An intensive course covering the essential elements of an actor's training, with the Acting Coach Clare Davidson.

Text, scene work and improvisation are explored, along with physical and vocal exercises which will develop the body and the voice, enabling increased emotional and creative freedom. This consolidates an actor's technique, and will increase confidence.

Open to established performers needing a refresher, and beginners eager to develop their full potential.

Classes are on Mondays, starting January 24 through to March 28, 2022.

Week 1 – INTRODUCTION

We establish goals for the masterclass, and outline the way the sessions will enable you to achieve them. Bring a notebook to record exercises and personal discoveries.

Week 2 – YOUR BODY

The importance of physical relaxation will be highlighted, with exercises given to build muscular strength combined with some for increased emotional freedom.

Week 3 – YOUR VOICE

Vocal technique will be explained, with exercises focusing on the breath enabling a centred tone, greater vocal range, and clearer diction.

Week 4 – YOUR MIND

A selection of acting techniques will be discussed, with exercises chosen that will activate creative imagination and release emotional memory.

Week 5 – SCENE WORK 1

Plays brought for casting in pairs. Scenes chosen with cold readings, casting types explained, and themes discussed.

Week 6 – SCENE WORK 2

Scenes rehearsed plus critique session. A script breakdown system explained plus text learning techniques, and differences between theatre, TV and film scripts.

Week 7 – IMPROVISATION

Taking emotional requirements from scene work, a selection of imaginary relationships are put together and improvised freely in pairs, in an imaginary context.

Week 8 – BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER 1

Scenes rehearsed plus critique session. A physical and vocal warm up will be introduced to lead into scene rehearsal, with an emphasise on commitment to deep character work through improvisation.

Week 9 – BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER 2

Scenes rehearsed plus critique session. A physical and vocal warm-up repeated to lead into scene rehearsal, with a continued emphasis on deep character work through improvisation.

Week 10 – CONCLUSION

Critique session with whole group discussing original goals. Clear objectives set for the future progress of each individual.