Acting workshop

About this course

The workshop develops acting through warm-ups, character exercises and work on spontaneity, presence and truthful responses in performance. Participants analyse scripts, explore stagecraft and rehearse scenes from plays, working across individual, paired and group activities. Teaching includes text analysis and practical rehearsal, with scenes developed towards performance. The course also introduces approaches to building and sustaining a character while working with direction and feedback.

What you'll learn

• Analyse and respond to dramatic texts
• Apply acting exercises to develop spontaneity and presence
• Build and sustain a character in performance
• Rehearse and perform a scene from a play
• Work cooperatively with other actors and a director

Is this course right for you?

This improvers class is intended for learners who have completed a beginners course or have suitable acting experience. Participants work individually, in pairs and in groups, and are expected to engage with scripts, discussion, instructions and constructive feedback. Some sessions may involve rigorous physical activity.

• Previous beginners’ training or suitable experience is required
• Participants should be comfortable reading and responding to texts
• The course involves collaborative work in pairs and groups
• Lines may need to be learned outside class

Before you go

• Wear comfortable clothing and soft shoes.
• Bring a pencil and rubber for annotating scripts.
• A notebook and pen may also be useful.
• Sessions may sometimes involve rigorous activity; learners with concerns should consult a medical practitioner.