Character Development and Stage Presence For Theater Educators

Are you a director for a theater program? Are your plays and musicals missing that special spark that happens when cast members really connect with their role to bring the whole audience along for the ride? There has to be something you can do to help your students accomplish this- even if they are only in middle school. Character Development and Stage Presence for Theater Educators works from the ground up to help you become a more efficient theater teacher. You will also have more time and powerful strategies to help develop your cast members into characters that your audience will never forget, while also getting your students the most effective strategies for them to immerse themselves in their characters. Course Objectives: - You will be able to help students gain awareness and control of every physical component to enhance their expression - You will be able to turn your rehearsal space into a place of creative respect and mutual trust in order to allow students to break out of their shell safely - You will gain insight and a process to organize your audition process to help students be more successful and less nervous - You will gain efficient strategies to plan your rehearsal schedule, work effectively with others on your direction team and do more with less time. See more here: https://youtu.be/0s1igPUhiI4