Acting Essentials: 5 Steps to Performing the Role for Stage, Film, and TV

In this course, you will learn the building blocks for creating a character for the stage and the camera. You will learn how to:

1.  Analyze a Script
2. Construct a Character Backstory
3. Understand the Character’s Goals and Challenges
4. Build the Character’s Physicality and Vocal Qualities.

• Introduction
• Construct the Backstory
• Activity: Write a Biography
• Identify the Goals & Challenges
• Activity: Analyze a Scene
• Build the Character's Physicality
• Activity: Create a Movement Sequence
• Express the Character's Voice
• Activity: Film your Performance
• Understand Costumes & Props
• Activity: Design a Fashion Style
• Recap & Next Steps
• How to Memorize Your Lines? (Bonus 1)
• Is Acting for You? (Bonus 2)