Course Offerings

Have you ever wondered how actors can laugh, cry, and rage at will? Sign up for this course and begin a journey that will change your life! Focus is on moment-to-moment life, impulses, and emotional preparation through a series of steps and exercises that are then applied to scenes.

Course Objectives

learn what it takes to prepare one's voice, mind, and body in order to inhabit a character.


learn improvisational skills.

learn to truly 'do' something when acting rather than pretend to do it.

memorize lines

bring their own personal experiences to acting and to channel those experiences into emotions, storytelling, etc.

shed their inhibitions and take chances.

Outline of instruction

Basic theatre games.

Improvisational exercises.

The selection and performing of a monologue.

Scene study and working with a partner.

Final performance on a stage in front of invited family, friends, and colleagues.

Contact Hours

20

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance"This course requires preparation outside of class and active participation inside. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Although we will review our work and what was introduced from the
previous class or classes, the instruction will not go backwards, so attendance is imperative. You must arrive on time for class. It takes discipline to be an actor, so punctuality and preparedness are essential.","Dress - Please come to class in comfortable, practical clothing you can move around freely in. Keep in mind, this class is physical in nature, so wear clothing you won't mind getting dirty or possibly sweating in."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone curious about Acting and the craft of Acting. Have you ever wondered how your favorite Actor can laugh, cry and rage at will?
Have you ever wanted to learn these secrets and apply them yourself? This course is for you.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CSP-4000JW3

CSP-4000IY2

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]