Tools of the Actor: Let's Tell a Story Together.

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Completed by 6 learners

We will create a short play together. We will develop characters and plot as a collaborative group. After making clear choices about voice, gesture and movement we will tell the story together on screen

Aileen Zeigler

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9-14

year old learners

3-9

learners per class

$10

Charged upfront

Meets once

55 minute class

Class Experience

This class will focus on both the elements of a story and the tools of an actor. Using the creativity of the group we will develop the story of our show together. The group will form a consensus about the main plot lines and goal of the story. Each student will take on a character important to the story. Individually they will define how that character will be performed. They will use the story to inform decisions about voice, gesture and movement. Then from the outline of choices we will...

Tools of the actor
Elements of a story

I recommend students have paper and a writing utensil to jot down their ideas and character choices.  
Students may choose to grab some items to enhance the story, such as small household props or costume items but they are not required.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

The class will create the story together rather than using a specific source material

Meet the teacher

Aileen Zeigler

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I am a Theatre and Spanish teacher from the Midwest. I teach both Middle and High School. I’m excited to work with you to develop your talents and enhance your strengths. I love teaching performance, design, technical theatre, stage management and...