Intermediate Acting and Performance Course

Do you have experience in acting and want to take things a more seriously?

Are looking to act at professional standard one day or just add more focus to your training?

Acting Out's Intermediate Acting Course focuses on training and performing. 

You’ll love this course if you want to delve into your acting and get the chance to perform in a professionally directed public performance!

APRIL 2024

Dates: Thursday 25th April 2024 - Thursday 18th July 2024 (running every Thursday with performance on Friday 19th July 2024).

Times: 6pm - 7:30pm

Location: Augustine United Church (Studio/Theatre), 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL

Important Dates: Performance is scheduled for Friday 19th July 2024.

Cost: £390.00

This particular term promises a dynamic exploration of diverse acting techniques designed to elevate your skills and broaden your artistic talents under the expert guidance of award-winning LA Star, Paul Bianchi, who spent the past fifteen years in Hollywood honing his craft.

You’ll not only delve into the realm of improvisation with the influential teachings of Del Close, for unlocking the spontaneity and creativity within but you’ll also explore Stella Adler's movement techniques which will guide you in understanding the physicality of characters, tapping into the expressive power of the body to enhance your performances.

On top of this, you’ll get serious with your acting and by immersing yourself in the world of imagination and characterisation, honing the craft of bringing characters to life with depth and authenticity.

But that's not all – brace yourself for an exhilarating introduction to stage combat, where you'll learn the art of controlled intensity, creating believable and safe fight scenes. This physical skill will add a thrilling dimension to your repertoire and showcase your versatility as an actor.

The crescendo of your journey will of course, be the end-of-term showcase, where you will be cast in roles tailored to your newfound skills. Under the guidance of our directors, you'll have the opportunity to apply everything you've learned, bringing characters to life with conviction and flair in a collection of scenes and monologues.

Here’s What You’ll Get…

✅  Training and Performing with expert, professional directors and acting coaches who guide your acting journey and experience

✅  90 Mins per week of intensive class time, plus moderate homework (average completion time of 30 mins per week per student)

✅  Free Membership to the Professional Performance Association while training with us

✅ A Certified Course with Education Scotland (CPD PLFind) *

✅  You’ll get an optional NUS Student Card **

✅ You’ll be casted and directed in a scene or monologue for a Public Performance in the Theatre (or online for online specific courses)

✅  You’ll learn and practice intermediate levels of acting methods from highly regarded experts (such as Stanislavski, Chekhov, Uta Hagen, Adler, Hagen, Strasberg, Meisner, Mamet and more) ***

✅  You’ll discover the power, skill and fun of different methods and acting skills, from improvisation to characterisation.

✅ You’ll work on both classical and contemporary scripts ranging from tragedy to comedy (depending on which term you enrol and what we are covering).

✅ You’ll learn the skills needed to bridge you up for the advanced acting and performing course

✅  You’ll increase your confidence in performance and everyday life

✅  You’ll explore and practice scene and script work with other students and your professional director

✅  You’ll get directed by a professional and expert acting and directing coach, who can help improve your skill and how you come across

✅  You’ll get more creative and spark your imagination by freeing up those normal adult restrictions and belief systems

✅  You’ll walk away with individual feedback on your ability, progress, talent and your performance delivery.

✅  You’ll get our honest advice with options on future opportunities to continue your training with us (and beyond)

✅ You’ll get optional casting opportunities through the Professional Performance Association and in class.

✅ If you book your spot early enough, you’ll get offered manageable payment plans to help spread the cost. These are all show when you click the “ENROL” button below.

 
 * There is an optional fee for a digital certificate for proof of the certification of this particular course ** NUS Cards are Payable to NUS *** Content varies each term and is not restricted to these mentioned. Therefore you can cover one, all or none of these mentioned practitioners and approaches. The play is also subject to change, although we will do our best to keep it as it is stated. The coach may also vary from term to term.

We recommend enrolling onto this course term after term, until you are ready to audition for the Advanced Acting Course. Rest assured, every term is different! Our actors never cover old ground unless they NEED to.

📣 We aim to run all our face to face classes in our venues but if our venues close due to government restrictions, lockdowns or circumstances out-with our control, we’ll go online and return to venues when it’s safe to do so.  Online sessions will be recorded, so if you can’t show up on the day, you won’t miss any content. Rest assured, your health, safety and wellbeing is our top priority so we will follow the current guidelines on the appropriate dates of the course and comply with our school and venue risk assessment measures.  📣