Spring into Acting at the Media Theatre

The Media Theatre, Delaware County’s only professional music theatre, has its spring session of acting classes beginning Saturday March 16. Students have the opportunity to learn while having fun with professional instructors. Broadway World recently named The Media Theatre Philadelphia’s “Best Theatre Company”, as well as lauding it with five other honors.

 All classes follow the Sanford Meisner Technique which is based on the famed acting instructor’s belief that “Acting is living as truthfully as one can under an imaginary circumstance.” This allows even young ages to focus on a discipline which allows them to be their own unique self.  The practice also creates a stronger sense of self-awareness, which then applies to life off-stage in daily routines.

The classes follow an eight-week schedule and are helpful for the beginner or experienced performer, as each participant works at their own level. The students are invited to perform in children’s musicals such as “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians”.

The Spring Children’s Acting Class starts up Saturday morning March 16 at 9am. Tuesday afternoon classes for children are also offered, for busy families who require an alternate time, at 4:30pm starting March 19. Several partnering exercises are utilized as well as lessons on diction, volume, stage direction, and improvisational theatre.

Teens meet Sundays at 6pm, focusing on memorizing monologues and doing scene work together. The class assists with focus and discipline, with an emphasis on building personality and confidence. The Teen Acting Class begins Sunday March 17.

The Adult Acting Class also starts up on March 17 at 7:30pm. The sessions build stage skills, developing the ability to speak clearly and with conviction. It is helpful for those who have a career involving public speaking, although partnering scene work is a large part of the curriculum.

For information or to register visit mediatheatre.org or call 610-891-0100. Jesse Cline is Artistic Director.