Students will build confidence in their acting abilities through improvisation and mirror exercises.
Students will enhance their vocal techniques and physical expression for dynamic performances.
Students will develop imaginative character creation skills and understand character objectives.
Students will learn to analyze scripts and break down scenes for compelling performances.
Students will foster empathy and creativity through role-playing and scene work.
Students will practice collaborative scene work and improvisation with peers.
Students will improve focus and concentration to drive their performances with clear objectives.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between personal identity and acting.
Students will develop essential life skills such as reading comprehension, self-confidence, and empathy through acting exercises.
Students will participate in engaging activities, games, and exercises that reinforce acting fundamentals and promote a fun learning environment.

FELICITY WINTER:
Felicity Winter is a New Jersey-based actor and director. She is studying political science and theater at Rutgers University, where she serves as Director of Finance for Cabaret Theatre. She is an alumni of the Rutgers Summer Acting Conservatory.

CJ KNORR:
CJ Knorr is a New Jersey born actor currently residing in Morehead, Kentucky. He graduated from Arcadia University with a B.F.A in Acting. His precious roles include Ensemble in The Prom and John Brooke in The Little Women Musical. CJ fell in love with theater at a young age and enjoys nothing more than watching people succeed on the stage. He doesn't believe anyone when they say that "They can't sing" or "They can't act." He knows that everyone can sing and act they just need the right training and the confidence to do so. CJ can't wait to bring his theater experience into this community and hopes he can help others grow into the performer they were meant to be.

CHRISTOPHER PARSONS:
Christopher Parsons, aka Mr. Maaagic the clown, is a writer director who has brought smiles all over the world -- from London's west End to charity shows in East Asia. His books, TV and live shows bring audience participation to new heights.  This magical teacher incorporates clowning, improv activities, music and D&D into his unique classes.   If you want to learn new performance techniques, classic acting skills, or just clown around, Mr. Maaagic is the instructor for you!

Christopher has 3 different kinds of ESL certification and has worked on textbooks and testing for TOEFL, BAN 4, BAN 6, IELTS and PTE.

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.   

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.

CHRISTIE DAVIS
Christie Davis is delighted to collaborate with Ferrell Studios as an Arts Education Intern this summer! A rising sophomore at Princeton University, she is prospectively concentrating in Economics with minors in Political Economy, History, and Finance. As an actor, Christie has performed professionally as a wide array of characters in various genres, from musical comedies to dramatic straight plays and new works. Some favorite credits include The Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), The Narrator (Joseph), Beth March (Little Women), Winnifred the Woebegone (Once Upon a Mattress), and Jennie Mae Layman (The Diviners), a role for which Christie received a nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actor in a Play’ in the 2023 Regional Broadway Awards. Backstage, Christie has managed everything from sound, microphones, sets, and costumes to help produce the best show possible. In her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, Christie developed and directed an after-school theatre program for middle schoolers that instructed and guided students in theatrical performance and professionalism. She feels that fine arts education programs are essential for all to practice creativity and explore our shared humanity. She is grateful for the opportunity to do such socially valuable work and help curate an environment that encourages students to embrace their individuality as integral to their craft. 

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: included
Feedback: included
Details: Students are encouraged to practice the skills and games learned in each class with an adult at home (or friends).

Individual instructors may give short practice activities or assignments between classes to prepare for the next class.
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Students will receive thoughtful and constructive verbal feedback throughout class exercises and activities.