Beginning Scene Study
Day
MondaysDates
Jul 21 - Aug 25Time
7 - 10 PMInstructor
J.J. Johnson$390
An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expanding the actor’s range. Requires approximately 3–5 hours of rehearsal with an assigned partner outside of class each week. Taken together or in succession, this course and Intro to Acting constitute essential training in the basics of the actor’s craft.
Location
onsiteSessions
Summer IIBeginning Scene Study
$390.00
12 in stock
Instructor
J.J. Johnson
James J. Johnson (J. J.) is a professional actor and writer. As an actor, he has appeared with many theatres across the DMV, including the historic African-Continuum Theatre Co., Mosaic Theater Co., Arena Stage, Everyman Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, Ford's Theatre, Imagination Stage, Theater J, Kennedy Center, and 1st Stage. As a writer, he has received commissions from 1st Stage and Mosaic Theater Co. He has also co-written two award-winning short films, “Silent Partner” and “Speak Up Brotha,” produced by Black Man Films LLC. He co-wrote the feature-length version of “Silent Partner,” which wrapped in February 2024 in New York City and features Roderick Lawrence, Susan Heyward, Jeff Perry, and Shoshana Bean. Directed by Eric Branco. He is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
Training
BFA, Virginia Commonwealth University
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