Overview

Step into the world of American cinema’s coming-of-age tales in this week-long screen acting course. Dive into iconic films including Easy A, Almost Famous and The Fault in Our Stars, exploring the profound journey of self-discovery from adolescence to adulthood. Taught by an experienced NIDA Open teaching artist, apply NIDA acting techniques to sink your teeth into scenes that capture the essence of these cinematic classics. Develop your acting skills, explore techniques for character development, and immerse yourself in the given circumstances of each scene to record authentic on-screen scene work. 

Perfect for aspiring young performers looking to deepen their craft in a dynamic and supportive environment, this course culminates in sharing your newfound skills with family and friends. 

Components

• Collaboration: Work closely with acting peers as you develop characters and unlock the truth of your scene. 
• Technique: Establish a relationship with the camera as you practice hitting your mark, eye line techniques and develop an onscreen personal presence. 
• Accents: Introduction to the General American accent. 
• Performance: Practice screen acting technique as you work with an industry expert on and off camera. 

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