Seasons of Joy: Improv and Acting Class for Middle School Actors
Sharpen your listening, reaction, and acting skills through improv games, exercises, and scenes. In this class, we'll explore the five basic rules of improvisation and learn how improv skills can also help in real life situations.
Ms. Annette (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(138)
Rising Star
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Reflection questions will be given to students who wish to keep a log.Class Experience
Over the course of five lessons, we will explore the five guidelines of improvisation, adding a new one each day of camp: *Accept the offer/ Say "Yes, and..." *Make choices/ Endow the scene with more information *Be active in your choices *Make your partner look good *Don't force the moment-- relax and have fun! Through guided discussion, group and individual acting exercises, improvised scenes, YouTube clips (see resources) and a series of scenes and games, actors will be encouraged to take chances and create theater in a low-risk, high-acceptance environment. Learners are encouraged to come prepared to participate and will also be asked to given the option to keep a log. Please wear loose-fitting clothing in layers so you can move and be comfortable. Most importantly, have fun and open yourself up to what *could* happen! What is a "low risk" environment? This means either we'll all be working collaboratively to create ensembles or create scenes that involve everyone with cameras on. On the final day, you'll get your taste of having an audience. In these final scenes, only the performers will have their cameras and mics on, the rest of us acting as the audience. Because of the nature of the class, it will only run with at least 3 students. This is also a "cameras on, please" class.
Learning Goals
Often, young actors are intimidated by the risk-taking of improvisation, but the observation and listening skills learned through improvisation help learners become stronger actors. They're helpful in real life situations as well!
The goal of this class is that actors will listen to and communicate with one another, and will say "Yes, and..." to the other actors sharing their stage.
Other Details
Supply List
A notebook or binder for learners who wish to keep a journal
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be watching clips from the classic improv show "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?"
Joined July, 2020
4.9
138reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Annette has been teaching theater and creative dramatics for over 25 years, and specializes in working with children and teens. She has worked as a theater teaching artist with several non-profit organizations and also works as a drama coach and musical director.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
