Intro to Acting (Mondays)
Day
MondaysDates
Jan 12 - Feb 16Time
7 - 9:30 PMInstructor
James Whelan$370
Overview
Our fun and fast-paced introduction to what acting is all about. For anyone who’s ever wanted to give acting a try—or those who haven’t done it since that one time in high school. Students will be introduced to all the fundamental skills, plus the basics of auditioning and “the business of the business.” Taken together or in succession, this course and Beginning Scene Study constitute essential training in the basics of the actor’s craft.
Class Size*
6-16
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Prerequisites or Prior Experience
No formal prerequisites are necessary. This class is designed for newcomers with no prior acting experience. Students in this class have often taken our introductory Anyone Can Act workshop.
Recommended Next Steps
Students who complete this class often continue with:
- Beginning Scene Study*
- Improv for the Actor
- Getting Started in TV and Film
* Note: For new students with no prior acting experience, we recommend starting with Intro to Acting, and then taking Beginning Scene Study, for our essential training in the basics of acting.
Class availability depends on the session. Return to our course catalogue to explore what is currently open for enrollment.
Tuition Discount
Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.
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Class Policies
We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling.
Location
onsiteSessions
WinterIntro to Acting (Mondays)
$370.00
15 in stock
Instructor
James Whelan
James Whalen (he/his) is a professional actor who has appeared on many Washington-area stages including The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round
House Theatre, Signature Theatre, Everyman Theatre, Arena Stage, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Theater J, Olney Theatre Center, Theatre
Alliance, and Rep Stage. Regionally he has appeared at Berkeley Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and Primary Stages. He has also performed with The
Washington National Opera.
He has studied at HB Studios, and Esper Studios in New York. He also attended Prince George’s Community College before earning his BA at The University of Maryland and his MFA at The Catholic University of America. His TV work can be seen on Law and Order, House of Cards, and VEEP, and his favorite film appearances are on Money Matters, Mistaken, and A Beautiful Mind. He is excited to join the exceptional team at Theatre Lab, and looking forward to being back in an acting studio and having the chance to give students of the craft the very same gift he has been given by so many teachers and mentors over the years!
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