From your first read of the script to your opening night, this course will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to prepare and rehearse, ensuring both confidence and success.
A guide to taking you all the way from your first read of the script to your opening night. Do you find one of the most stressful parts of being an actor is not knowing what to prepare before your first rehearsal? You're not alone! This course will give students all the tools they need to be as prepared as they can be. The key to successful acting is freedom: do the work and know your stuff so that you can enhance your skills. Students on this programme are free to make solid choices with confidence that they are rooted in truth. A high level of interaction and engagement is strongly encouraged on this course for maximum benefit and students should regard the classes as an opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them.
Course Content
10 LESSONS
10 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
The World of the Play and the Play in the World
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Lists, Lists, Lists
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Beats, Units and Scene Titles
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Timelines and Backstory: Fact or Fiction?
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Objectives and Secrets: Give Your Character Drive
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Actioning and Other Choices
60 minutes
Lesson 7
The Actor's Guide to Costume, Props and More
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Bonding Character Relationships
60 minutes
Lesson 9
The Controlled Chaos of Annotating a Script
60 minutes
Lesson 10
Get it On its Feet: From Page to Stage
60 minutes
Key Skills
Critical Analysis
Acting Technique
Research Skills
Character Work
Educator
Ruby L
Drama and Singing Specialist
Ruby is a professional actor and singer, who loves to share her passion and skills, through engaging, and inspiring lessons.
