Magic in Movement: Building Confidence and Creativity with Our Bodies, Grade K to 2
This class is no longer available. As an alternative, please see our Budding Actor's Workshop.
Instructor: Madison Coppola
Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm
4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7
Get in tune with your body and explore storytelling, character-creation and expression through movement! Students will explore body language, observing how posture, gesture and facial expression can convey character, attitude, intensity and emotion. They’ll also build confidence, comfort and pride in their own bodies as they learn basic dance and movement skills, and strengthen their sense of balance and coordination in a no-pressure environment. Staged pieces will be presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session.
Designed for young actors who may not be trained dancers but want to improve their dance skills for musical theatre performance and auditions, and become more confident and secure with their body movement onstage. Each class includes combinations that include steps commonly used in musical choreography set to musical tracks from various Broadway favorites.
Registration: $128 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class.
Teen Actor’s Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9-12
This class is no longer available.
Instructor: Grady Dennis
Saturdays, 10:00am to 12:00pm
4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
*No class 5/28 – Memorial Day Weekend
How does an actor recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, and physicalization of both character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How does an actor learn the art of knowing when it’s time to become the focus of the scene and when to fade into the role of the active listener? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? What warm-up exercises are best for an actor to prepare their body, voice and mental focus before beginning an audition, rehearsal or performance? In this eight-week workshop you’ll layer specific technical skills upon your already existing skills to begin creating and tailoring your own personal style as an actor. Using ambiguous dialogue, monologues, and improvisation, you’ll develop techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, and become a stronger scene partner and a better-rounded performer. Students of this class will also work in conjunction with our Teen Directing class, applying the techniques they learn to scene work directed by our Teen Directing students.
Magic in Movement: Building Confidence and Creativity with Our Bodies, Grade K to 2