Acting Class is for Actors…and EVERYONE ELSE.
It is commonly known that a wide array of people have a deep, overwhelming fear of public speaking. The very thought of standing in front of an audience feels deadly impossible. The stage, the camera, microphones, spotlights, and lecterns represent extreme danger and unimaginable risk. And yet, much of our daily routine involves playing certain roles in order to navigate our lives through unplanned, risky, complicated, spontaneous events while seeking (hoping!) to successfully survive the choices we make.
William Shakespeare understood these various roles we all play, as conveyed by Jaques in Act 2, Scene 7 of As You Like It:
All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
There is comfort in these roles. That familiarity feels safe. However, there is more to be found beyond the boundaries of “safety”. There is more to be discovered. And the place to find it is in…an acting class.
The Power of Learning
In a world that is constantly evolving, the ability to learn and adapt has become more critical than ever. Learning how to do something goes beyond acquiring mere knowledge – it's a journey of personal and professional growth that opens doors to endless possibilities. Let's explore why learning is so important and how it can positively impact various aspects of our lives.
JULY 2022 UPDATE
I am a fan of quotes. If you follow the 402 Acting Academy on Instagram, and have liked our Facebook page, you likely already know that quotes are a resource we use to connect with our students, as well as our supporters. (If you are not following us on Instagram and Facebook please consider this my personal invitation to do so!)
What is enthralling about quotes is the idea of gleaning insight from the wisdom of others who have already experienced or achieved the “thing” we are seeking. It is a powerful gift to learn about failure, mistakes, grit, determination, practice, perspective, and motivation from others.
402 Acting Academy Update: January 2022
I am a fan of quotes. If you follow the 402 Acting Academy on Instagram, and have liked our Facebook page, you likely already know that quotes are a resource we use to connect with our students, as well as our supporters. (If you are not following us on Instagram and Facebook please consider this my personal invitation to do so!)
What is enthralling about quotes is the idea of gleaning insight from the wisdom of others who have already experienced or achieved the “thing” we are seeking. It is a powerful gift to learn about failure, mistakes, grit, determination, practice, perspective, and motivation from others.
402 Acting Academy Update: FALL 2021
The 402 Acting Academy continues to blossom into a program the 402 Arts Collective, and it’s supportive community, can be proud of. Over the past three months, a great deal of effort was conducted to create and launch our instructional services. With a sharp focus on our mission, to provide guidance for the journey of stage, screen, and life, as well as a commitment to ingraining our core values (Affirm, Trust, Listen, Create) into who we are, the 402 Acting Academy is excited to share these important updates: