University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Drama Presents The Total Picture ' All the world ' s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts,... William Shakespeare, As You Like It On opening night, the lights go up, the curtains rise, and the actors appear on stage to an audience ' s thundering ap- plause. It looks so simple; yet, the prepa- ration that takes place is extraordinary. The Division of Drama is interested in teaching all the stages of theatre produc- tion. Students start with classes in playwrit- ing. They then discuss the effects of lighting and sound in creating a mood and begin to understand the technicali- ties involved. Costume design and set design are studied in their historical context and then brought into today ' s theater. Students explore the possibili- ties of transformation through the use of make-up. Stage management and its re- sponsibilities are developed; and finally, the students ' leadership is built in the form of directing. The Experimental Theater Workshop incorporates all of these areas. Students produce a show entirely on their own from beginning to end. Acting is also studied thoroughly. From the time a student enters as a freshman, he is given opportunities to act in productions. The actor improves voice and body movement along with diction. This year the Division of Drama staged 28 productions, including the musical ' Candide ' . Uft SHAKESPEARE DIDN ' T HAVE IT - Technicians attempt to arrange wiring scheme. Above: THE METHOD- Michele Greene portrays Agnes . Above Right DIRECTOR ' S CHAIR - Jim Haley looks over the script Above Far Right MY- WAY - The director explains the scene. 24 Drama

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New Major Is Working Out With the recent turn toward a health- oriented society, a new major called Ex- ercise Science has stirred great interest on campus. In only its second year, the constantly growing program has 100 stu- dents. Exercise Science examines the scien- tific aspects of human movement Stu- dents use human subjects to examine the effects of exercise on the body. Simulat- ing environmental conditions, exercise scientists conduct research in the Biome- chanics laboratory. Bob Girandola, ad- visor for the program, emphasizes the opportunities available to students within the major. They have the unique experience of getting involved with fac- ulty in actual research on humans, he says. Students are required to spend time in the lab and often help with graduate research: studying the effects of long term exercise or investigating carbohy- drate resythesis, the necessity of replen- ishing the body with food after exercise. Future research includes measuring pol- lution ' s impact on performance and ex- ercise an important topic for the ' 84 Oljonpics. Girandola is also seeking the chance to test Olympic athletes. USC athletes from several sports currently participate in testing. Professional opportunities for those majoring in Exercise Science include physical therapy, medicine, athletic training or graduate degrees in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology. a:. ggiiatif- - -- - ■• ' ■■ ■ ' • • • ■ ■ ■!■ 26 ExerdM Science