Welcome to the Attic Academy
Training up Christian Actors in the Way they should go!
The Attic Academy is an Educational Partner with the Attic Film Fest. To find out more, about the Academy, click here.
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Phone: 512.458.6872
Email: info@atticfilmfest.org
Class Information
Beginning Acting I – Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm starting February 7th, 2017 through April 18th, 2017
Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206 Balcones Dr, Austin Tx 78731, Room 225 (Use the back parking lot and follow the Directional signs.)
Cost is $15 Per Class, or $100 for the 10-week session.
About the Class
ACADEMY classes have a decidedly Christian emphasis and utilize the Meisner training approach.
Beginning Acting I is appropriate for ages 15 and up. The class will cover the following course material: Theatre Games, Physical and Vocal Communication, Improv, Character and Script Analysis, building an effective Rehearsal Process, Scene Study and Auditions.
Beginning Acting II is appropriate for 15 and up and will revisit physical and vocal communication, character and script analysis, and an effective rehearsal process. Multiple Scene studies and Audition preparation will be the focus of the class.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr Jamee Kennedy BFA, MA, EdD in Theatre Education
For more info, call the ATTIC office at 512.458.6872 or send us a message by clicking here.
The Attic Academy is an Educational Partner with the Attic Film Fest. To find out more, about the Academy, click here.
Quick Links:
Instructor: Dr. Jamee H. Kennedy, BFA, MA, Ed.D.
Phone: 512.458.6872
Email: info@atticfilmfest.org
Class Information
Course Content – This course is the application of concepts and techniques in Beginning Acting Theory and Performance. The course will include acting terminology, use of the body, voice, improvisation, character and script analysis, the rehearsal process and scene study. Course activities will range from warm-up games to improvisation to scene study techniques. This course is participation based. All students will be expected to engage, demonstrate and actively participate in the activities and concepts of the course in every class.
Texts and Materials
Additional Class Information for Interested Home School Students
Course Objectives for Beginning Acting I
The Attic Academy is an Educational Partner with the Attic Film Fest. To find out more, about the Academy, click here.
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Class Policies and Grading Policies for Home School Students
Participation Policy – On your feet participation is required! Each student will be expected to come to all class sessions on time, perform each class, and work a minimum of three hours (or more) outside of class, each week. Activities may include preparing play reports, assigned readings, memorization or rehearsal.
Attendance Policy – Acting I is a participation-based class therefore attendance is expected at all class functions. This includes both scheduled classes and rehearsals.
Performance Policy – Performances will be completed on the assigned date. Insufficient preparation time is never an excuse not to perform or miss a class!
Grading Policy – All assignments are expected to be turned in on the assigned due dates. Assignments completed after the due date will be docked one letter grade for each day late. After the fifth day, if the assignment is still not complete, a zero is given. Refer to the DUE DATES handout for the assignment schedule or the reminder notices stated and written each class.
Semester Grade Calculation