A comprehensive exploration of acting fundamentals including terminology, elements of the stage, basic acting principles, and an introduction to the techniques of Stanislavski, Chekhov and Meisner. A further examination of fundamentals learned in Acting I, and the creation of characters through monologues and scene work encompassing staging, character development and direction. Explore the difference between two, three and four-dimensional characters, how to develop them and to make specific choices. Integrate knowledge into improvisations, audition techniques, monologues, scenes and the creation of 10 portraits. Specifically designed to assist character actors and for the purpose of increasing the availability and effectiveness of characters.
Children learn through imitation, movement and games.
Class participants need to dress comfortably and be prepared to step into the imaginary world of the child. Activities include group problem solving, creative thinking, sequencing, expressive movement, call-response poems, tableau story telling, sound action stories, recall, leadership and speech games. Activities are adaptable to limited space and funds. Creative drama is ideal for scouts, church, school, birthday parties and large family events. Students of this class will be asked to bring a young guest to participate in the final class.