Do you find one of the most stressful parts of the acting process is not knowing what to prepare before your first rehearsal? You are not alone! This course explains the steps an actor should take to succeed on their opening night.
This course takes students all the way from their first read of the script to their opening night and gives students all the tools they need to be as prepared as they can be for that very first day of rehearsal. Students are guided to understand what to research, how to annotate a script, the absolute must-do's when preparing for a role that the director may not have time to include in rehearsals. The aim of this course is to encourage, enlighten and instil confidence; preparation is the actor's best friend.
Course Content
10 LESSONS
10 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
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 and Fiction
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Objectives and Secrets: Give Your Character Drive
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Actioning and Other Choices
60 minutes
Lesson 7
A Character in the Flesh: 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
Acting Techniques
Approaching Drama
Dramatic Interpretation
Critical Reading
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.
