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Ongoing Drama + Improv Club for Tweens:Acting for Theatre + Film With Coach Jen!

In this ongoing drama club, the arts come alive in one of the most interactive weekly social clubs of creativity + fun! Led by a renowned actor + coach, students develop their skills for theatre + film via improv, monologues, + scene study.
Coach Jen | SAG-AFTRA + AEA
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(183)
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What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
No acting experience is necessary for this class and there are no formal assessments other than guidance. With that said, learners are encouraged to ask questions or request clarification as needed. Additionally, should a learner volunteer to work / perform a monologue and/or scene, Coach Jen does provide constructive coaching / suggested adjustments for volunteer actors to consider for their next drama club work session. Coach Jen also delivers guidance to the audience of learners - re: how to provide positive feedback for their fellow actors.

Class Experience

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Interested in acting, theatre, film, drama, or comedy? Then, this interactive weekly club is the place for you! 

Each week we will take a fun-filled journey into the world of acting and theatre to develop tween learners' creative / performance skills, and so much more. 

My goal is to create a comfortable, social, non-competitive, and empowering environment that ensures delving into the creative arts process and weekly club experience is educational, engaging, memorable, and most importantly - oh, so much fun!

All levels of experience are welcome. A learner can join drama club (or take a hiatus from drama club) at ANY time, as the classes do NOT build upon each other. 

Enroll in this valuable ongoing club to learn about the actor's tools, and experience helpful creative and emotional growth - both on and off the stage! 

WEEKLY DRAMA CLUB FORMAT
• Icebreakers and Ensemble Team Building Warm-Up Exercise
• Introduction to Coach Jen's "Acting Tool of the Week"
• "Acting Tool of the Week" Lesson - Structured + Carefully Curated Class Curriculum and Themed Group Discussion
• Alternating Scene Study or Improvised Class Performance Work (Scripted Scenes, Improv, or Monologue: Primarily Alternating Between Scenes + Improv)
• Coach Jen Provides Constructive Coaching / Suggested Adjustments for Actors to Consider  
• Coach Jen Delivers Guidance to the Audience of Students - re: How to Provide Positive Feedback for Their Fellow Actors 
• Sharing Circle Closing (When Time Permits, Each Learner Takes a Turn Sharing One Word Describing Their Drama Club Experience Today)

WEEKLY OBJECTIVES + LEARNER OUTCOMES
• Each week, learners will takeaway knowledge of key concepts pertaining to acting, theatre, drama, comedy, performance, storytelling, etc.
• Each week, learners will be empowered to embrace acting and theatre experiences - in all their various forms.
• An ideal outlet to exercise their body / voice / imagination, and regulate emotions.
• An ideal outlet to practice social skills, critical thinking, and socializing. 
• An ideal outlet to improve communication skills, focus, memory building, and vocabulary.
• Appreciate teamwork, learn one of many creative life skills, and even encourage mindfulness. 

Drama Club is led by an internationally renowned and critically acclaimed / award-winning SAG/AFTRA/AEA Performing Artist with over 2 decades of professional acting experience in television, film, live theatre, commercials, and radio. I have been teaching numerous styles and elements of acting / voice / dance, life skills, yoga (various disciplines), and meditation / mindfulness techniques to children and adults since the age of 16. In addition, I am a trained Wellness (Health) + Life Coach. 

With that said, this acting and theatre experience is meant to be fun-filled! As a child and adult that has lived experience with her own ADHD, I was thrust into so many creative arts classes at a very young age where the focus was "perfect technique" and getting my training - "just right." It was very challenging for me, and despite the fact that I began acting and performing professionally at a young age... it has always taken me some more time and practice than my colleagues to focus and retain information. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to me that this drama club be about smiles, creativity, confidence building, and enjoying the artistic process while we interact with friends!

A Few Tips For A Successful Class...

⭐️ Please ensure your learner knows how to mute + unmute themselves.

⭐️ Siblings are more than welcome, however each learner must be individually enrolled in the class.

⭐️ Water IS encouraged throughout the class.

⭐️ Only the registered learner is permitted to be on-camera. 

⭐️ If there is anything you feel I should be aware of about your child before the start of class, please message me privately. I respond to all private messages within 24 hours.

⭐️ No previous acting experience is necessary for this class.  

⭐️ I do my very best to ensure all material covered in this class is age appropriate. With that said, some scenes in class are improvised and I am mindful to not censor the students' content unless it is offensive or excessively violent. Mild comedic violence does tend to occur during improv from time to time, and some potentially "scary" themes (e.g. - ghosts, zombies, etc.) do present themselves on occasion.
Learning Goals
• Each week, learners will takeaway knowledge of key concepts pertaining to acting, theatre, drama, comedy, performance, storytelling, etc.
• Each week, learners will be empowered to embrace acting and theatre experiences - in all their various forms.
• An ideal outlet to exercise their body / voice / imagination, and regulate emotions.
• An ideal outlet to practice social skills, critical thinking, and socializing. 
• An ideal outlet to improve communication skills, focus, memory building, and vocabulary.
• Appreciate teamwork, learn one of many creative life skills, and even encourage mindfulness.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Learners should have an open and safe work space (please clear the area of anything on the floor including rugs), wear sneakers with socks, comfortable clothing that allows for unrestricted movement, and have a water bottle handy. As with any class game or physical activity, it is suggested that learners go at their own pace. I do my very best to ensure all material covered in this class is age appropriate. With that said, some scenes in class are improvised and I am mindful to not censor the students' content unless it is offensive or excessively violent. Mild comedic violence does tend to occur during improv from time to time, and some potentially "scary" themes (e.g. - ghosts, zombies, etc.) do present themselves on occasion.
Supply List
Learners should have an open and safe work space (please clear the area of anything on the floor including rugs), wear sneakers with socks, comfortable clothing that allows for unrestricted movement, and have a water bottle handy. As with any class game or physical activity, it is suggested that learners go at their own pace. Paper and pencils, or preferred writing element is optional if a learner would like to take any notes. Note-taking is completely optional for this class however, and not required. Should a learner have the desire to record thoughts and impressions during drama club, a designated 'drama club journal' can serve as an ideal tool.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
This class is led by an internationally renowned and critically acclaimed / award-winning SAG/AFTRA/AEA Performing Artist with over 2 decades of professional acting experience in television, film, live theatre, commercials, and radio. I have been teaching numerous styles and elements of acting / voice / dance, life skills, yoga (various disciplines), and meditation / mindfulness techniques to children and adults since the age of 16. In addition, I am a trained Wellness (Health) + Life Coach. Please see my Teacher Profile for additional information.

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$15

weekly
1x per week
50 min

Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-10 learners per class

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