2026 Beginner Acting Classes - Veterans Encouraged!

Tue Jan 06 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-06:00

Union Street Arts | Marion

Vets In The Arts
Publisher/HostVets In The Arts
2026 Beginner Acting Classes - Veterans Encouraged!
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Step out of your routine! Beginner Acting Classes for Adults - Start Where You Are!
Military Veterans Encouraged!
Acting isn’t about jazz hands and fake accents — it’s about confidence, timing, and learning how to captivate an audience. This beginner class is practical, low-pressure, and built for people who want to try something new without feeling ridiculous. You’ll build real-life skills like staying calm under pressure, speaking with impact, and thinking on your feet — and you’ll probably laugh more than you expect along the way.

Series of 8 classes over 6 weeks
Dates: January (6th, 8th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
February (3rd, 10th, 12th)
Cost: $20 (Veteran), $75 (Non-Veteran)
Location: Union Street Arts, 118 E Union St, Marion, IL
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Acting Instructor: Tim Robinson
Questions? www.vetsinthearts.org / [email protected] / (618) 751-0477
To Register: https://www.vetsinthearts.org/event-details/beginner-acting-classes-2026-2026-01-06-19-00
Week 1 (1/6, 1/8)
BUILDING TRUST & ENSEMBLE
Theme: Community, Safety, & Play
*Create a supportive environment
*Introduce basic acting principles
*Build group trust
WEEK 2 (1/13)
VOICE & BODY AWARENESS
Theme: Reconnecting With Your Instrument
*Strengthen voice confidence
*Learn grounding techniques
*Explore physical storytelling
WEEK 3 (1/20)
IMPROV & CREATIVITY
Theme: Saying Yes & Taking Creative Risks
*Reduce overthinking
*Build spontaneity
*Strengthen listening and response skills
WEEK 4 (1/27)
UNDERSTANDING A SCRIPT
Theme: Finding Story, Objective, and Truth
*Learn basic script analysis
*Explore relationships, objectives, stakes
*Begin short scenes
WEEK 5 (2/3)
CHARACTER WORK & SCENE DEVELOPMENT
Theme: Empathy & Perspective
*Dive deeper into character choices
*Build confidence in rehearsal
*Apply technique learned so far
WEEK 6 (2/10, 2/12)
SHARING THE WORK
Theme: Courage & Expression
*Present scenes in a supportive setting
*Celebrate growth
*Provide tools for continuing acting
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Union Street Arts, 118 E Union St, Marion, IL 62959-2636, United States

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