This introductory acting class is designed to lay a strong foundation in both academic knowledge and practical skills for young stage actors. Students will explore their voice, body, and imagination as essential tools for creating believable performances.
Objectives:
- Develop Basic Acting Techniques: Introduce students to fundamental acting techniques, focusing on voice modulation, body language, and emotional expression (Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation).
- Encourage Creative Expression: Foster creativity and imagination to enable students to inhabit their characters and scenarios authentically (Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work).
- Cultivate Presentation Skills: Teach students how to effectively use their voice and body to convey characters and emotions to an audience (Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work).