Adult Classes


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Adult Acting Beginning
ADULT ACTING (BEGINNING)
TUESDAY - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OKORO H. JOHNSON
INSTRUCTOR
This class is designed to acquaint the student with the basic principles and technique of acting. The basic theory of the class assumes that the actor must know his or her craft and understands how to use techniques to enhance and develop natural talent. The class begins with two necessary ingredients of any art; imagination and sensitivity. The student is introduced to the Stanislavsky technique of acting. There is a Drama Student "Showcase of Scenes" performed by this class at the end of the Spring session.


Adult Acting Advanced
ADULT ACTING (ADVANCED)
WEDNESDAY - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OKORO H. JOHNSON
INSTRUCTOR
This class utilizes the workshop technique in which students are encouraged to work on their individual faults and acting problems while further developing the principles of character study and development and oral interpretation. Concepts of the Stanislavsky technique that began in beginning drama are further pursued. Scene study is the basic format of this class.


Lighting Beginning
LIGHTING (BEGINNING)
MONDAY - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DARRYL GOODMAN
INSTRUCTOR
This class is designed to introduce the students to the principles and skills of stage lighting. The students will learn the basics in stage lighting design; elements of electricity, stage lighting equipment and lighting control systems.


Lighting Advanced
LIGHTING (ADVANCED)
WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DARRYL GOODMAN,
INSTRUCTOR
This class is designed to introduce the students to the principles and skills of stage lighting. The students will learn the basics in stage lighting design; elements of electricity, stage lighting equipment and lighting control systems.


Playwriting
PLAYWRIGHTING WORKSHOP
TUESDAY - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Useni Eugene Perkins
INSTRUCTOR

Many people have the desire to write plays.  Play are not derivative of televison sitcoms.  There is particular craft that enables writer ot develop meaningful characters, credible situation, how to "tell your story" effectivelly.  This workshop introduces the student to character, story, scene and script developement.  Through a series of writing exercised, we explore the structure, movement and premise that make up a play.  The objective of this workshop is for each student to complete a one-act play by class end.  This workshop is designed to advance the playwright's skills in the development of a working script.  From of this process, scenes form the "most promising plays"  are featured in a special Playwrighting Workshop Showcase at the end of the session. 

Notebook and pen are required.


Sound
SOUND
TUESDAY - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DARRYL GOODMAN,
INSTRUCTOR
This class is designed to introduce the students to the principles and function of stage sound equipment.