Introduction to Acting 1 (Ages 4-5) Saturdays, 9:00 am – 9:45 am

(Classes begin February 20, 2010) (Class Closed)

This introductory dramatics class, designed for the youngest actors, explores the most basic elements of acting and creative expression. Through simple theater games, puppetry, story acting (i.e. The Three Little Pigs, etc.) speech/diction exercises and stage movement, students will develop age appropriate acting and social skills.

Introduction to Acting 2 (Ages 6-7) Saturdays, 9:45 am – 10:30 am

(Classes begin February 20, 2010) (Class Closed)

This higher level introductory dramatics class, designed for young actors, reviews and expands concepts taught in Introduction to Acting 1, increasing skill levels.  In addition to more advanced games, exercises, puppetry, story acting,  speech and movement training, students will be introduced to simple scene work with the most basic concept of “objective,” blocking, stage directions, more advanced vocal exercises and breathing techniques.

Acting 1 (Ages 8-10) Saturdays, 10:30 am – 11:15 am

(Classes begin February 20, 2010)

This more advanced dramatics class, designed for young actors, moves students out of the “fairy tale” stories into more in-depth scene work, skits and short plays. Through higher level acting games, beginning improv exercises, directed script work and note taking, students will further understand the rehearsal process.  Students will also build confidence in their acting and auditioning skills through, character development training, more advanced stage movement and voice/diction drills.

Acting 2 (Ages 10 - 14) Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

(Classes begin February 16, 2010)

This class is intended for students who have fulfilled one of the following:1) Completion of Acting 1 full-year class or semester, based on teacher recommendation OR completion of equivalent Acting 1 class from another theater school or organization, or 2) Performed in at least one Gemini Theater Season Production or equivalent production at another Pittsburgh theater.  Students in this class will focus on scene development through self-directed group work, complex theater games, exercises and improvisation work and monologues.