Cultivate an appreciation for drama and theater through hands-on participation and exploration.

Develop foundational acting skills, including voice projection, articulation, and stage presence.

Enhance creativity, spontaneity, and the ability to collaborate with peers through improvisational activities.

Foster an understanding of given circumstances and storytelling elements such as character, setting, and plot through the creation and enactment of improvised scenes.

Strengthen communication skills and build self-confidence by encouraging self-expression in a supportive environment. 

Introduce the concepts of objectives, actions, and motivations to understand character behavior and scene dynamics.

LYSIA MOGFORD
Lysia Mogford is an actor, comedian, and teaching artist based in Philadelphia PA. She is a recent graduate from Temple University with an acting degree. Since then, she has been acting locally, teaching in afterschool programs, directing local productions and films, and doing stand up and improv. Some of her most exciting recent projects are Love is Afoot, a world premier of an all new musical, performing at a character show at Philadelphia Improv theater, and now directing a production of King Lear coming up in February 2024. Her biggest passion is comedy! She is proficient in sketch comedy, improv, standup, and comedy writing. She looks to create theater that promotes equality, changes to the traditional theater mold, and most of all makes people laugh.

ASPACIA LINDSTROM:
My professional career has been enriched by studying contemporary and modern dance. In college, I was a member of the state theatre forensics team. This diverse experience provided the basis of my teaching style, which combines stage acting, improvisation, and original composition competition. Having developed successful afterschool programs in Polk, Lake, and Osceola counties for more than a decade, I am passionate about preserving the arts in schools. In Clermont, FL, I led the theater department at Astatula Elementary School, as well as, Florida Jr and Florida Thespians, theatre, and musical theatre at East Ridge Middle School. In addition to serving as Co-Chair for District 9 Junior Thespians, I founded Shut The Door Productions, LLC, which provides two-week summer drama camps in Florida. My passion for theatre and dance led me to graduate from the University of Houston with my MA in Theatre and Dance. I am looking forward to joining the Ferrell Studios family.

Homework Offered
Students may be asked to engage in short activities or assignments to practice their acting craft outside of class.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive verbal individualized feedback from the instructor throughout class exercises, activities, and performances. Students may request written feedback at any time.
Grades Offered
Grades and certificates of completion may be requested by the parent at the end of class.

Should a learner need a grade for this class, parents should inform the instructor within the first week.