Acting Classes
Acting Classes
Teen Acting for the Camera (Grades 7 – 12) | Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Step in front of the camera and learn the skills actors use in film, television, commercials, and digital media! In this engaging and technique-focused class, teen performers will explore the fundamentals of on-camera acting while building confidence, authenticity, and presence in front of the lens. Students will learn essential professional skills such as slating, hitting marks, auditioning, taking direction, understanding framing and eyelines, and adapting performances for the camera. Using age-appropriate commercial copy, television and film scenes, and scripted material written for teen actors, students will practice creating believable, grounded performances for the screen.
In addition to traditional on-camera acting work, the class will also explore performance in the digital age through a unit focused on content creation and on-camera hosting. Students may experiment with presenting segments, hosting videos, creating short-form content, and developing confidence speaking directly to an audience in a natural and engaging way. Throughout the semester, students will review playback of their performances to strengthen self-awareness, refine technique, and develop greater comfort with being seen and heard on camera. Whether students are interested in acting professionally, creating digital content, or simply building confidence and communication skills, this class provides a supportive and creative environment to explore on-camera performance.
Teen Improv (Grades 7 – 12) | Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Teen Improv is a high-energy improvisational comedy class where students will learn the fundamentals of improv performance while creating hilarious moments, characters, and scenes. This class teaches students the techniques that make improvisation fun, collaborative, and successful. Through games, scene work, and ensemble exercises, students will learn how to listen and respond in the moment, say “yes, and,” support their scene partners, make bold choices, and build creative ideas together as a team.
Students will discover that great improv is not about “being naturally funny”, but rather it’s about learning the techniques, patterns, and collaborative mindset that allow performers to create confident, spontaneous comedy together. Most class sessions will focus on playing short-form improv games while gradually building the skills needed for strong improvisational performance. At the end of the semester, family and friends will be invited to a live improv show on the final day of class featuring some of the students’ favorite games – a completely original, unforgettable showcase of hilarity!
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