Course Details
8 days of acting classes, every Sunday, from January 12 to March 2, 10AM-3PM
DAY ONE
Introduction to Acting and Storytelling
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Objective: Understand the fundamentals of acting and its connection to storytelling.
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Topics Covered:
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What is acting? Exploring its art and purpose.
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The actor’s role in storytelling.
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Introduction to various acting techniques (Stanislavski, Meisner, Chekhov, etc.).
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Warm-up exercises: Body, voice, and mind preparation.
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Assignment.
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DAY TWO
​Philosophy of Acting and the Actor’s Mindset
Objective: Explore the philosophy behind acting and develop an actor’s mindset.
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Topics Covered:
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Acting as a reflection of humanity: The "why" behind performances.
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Understanding presence, vulnerability, and authenticity.
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Overcoming self-consciousness and building confidence.
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Introduction to mindfulness and focus exercises.
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Assignment.
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DAY THREE
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Character Development
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Objective: Learn how to create deep, believable characters.
Topics Covered:
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Understanding character goals, motivations, and flaws.
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Physicality and vocal work: How does your character move and speak?
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Building a backstory: Who is your character, and what shaped them?
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Practical exercises: Embodying a character through improvisation.
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Assignment.
DAY FOUR
Emotions and Emotional Authenticity
Objective: Access and express emotions authentically in performance.
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Topics Covered:
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Emotional recall and substitution techniques.
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Understanding and playing emotional beats in a scene.
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Techniques for managing and channeling vulnerability.
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Practical exercises: Partner work focusing on emotional connections.
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Assignment.
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DAY FIVE
Action and Objectives
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Objective: Learn to drive performances through purposeful actions.
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Topics Covered:
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The importance of objectives and intentions in a scene.
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Understanding "tactics" and "obstacles" in acting.
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Balancing internal motivations with external actions.
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Practical exercises: Analyzing and performing an action-focused scene.
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Assignment.
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DAY SIX
Relationships and Chemistry
Objective: Explore how relationships influence acting choices and enhance storytelling.
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Topics Covered:
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The dynamics of relationships in a scene: Power, love, conflict, and more.
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Creating chemistry with scene partners.
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Building trust and vulnerability in ensemble work.
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Practical exercises: Duo and ensemble scenes exploring relationships.
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Assignment.
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DAY SEVEN
Integrating Techniques and Scene Work
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Objective: Synthesize learned techniques into polished performances.
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Topics Covered:
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Scene analysis and preparation: Text, subtext, and character development.
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Rehearsal techniques for consistency and spontaneity.
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Practical exercises: Rehearsing scenes with feedback.
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Assignment.
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DAY EIGHT
Showcase and Reflection
Objective: Perform for peers and reflect on your growth as an act
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Topics Covered:
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Final performance of monologues or scenes with peer and instructor feedback.
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Group reflection: What have you learned, and how will you apply it?
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Building a personal practice: Tips for continual improvement in acting.
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Assignment.
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Instructor
Majid, the founder of ‘TAFF ART Society’ is an award-winning bilingual Iranian-Canadian artist; Actor, Writer, Director. He is based in Vancouver with over twenty years of experience in theatre and film With a focus on abstract narratives, his works seek to explore alternative definitions of freedom through a contemporary multicultural lens by creating and producing film and play.
Cost & Registration Instruction
$180 for two months/8 days of classes.
To secure your spot please click the register button and fill out the registration form.
Once the form is submitted you'll be received the confirmation email with the instruction to proceed your payment.
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​ For more information please email us at info@taffartsociety.com.
TESTIMONIALS
It makes me feel relived specially after the emotional preparation, and I enjoyed a lot
about how creative and diverse our images were and it was full of ideas.
SAMANEH. B