See, Hear, Smell Assignment No. 1

The Actor's Instrument

All artists have instruments that they must maintain for them to work properly. For the painter, brushes have to be washed, for the musician, reeds and valves must be cleaned. The actor's instrument is the actor's own body and brain; and making healthy choices are important to keeping your instrument in tiptop shape. Eating healthy foods, & keeping away from things that can jeopardize your physical health such as smoking, drugs and drinking is key.Eating foods that maintain a healthy mind & body will serve as a great source of energy through rehearsals and performances. Your voice, face, arms, legs, hips, every part of the actor's body are important tool that can be used to communicate and illustrate the words of the playwright and make them come alive!

Setting the Stage: What's Ahead for this Year

Congratulations you got the part! You are the Kuumba Project theater class of 2007! This class is an introduction to the world of acting. We will cover voice/breath work, character development, and physical movement. This will be accomplished through exploration of various acting techniques, theater games, improvisation and discussion. You will also be introduced to the fundamentals of the rehearsal process and script analysis.This is going to be an exciting & fun year the only requirements are, the willingness to try new things, and an open mind.

Kuumba Classes Kick Off at CFAC!

The Community Folk Art Center, Inc. (CFAC) is a vibrant cultural and artistic hub committed to the promotion and development of artists of the African Diaspora. The mission of the center is to exalt cultural and artistic pluralism by collecting, exhibiting, teaching and interpreting the visual & expressive arts. Public programming includes exhibitions, film screenings, gallery talks, workshops and courses in the studio arts, including dance and ceramics. A proud unit of the African American Studies Department at Syracuse University, CFAC is a beacon of artistry, creativity and cultural expression engaging the Syracuse community, the region and the world.