act one

a training programme that teaches the basics of acting through a ‘learning-by-doing’ approach. the programme is an optimized mix of theory and practice, and takes an individual from solo sessions to acting with a group.  it facilitates an intense and detailed understanding of the self on stage through carefully chosen exercises and role-play modules.  while the programme culminates in a group related activity, a strong focus is maintained on the strengths and weaknesses of the individual.  the learning methods are enhanced by detailed feedback sessions and interactive sessions of group learning.  the aim of the programme is to make the individual ready and confident for an audition in any stream of the media. by the end of the programme the actor will be equipped to undergo more intensive training as well as build on their experience through practice.

age criteria: 14-17 and18 onwards

batch size: maximum 24 students

duration: 50-60 hours spread across 4-5 weeks

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i-m-p-r-o-v-i-s-a-t-i-o-n – i have never feared anything as much as this. the thought of having to be thrown in front of a million people and to "think on your feet" – never came easy to me, but that's what i learnt from this course. 'jump into the deep end'. face it, go through that disgusting feeling of not knowing what you are doing on stage. act one actually taught me one big lesson – don't be a coward, just get up and do. that was one thing that was drilled into us - that actions spoke louder than words – quite literally. - shruti

what you will learn…

• basic stage theory and applications
• physical warm-up routine
• voice warm-up routine
• understanding the application of the warm-up routine
• basics of emotion and related theory and exercises
• solo acting techniques through exercises and feedback
• understanding of basic language and applications
• language skills using poetry and related skills
• dynamics of space, self and their applications
• imaginative and creative story-telling and showing
• dual and group acting techniques through exercises and feedback
• text reading, listening, understanding and interpretation
• basics of a story and its dynamics through theory and application
• storytelling techniques through exercises
• concepts of pace and space in acting
• camera concepts for the actor
• imagination and its place in acting through exercises and improvisations
• feedback and critiquing
• analysis of individual strengths and weaknesses through acting sessions and exercises
• group interaction, learning and techniques of group dynamics
• final assessment, feedback and interactive sessions