The Online Performing Arts & Technology Center
The Online Performing Arts & Technology Center
Private lessons with Rae allow young actors to focus on their performance needs. Students have used private lessons to:
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In this 55 minute class actors will use theater games to develop a character and act out short scenes with classmates. Students will take turns acting out real material including: commercial copy, television scripts, and plays. Each student will receive feedback and a “director’s note”. The teacher will provide a director’s note to students to encourage different character choices. Students will then be asked to perform the same material while incorporating the notes given. At the end of each session students are encouraged to memorize copy and be prepared to perform the scene in the next session. Students are encouraged to “get into character” by using props and dressing up as the character.
No acting experience is required. Adjustments are made to support students who struggle with reading/ have dyslexia.
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome and Actors warm-up
– Theater Games and Tongue Twisters
– The Focus of the Week
– Performing
The instructor will provide copy for students to perform in class. Students who have a piece they have chosen outside of class, are welcome to bring it for review by the instructor.
Students are asked to memorize select pieces outside of class.
How can I help my child get into acting?
Kids will often change their minds in terms of pursuing different careers. That’s part of the joy of being a kid. This can create a bit of frustration for a parent who wants to be supportive but also doesn’t want to set unrealistic expectations for their kid. A great way to support your child’s interest in acting, is to encourage your child to learn to walk before they run. The idea of the “natural” talent is outdated. What is considered good acting has changed over both decades and centuries. As technology improves our criteria for what is a good actor also changes. Acting is one of those crazy professions where passion or cute face isn’t enough to get you an agent let alone a job. Taking an acting class and building a solid foundation is a great first step in the race towards the finish line.
No. Sharing your camera is necessary for allowing feedback on physical movements when acting out a scene. It is also very difficult of others in the class to perform opposite of a classmate, if they cannot see the other person.
If your child is concerned about other students “seeing” them contact us to discuss.
Classes are taught through Zoom. You do not need to download the Zoom app to attend. You may use a computer, table, laptop, or smartphone. If you prefer to simply call in, know that the instructor cannot see you.
Yes! You can schedule a private lesson. The private lesson can be used for 1 child, all the kids, or for the whole family. To schedule visit Private Lessons page or contact Rae direclty.
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