Acting Through Song for Adults with Eric Shelley
 
Age Range:
18+
 
Class Dates & Times:
Tuesdays
6:30-8:00pm
March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26
 
Class Description:
This class is for adults with some singing experience and is geared towards exploring musical theatre repertoire, although all genres of music are welcome. You will be able to experiment with new material or fine-tune songs that are already in your repertoire. 
 
You will also: 
receive acting and musical guidance to help shape your performance, focusing on techniques of musical storytelling
analyze song structure and explore given circumstances 
practice interpreting the lyric, both musically and dramatically
build skills in vocal projection, articulation, intonation, physicality, character development, and stage presence
be given song suggestions that are appropriate to age and type, and will subsequently learn how to pick material for yourself
learn how to critique your peers in a positive, constructive way
gain overall confidence in performance skills
 
Materials/Resources Needed:
Face mask
Closed-toe shoes
Book (3-ring binder, preferably with plastic sheet protectors)
Book should include sheet music for current repertoire, as well as sheet music for songs that are being worked on
Instructor will provide available sheet music upon request
Pencil, dedicated notebook
 
Vaccination Status:
All students must be fully vaccinated and present vaccination card on the first day of class during outside check-in.
 
Prerequisites Needed:
Some singing experience (examples: voice lessons, choir, talent shows, school/community stage productions/concerts/showcases, church, etc.)