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6th grade through highschool (or leader's approval)
Admittance must be approved by leader

Minimum class size: 8 students
Maximum class size: 16 students (negotiable)
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An introduction to the techniques used by professional actors. Students will experiment with the popular Stanislavski method applied to a scene or monologue worked on during class. Scenes will be presented on the last day of class. The focus of the class is on developing an understanding of why people act the way they do and applying that to creating realistic characters. Learning to uncover the clues in the script or in life to how what characters or people say or do reveals what they really feel and think is at the heart of Stanislavski. Students will explore creative approaches to understanding how to recognize the inner meaning that often lies beneath casual conversation, qualities that give a character a feel of reality, as well as more technical aspects of acting, such as memorization techniques. In all, exploring the Stanislavski techniques while preparing to portray a character totally different from themselves on stage should develop not only acting skills, but give a better understanding of the ways that others, and themselves, express themselves. This class involves outside work in memorization and worksheets. Summer program: 2 weeks, 3 1/2 hours a day, 5 days a week. Semester program: 6—8 weeks, 3 1/2 hours a day, one day a week Homeschool program: Entire semester, 1–2 hours a week, once a week There are no current sessions scheduled for this class. See the list of other upcoming classes! - - If you would like to register, suggest additional locations, or to receive more information, contact Rachel Baas at daretodreamtheatre@msn.com.