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The Other Theatre Company's Second Stage Training is a rigorous actor training program that enables actors to practice their craft through "doing." Our teachers will create an environment where you feel both safe and challenged to do your best work. Actors must trust themselves - trust that they are enough, that what they bring to the table is sufficient. We'll help you discover that trust, so you can work and practice from an honest, brave, inspired, and unapologetic place. We look forward to working with you.
All classes take place in The Jester's Courtyard at All Dressed Up Costumes - 901 N. Batavia Ave, Batavia IL 60510. |
Where should I start?
TOTC's Second Stage classes can be taken in any order, however we strongly recommend the following trajectory to get the most out of your training: A. Listening and Specificity B. Partner Work/Scene Study C. Audition Technique and Cold Reading D. Acting Shakespeare - The Folio Technique Class E, "Business Intensive" can be taken at any point. |
Listening and Specificity
Increase your casting potential! This course focuses on the essentials: listening and making specific, brave choices. Second Stage suggests starting with this repeatable course. Learn to listen openly to your scene partners, free from self-consciousness and self-doubt. Learn to be in the moment. Listen. 10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
Session 1: May 7, 14 (11am-2pm), May 9, 16 (6pm-9pm)
Session 2: May 21, 28 (11am-2pm), May 23, 30 (6pm-9pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Session 1: May 7, 14 (11am-2pm), May 9, 16 (6pm-9pm)
Session 2: May 21, 28 (11am-2pm), May 23, 30 (6pm-9pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Class B: Partner Work and Scene Study
Develop your most honest performance. This course enables actors to own the text with honesty and specificity. We will work on following your instincts and working off another actor. We'll switch partners often in class, allowing you to work with a number of different people, which also prevents the dreaded "bad partner" fear. (Suggested prerequisite - Listening and Specificity).
12 students max, 1 class per week for 6 weeks.
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 - 11am - 2pm.
12 students max, 1 class per week for 6 weeks.
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 - 11am - 2pm.
Class 3: Audition Techniques and Cold Reading
Learn to nail your audition and increase your bookings! This course will focus on the art of auditioning. Early on, actors spend the majority of their careers auditioning, not acting. We will find the joy in auditioning! It's an opportunity to act for an audience - to show someone your work. We'll work on auditions, scenes, and cold reading. We'll cover theatre and television sides.
10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 - 11am - 2pm.
10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 - 11am - 2pm.
Class D: Acting Shakespeare (The Folio Technique)
"Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue" This fun, energetic class will have you speaking Shakespeare's words like a pro! You will learn the tools that lead to greater understanding of text, and much greater clarity in your performance. We will use sonnets, monologues, and scenes to make Shakespeare more accessible for everyone. We'll work with the folio technique for analysis, punctuation, and clues. Shakespeare can be so much fun! (Suggested Prerequisite - Listening and Specificity)
10 students max, 1 class per week for 6 weeks.
10 students max, 1 class per week for 6 weeks.
Business Intensive
De-mystify the business! Increase your bookings! Learn to navigate the very competitive and sometimes complicated acting industry. This class will save you time and heartache - assisting you in avoiding common mistakes/pitfalls. We will cover: headshots/resumes, agents, casting directors, audition process, unions, and marketing tools.
One 4 Hour Class - no limit on attendees.
Choose 1 session: 6/4 (11am-3pm), 6/18 (12pm-4pm), 6/26 (1pm-5pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
One 4 Hour Class - no limit on attendees.
Choose 1 session: 6/4 (11am-3pm), 6/18 (12pm-4pm), 6/26 (1pm-5pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
