Acting for Beginners
In this 5-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of acting from a professional actor & coach.
Laurent Pitre
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
** A B O U T T H E C L A S S ** -This is a group class to learn the basics of acting. -All levels of experience are welcome! (A beginner’s mind is the best way to become a master.) -Students are encouraged to let me know if there are any specific goals, characters, or abilities they would like to concentrate on. -We will develop the tools of the actor: voice, movement, emotions, objective, conflict, subtext, improvisation, etc. ** O U T L I N E ** - Introduction: getting to know each other and setting goals. - Dynamic warm-up games -Then, we ACT! We will work on getting playful with emotions, the fundaments of acting (notice that FUN is in there), and feeling confident performing a piece of theatre and/or film depending on what the focus of the learners might be. ** C O U R S E O B J E C T I V E S ** -Using our body, voice, emotions, improvisation, and imagination as tools to express our own unique creativity! -The course will culminate in a live reading of an original script that we will write together, based on characters and stories you are most interested in. ** C L A S S E S ** -During the first class, the student and I will explore what their goals, dreams, and interests are. This helps me create a unique course of action tailored specifically to them. - In the second class, we will explore the fundamentals of acting, and begin to explore our interests for the script we will write together. -In the third class, we will read the first draft of the script. Learners will be able to get feedback on their acting and give notes to tweak the script. Using improv we will develop each character’s unique voice, physicality, and inner life. -In the fourth class, we will rehearse the final draft of the play, receiving notes before the “final show”. -In the fifth and final class, we will perform the final show, and receive feedback for areas to keep working on. ** C R E D E N T I A L S ** -University Degree in Professional Theatre and Playwriting -14+ years experience in teaching, coaching, and professional acting in theatre, film, TV, Voice-over, and video games. We are going to have so much fun. See you soon!
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2023
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
◾️ I N T R O ◾️
Hey! I’m Laurent Pitre! I’ve been a professional actor, writer and teacher for over 14 years. When I was a kid, my favourite movie would determine my future job: Jurassic Park - paleontologist, Apollo 11 - astronaut, etc. Once I took my first real acting class, I realized this was my dream, and I made it happen. The best teacher is experience. And the second best, for the performing arts, is a working & experienced artist. That is me, so sign up, and let’s play!
In class, I help students gain the confidence to express themselves, to explore their creativity, and to live their dreams.
◾️ P H I L O S O P H Y ◾️
I believe that each learner is unique, so each class will adapt to their goals, their interests, and their abilities. My focus is play, respect, and confidence-building. I believe that positive reinforcement coupled with achievable challenges guarantees personal success. We keep it fun, with lots of laughs as we learn!
◾️ Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ◾️
-Graduated from Dawson College in Professional Theatre and from Concordia University in Playwriting.
-14+ years of experience in acting, writing, improvising, clowning, coaching and teaching.
- I have worked with kids & teens - all ages.
-Performed in a variety of professional productions in film, TV, theatre, etc. (from Hollywood sets, to regional theatres, to high school play tours, and beyond)
-I have coached teens, interested in the profession of acting, to get into theatre schools, such as NYU Tisch Acting School, Dawson College & Concordia University.
◾️ M Y C L A S S E S ◾️
-Acting for Beginners
-Acting for the Aspiring Professional Actor
-Weekly 1:1 Private Acting Sessions
-How to Perform a Monologue
-How to Write Your First Play
-How to Make Your First Short Film
-How to Audition
-1:1 Career Coaching
-Improv & Play Creation Summer Camps
-Improv Club for Teens
◾️ F U N F A C T S ◾️
-I got into music this year, performing at open mic shows for the first time, and already released my EP album!
-I have a fish named Ru Paul who dances and makes bubbles when I sing songs to him.
-I performed in an improv show on the streets of Florence, Italy.
-I was in a TV show where I acted with the guy who played the Amazing Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield).Reviews
Live Group Class
$4
weekly or $18 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
