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Acting Essentials: 5 Steps to Performing the Role for Stage, Film, and TV

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Provider

Skillshare
Pricing

Free Trial Available
Languages

English
Duration & workload

47 minutes
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner

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In this course, you will learn the building blocks for creating a character for the stage and the camera. You will learn how to:

Analyze a Script
Construct a Character Backstory
Understand the Character’s Goals and Challenges
Build the Character’s Physicality and Vocal Qualities.

Syllabus

Introduction
Construct the Backstory
Activity: Write a Biography
Identify the Goals & Challenges
Activity: Analyze a Scene
Build the Character's Physicality
Activity: Create a Movement Sequence
Express the Character's Voice
Activity: Film your Performance
Understand Costumes & Props
Activity: Design a Fashion Style
Recap & Next Steps
How to Memorize Your Lines? (Bonus 1)
Is Acting for You? (Bonus 2)

Taught by

Karim Darwish

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