5 Weeks of Acting & Improv! Intro to Theatre for Kids With Boundless Reach
Give your learner a chance to try this incredibly fun and rewarding class that builds confidence, creativity & acting skills! Get 20% off before Jan 31st. You won't regret hearing them laughing and jumping around...
Boundless Reach Studio By Gordon Woolvett
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(317)
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is a 5 week introduction to our popular ongoing improv class , and a great place to start for any learner who wants to learn the basics before jumping in. Read the more than 300+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five star reviews here: https://outschool.com/classes/theatre-for-kids-improv-acting-team-games-with-boundless-reach-14sMglhg?usid=MXvtmyBm&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link In this fun improv starter class, with a focus on quick decision-making, collaboration, and exploring their boundless creativity, your learner will learn the basics of accepting the unexpected, actively listening, and being willing to take risks so they can quickly discover that there is no such thing as failure in this class and therefore gain the tenacity and desire to face greater challenges and ultimately succeed with joy. Your learner will step into the spotlight immediately, playing fun but challenging games, acting lively characters and creating hilariously zany scenes in far-off fantasy worlds. Through laughter and imagination, they’ll discover how to let go, breakdown barriers, and build confidence—all while having an absolute blast! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect starting point for curious learners, first-time actors, or anyone wondering, “What even is improv?” Each class begins with an energizing warm-up (make sure they have room to move!) and a group game to get the ideas flowing. From there, we dive into core improv skills with fun exercises that explore active listening, making and accepting offers, character creation, and imagining unique settings. Finally, we end with your learner’s choices: a lively competitive sports-style theatre challenge or a group activity. In either case, everyone gets a turn. Does your learner dream of creating their own stories, tackling challenges on the fly, or building the confidence to think and act in the moment? Enroll today to start their journey! For learners ready to keep the fun going, check out our ongoing classes: Theatre for Kids: Acting & Improv (9–14) Sketch Comedy Live! (12–18) We can’t wait to see your learner in class! Use Code: REACHFORAFREECLASS20 for 20% off (one free class!) Gordon W. Founder, Boundless Reach Studio for Acting
Learning Goals
Students will learn to focus their energy.They will experience the importance of respect and teamwork.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction & Fundamentals
Building trust and connecting ideas through acting games. Introducing the tools to come up seeds for ideas from nothing. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Acceptance & Association
How to collaborate with accepting and active listening. Growing those seeds into moments with a partner's help. You are not alone! It's a team effort! 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Characterization
Using voice, body, and imagination to bring characters to life and getting them to care about those moments. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Stagecraft: Settings & Objects
Mastering stagecraft to create fun (or impossible) settings and make the invisible visible so those character moments take place in rich and entertaining worlds. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I make best efforts to avoid politics and religion but sooner or later a student will cast him or herself in the role of a religious leader or famous politician, or set a scene in a church or the Whitehouse etc. This is drama and make-believe and it is important to the process to let their imaginations open up. That being said, while I maintain a safe zone of inclusivity for all faiths and ideologies, hate speech, prejudice or cyber bullying will not be allowed and parents will be notified.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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317reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Ryerson University
I have been a professional actor in film and television for many years. I've travelled to exotic shoot locations, won awards, was a lead on five different television series. But none of that is what makes me a good drama teacher. So what do I think makes me a good drama teacher? Marvel. I never cease to marvel how much the techniques I learned in theatre school as a kid still help me to this day. I never cease to marvel when a child "gets it" and comes up with a new idea and is overcome with joy and pride simultaneously. This is the "magic" you hear us talk about all the time in theatre. And I am ever humbled by it. As our children spend more time in front of the computer, I strive to give them a chance to experience that magic. Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class
