This class will focus on concentrated scene work for the participants. The students will work on theatre warm-up exercises, improvisational exercises, intensive character development exercises, and development of scenes with partners. The class will culminate with a performance of the scene for fellow students, family and friends.

The projects for this class will include Theatre warm-up exercises, improvisational exercises, explanation and discussion about Building A Character. The class will feature performances of scenes for the rest of the students and any family and friends who would like to attend.

This intro-level class explores the Center of our creativity. Through theatre exercises we will bring out honest emotions which provide the essence for honest acting. This process allows the actor to explore their truth in living, which is transformed into truth in acting. Students will learn fundamental acting skills such as: stage movement, improvisational exercises, interactive theatre exercises, work on monologues and scene work. This work encourages personal exploration and building self-confidence.

The class will focus on preparing for an audition. During the class, we will work on appropriate protocol and preparedness necessary to be truly ready for an audition. We will practice cold readings from scripts and develop and rehearse a monologue. We will discuss where to hear about auditions, how to find scripts, how to do cold readings from scripts, introductions, closers, headshots and resumes. By conclusion of the class participants will have a prepared audition.

Structured as a rehearsal process for performance, we will prepare and perform One-Act productions through this workshop. Three to four plays will make up the evenings entertainment as family and friends attend a professional production of student work during the final class session. Each play will be approximately 30-40 minutes in length. The workshop participants will be cast in plays and will be directed by Rick Bernstein over a eight week period. Lights, sound, costumes, props, setting, and furniture will accompany the productions. This is an intensive production class for experienced and committed students. A compelling evening of theatre will be had by all.