Atlantic Arts Academy

Ages 5 to Adult – All Levels The drama division is formulated for all levels and all interests. The majority of the program is structured around the skills and keys of Improvisational Theater. Within the improv structures, students are taught the fundamentals of storytelling, character development, scene building, comedic and dramatic structure, monologue work and scene study, voice and speech, movement as well as TV & Film technique. As the student progresses there will be class requirements implemented in order to ensure the complete development of the student actor. ALL CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION and are grouped by age. Please note: Levels refer to age ranges not class material. Class Level is delineated by Beg-Advanced. Class Breakdown, Requirements, Recommendations and Guidelines
Junior Level Drama Ages 5-7	Basic Beginnings of Drama Emphasis on Emotional Exploration, Physical Storytelling, Pantomime, Body Awareness, Creative Movement, Individual and Collective Theater Games and Structures. Recommended: 1 Vocal Class
Level I Beg/Adv. B Ages 7-10	Basic Fundamentals of Improvisation (Age Appropriate Content and Material) Fundamentals of Storytelling, Listening and Building, Physical Exploration, Proper Breathing, Projection and Pronunciation Recommended: 1 Vocal Class
Level I Intermediate Ages 7-10	Continued Exploration of More Advanced Forms of Improvisation Continued Exploration of Fundamentals of Storytelling, Listening and Building, Role Playing, Narrative Work, Emotional Connection, Physical Exploration Required: Completion of Level 1 Beg/Adv. B. Recommended: 1 Vocal Class
Level II Beg/Adv. B Ages 10-13	Basic Fundamentals of Improvisation (Age Appropriate Content and Material) Fundamentals of Storytelling, Listening and Building, Physical Exploration, Proper Breathing, Projection and Pronunciation Recommended: 1 Vocal Class
Level II Intermediate Ages 10-13	Continued Exploration of More Advanced Forms of Improvisation (Age Appropriate) Fundamentals of Storytelling, Listening and Building, Role Playing, Narrative Work, Emotional Connection, Physical Exploration Introduction to Acting Techniques through Improvisation Required: Completion of Level II Beg/Adv.B Required: 1 Voice & Speech class Recommended: 1 Vocal Class
Level III Beb/Adv. B Ages 13+	Basic Fundamentals of Improvisation (Age Appropriate Content and Material) Fundamentals of Storytelling, Listening and Building, Physical Exploration, Proper Breathing, Projection and Pronunciation Recommended: 1 Vocal Class and/or 1 Voice & Speech
Level III Intermediate Ages 13+	Continued Exploration of More Advanced Forms of Improvisation (Age Appropriate) Fundamentals of Storytelling, Listening and Building, Role Playing, Narrative Work, Emotional Connection, Physical Exploration Introduction to Acting Techniques through Improvisation Required: Completion of Level II Beg/Adv.B Required: 1 Voice & Speech class Recommended: 1 Vocal Class
Level III Advanced Ages 13+	Advanced Improvisation and Acting Techniques, Focus on Truth and Emotional Range Narrative Skills and Monologue Work Required: Completion of Level III Intermediate, 1 Voice & Speech class, 1 Vocal Class and 1 Dance or Movement Class
Scene Study/Film TV Ages 13+	Scene and Script Analysis and Film and TV Techniques combined into one class. Required: Completion of Level III Intermediate, 1 Voice & Speech class
Open Adult Improv I & II Acting Tech/Scene Voice & Speech Ages 18+	Improv I is for adults who have never taken improvisation before or want to brush up. Improv II is for adults who have completed Improv I. Acting/Scene study class will consist of script analysis as well as covering various Acting Methods from Meisner to Stanislavsky and Strasberg. Voice & Speech will be a class focusing on the performer’s speaking voice; proper breathing, projection, pronunciation, posture and alignment etc.