Each term culminates in rehearsal and performance. The teaching associated with the core courses is designed to develop creativity and imagination while providing a sound technique with which the actor learns to control his or her performance. These classes begin with a basic understanding of voice and speech. Vocal techniques are developed with the help of the Alexander Technique. These classes support the work done in the acting core courses.
All students take singing classes.
These include chorus work, reading of music and voice production. The movement training is designed to produce flexible, strong, well-coordinated bodies which will respond easily and readily to the creative demands of acting. These courses include special classes designed to give students added insight and experience in areas not normally included in traditional acting classes. This may include research in the source of language and vocabulary. The creative energy of language in communication is explored in texts of non-dramatic material as well as classic material.