WHAT: January Session (Script Analysis): Working with modern text, we will explore how to prepare for performance using script analysis. Exercises will include preparing for cold reads, identifying character objectives, beat changes, breath, and thought groups. You will leave this course understanding how to be ready for your first day of rehearsal, or your next callback.
February Session (Listening and Acting on Impulse): Using improvisation techniques, and games, we will develop the ability to actively listen, quiet that inner voice of doubt, and learn to turn your focus outward and onto your scene partner. You will leave this course with the ability to quickly make creative decisions, and feel less fear during auditions and performance.
March Session (Creating Character Through Movement): Utilizing Viewpoints, Laban movement, the Alexander Technique, and Pantomime, we will learn to create character from the outside in. Students will leave the course with the ability to physically transform into character.
April Session (Story Telling): Learn to craft a perfect story for sharing at home, during a public speech, a storytelling festival, or around the campfire. Using principles of improv, playwriting, physical theatre, and stand-up comedy, you will work on crafting a personal story that can be told larger than life!
May Session (Comedy & Clown): Through the use of mask and clowning techniques, we will explore scripted and improvised material to discover core principles of comedy. In addition, these techniques will highlight fundamental acting principles such as vulnerability, moment-to-moment work, following impulse, and listening and responding.
WHO: Ages 18+
WHEN: January Session: January 7th - January 28th; Saturdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
February Session: February 4th - February 25th; Saturdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
March Session: March 4th - March 25th; Saturdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
April Session: April 1st - April 22nd; Saturdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
May Session: May 6th - May 27th; Saturdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
WHERE: Hale Studios (537 North 1200 West in Orem)
INSTRUCTOR: Jon Liddiard (January-April) & Adrian Alita (May)