Beginning Acting
Use this introductory course to explore the basic elements of acting technique:
- Given circumstances
- Environment
- Relationships
- Objectives
- Actions
- Obstacles
- Emotional connection
- Listening
- Communicating
- Movement
- Blocking
You'll learn about acting and gain confidence in expressing yourself in front of others. Each class begins with a physical and vocal warm-up. Improvisational games and acting exercises help you learn to release your body and voice - and encourage imagination and spontaneity. You'll prepare one monologue and a scene of your choosing from film or play scripts - and have the experience of performing those works by the course's end.
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Actors Lab
As an actor with training and some stage experience, you are encouraged to strengthen and expand your acting and audition skills through scene and monologue work, with an emphasis on:
- Establishing environment
- Creating relationships
- Developing character
- Taking risks
- Clarifying objectives and actions
- Sustaining emotional connection
- Making powerful choices
Each class begins with a physical and vocal warm-up followed by specific acting exercises. Cold readings help you explore and strengthen elements of the acting and audition process. You'll prepare a monologue and scene to perform by the course's end. You'll apply practical acting techniques and discover your most effective ways to explore and realize text and character. Class emphasis will depend on the intentions of the group and your individual goals.
Please note: All classes require a commitment from you to rehearse outside of class.
Private Coaching - Auditions and Advanced Students
Cris works privately with you to push your creative boundaries, create emotional truth, and realize the power of your craft. She can help prepare you for specific auditions, overcome personal blocks, or achieve a new level of competence - and confidence.
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