Move Like You Mean It!: Physical Acting for Teens

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

Current and Upcoming