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Acting Classes For Adults

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Hone your craft, explore new techniques, and connect with a community of fellow artists. Alliance Theatre’s adult acting classes offer a supportive and inspiring environment for all experience levels, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. Whether you want to step on stage for the first time or refine your skills, our expert instructors will guide you on your artistic journey.

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Acting

Acting I: Foundation

Build a strong foundation of basic acting techniques

4 Sessions at Woodruff Arts Center
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Acting

Acting II: Process

Gain confidence with acting techniques through practice

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Acting

Audition Techniques: Theater

Tackle cold reads, monologues, and scene work to be ready for the next audition

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Film

Film I: Foundation

Build a foundation of acting on camera

5 Sessions at Woodruff Arts Center
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Film

Film II: Process

Sharpen your on-camera acting skills

2 Sessions at Woodruff Arts Center
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Film

Film III: Scene Study

Put your film acting technique into practice

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Acting

Free Acting Basics Workshop

11 Sessions at Woodruff Arts Center
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Musical

Free Musical Theater Workshop

4 Sessions at Woodruff Arts Center
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Film

Free On Camera Workshop

3 Sessions at Woodruff Arts Center
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Musical

Musical Theater I: Acting through Song

Learn how to analyze text, rhythm, and phrasing to bring the song to life

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Acting

Performance Ensemble

Become a more holistic performer through physical and generative theatre practices

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Film

Screenwriting

Learn a step by step process in screenwriting creation

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Acting

The Actor’s Body

Discover the body as an instrument

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Acting

The Actor’s Voice

Increase confidence and ease when speaking

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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Voice Over

Voice Over: Commercial

Receive expert commercial voiceover coaching for the current industry

1 Session at Woodruff Arts Center
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