This is a slice-of-life-preview for focused teens who are considering acting as a career choice or who simply crave the joy of learning the craft. This advanced beginner class will give you a taste of the professional work ethic as you prepare the kinds of short scenes and monologues required for college auditions or commercial use. A basic acting class or performance experience is recommended but not required for this course. Instructor will evaluate students to determine their proper placement.

FALL TERM: Saturdays, September 19, 2009 - January 30, 2010
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
16 classes

High school students, explore your potential as an actor and as a director! Over a 16-week period we’ll rehearse scenes from well-known plays and films and find out what you truly have as an actor. You'll also test your talent as a director to fully explore your creative powers as an artist. Previous acting training or performance experience is a pre-requisite for this course.

Sundays, September 20, 2009 - January 31, 2010
No classes 11/29, 12/20, 12/27, and 1/3/2010
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
16 classes

PURPOSE: This course is geared specifically to the student who is preparing for College and Governor’s School Auditions. Every session will challenge your abilities, test your discipline and stretch your skills, all from a safe place. You’ll also get help with selecting monologue material to suit your age and type, finding reputable performing arts programs and preparing your performance resume. At the end of sixteen weeks, you’ll be set to succeed with two to eight contrasting monologues from contemporary and classical works, and (if needed) guidance on filming your audition.

Sundays, September 20, 2009 - January 31, 2010
No classes November 29, December 20, December 26 and January 3, 2010
3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.
16 classes