Presented by: Demetrius Blocker
This 5-week intensive introduces teens (ages 13-17) to physical acting, expressive movement, and silent storytelling. Each class builds skills in body awareness, character creation, and nonverbal communication — boosting confidence, focus and creative freedom in young actors.
This class will include:
Movement & Silent Expression
Movement Basics & Stage Awareness
- Build confidence in physical expression
- Increase body awareness
- Learn to move safely and clearly on stage
- Learn and explore Stage Directions
- Entrances and Exits
Gesture, Emotion & Visual Expression Theme: Communicating Without Words
- Develop clear emotional expression
- Practice readable gestures and facial expressions
- The Lost Object
Character Through Movement Theme
- Building Characters From the Outside In
- Explore how posture and rhythm create character
- Finding occupation while waiting
Silent Storytelling & Ensemble Creation
The Body Tells the Story
- Build collaboration skills
- Learn to structure a silent scene