Preparing a Role [Thespians]
Creating a convincing character requires actors to go deep and understand what makes them tick. This class will give you the tools to expand your imagination and bring characters to life!
For current 6th – 8th graders
- Time: Sundays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- Dates: Feb 12 – Apr 30
- Important Dates:
- Apr 2 – No Class (Spring Break)
- Apr 9 – No Class (Spring Break)
- Apr 30 – Showcase!
- Rates: $350 ($375 after the Early Bird flies away on Jan 31)
Focusing on depth instead of breadth, the class will read two plays and perform scenes from them. Students will hone their analytical skills and spark their creative impulses to flesh out their characters so that they truly live on stage in front of us.
A thorough introduction for the beginner and a deeper exploration for those with some experience, this class will focus on listening, liberating the imagination, responding spontaneously, physical and vocal specificity and committing to choices. Students will learn how to apply their skills to developing a clear, radiating character.
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 class — and friendships that can last a lifetime!
This class clarifies basic acting technique and introduces advanced techniques. We have found that you can never go over basic acting technique enough, as it is the foundation of all higher level work. This class solidifies the basics, thereby setting up students for success in high school, college and beyond!
Traveling Players is exquisitely balanced between having the artistic professionalism to provide my adolescent with new creative challenges as he grows, and the behavioral/child development smarts, helping him be a part of cohesive units.
-Parent
Your final class is your Showcase Performance, held alongside the Dramatists!
- When: Sunday, April 30, 3:00-4:30 pm (note: this final performance is at a different time than class)
- Where: The Traveling Players Studio!
- Who: Invite your friends and family!
Showcase Schedule:
- 2:30-2:45 pm — Warm-ups/get into costume/Final dress rehearsal (All Thespians students)
- 2:45-3:00 pm — Family, friends & fans join us at the Studio!
- 3:00-4:30 pm — Showcase Time! Perform your scenes & improvs; watch performances by the other classes.
- Classes are in-person.
- Masks are optional.
- All staff are fully vaccinated.
- All students are required to be vaccinated.
- Our Studio is fully compliant with CDC recommended safety standards, guidelines, and practices, in addition to Tysons Corner Center, Fairfax County and Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
Tuition: $350 ($375 after the Early Bird flies away on Jan 31 at midnight)
Location: Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22102
Teacher: Morgan Shotwell, 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