaged and engaging physical theatre approach. As a professional voice and movement coach, researching best practices to help business professionals and performers communicate authentically to an audience.
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theatre performance, physical understanding of styles and Physical-Acting techniques, consent-forward practice, theatrical intimacy coordination, commedia dell'arte, Williamson technique, voice work for performers and professional, Fitzmaurice Voicework, Musical Theatre performance, physical and vocal coaching for live performance practices, professional speakers and business professionals, mask work and experienced teaching artist and teaching artist coach, arts integration, teaching/learning
FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
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Fall 2018
Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.
PMUS 1117 - Musical Theatre Studio I
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Fall 2019
Explores creativity, collaboration, and communication in the craft of acting both in musical theatre and stage acting, specifically directed to the Musical Theatre degree student. Focuses on terms and concepts of psychological realism fundamental to the actors' process through solo work and ensemble exercises. Emphasis on developing a character through analysis and scene study. Various acting modalities will be introduced. Same as THTR 1117.
PMUS 1217 - Musical Theatre Studio II
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2022
Explores creativity, collaboration, and communication in the craft of acting both in musical theatre specifically directed to the Musical Theatre degree student. Focuses on terms and concepts of psychological realism fundamental to the actors' process through solo work and ensemble exercises. Emphasis on developing a character through analysis and scene study. This course is a continuation of PMUS 1117.
THTR 2043 - Voice and Movement for the Stage
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Natural resources of the human voice and body are studied as artistic resources for the performing artist. Designed to examine both the process and products of vocal and physical craft work. Please consult professor if you are interested in taking this class but do not fill the prerequisites.
THTR 3011 - American Musical Theatre History
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Summer 2018 / Summer 2020
This course investigates diversity in American musical theatre through the disciplinary frameworks of critical race theory, intersectional feminism, the American Myth, Jewish and LGBTQIA+ theories, and music and performance theory. In addition to increasing students� knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of this uniquely American art form, this course encourages students to examine larger historical and/or political events and movements through the lens of the reception and development of musicals in a given time period. Recommended prerequisite: 3 credits in THTR, DNCE or MUSC.
THTR 3023 - Studio 2: Creating a Role
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Spring 2018
Continued development of acting technique and tools for play analysis, with particular emphasis on scene study. Special attention will be given to the Master Teachers of Acting and their pedagogies.
THTR 3043 - Advanced Voice for the Stage
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
Continues the work begun in THTR 2043. Studies advanced vocal techniques with the goal of integrating these skills into the working process of the performing artist.
THTR 3053 - Acting 2
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Spring 2019
Continuation of the techniques introduced in Acting 1 (THTR 1003). Emphasis is placed on monologues and scene study of contemporary plays. Basic technique in developing a character are explored.
THTR 4023 - Studio 4: Playing with Styles
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
Studies selected styles of theatre performance such as Greek Drama, Comedy of Manners, Commedia dell'arte, Modern Realism, Theatre of the Absurd, and Non-Western Theatre, including vocal and physical style elements.
THTR 4033 - Advanced Movement for the Stage
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Continues the work begun in THTR 2043 and explores a wide range of physical actor training methods and practices that support the fundamentals of mask training and mask performance for the actor. Students will experience each mask by gaining an understanding of its historical and performative relevance and directly bring into play the authentic life required of the specific mask. Department consent required. Same as THTR 5033.
THTR 4117 - Musical Theatre Lab 5: Senior Showcase Experience
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Research and identify material from a variety of mediums (theatre, film, television, web-based work, commercial) that best fit preferred performance type and style. Emphasis placed on topically/timely relevant material so that the student becomes most knowledgeable of current trends and practices. Prepared work will be presented at an organized showcase featuring agents, casting professionals and directors providing feedback for continued growth, learning and a new network of industry colleagues. Recommended prerequisites: TBFA Acting students � completion of Studios 1-4, for PMUS, BMMT and TBFA Musical Theatre students, completion of Labs 1-4, PMUS 1117, 1217, 2117, 3117.
THTR 4149 - Theatre Internship
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2024
Provides opportunities for theatre majors to explore career opportunities in theatre fields other than, or in addition to, those with performance emphasis. Students apply knowledge and skills developed in their major studies to a practical work experience. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended requisite: 30 credit hours in THTR.
THTR 5033 - Advanced Movement for the Stage
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Explores a wide range of physical actor training methods and practices that support the fundamentals of mask training and mask performance for the actor. Students will experience each mask by gaining an understanding of its historical and performative relevance and directly bring into play the authentic life required of the specific mask. Department consent required. Same as THTR 4033.
