Course Descriptions

 
Acting/Scene Study
Focuses on text analysis, sensory work, actions and truthful behavior in the scene. Text or scenes are taken from classical and contemporary plays by the finest playwrights. 

Acting/Improvisation

Develops the actor's instrument and commitment using specific techniques such as listening, thinking on your feet, focus, imagination and partnering. The actor must push beyond their comfort zone and take risks. Improvisational skills provide a creative approach to the rehearsal process. 

Acting/Monologues
Fine tune a monologue for a college audition. Technique will include sense memory, truthful behavior and the physical score.

Vocal Performance
Music and lyrics are approached from the actor's point of view; lyrics are explored as monologues and music is considered an enhancement for dramatic intention. Basic acting elements of time, place and character are applied to the vocal performance.  

Vocal Technique
Focuses on the physical production of the most commonly heard musical theatre sounds. Technical skills addressed include alignment, tension release, and tone quality for musical theatre.

Vocal Audition Technique
Refine audition etiquette and prepare appropriate cuts for college auditions.

Music Theory 
Build sight-reading techniques to skillfully read unfamiliar material.  Class includes sight singing, ear training and w ritten theory. Advanced musician s may test out of this class.  (No substitute class will be provided).

Private Voice (Optional)
Develop the skills needed for singing all musical theatre genres.  Sign up before or during the first week of the program.
Tuition: $400 for four one-hour long sessions.

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