$60
for 3 classesTheatre Beginning Acting: 3X55Min.
Completed by 3 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
1-8 learners per class
55 min
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
I've been teaching theatre since 1996 and have produced countless shows with cast after cast. There are a few basic lessons that every new actor must learn before they are ready to audition for a play and receive a script. This class will cover those basic lessons. In this class students will learn the basics of creating a character for stage. They will experiment with finding character voices, body movements and consider stories and emotions behind character movitations. It is a first step to performing on a stage. Day #1 Variety in Voice: They will learn about using the voice to find a character. Experimenting with high/slow, fast/slow and accent is a good way to start. All exercises are with teacher modeling and mimic so students will feel comfortable (basically, I'm so silly that no one worries about looking silly themselves!). Their assignment will be to create their own original character voice and name. Body Consciousness. They will be learning to use one's body to convey a character. How does this person walk? What do they do with their hands? How would they stand/sit/move, etc? I also will talk some about body consciousness on stage and basic stage manners like cheating out, not upstaging and how to always be seen. They will present their character voices and their assignment is to add body movement to the character for the next class. Emotion and Story in a Character: They will experiment with creating a character. We'll talk about how we FEEL when we're a particular character and we will add a story to explain who the character is. They will introduce their original character. Day #2 They will be cast in a short script and choose a voice and body movements for their character, rehearse and perform. Day #3 They will choose from a selection of monologues and choose a voice and body movements for their character, rehearse and perform.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Teaching, performing for children as “Queen of Theatre,” or directing “Ms. Jackson’s Theatre!,” Kirsten Jackson facilitates imagination and confidence using silliness and laughter to create a safe place where students shine.
A widow who raised three 2E children on an acreage surrounded by animals, she believes creativity is key to authentic self-awareness. Jackson has 27 years teaching experience and 15 years directing experience. She currently teaches theatre and writing for Outschool and Young Scholars Academy.
Sydney Clemens says, "Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else." Ms. Jackson's goal is to allow students a safe place to explore and shine and comfortably be themselves.
Reviews
168 total ratings, 108 with reviews
Review summary for this teacher
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the teacher Emily for her engaging, enthusiastic, and patient teaching style that captures the attention of young learners and fosters a love for learning. Students enjoy her classes and look forward to them, finding them fun and interactive. She excels at involving all students, acknowledging their contributions, and creating a positive learning environment.
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