Unique Summer Courses
USM offers a variety of unique summer courses in the areas of Holistic Health and Theatre. Visit our registration page for details on how to register for one of the unique summer courses below.
Therapeutic Touch
CON 490 (2170)
Instructor: Bernadette Curtis
Location: Hastings Formal Lounge, Gorham campus
Dates: May 31, June 1-2, & June 22, 2013
Class meetings are as follows: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Saturday- 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Course Description:
This course will introduce the theory and practice of the Krieger-Kunz method of Therapeutic Touch. Concentration will be on the practice of Therapeutic Touch as an intentionally directed process of energy exchange, using the hands to facilitate the movement of energy, and restoring balance to the energy system of the human body. The course will focus on the understanding of the basic principles of the human energy field; intuition; intentionality; benefits; theory; principles; process; and experiential learning of the Therapeutic Touch technique. Through readings, lecture, demonstrations, and practice, students will integrate the TT process with considerations of creating a healing environment, the ethics of practice, and integrating holistic health and self-care. There is a $50 course fee which covers materials and lunch each day. 3 Credits.
Acting: Performance Weekend Intensive
THE 102 (2056)
Instructor: Wil Kilroy
Location: Luther Bonney, Talbot Lecture Hall, Portland campus
Dates: May 17-26, 2013 (Two Weekends)
Class meetings are as follows:
Friday: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM-10:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Course Description:
This course will introduce non-actor students to theatre through the eyes of the performer. Students will gain a basic understanding of theatre as a performing art through lecture, discussion and performance of scenes. Improvisational exercises, relaxation techniques and character analysis strategies will be included. Students will also attend campus and area theatrical productions and be required to write critical reviews of the performances. 3 Credits.
Acting Techniques of Michael Chekhov
THE 494/599 (2633/2634)
Instructor: Wil Kilroy
Location: Hastings Formal Lounge, Upton-Hastings Hall, Gorham campus
Dates: June 30-July 6, 2013
Time: 9:00AM - 10:00PM each day
Course Description:
This course is designed to appeal to theatre and drama instructors, experienced actors, and advanced students. Classes focus on various aspects of Chekhov's acting techniques and the application of those techniques to performance, directing, auditioning and teaching.
3 Credits.
Acting with Inner Characters
THE 299 (3158)
Instructor: Emmanuelle Chaulet
Location: Hastings Formal Lounge, Upton-Hastings Hall, Gorham campus
Dates: May 13-June 5, 2013
Class meetings are as follows: Mondays, Tuesday, & Wednesdays - 12:30PM-3:45PM
Course Description:
This class will explore using the Voice Dialogue technique to create stage characters from our inner-characters. Voice Dialogue is a discipline that was initially developed in 1972, by Hal Stone, Ph.D. and Sidra Stone, Ph.D. as an exploration of the Psychology of Selves. This technique is a tool to explore the multitude of inner-characters in our consciousness, giving them a voice, and letting them speak in a facilitated and structured setting. It is successfully used by professionals around the world in the fields of psychotherapy, counseling, personal coaching, business, organizational consulting and creative coaching. A remarkable tool for actors and performing artists, it allows discovering and playing with the multitude of our sub-personalities in order to develop characters on stage. 3 credits.
Readers Theatre
THE 275/599 (3498/3499) and EPC 543 (3500)
Instructor: Wil Kilroy and Lucy Rioux
Location: Hastings Formal Lounge, Upton-Hastings Hall, Gorham campus
Dates: July 10-14, 2013
Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM each day
Course Description:
The 39th annual Readers Theatre Workshop has been recently updated and will provides a hands-on, collaborative environment, with a curriculum that covers script-making from diverse texts, directing, staging, acting techniques, competitive performance information, oral interpretation, application to the classroom, and teaching methodology. The intensive 5 day program will also include additional cultural activities.
The class will meet from July 10th to July 14th, from 9am- 5pm daily, with additional evening programs to include theater and museum attendance. Evenings will be utilized for application of the technique to a final works-in-progress presentation on the final afternoon.
The week-long intensive will take place near Portland, Maine, the cultural capital of the state with numerous theatre companies, art galleries, music venues, eclectic restaurants, and easy access to the pristine Maine oceanfront. 3 undergraduate credits; 4 graduate credits.
Summer Session
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