Introduction to basic acting techniques

Physical and vocal warm-ups, creating an ensemble, listening and presence in performance.

Introduction to text

Working with a contemporary play, reading scenes and applying Stanislavski’s units, objectives and given circumstances.

Character and physical theatre

Working with Jacques Lecoq’s States of Tension to create bold character transformations.

The body in space

A sequence of exercises moving from a focus on the individual body, through ensemble work into group staging that relates to the world of the given text.

The voice in performance

Vocal exercises for breathing, diction, projection and modulation, all applied to script work and performance.

Rehearsal to performance

Bringing all the work together to rehearse scenes and present them to fellow class members.

NB The above outline is intended to give a good indication of what material students can expect to cover during the course, but the exact content of the course may differ.