How to Teach an Actor's Workshop
In order to teach an actor's workshop, you must get a clear idea of what you would like to teach your aspiring actors. Teaching isn't for everyone, but if you have the desire, here are some steps to follow in order to reach your goal.
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Start with a philosophy of acting. This can be yours or one of the many that already exist. You will have to determine before you begin teaching acting which school you will be teaching from. The following are some websites that can help you find a technique if you don't have one already: Chekhov Actors Training, Theatre Group and The Meisner Center.
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Set up shop. A meeting place is of the highest importance. You will need to find a venue in which you and your students can meet for class. Look around a popular area in your city or find a company that is already in the acting business and see if you can rent or lease a room.
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Build your student base. This can be done many ways. Post up fliers, put an ad in the paper or get involved with a local Internet chat room or posting site for a theater in your area. Be sure to make your credentials and experience available for those who want to assurance that you are qualified to teach an actor's workshop.
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Set up a curriculum. Spend plenty of time on this part of your teaching endeavor. Make sure you have a large portfolio of scenes and monologues for your students. Plan specific activities and guidelines for the students that take your class. This will help you get started and keep everyone involved on a schedule.
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Work hard. Once you set your goal to teach an actor's workshop, you will need to work hard. If you work hard, your students will be inspired to work hard as well.
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Show openness and kindness to your actors. Creative people tend to be emotional and may need more hand holding and less tough love.
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Go into each class with energy. If you want your students to be high energy actors, and you should, you will need to practice what you preach.
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Reign in your expectations. There are going to be actors interested in learning the art without any previous experience. These newcomers will need a bit more basics instruction than those who have had more experience.
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