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Acting in Period Costume
Costume is a vital element in helping an actor to progress with their part and it has a big impact upon performance.
Actor
So, you want to be an actor? Find out more about the skills, education, and even personality traits that one needs to be an actor.
British Accents
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries and many regional accents. Each accent has its own distinct sound and tonality.
Comic Movement
Comedic movement is any physicalized movement or gesture which sells a joke to the audience.
Costume Quick Changes
Costume quick changes are a staple in big, splashy Broadway productions. There are several types of quick changes, and for different purposes.
Creating Safe Spaces
Creating safe and inclusive spaces refers to establishing an environment that allows all participants to feel comfortable.
Filming a Performance
Learning how to film a performance is a necessary skill to develop for any working actor.
Finding and Cutting Monologues
Discuss how to choose and cut monologues that will meet your various college audition requirements.
Improvisation
Using improvisation relies on instinct, intuition, and timing. It develops strong ensemble work, trust, and dependence, all vital skills for any performer.
Intimacy Onstage
Stage intimacy refers to many things in theatrical practice, but generally covers close, physical work that challenges personal boundaries.
Laban Technique
Laban Technique is one of the techniques that contemporary movement coaches utilize to help actors develop character.
Monologue
The monologue is not just a single moment within a play, but connected to the larger intentions and objectives of the character.
Pantomime (British)
The modern British pantomime uses identifiable theatrical conventions, stock characters, slapstick humor, and a traditional fairy-tale story arc.
Pantomime (US)
American pantomime is the art of crafting a storyline and conveying physicality and emotion by performing without vocal sound, props, or scenery.
Commedia dell’arte
Performing commedia dell'arte requires knowledge of a stock character's physical characteristics and personality quirks.
Projection and Volume
When using projection and volume, an actor wants to be able to produce sound that is healthy, safe, and sustainable for the run of a show.
Researching the Role
To effectively portray a character, an actor must do thorough research on the role, play, and its historical context.
Scene Performance
A scene is a segment of action and dialogue between two or more characters within a play.
Soliloquy
A soliloquy is a revelation of a character’s deepest thoughts and feelings.
Stage Combat
Stage combat is a performance technique that allows actors to safely perform scenes of physical violence on stage.
Stage Etiquette
Before rehearsal, the actor must prepare their character, review their lines, and be ready to work. In the room, having a code of conduct is just as important.
Using Voice to Build Character
By using different elements of vocal production, actors can change their voice to reflect the personality of a character.