Acting & Improvisation [Groundlings]
Step into acting with a fun class full of improv, theatre games, and short scenes. Perfect for beginners and performers with a bit of experience!
For current 2nd – 4th graders
- Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Dates: Sept 26 – Nov 14
- Important Dates:
- October 31: No Class (Halloween!)
- November 14: Showcase (show what you know)
- Rates: $325 ($375 after the Early Bird flies away Sept 2 at midnight)
Perfect for beginning performers or those with a bit of experience, this improvisation and acting class gives budding actors an overview of the art of performing. By playing fun-filled improvisational theatre games, we will tap into the creative juices of each student while teaching basic acting skills: clarity of thought and action, mental agility, spontaneity, actively listening and responding, and creative problem solving. While rehearsing short scenes, students will practice analyzing scripts, building a character, balancing logic with imagination, and collaborating with scene partners.
Traveling Players classes and summer camps/conservatories offer expert training in acting, character creation, physical comedy, stage combat, improvisation, and text analysis. We also value the spirit of the ensemble. Our ensemble- and team-building activities create a strong, supportive cast — and friendships that can last a lifetime!
Your final class is your Showcase Performance, where you will perform your scenes!
- When: Tuesday, November 14, 6:30-7:00 pm
- Where: The Traveling Players Studio!
- Who: Invite your friends and family!
Showcase Schedule:
- 6:00 – 6:20 – Warm-up and rehearse your scenes!
- 6:20 – 6:30 – Family & friends gather to watch your performance
- 6:30 – 7:00 – Showcase!
- 7:00 – Dismissal
Tuition: $325 ($375 after the Early Bird flies away on Sept 2 at midnight)
Sibling Discount: $25
Location: Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102
Teacher: Emma Mearns, BA
Class Size: 12 actors
While I and other Traveling Players auditioned for the school play, I could see the improvements that they made and skills that they learned. A bit of Traveling Players was in every audition they did. All of us scored fun and great roles in the school play and enjoyed acting on the stage (but it would have been even better if we were acting outdoors).
-Student