3
CLASS LEVELS
2
SHOWCASES A YEAR
9 to 18
AGES
1:1
AUDITION COACHING
Free
FIRST LESSON
Theatre Lab, ages 9 to 11
Theatre games, improv, short scenes, and the basics of voice and movement on stage.
Acting Foundations, ages 12 to 14
Scene study, character work and monologues. Students learn to take direction and build a role. Not running this season. Call (916) 664-2516 to hear when it returns.
Actor's Studio, ages 14 to 18
Advanced scene work and audition monologues for school shows, festivals and college programs. Not running this season. Call (916) 664-2516 to hear when it returns.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
What an acting class covers.
Every class starts with a warm-up for body and voice, then moves into scene work. Students learn to listen, react and make choices that tell the story.
● Scene study. Working with a partner, learning blocking, and making a scene believable.
● Character work. Building who a character is, what they want, and how they move and speak.
● Voice and diction. Projection, clarity and pacing so the back row hears every line.
● Monologues and auditions. Choosing and preparing pieces for school shows, community theatre and college programs.
● Stage presence. Confidence, focus and taking direction.
HOW IT WORKS
How to start acting at Tamraloo.
Every new student starts with a free trial class so the teacher can see where they are and place them in the right class.
STEP 1
Free Trial Class
Take your first class free. Meet the teacher and see if the class fits, with no commitment.
STEP 2
Choose Your Class
Theatre Lab, Acting Foundations or Actor’s Studio. Your teacher places you where you will grow fastest.
STEP 4
Students perform in the winter showcase, the spring showcase, and recitals during the year.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
More ways to perform at Tamraloo.
Actors can add voice lessons and dance at the same studio.
COMMON QUESTIONS