Embark on an exciting four-week journey in "Acting Adventures: Act It Out! A Quest for Character," where young actors will unleash their creativity and bring characters to life! This engaging class focuses on character development, improvisation, and scene creation, allowing children to explore the rich tapestry of storytelling.
 
For Ages: 6-12
Instructor: Ms. Benita Gibson
Day and Time: Fridays, 5:00-6:00 PM
Date: Nov. 15, 22, Dec. 6, 13
No class on November 29
Tuition, including materials: $75
 
 
Week 1: Bringing Characters to Life
Goal: Dive into character development by exploring emotions, actions, and backstories to create unique, well-rounded personalities.
Activities:
Character Charades: Kids pick a fun character like a pirate or scientist and act it out silently—no words allowed!
Character Sketches: Everyone gets to create a simple character profile with traits, likes, and dislikes.
Character in Motion: Kids move around as their characters, using body language to bring them to life.
Week 2: Unleashing Improv and Creativity
Goal: Boost creativity and quick thinking through exciting improv games.
Activities:
Yes, And...: A classic improv game where kids build on their partner’s ideas, creating fun scenes together.
Improvised Stories: In groups, kids make up spontaneous stories, bringing back their characters from Week 1.
Prop Improv: Kids grab a random prop and invent a quick scene around it—characters included!
Week 3: Crafting a Scene
Goal: Learn to create and act out scenes with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Activities:
Scene Structure: Get familiar with three-part scenes (setup, conflict, resolution) and start crafting them.
Group Scene Creation: Kids team up to develop short scenes that highlight their characters.
Scene Walkthrough: Each group performs their scene, receiving positive feedback to polish their storytelling.
Week 4: Lights, Camera, Action!
Goal: Put all the skills together and bring original scenes to life with fully developed characters.
Activities:
Final Scene Rehearsal: Groups refine their scenes, ensuring strong character work and storytelling.
Costume and Prop Fun: Kids choose simple costumes or props to enhance their performances.
Performance Day: Time to shine! Each group performs their scene for parents or classmates, showcasing all they've learned.