Beginning Acting
This course explores the craft of acting in an encouraging and collaborative atmosphere. Students will 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: 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
1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10
$365
Instructor: Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe
- Sat 10am–12:30pm
1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14
$365
Instructor: AeJay Antonis Marquis Mitchell
- Tue 7–9:30pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10
$350
Instructor: Teresa Salas
- Wed 7–9:30pm
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
$365
Instructor: Pamela Rickard is an international theatre director, teacher, actress, and private acting coach. Over her 45-year career, she has directed more than 150 classical and contemporary plays, musicals, and original shows across France, England, and the US. Pamela received a conservatory degree from the Stella Adler Theatre Conservatory in NY, master's degree in theatre from SFSU, and BA in drama from UC Berkeley where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude. She holds a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido. She is delighted to return to Berkeley Repertory from NY where she has just performed Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days.
- Sat 10am–12:30pm
1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14
$350
