What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This ongoing weekly structured acting class will deepen your child's desire to act, while they strengthen their technique. Ideal for performers who would like to develop a strong technique, our learners will learn the fundamentals of acting in this interactive, energetic, fast-paced and positive class environment. Each class will start off with an energetic vocal and movement warm-ups. Through a series of constantly rotating fun exercises and various popular drama games, we will focus on speech, diction, role-playing and character development. Halfway through the class actors will apply the instructed technique to a short scene/play/monologue for performance at the end of class. Please see our weekly schedule below for Summer 2022: Week #1 THEATRE GAMES-This Class will be devoted to the art of improvisational theatre. Actors will work toward creating their own small short play or scene and perform it at the end of class. Week #2 SCENE STUDY- Actors will work in small groups in breakout rooms on a various pre-selected scene or play and perform it at the end of class. Week #3 LET'S PUT ON A PLAY- Actors will have a role and rehearse a pre-selected short one-act play for performance at the end of class. Week #4 MUSICAL THEATRE- Actors will learn a short song and dance from a kid friendly Broadway Musical for a mini performance at the end of class. Week #5 HOW TO AUDITION-Actors will learn the basic principals of how to prepare themselves effectively for their next big audition. Learners will take part in a mock audition towards the end of the class. Week #6 TV COMMERCIALS-Actors will be guided to create and write their own TV commercials. After rehearsing for a large portion of the class, each group will have the opportunity to perform their commercial for one another. ***Each class listed above has it's specific curriculum and is designed to be taken on its own. Although related to one another, each class does not depend on one another. More weeks and class outlines will be added later in the winter months. ***PLEASE NOTE: Ongoing classes are charged differently than other classes on Outschool. This weekly charge is on Sunday's for the following week. Parents are most welcome to cancel any week, but please make sure you do PRIOR to Sunday of that week. When a parent cancels their subscription, their child's spot will open up for another child to enroll. Unfortunately, for our ongoing classes we will be unable to do refund, transfers or make-up classes. Thank you in advance for your understanding regarding this matter.
Learning Goals
Students will have a chance to explore their desire to act in a structured and safe and super fun environment. The tools that are taught through theatre are wonderful for improving literacy skills, memorization and overall confidence and a strong work ethic.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
**PLEASE NOTE: Ongoing classes are charged differently than other classes on Outschool. This weekly charge is on Sunday's for the following week. Parents are most welcome to cancel any week, but please make sure you do PRIOR to Sunday of that week. When a parent cancels their subscription, their child's spot will open up for another child to enroll. Unfortunately, for our ongoing classes we will be unable to do refund, transfers or make-up classes. Thank you in advance for your understanding regarding this matter.
***All learners entering the course must have strong reading skills.
***Performing virtually does have its limitations. As per Outschool’s policies, household members are welcome to watch their child perform live from afar and a comfortable distance from the actors device. Parents/family/friends are unable to join the zoom meeting and view the class/performances.
***A medium to large open space is required. Comfortable clothing such as, athletic or dance attire works perfectly well. As for shoes, if your child is participating on a hard surface floor such as hardwood or tile, a pair of running shoes are recommended for proper support. Should your child be in carpeted room, non stick socks work. Cordless ear buds required or simply using the microphone form your child's computer work well. No prior stretching or warming up is required and water bottles are a must!
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
The Rising Star Performance Group will be instructed by Mr. Howard Kane.
Mr. Kane has been teaching children's the craft of Acting and Musical Theatre for over thirty years. Prior to opening the school in the year 2000, Mr. Kane headed up the drama departments at Toronto Montessori Schools and the North York Montessori Learning Centre. Prior to teaching, Mr. Kane had a long career as a performer in New York City where he studied and performed on Broadway and Off-Broadway. His highly energetic and positive teaching methods have been recognized in 2012, when his school was nominated for The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce for an Excellence in Business Achievement Award. Mr. Kane currently has many of his former students working in the performing arts industry as well as currently studying in highly recognized arts programs at the secondary and University level.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-10 learners per class