Build upon foundational acting skills, focusing on deeper character analysis, emotional authenticity, and dynamic stage presence.

Enhance improvisational abilities, emphasizing quick thinking, adaptability, and effective communication within scenes.

Understand and apply the concept of 'Given Circumstances' to develop more nuanced and believable characters and settings.

Master the art of crafting objectives and actions to drive compelling scene work and character motivations.

Explore the intricacies of physicalization and vocalization in creating distinct, memorable characters.

Develop the ability to analyze and score a scene for performance, understanding beats, pacing, and emotional arcs.

Gain confidence in solo performance through the introduction and practice of monologues.

Collaborate effectively with peers in scene work, fostering teamwork, listening, and mutual support in the creative process.

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.