Acting for Kids (Ages 9-12)

Young actors get plenty of stage time while they participate in a variety of acting exercises, improvisation, and scene work in this workshop series for kids ages 9-12. Acting techniques are taught in a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of opportunities to develop acting skills, imagination, creativity, and self-confidence. Kids who repeat this workshop will benefit from further skill development and will be given more challenging opportunities. This exciting workshop will culminate with an in-class demonstration where kids share their experience with family and friends.

This course falls under the Communication, Critical Thinking, and Personal, Social, Civic, and Environmental Responsibility Institutional Level Outcomes (ILOs).  
 
Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to: 

• Develop and utilize techniques and skills in preparation for performing a character.
• Demonstrate basic skills in performing a character
• Develop increased stage presence, creativity, and self-confidence