The Introduction to Acting program is designed to make the students aware of the many aspects of onstage and offstage production, specifically focusing on acting techniques, as well as, many of the technical aspects of production. The students acquire the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in producing live theatre performances based in historical and cultural context. They acquire abilities and confidence to perform with conviction before an audience, learning to evaluate others and self. In addition to acting skills and techniques, students are introduced to improvisation, pantomime, movement, script analyses and theatre terminology.