Stage Acting Workshop

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

Empire Arts Center | Grand Forks

Mental Worx Theatre Company
Publisher/HostMental Worx Theatre Company
Stage Acting Workshop
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This 5-day immersive workshop is designed for aspiring and early-career stage actors who want to build a strong foundation in theatrical performance. Through hands-on training in voice, movement, character development, and scene study, participants will gain the tools they need to bring truthful, engaging performances to the stage. The week concludes with a final showcase of prepared scenes or monologues.
Workshop Schedule
Day 1: Voice & Movement For The Stage
• Vocal projection, breath support, and articulation
• Movement exercises to build body awareness and presence
• Introduction to stage blocking and physical storytelling
Day 2: Character & Text Work
• Introduction to script and character analysis
• Objectives, obstacles, and tactics
• Breaking down monologues and scenes
Day 3: Scene Work Begins
• Rehearsal of selected scenes with partners
• Blocking, beat work, and emotional connection
• Group feedback and coaching
Day 4: Rehearsal
• Intensive rehearsal and polishing of final scenes
• Wardrobe consultation
• Confidence and audition technique mini-session
Day 5: Final Performance Showcase
• In-class performance of scenes and/or monologues. Celebration and reflection
What You'll Walk Away With:
• One fully rehearsed scene or monologue
• Foundational tools in voice, movement, and character work
• Confidence and direction for future stage auditions
Please visit www.empireartscenter.com to register.
About your instructor:
KELLY CLOW is a Tampa Bay based professional actor, director, producer and voiceover artist with experience in stage, screen and television. He has performed professionally with Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, The Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Orlando. Kelly has appeared in hundreds of stage plays, musicals, films and commercials over a career spanning decades beginning as a child actor. Kelly can currently be seen at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios and as the host of the official 50th Anniversary Tour of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, coming this fall to cities across North America.
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Empire Arts Center, 415 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4507, United States

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