Online Spotlight Artist Residency
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A Hands-On Introduction to Acting
Grades 3-5 | 5 synchronous learning sessions of 60 minutes each | Up to 20 students | $600
One of the coolest things about theatre is that you can learn a lot by playing educational games! In each session of this highly-interactive program, we’ll spotlight a different acting skill, from pantomime (acting without words) to developing a character. Students will be guided through hands-on practice with every skill as they participate in the Spotlight program. To maximize student engagement, Spotlight is delivered as synchronous instruction.*
- Session 1: Imagination is a skill that every actor needs! Students will exercise their imaginations as they take a magical journey and eat a pretend bowl of ice cream.
- Session 2: Pantomime means acting without words. Students will practice pantomiming everyday activities, then take on the challenge of bringing very short stories to life.
- Session 3: Character, Part 1 is all about becoming another person or animal. In this workshop, students will transform themselves into cats, dogs, pigs, and chickens as they act out the tale of “The Little Red Chickens.”
- Session 4: Character, Part 2 brings character creation a little closer to home as students craft human characters. We’ll challenge kids to perform a very short script without breaking character.
- Session 5: Expressive Movement means using your face and body effectively when you perform. In our culminating activity, students will once again perform a very short script, this time with an emphasis on physical acting.
Add an Enrichment Activity
Each session can include an optional enrichment activity. We’ll challenge your students at the end of the session to record themselves acting out a very short dramatic scene. With parental permission, students can submit videos of their work to Drama by George. We’ll edit them together to create a showcase that allows your students to watch each other perform, even when they can’t be together in the same room. Add $300 to the program price to cover the costs of compiling and editing the student showcase.
Our program helps students build creativity and self-confidence while they learn the basics of acting. Let us put your kids in the Spotlight!
*Some segments of the program are pre-recorded — that allows us to include titling and other helpful elements in the videos. However, there will be a live teacher leading each session, guiding and challenging your students.