Splash Biography

"Moving's easy!" You tell yourself, but when you get up onstage, something happens: your body betrays you and you become AWKWARD. Some of the most terrible performances we see are due to the actor's lack of natural movement. In this course we'll learn how to move naturally on stage, utilizing movement exercises and games from various facets of the theatre world (dance, improv, etc.). We'll wrap up the class by performing assigned monologues with perfectly natural movement.

In this discussion-based course, as the title suggests, we will explore the evolution of the concept of the Disney Princess. From passive and beautiful Cinderella to adventurous and gutsy Mulan, we will discuss themes of gender, race, and beauty, how the Disney princess has changed over time, and the effects these role models have on young girls.

Everyone at some point in their lives wishes they had a British accent. Or maybe it's a German accent, or a southern accent, or an Irish accent. Whether you want to sound like you're from Australia or you just want to learn how to mimic your sister, this is the right class for you! Trained in the art of imitation, the instructors of this course will help enhance your ability to manipulate your voice in a fun improvisational atmosphere.