🌟 Unlock Your Young Actor’s Potential! 🌟

When: Mondays 5-6:30PM ET
Where: Zoom
Teacher: Angela Katherine Baker

Welcome to our Young Actors Online Acting Class Series, specially crafted for budding talents aged 8-14. Whether your child is just starting or has some acting experience, this series is tailored to elevate their skills and nurture their passion for acting.

Each class in this series will run in 6 week sessions with the exception of the Meisner class, 8 weeks.

Session Schedule:
1. Improv for Young Actors (6 week session) - April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12
2. Meisner for Young Actors (8 week session) - June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, & 28
3. Script Analysis for Young Actors (6 week session) - September 8, 15, 22 (No class Sept. 29) Oct. 6, (No class October 13) 20, 27
4. On Camera for Young Actors (6 week session) - Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, & 8 

Attend one session or attend them all!

Key Features:
1. Tailored for All Levels: Our class caters to actors at any level, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
2. Holistic Acting Exploration: Covering film, commercials, and live theatre, young actors will delve into various facets of the acting world.
3. Discover Your Unique Path: Each actor identifies personal goals, allowing them to concentrate on areas that resonate most with their craft.

Class Highlights:

• Viola Spolin Theatre Games: Engage in warm-ups and improvisational exercises inspired by Viola Spolin, fostering self-expression, spontaneity, intuition, and collaboration.

• Meisner Technique Foundations: Learn the Meisner Technique, living truthfully under imaginary circumstances, and accessing authentic emotions in a safe environment.

• Concentration and Relaxation: Master exercises to release nerves and anxiety, valuable for auditions, performances, and daily life.

Monthly Topics Include:

• Script Analysis: Explore the 5 W’s of given circumstances and enhance cold-reading skills.

• Audition Techniques: Learn the ins and outs of auditions, gaining confidence in the audition room or in front of the camera.

• Character Development: Develop characters with depth, bringing scripts to life with authenticity.

• Self-Tape Feedback: Receive personalized feedback on self-tape submissions, aiding in continuous improvement.

Why Choose Our Class?

• Expert Guidance: Led by experienced instructors with a passion for nurturing young talent.

• Safe and Inclusive: Our virtual classroom provides a secure space for creativity and growth.

• Fun and Engaging: Focused on enjoyable learning experiences, keeping young actors excited about their craft.

Empower your young actor to shine! Join our class and let the journey to acting excellence begin.

*Please note that there are sometimes class assignments regarding memorization, script analysis, or self-tapes in this series that is intended to help better prepare students for real-world scenarios from week to week.

Basic reading skills are strongly recommended for participation in this class. (Recommended Ages 8-14)*

When: Mondays 5-6:30PM ET
Where: Zoom
Teacher: Angela Katherine Baker

Package includes:
1 class per week for 6-8 weeks.

About Angela Katherine Baker:
Angela Katherine Baker is a working stage and screen actor, teacher, director, singer and voice over artist. An award winning actor for films on Apple TV and Amazon Prime, Angela is also featured in international and national commercials for companies such as  Mattel, UPMC, and Ernst & Young.

Angela holds a BA in theatre and speech education and an MA in theatre critical studies from BYU. Angela studies improv at The Second City in Chicago and the Advanced Meisner Technique under the direction of Jessica Houde Morris.  

Houde School of Acting does not offer refunds if you drop/cancel a class or workshop. If you drop a class no later than a full week before the first day of class we will offer a full credit for the following class in this series.

Due to the format of the classes, there are no make-up classes. We encourage you to attend as many classes as possible but don't worry if you miss a class. You can pick up your studies where you left off in your last class.

We are looking forward to working with you in class!