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Acting Essentials: 5 Steps to Performing the Role for Stage, Film, and TV

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Overview

In this course, you will learn the building blocks for creating a character for the stage and the camera. You will learn how to:

  1.  Analyze a Script
  2. Construct a Character Backstory
  3. Understand the Character’s Goals and Challenges
  4. Build the Character’s Physicality and Vocal Qualities.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Construct the Backstory
  • Activity: Write a Biography
  • Identify the Goals & Challenges
  • Activity: Analyze a Scene
  • Build the Character's Physicality
  • Activity: Create a Movement Sequence
  • Express the Character's Voice
  • Activity: Film your Performance
  • Understand Costumes & Props
  • Activity: Design a Fashion Style
  • Recap & Next Steps
  • How to Memorize Your Lines? (Bonus 1)
  • Is Acting for You? (Bonus 2)

Taught by

Karim Darwish

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