If you want to learn new things, first remember how to play. To play is human – and it is the most fundamental skill to the craft of acting. Theater is a place where we practice being human – a “gymnasium for the soul” – and whether you are working on the show or watching the show, it demands heightened perception and an expansive imagination. It is a place where we learn about the world, each other, and ourselves, often by pretending we are in stories that are not necessarily our own. What better way to launch your UW career than by exercising your “learning muscles,” developing your perceptive abilities, and deepening your storytelling skills?

This is a Fundamentals of Acting course for all levels of actors. In addition to participating in full group exercises and structured play, students will work in small groups to create short performances, and receive individual coaching on effective movement and speaking. We will attend a professional play and an independent film together, and I will share tips on where to find Seattle’s coolest cultural offerings in theater, film, dance, and music.

Learn more about the instructor of this course: https://drama.washington.edu/people/jeffrey-frace