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Anyone Can Act
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
A one-day quick intro to some acting fundamentals.
$50
Voiceovers
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
A first course in the art of voiceovers, including commercials, narration, and promos. Introduction to all skill areas, including copy interpretation, the physical use of the voice, the business of the VO biz, and home studios. All students will receive intensive recorded practice with critique.
$340
6 sessions
Intro to Acting
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
“I’m ready to take more acting courses! Really appreciated the wisdom and advice from the instructor. Very important in making the students feel comfortable.” A fun and fast-paced introduction to what acting is all about, with plenty of practice in improvisation, scene study and theatre games. For anyone who's ever wanted to give acting a try—or those who haven't done it since that one time in high school. Students also learn the basics...
$310
6 sessions
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Creating a One-Person Show
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
Learn the ins and outs of creating a one-person show, including how to use personal stories, imagery, dreams, and myths as fabric for constructing original performance pieces. All students will create, stage, and perform a solo piece by the course's end. This class is recommended for playwrights, actors, and anyone interested in exploring artistic self-expression.
$340
6 sessions
Actions and Objectives
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
A practical course for the actor. Using improv and excerpts from plays, this class will explore the power of actions and objectives as tools to spark creativity, believability and growth. For actors with some scene study experience.
$340
6 sessions
Acting in Commercials and Industrials
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
If you've ever seen a corporate training video (think of the pre-flight instructions you see on passenger planes) then you've seen an industrial film. You may not know the actors' names, but they're making a living with their talent. In this class students will learn to apply the same tools one brings to a three-act play to a 30-second commercial or a three-minute instructional video. Students will go through the process of cold-reading scripts...
$340
6 sessions
Anyone Can Act
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
A one-day quick intro to some acting fundamentals. Myth: Acting is about talent and talent is something you’re born with. Reality: Acting is a craft that anyone can learn at any age. Acting is also a fun and deeply satisfying activity, and Washington has more opportunities for doing it than practically anywhere else. Take two hours on a Saturday and learn some fundamentals while having a great time with other people who want to explore different...
$50
Intro to Acting for the Camera
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
An intensive course devoted to acting for film and television. The class will include audition techniques, the role of commercial spokesperson, specifics of industrial film work, and techniques for approaching film and television scripts. All class work will be filmed as it might be on a real set and then critiqued.
$340
6 sessions
Beginning Scene Study
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expanding the actor’s range. Requires approximately 3–5 hours of rehearsal with an assigned partner outside of class each week. Taken together or in succession, this course and the Drama Workshop constitute essential training in the basics of the actor’s craft.
$340
6 sessions
Intro to Acting
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
A fun and fast-paced introduction to what acting is all about, with plenty of practice in improvisation, scene study and theatre games. For anyone who's ever wanted to give acting a try—or those who haven't done it since that one time in high school. Students also learn the basics of auditioning and the business of acting. This class is designed to prepare students for either the Drama Workshop or Beginning Scene Study as the next step.
$310
6 sessions
Playwriting II
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
For experienced students and those who wish to build upon the concepts in Playwriting I, this course offers the opportunity to develop longer scripts and refine existing work. Prerequisite: Playwriting I or permission of the instructor.
$310
6 sessions
Stanislavski Method
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
An intensive exploration of the seminal ideas of Constantin Stanislavski, some of whose teachings came to form the basis of Method Acting. The class will read An Actor Prepares in a seminar format, explore the applications of Stanislavski’s use of actions, beats and objectives, and work toward an understanding of some of the major acting techniques based on his writing.
$310
6 sessions
Intro to Theatre Tech
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
Essentially a free course plus a tech internship – invaluable training in the technical aspects of theatre at zero net cost! The full tuition will be refunded after completion of approximately 30 hours of hands-on tech experience on one of The Theatre Lab’s spring productions. This course and practicum will give actors and aspiring technicians a complete survey of the fundamentals, including Lights, Sound, Costumes, Stagecraft, and Stage Management....
$200
6 sessions
Michael Chekhov Technique
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
An introduction to the acting techniques of one of the major acting theorists and teachers of the 20th century - techniques used by Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe and many others. Actors learn to employ psychological gesture to find the core of the character, through experiential approaches employing physical action that in turn creates a unique and personal foundation for any role.
$310
6 sessions
Comedy
Theatre Lab @ 733 8th St NW, Washington, DC
This class will explore principles of comedy through intensive work on scenes and monologues, with some attention to comic theory and great comedic performances preserved on film. For students with scene study experience.
$340
6 sessions
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