Acting Club for Tweens!
In this highly interactive class, students will join Teacher John and participate in drama activities that emphasize intermediate acting skills!
John Stafford
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(192)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Coupon Alert: Get $6 off your first session of "Acting Club for Tweens!" with coupon code STAFFBGKNH6 until Dec 31, 2024! This club meets weekly and emphasizes intermediate acting. Activities will encourage students to develop their improvisation skills, physicality/movement traits, and the importance of cooperation. Students will begin each lesson by taking part in The Actor’s Toolbox. This is an acting ritual that builds classroom community, but also provides students with the metaphorical “tools” that will be needed to become a successful performer. Afterwards, students will begin partaking in several different drama games that focus on refining their acting skills. This is a learner directed class and student enrollment will help determine class activities. As an ongoing class, learners are able to join or leave the class at any time!
Learning Goals
- Engage in imaginative play.
- Improvise a character and setting from a story.
- Demonstrate the give and take essential to effective collaboration.
- Demonstrate active listening.
- Use variations of voice, movement, and gesture for different characters.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
- Class will incorporate C.H.A.M.P.S. (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success) This is a system of expectations that will be covered before each day of camp. It is an opportunity for students to ask clarifying questions and to help create a successful and safe learning environment.
- Physical activity will not be overly strenuous. Students are encouraged but not required to wear comfortable clothing that supports flexible movement.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
5.0
192reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Emporia State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Wichita State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Emporia State University
I am a full-time K-8 drama instructor at a local school in Wichita, KS. Theatre has always been an important part of my life. Growing up – I was fortunate to live in a community that placed immense value on this art form. My participation in theatre allowed me to come out of my shell and has fostered many meaningful friendships.
The 2020 school year created a necessity for online learning. I was initially a little worried about the feasibility of teaching drama remotely. As the year progressed, I found that online drama can still be a significant and powerful experience.
Areas of Online Study:
- What is Theatre?
- Pantomime
- Scene Work
- Character Specific Voices
- Improvisation
- Understanding Shakespeare
Questions? Please send me a message!
- Stafford
Teaching Credentials:
Masters: Curriculum & Instruction - Emporia State University (Graduated: August 2021)
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education– Wichita State University (Graduated: May 2019)
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre – Emporia State University (Graduated: May 2015)Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-10 learners per class
