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Acting Techniques for the Curious Actor: Acting Theory for Theatre and Film

Completed by 10 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
In this ongoing course we will discover the method to the madness--and there is one--many, in fact! We will explore a different acting technique every week to examine how real, professional actors build their craft and come alive on stage!
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(23 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
4-12 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Learners will receive feedback from me and other students will say what they enjoyed or learned from their performance/ exercise.
Grading
Students will have their performances/exercises as a marker of their growth and progress.

Class Experience

What most people don't know is it's not just intuition, talent and luck--- it's work, craft and theory, LOTS of theory! Don't worry all of this theory is learned by ACTING exercises, not lecture. When a theatre student in college begins their acting classes, often they don't start working with a script until year two! That is because an actor must learn to observe real people and situations, react in the moment, create an environment that has significance and build an imaginary world in their mind so that the audience can see what they see and the actor can succeed in suspending reality and all disbelief for a short moment in time. Sounds simple enough, right? This is why the craft of acting is so important!

Every week we will be tackling some of the most renowned theatre teachers and acting giants. We will learn theory from the likes of Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, Meisner, Laban movement techniques and Michael Chekov, just to name a few. If acting theory goes above your head, or you've never done this before--don't worry, that's what I am here for! I am your co-pilot in the acting world and I have studied and used all of these techniques in my professional work. 

Here's an example of what our weeks together will look like. Note- all of these techniques can be learned in isolation of each other, you do not need to attend the previous week!

Week of 6/14: Theme: Environment and Behavior. Topic: Uta Hagen Technique
Week 6/21: Theme: Stakes and Size: Topic: Stella Adler Technique
Week 6/28: Theme: Relationship to Scene Partner and Working Moment to Moment: Topic: Meisner Technique
Week 7/5: Theme: Movement and Character Manifesting in the Body : Topic: Laban Movement Technique

Even though this class is specific, it is welcoming and for ALL levels, including those who have never acted before. Additionally, my classes are open and adaptable for ALL abilities--please message me though so I can prepare to adapt to your student's needs.

IMPORTANT:
It is absolutely ESSENTIAL that the student has their camera on and mic on when prompted. Additionally, please set up the student's camera as if it were a movement class. I will need to see the student from the waist up (standing) when they are performing and see the student walk "onstage".

Learning Goals

Students will learn foundational acting techniques that will make them more confident in their craft!

Other Details

Parental Guidance
I always maintain a safe and noninvasive acting environment, so students feel protected and encouraged!
Supply List
Please refer to the classroom for reading beforehand if you'd like to know what we are doing for the week! Additionally, learners might need to print out their scripts.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2020
4.7
23reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional actor living and working in both the Chicago and Detroit area. This year, I've been fortunate enough to complete one commercial, work on two independent films and work in a professional theatre in Detroit for a few months. 

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