6-Week Intermediate Acting Course

Objective: Push beyond spontaneity into layered, nuanced improvisations.

Activities:

• Improvising with status, subtext, and hidden agendas.
• Long-form improvisations: sustaining character across extended scenes.
• “Yes, but…” exercise—complicating improvisation choices while staying in character.
• Group reflection: balancing freedom and discipline in improvisation.

Objective: Use voice and movement to transform into distinct characters.

Activities:

• Advanced vocal work: accent introduction, vocal texture, emotional resonance.
• Movement workshop: Laban effort actions, physical scoring of text.
• Applying transformation to monologues and small group scenes.
• Peer feedback on authenticity and believability.

Objective: Apply advanced acting tools in rehearsed scene work.

Activities:

• Rehearsal of 2–3-page scripted scenes (contemporary or classic).
• Exploration of dynamics: conflict, intimacy, betrayal, and reconciliation.
• Instructor coaching on beats, tactics, and emotional truth.
• Mid-course performance with feedback.

Objective: Expand versatility by working across theatrical styles.

Activities:

• Contrast exercises: Naturalism vs. heightened text (e.g., Shakespeare, Brecht, Absurdism).
• Experimentation with stylistic conventions: breaking the fourth wall, direct address, chorus work.
• Short performances in pairs or small groups.
• Discussion on adjusting performance for stage vs. screen.

Objective: Deliver polished scenes/monologues demonstrating growth.

Activities:

• Final performance before peers and invited guests (10–15 minutes per student/group).
• Video recording for self-review.
• Reflective discussion: lessons learned, ongoing challenges, and future goals.
• Written reflection/self-evaluation submitted.