Acting Introduction Class
Designed for people with little to- No experience in acting, INTRO is a 1.5 hour, very active class with a large selection of exercises from non-scripted to scripted.
As well as for people who are starting their acting training and want to develop a toolkit for creating spontaneous natural performances, the Acting Introduction - Sunday course has also had recent attendees from a wide range of industries including engineers, doctors, lawyers, IT professionals and sales managers.
Class Information:
Dates: April 28th to June 30th
Duration: 10 classes
Schedule: Weekly on Sundays
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fees: $399
Venue: Cityside Baptist Church, 8 Mount Eden Road
Developing spontaneous, truthful reactions, you are tapping into a more authentic and relatable part of yourself.
Audiences now are too sophisticated to want to see any acting on their screens, the skill is to learn how to stop acting. This course is designed to teach that in a way that is fun and energetic to engage students from all backgrounds and skill levels, and give them confidence in developing their acting abilities in a way that is authentic and natural.
Students practice
Adapting to your character’s experience
Committing to your creativity
Making stronger choices
Thinking faster on your feet in stressful situations
Using the skills of play to find confidence and joy in communication
Telling more compelling stories
What’s in this course:
First Game of Class
Large group.
A physical game to warm up your body and mind. Usually involves working as an ensemble or team, these games often form the basis of character generation which creates empathy - an essential component of acting (and life!)
Second Game
Large/small group.
Usually is a workout in smaller groups or pairs. It helps to trigger strong emotions in a playful scenario. Play is what strengthens acting muscles and helps to increase your presence in the moment.
Third Game
Large/small group.
This section will have you thinking on your feet and switching from one game to the next, fast. This is a busy, energised class with a lot of interaction.
The Fourth and Fifth Games tend to be text-based, starting with monologues and transitioning into actual scenes.
What Students Have to Say
“★★★★★
Juliet is a great coach, she helps you to come out of your comfort zone in a safe way which motivates you to grow and develop both as a person and as an actor. Highly recommend her classes. I decided to take her Intro class twice in a row as it was so good:-) Above all, its just so much fun and laughter happening during her classes!”
“★★★★★
I just finished the Introduction class yesterday and I can safely say without a doubt that that was the most fun I’ve had in any educational context. I learnt a lot about acting, but beyond that I learnt about rediscovering some very useful superpowers from childhood; and in the process learnt a lot about myself too.”
About the teacher
Juliet Furness,
Director & Founder
Juliet has honed her craft as an acting and voice coach over the years with international and local experience.
With over 17 years on the scene in New York, she is committed to spontaneity, depth of emotional truth and transformation in performance, her classes are engaging, fun and joyful.