Dramatic Training

Dramatic Training – David Weiss, Department Head and Instructor

Acting and Improvisation - Acting I: Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation and monologue and scene work.

All group classes are $225 plus $25 registration fee for a 15 week session.

                   Ages 8 – 11 - Ages 8-11: emphasis will be on movement and the use of theatre games to bring out the comfort levels in young actors.

                   Saturdays  10 am – 10:45 am

                   Ages 12 – 14 - Ages 12-14: emphasis on movement and expression, the use of scene work and monologues will apply.

                   Ages 15 – 18 - Ages 15-18: emphasis on scene study and monologues with audition techniques and practical studies(character creating). Will also include techniques for auditioning for film verse theatre.

                   Adults - Ages adult: emphasis on practical studies, real world experience and enhanced scene and monologue work (character creating). Will also include techniques for auditioning for film verse theatre.

                   Mondays   4:30 - 6 pm

          Scene Study – Private only

                   Art Song

                   Opera

                   Music Theater

          Song Interpretation – Private and Group Classes

          (Pianist fees may apply);

                   Song Interpretation: Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre/ Opera repertoire including audition techniques, talent evaluation, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles, stage movement and performance. Provides the continuing acting student with opportunities to expand the versatility of characterization skills. These will be individual and group training classes.

                             Art Song – Saturdays; 2 pm – 3:30 pm

                             Opera – by private appointment

                             Music Theater – Spring semester

          Private Acting Classes  - by appointment

                   Private Training: Private sessions will be offered for those who wish to prepare for upcoming auditions or work on creating a character they are working on at present. This will include monologue preparations and scene study.

                             Art Song

                             Opera

                             Music Theater

          Master Classes and Workshops (Pianist fees may apply)

                   Master Classes and Workshops: Periodically there will be master classes that will feature local professionals as guest instructors/lectures on subjects relating to the real world.

Movement

          Movement for Singers

                   Young Adult – Ages 14 - 18

                   Adults