Acting I Course | Basic Acting and Auditioning Techniques

ACTING I

This course offers an exciting approach to basic acting / auditioning techniques. Designed for actors of all ages and levels of skill, all are welcome to come and play! In this course students will develop personal acting technique, stage presence, as well as gain a general knowledge of acting and auditioning for stage and screen. Intensive study of two hours once a week. (12 hour course)

Week #1: Introduction to Acting

Class Introductions
Basic Actor Warm Ups (Voice / Body)
Acting Games
Journal Exercises

Homework Assignment #1:
Observe a stranger, journal daily diet/ experiences. Bring "priceless object" to next class!

Week #2: Improvisation

Introduction to Improv
Improv Games
Object Endowment
Improv Exercises / Story Telling
Monologue Selection

Homework Assignment #2:
Monologue selection, journal daily experiences. Bring selected monologue to class!

Week #3: Auditions / Monologues

Character Analysis
Monologue Construction
Actor Introductions
"Actor Homework"
Cold / Luke Warm Readings
On / Off Camera Auditions
Cue Cards

Homework Assignment #3:
Memorize monologue, journal daily experiences.

Week #4: Monologue Workshop

Rehearse and Perform Monologues

Homework Assignment #4:
Memorize "Open Scenes" Journal daily experiences.

Week #5: Scene Work

Work with Scene Partners
Improvisation / Objective Work
Rehearsal Time
Cold Reading Scene Work

Homework Assignment #5:
Rehearse monologues and open scenes.

Week #6: Final Performances / Graduation

Perform Monologue
Perform Open Scene
Graduation Ceremony

Course Fee:
$66.00 per week class ($400.00 total)

Deposit:
First class payment of $66.00 will reserve placement in course.
Student must be paid in full by the fourth week of class.