Track Description:

Instruction in the Acting Track will consist of two distinct, but complementary, skill sets. Elizabeth and Gina will be focusing on basic acting skills, relaxation, concentration, stage presence, listening and reaction, script analysis and characterization. Dramatic interpretation will be a skill focused on as well as building the tools of comedic improvisation. This will include working on techniques such as listening, saying “yes” to all situations, team work, and storytelling in the moment. Classes will include show development, monologue work and scene work depending on the plan for a specific year.  Any and all skill levels are welcome as the track can be tailored to the needs of the group attending. 

Acting Goals

• What is the Moment Before?
• Understanding acting beats.
• Text analysis.
• Character Development.
• Objective/Super Objective.
• Memorization Technique
• Breathing and the mind/body connection.
• Finding the through line for a character and an overall show.
• Improvisation.
• Breaking Down a Scene.
• Listening and reacting. 
• Comedic technique.
• Dramatic technique.