Act 2 * 2007-08

 PLEASE NOTE  -  Registration and payment must be complete 7 days prior to the first class date
classes are limited to 6 students

Registration Closed

Act 2 (ages 10-18) is offering 7 weekly lessons + performance. Classes are 1 3/4 hrs long.  
Tuition is $80 (it may be paid in two segments)

Class Time Session Dates 2007-08 Performance Dates

Friday 3:20-5:05pm

Character Movement
Fall - September 7 - October 19, 2007		  October 20, 2007
Saturday at 4:10pm
  Character Voice
Winter - November 9 - January 11, 2008
(class not taught during Holiday Breaks)		 January 12, 2008
Saturday at 4:10pm
  Character Creation
Spring - February 8 -  March 28, 2008
(class not taught  March 20 & 21, 2008)		 March 29, 2008
Saturday at 4:10pm

 

Act 2 is formatted with longer classes to better suit the teenage needs. Students receive personal instruction and coaching on assignments. This format effectively allows students to develop and test their acting talents. We delve into the subject matter and take a little extra time for fun with theatre games.

Registration

Refunds for Acting Classes are only issued  within 24hrs of the first class and are subject to a 15% materials and preparation fee.
Students who miss a class due to illness may schedule a 20 minute lesson to make up training.

Classes 2007-08
Act 2  Starting September 7th, November 9th and February 8th
Friday Class taught 3:20-5:05pm (not held)

 

Last Years Dates and Curriculum

Fall Session 2006
Act 2 Started September 15 & 16, 2006
Actor Movement -  will discuss the body as a tool in acting, first impressions, physical humor, physical acting, motivation behind mannerisms, group pantomime, and scene work.

Friday Class taught 3:20-5:05pm (6 students)

  Fridays Lesson topic Assignments
Week One Start September 15 Being Comfortable Being You "You" assignment, Memorize Scene
Week Two September 22 Your Movement on Stage Work on Scene, Mystery Introductions
Week Three September 29 Facial & Emotion Expression
in mirrors and video camera's		 Pocket Book of Skills, Scene Off Book
Week Four October  6 Motivated Movement & Mannerism Perform Scene,  Memorize Pantomime
No Class October  13 - UEA Holiday    
Week Five October  20 Physical Acting Get costumes, props etc for scene, Practice scene and Pantomime
Week Six October  27  Physical Humor Practice, Practice Practice
Week Seven Last Class November 2 Putting it all Together Prepare for Showdown
Dress Rehearsal

Performance		 Students come at 2:15pm
Nov. 3, 2006
Saturday at 3:00pm		 Acting Out Loud Showdown Invite Family and Friends (4-5)

Saturday Class taught 10:05-11:50am (not held Fall Session)

Winter Session 2006-07
Act 2  Starting December 1 & 2, 2006
    Actor Vocalization - humorous and dramatic interpretations, proper use of microphones, creating characters vocally,  pitch, rate, diction, and group presentation of a radio show

Friday Class taught 3:20-5:05pm (6 students)

  Friday Lesson topic Assignments
Week One Start December 1 Getting to know you Memory Book Speeches
Week Two December 8  Dramatic and Humorous  Interpretations Find HI or DI, do Steps 1-4
Week Three December 15 Creating Characters Vocally, Diction Steps 5-6,  Memorize Piece
No Class December 22  Christmas Break    
No Class December 29  Christmas Break    
Week Four January 5 How to perform HI/DI Practice and Step 7
Week Five January  12 Radio Show and Microphone use Vocal Profile, Memorize radio s.
Week Six January   19 Work Radio Show and HI/ DI Practice
Week Seven Last Class January  26 Get Ready for Performance Practice
Performance Saturday, January  27, 2007 at 3:00pm Acting Out Loud Showdown Invite Family and Friends (4-5)

Saturday Class taught 10:05-11:50am  (4 students)

  Saturday Lesson topic Assignments
Week One Start December 2 Getting to know you Memory Book Speeches
Week Two December 9  Dramatic and Humorous  Interpretations Find HI or DI, do Steps 1-4
Week Three December 16 Creating Characters Vocally, Diction Steps 5-6,  Memorize Piece
No Class December 23  Christmas Break    
No Class December 30  Christmas Break    
Week Four January 6 How to perform HI/DI Practice and Step 7
Week Five January  13 Radio Show and Microphone use Vocal Profile, Memorize radio s.
Week Six January   20 Work Radio Show and HI/ DI Practice
Week Seven Last Class January  27 Get Ready for Performance Practice
Performance Saturday, January  27, 2007 at 5:00pm Acting Out Loud Showdown Invite Family and Friends (4-5)

Spring Session 2007
Act 2 Starting February 16 & 17, 2007
    Actor Creations - character background,/motivation/development, personality types, monologues, and Shakespeare scenes.

Friday Class taught 3:20-5:05pm (6 students)

  Friday Lesson topic Assignments
Week One Start February 16 Using your Mind as an Actor Creative Introductions/ Memorize scenes
Week Two February  23 Shakespeare Scene Work
Week Three March 2 Personality Types Observations of different Personalities
Week Four March 9 Monologues Memorize Monologue
Week Five March  16 Character Background Character Analysis
Week Six March 23 Character Motivation/Development RAFT Assignment
Week Seven Last Class March 30 Get Ready for Performance Practice
Performance Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 3:00pm Acting Out Loud Showdown Invite Family and Friends (4-5)

Saturday Class taught 10:05-11:50am  (6 students)

  Saturday Lesson topic Assignments
Week One Start February 17 Using your Mind as an Actor Creative Introductions/ Memorize scenes
Week Two February  24 Shakespeare Scene Work
Week Three March 3 Personality Types Observations of different Personalities
Week Four March 10 Monologues Memorize Monologue
Week Five March  17 Character Background Character Analysis
Week Six March 24 Character Motivation/Development RAFT Assignment
Week Seven Last Class March 31 Get Ready for Performance Practice
Performance Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 5:00pm Acting Out Loud Showdown Invite Family and Friends (4-5)