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Intro to Acting

This course is the foundation pre-requisite for all other part-time acting courses at VanArts, and provides a basic introduction to the process. Suitable for ages 16 and up.

Part-Time: On Campus

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Course Info

Designed for folks with little or no previous acting experience, this 10-week course introduces the key elements of the acting process in a friendly and supportive environment. Students explore their playful side by bringing characters in scripts to life. Imagination, script interpretation, improvisation, voice, movement, and acting exercises are all used. Monologues and scenes from modern plays and scripts are assigned.

All classes run at the VanArts campus, Thursday evenings 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

Prerequisites: None
Number of Classes: 10

Upcoming Course Dates

September 16, 2021

Julie Howgate

From Winnipeg to London to Vancouver, Julie Howgate has trained, performed, and taught in theatre, TV, and film for over 20 years. Expert at teaching beginning actors, she has introduced over 500 students at the Centre to the thrill of acting. European credits include Brookside (BBC), Soul Survivor (Trisquare), and French National commercial “Orange”. North American credits include Hallowe’en 8, The Gut Girls, US national “Got Milk” commercials, and character voice work for Da Vinci’s Inquest. Julie just made her directorial debut with Alan Ball’s Five Women Wearing the Same Dress for Kindred Spirits. She brings with her the eclectic background and positive attitude needed to facilitate true acting.

Tuition and Registration Information

Canadian

$500.00 CAD

International

$500.00 CAD

Additional Information

Audits of current running courses always welcome. Contact us for an arrangement.

International Students

Please note that letters of acceptance are not issued for part-time courses, that the course may be canceled if student enrolment is low, and that we advise any international students signing up for part-time courses to only do so if they are currently residing in Vancouver or if this course is not their sole purpose for visiting.

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