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Teen Acting is setting the stage for solid professional acting habits. We start with proper warm-ups, get on our feet with theater games and improv, delve into script analysis and scene preparation, and work to get in tune with our instincts which brings out the truthfulness of acting, all while having tons of FUN in the process.
Every performer is different! We teach various acting techniques to find which one resonates with each actor. While the primary technique is Meisner Technique, other influences include: Stella Adler, Viola Spolin, Terry Schreiber, The Barrow Group and Stanislavski. Familiar with this scene? Performers who have taken “Teen Acting” twice will have the option of working on a Shakespeare or Chekhov scene.
Invest in more learning and receive a 10% discount* on second class. On Saturdays, consider also joining West Chester Studio Singers from 1:30-3:30 pm.
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It’s time to shine as a soloist, and glisten as a group. In the West Chester Studio Singers performers develop healthy singing habits and discover how to interpret a song. All students will perform a solo in the December concerts.
Every performer receives individual vocal and acting instruction with our Musical Director, as well as with Therese Walden-Murphy. All classes and concerts will be accompanied by our Musical Director.
Invest in more learning and receive a 10% discount* on second class. On Saturdays, consider also joining Teen Acting from 3:30-5:30 pm.
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Discover the fun side of Shakespeare, also known as The Bard. Discover how Shakespeare made audiences laugh. We will take Shakespeare scenes, break them down so you understand them and put the scene “on its feet”. Students learn to find their objectives in a scene, how to build a Shakespeare character, as well as analyze the scene. Concludes with a Scene Showcase.
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We will take the art of storytelling by breaking down the playwrights’ writing process in a fun, educational and collaborative way. Students will work collectively and independently to develop their own original characters. The class will culminate in the staging of their work. All students will have the opportunity to perform a monologue and in a scene.
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Is your performer thinking of becoming a professional performer? If so, our Professional Youth Program is the perfect place for them. Discover what the industry is like, how to get an agent, meet casting directors, and how to get a hired with or without an agent. Work with Professional Actors to develop Acting for the Camera Techniques, Improvisation Skills, and Monologues to audition with.
Many of our Professional Youth Program alumni are working with agents and are performing in exciting shows, commercials and films!
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Tired of just taking class? Performers in this class will create a cabaret style show and then performed it at various locations in and around West Chester. The Uptown Singers is designed to continue strengthening those performers who have been working on their voice and song interpretation abilities. All performers in the group will sing solo’s, duets, and group numbers as well as have a part in the creating the show.
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Put all your training to the test in the Spring session and audition for our Spring Shows. We rehearse two shows, one for Elementary/Middle School students and one for Middle/High School students. We choose shows that give every performer an opportunity to shine on stage, build confidence, and try out new acting and singing skills on stage in a production directed by Professionals.
* 10% discount code for a 2nd class will be included in your email confirmation after initial registration