Acting for Adults

Learn, through practice, the value of “just getting up and doing it.”

Whether you want to be acting on screen, changing the world, developing confidence, or just having fun outside the usual 9-5, being involved in screen and theatre classes will give you the foundation to succeed.

In this class, you’ll develop the ability to use your imagination to create and sustain a character’s inner world. We will work with Voice, Movement, Contemporary Text, Classical Text, and Improvisation. Delving into scripts and rehearsal techniques enabling growth in confidence, alongside practical techniques for working with the camera enabling you to deliver compelling performances on screen. You’ll also develop skills in observation and active listening and compare the differences between performing on the stage and in front of the camera.

The Adults acting space at Rata Studios is a safe and professional environment. Some scenes may include mature themes that will challenge emotional work and may deal with topics that reflect the adult world. The Third Space with Jo Rogers is an adult learning space and is different from one designed for teenagers and children.

• Sessions involve workshopping a variety of scenes from a range of texts, screen plays, stage plays, and also short form improvised scenes.
• Time on screen to improve your confidence.
• Time on screen to create an interesting and natural performance.
• Time on screen to enhance your presence on camera.
• Improvising, allowing the actor to explore, experiment and respond more authentically.
• Practical skills in text analysis.
• Movement, voice, and acting strategies to improve performance confidence.