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Acting 1 (Intro to Acting)

Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Hi! Welcome to Acting 1. This class is for students new to acting or who would like to review the fundamentals. We will dive into the basics of acting, creativity and expression. This fun class will help you both on stage and off!
Live video meetings
2x per week, 8 weeks
3-9 learners per class
30 min

What's included

16 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per week
Grading
No grading at all. Growth in this class is individual and impossible to label. Feedback is always available upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
This Acting 1/Intro to Acting class is a fun, interactive experience, designed to help kids, build confidence while learning the fundamentals of acting. Through engaging activities, improv, games, and character exploration, your child will develop basic acting skills– all in a supportive, online environment. This class encourages individual growth, creativity, and teamwork, giving students the freedom to express themselves, take risks, and have fun while mastering the basics of acting. By the end of the course, your child will feel more confident in their abilities, and excited to continue exploring the world of performance.

Learning Goals

Learn the fundamentals of acting.
Work together and have fun!

Syllabus

16 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Welcome to the World of Acting!
 Ice breakers, why do we act, warm up & character intro. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Using Our Bodies to Act
 Warm up, expressing emotion with our bodies and faces. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Power of Your Voice
 Vocal warm up. Exploring volume, pitch, tone, speed, emotions with voice. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Character Creation
 What makes a character unique? Character interviews. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class is 100% kid friendly, age appropriate and secular.
Supply List
Pencil and paper and comfortable, non restrictive clothes.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using scenes from children’s plays in the public domain.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional actor and singer who has been working in the business and teaching for over 30 years! I LOVE kids and have taught in public schools, private schools, arts schools and music schools. I also teach individual voice lessons, group vocal ensembles and choruses. I have directed and choreographed musical theatre performances for children. I am a member of Actors’ Equity Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing. I love working with kids of all levels! I am also a mom to three kids ages 12-18. 

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