This course explores the art of acting in a playful, encouraging, and collaborative atmosphere, while offering a dynamic and engaging introduction to the craft of acting. Develop a basic understanding of acting fundamentals through Stanislavski-based practice. Using exercises and scene work, this class introduces students to the elements of dramatic action, text analysis, and character development, as well as the tools for releasing inhibitions and expanding vocal and physical range. May be repeated.
Instructor: Bobby August, Jr. is an actor and improviser with credits spanning TV, film, and theatre. He recently acted opposite Jessica Chastain in Dreams, guest-starred in the Hulu series Chance starring Hugh Laurie, and performed a feature role in Spike Lee’s NBA 2K16. A recipient of Theatre Bay Area’s TITAN Award, he has performed acclaimed stage roles from Romeo and Juliet to Rabbit Hole. Bobby is the owner and director of Made Up Theatre, an award-winning improv company, and a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity. He trained at UC Davis (MFA in acting), Second City, and the Annoyance Theatre.
- Thu 7–9:30pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
$380
Instructor: Deborah Eubanks is in her 18th year at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and has been teaching directing and creating performance pieces for over three decades. She trained in theatre arts and communications in the UK at the University of East Anglia in Harold Pinter studios and is a San Francisco Diva Fest Playwright. Deb has been a director, writer-in-residence, and instructor at American Conservatory Theater, Sonoma State University, San Jose State University, and UC Berkeley. She is in her 17th year serving faculty at San Francisco Academy of Art University. She created and ran workshops with Stephen Hawking’s company at Covent Garden Arts Center, and teaches voice, acting technique, and the power of story. She leads corporate coaching workshops with clients including Meta, Tinder, The Times India, Great Place to Work, and the Holocaust Education Research Center. She specializes in DEI and vocal transitioning. She was a BBC guest to Ralph Fienne’s dialect coach, and Google Women’s summit guest speaker during the pandemic. Deb is a qualified registered nursing instructor, as well as a certified Myers Briggs and DISC facilitator, and she has taken on many acting roles during her career.
- Sat 10am–12:30pm
9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14
$380
Instructor: Marvin Greene is a professional actor and has performed with major regional theatres such as ACT, Aurora Theatre Company, Marin Theatre Company, Westport Country Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, and San Jose Rep. Marvin served as an instructor at ACT for over a decade and also teaches at the Academy of Art College and Voice One in San Francisco. Marvin has taught at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre since 2003.
- Tue 7–9:30pm
9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
$380
