CHARACTER PHYSICS

-Character Physics is a 6-week scene study acting class that explores narrative structure and character development that offers students advanced perspectives and tactics when approaching acting.

 

-This class offers students a unique opportunity to work with professional actors on contemporary plays like; August; Osage County, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Dance Nation, and Closer. The course will cover areas such as; Story Physics that looks at understanding the mechanics of storytelling. Textual Analysis to develop a sharper awareness of the landscape of story. Character development and professional coaching that leads to deeper connections to the work and ourselves. 
 

Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson (April 20th - May 25th)

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Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, THE BOOK OF WILL finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know.

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“THE BOOK OF WILL…unequivocally announces Gunderson as a playwright with whom to be reckoned. It is, quite frankly, one of the best plays I have ever seen. It will bring tears of both laughter and sorrow to all but the most jaded audience member’s eyes. It is, in a word, a triumph.” —Boulder Weekly (CO). “[Gunderson] has peopled the stage with lively, historically based characters…She paints a vivid portrait of the times in language sometimes formal, sometimes poetic and often…contemporary…She also gives a real feel for theater life and what it means to be an actor; you sense this is a work of both scholarship and love…[THE BOOK OF WILL] serves as homage to those who sacrificed to make the first folio happen and to Shakespeare’s magnificent words.” —Westword (Denver, CO).

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Schedule

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Week 1. Orientation

-Instructor, Justin Lang, will lead a discussion on "Story Physics" that frames the process of the course.

-A deep dive into the playwright, play, themes, and characters.

-Students will be assigned scenes and characters to study for the remainder of class.

 

Week 2 through Week 4. Rehearsal

-Guest actors from the San Diego theatre scene, and beyond, will join class and work with professional actors on exploring the play and developing character through scene work.

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Week 5. Tech

-Students will be able to "tech" the reading from top to bottom. Elements such as; costumes, props, home setting, audio & video, lighting, backgrounds, etc..

-The "tech" rehearsal is meant for the class to articulate the play for the reading format to ensure a smooth presentation that captures the work.

 

Week 6. Open Share

-Students will be given "Actor Half Hour" to warm up and connect with one another before the reading.

-A curtain speech will welcome guests that includes instructions for the audience attending the reading and information on future classes.

-The class will present a reading for friends and family that brings the studies to a close.

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Class Times

Tuesdays

6:00pm - 8:30pm PST (on Zoom)

 

Dates/Plays in Focus

April 20th - 25th - Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson

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Tuition

$185.00 (Senior / Teacher / Military discount) - $200.00.

 

-The class culminates in a free reading open to family and friends only. 

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Click HERE to enroll.

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-This series for adults 18+ is available to any level of acting experience.

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