Theatre Beginning Acting: 8 Weeks
In this eight week class, students will learn how to use their voice, body and imagination to create a character and then experiment by creating characters for a short classroom play and for their own individual monologue.
Ms. Jackson of "Ms. Jackson's Theatre!"
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(242)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 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. Class #1: Variety in Voice This class is all about using the voice to find a character. Experimenting with high/low, 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!) Class #2: Body Consciousness Mostly this class 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? We will learn "Basic Effort Actions" from Helen Landalf's book "Moving is Relating" to experiment with different movements that may match the character they are creating. By this class most students are ready to create 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. Students will get a chance to introduce a new character that they made up from their very own imaginations! Day #3 They will be cast in a short script and choose a voice for their character. Day #4 They will choose character body movements for their part and we will rehearse. Day #5 We will perform our show! Day #6 They will choose a monologue to perform and choose a voice for their character. Day #7 They will choose character body moments for their character and rehearse with us. Day #8 They perform their monologues for the class.
Other Details
Supply List
There will be a script and monologue options waiting in the classroom to be printed and highlighted.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
242reviews
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
Live Group Class
$75
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-8 learners per class
