$12
weeklyor $95 for 16 classes
Acting 1 (Intro to Acting)
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
2x per week, 8 weeks
3-9 learners per class
30 min
What's included
16 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekGrading
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 WeeksLesson 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
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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