Class Descriptions
"Anna's Building a Solid Foundation and Script Analysis classes were
exactly what I wanted but didn't know existed. As someone who could not attend full time
theatre school, The Actors Space gave me the structure, confidence, and insight
that I believe I would have received in full time institution - but in a part time setting. In addition,
Anna's patient and encouraging nature allowed me to feel free enough to explore
something new about myself each and every class. There is still so much more
to learn and I will definitely continue learning with Anna."
Nia Cummins
Intermediate/Advanced Scene Study
Coming February 17th, 2013
Eight weeks, 4 hour classes
An exploratiion focusing on the power of making creative actor choices to create compelling characters that reflect the play's intention.
Building a Solid Foundation
Six weeks, 3 hour classes,
In Part One the following concepts will be taught:
Technique – Objectives, Obstacles, Tactics, Relationship, Who Am I, Circumstances.
Relaxation
Trust
Spontaneity/Impulse
Commitment
Concentration
Imagination
Improvisation
Emotion
Taking risks
Warm Ups – movement and vocal
Character Exploration
Ensemble
Scene Study for IntermediatesSix weeks, 3 hour classes,
Must be available for outside rehearsal time with scene partner - minimum 4 hours.Deep insightful feedback and working time with the instructor. Using scenes that confront your acting challenges.
Script Analysis
Six weeks, 3 hour classes,
For those who have either completed Part One or have had similar training to Part One and now wish to understand how to approach a script. This six week course will take a script and discover how to find the story, theme, super-objectives, scene objectives, units, beats and tactics. Actors will get up on their feet and practically use the analysis to bring the script to life. Questions such as: how to develop character, how to avoid the traps of the script, how to rehearse, how to experiment, how to make compelling choices… basically everything a professional director will expect you to know.
Uta Hagen Technique
Eight weeks, 3 hour classes,
Learn the Uta Hagen Exercises which deals with truthful human behaviour, specificity, imagination and techniques that every actor needs to know. Class is required to read A Challenge for the Actor by Uta Hagen.
Introduction to Scene Study
Six weeks, 3 hour classes,
Work slowly with a partner on how best to approach a scene. How to break it down so you get at the source of your acting challenges. Learn what you are responsible for in your homework. What you bring to the table. How to block, how to listen, when to be off book, how to move forward without a director or teacher. Most importantly...How to act and react truthfully, following your impulses and artist's intuition.
Dynamic Monologues
Eight weeks, 3 hour classes,
Every actor needs at least six monologues to cover every type of audition.
How to choose the right monologues for you. How to break it down, how to make it compelling. How to make it come alive. What you need to know to impress those casting the show. We will work on one contemporary and one classic.