Acting 3 – Technique clarified

Building on acting techniques explored so far in the acting beginners program, this acting class will offer students the opportunity to fully consolidate their new found acting skills – in the study, rehearsal & performance of a short play.

In more detail:

• The Importance & relevance of the First Reading of a play
• In-depth Script Analysis - How to glean all significant information from script. Breaking down script into Units.
• Building & developing a role from the skeleton through to a multi- faceted characterisation
• Creating appropriate back-story for character
• Understanding the importance of research
• The use of techniques previously touched on- Emotional / sensory memory recall, substitution & creative visualisation
• Understanding & creating the throughline of thought
• The Super Objective and implementation.
• Learning Dialogue correctly & accurately
• Effective use of Voice & Movement on stage
• How to mark- up script
• Taking direction
• Enhanced understanding of stage craft
• the presentation of play for audience of family & friends.
• Taught professional actor

The teaching at Point Break Drama is a great combination of disciplined skill training and attention to personal development ambitions. The journey through acting 1, 2 & 3 is a strong development path. Most recently, it was an absolute privilege to work with Paul Winchester in Acting 3 rehearsals that took us all the way to compete in the Short and Sweet short play festival, with a very demanding and ambitious monologue – and we won the day! You can bet that Paul’s coaching, teaching and encouragement will get you to best performance you can deliver.

Ursula Paddon (Sales & marketing- Acting 1,2,3,4 & Acting for Camera & filmaking)

* wear loose comfortable clothes and bring pen and paper.