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Getting Into Character for Actors and Actresses

Offered By: Skillshare

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Character Development Courses Research Methods Courses Vocal Training Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learning how to get into character can be a real challenge for actors and actresses. In this class you'll learn an extensive method you can use to create a fully fleshed out character. 

Throughout this course, Actor and Voice Actor Justin Powell, takes you through a step by step process to understand your character and inhabit the role so you can deliver a truthful performance. This class is excellent for beginner's as well as intermediate actors and actresses. This class will break down:

- A Method for Mining the Script for Information

- The 6 Questions Needed to Understand a Part

- Tools to Ground you in Performance

- Using Research to Understand Character

- Creating Unique Physicality

- Nuance of Relationships

- Importance of Vulnerability 

By the end of this class you will have a clear understanding and repeatable method for getting deeply into character that you can take forward on your acting journey. 

I hope you enjoy the class and if you have any questions reach out here and I will respond as soon as possible. 


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Reading the Script
  • Who am I?
  • Where am I?
  • When am I?
  • What do I want?
  • What is my Obstacle?
  • How do I get what I want?
  • Additional Tools
  • Research
  • Physicality
  • Relationships
  • Voice
  • Vulnerability
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Justin Powell

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