Acting for Adults: It's Time to Show the World What You are Made Of.

This 8-week class will cover character development's essential components, such as character motivation, actions, and intent. We will discuss the different types of characters and the process of becoming a character. Script analysis, blocking & monologues will also be covered in this course. You will leave this course prepared to land your next big role.

The class will occur every Friday for 8 weeks, starting April 26, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. See below for dates and times.

Dates and times:

• Friday, April 26, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 3, 2024, No Class
• Friday, May 10, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 17, 2024, No Class
• Friday, May 23, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 31, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, June 7, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, June 14, 2024, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Friday, June 21, 2024, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Friday, June 28, 2024, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Location: 108-35 167 Street, Queens, NY 11433 (theater)

Cost: $275

About the Organizer

Dr. Arlean Wells studied Acting and writing at the New Federal Theater, the Negro Ensemble, Black Spectrum Theater, The Barrow Group, HB Studio, Howard University, and Cornell University. Dr. Wells has been acting for over 20 years. She loves acting, writing, and directing. Dr. Wells has created and implemented acting and writing workshops and programs throughout NYC and South Africa. Her plays have appeared throughout the NYC area and off-Broadway, and she has traveled to other states. Dr. Wells' works were accepted in festivals like the Atlanta Black Theater Festival. Below is a link to one of my stage plays, "Yesterday is Here."

"Yesterday is Here," a gospel stage play about a mother and wife who is torn between the life she once had and the life she is forced to live. A heartfelt play that will have you laughing, crying, and celebrating life.

Testimony:

• Kenishia Green: Actress

"I had the pleasure of working several months with Arlean, who was the director of the stage play, "Will I Ever Get Married?" Throughout those months, Arlean has been nothing but a pleasure to work with. She is a combination of joy and tough love, which I truly appreciate. She never sugar-coated anything. She was a strict yet understandable acting coach and director. She was helpful, and gave us constructive criticism when needed. I think I can speak for any actor when I say that is what we seek in a coach to help us get better. I would definitely work with her again. Having her as a hands-on coach, I have learned a lot from her. I have learned new techniques and even paid closer attention to details. I feel I have grown as an actress, and I am grateful to have worked with Arlene. Thanks, Arlean " Kenishia Green: Actress (Shilo Media's South Brooklyn(Bounce TV), Money and Violence (Tidal), Brain Games (Discovery Channel), Deadly Devotion (Discovery Channel), and Unfaithful (Own Network)

• Warner Williams: Producer & Writer

"You're a fantastic teacher - and all the materials from your class rock. We completed new scenes for our show in the aftermath of your class. As you said, we were doing things intuitively, but having a more conscious understanding of the structure & language is valuable. THANK YOU!" Warner Williams: Producer & Writer--Three Chords & The Truth: A Journey of Hope and Redemption Through Music.

• Dr. Mary Campbell Former Assistant Chief Education Officer (ACEO); Ministry of Education; Kingston, Jamaica

"Dr. Wells transformed the Curriculum Department in many ways for which the Education Ministry will ever be grateful to her. Her many achievements are a testimony to her outstanding abilities to organize, coordinate, and implement activities. Her dedication, people skills, and enthusiasm at work resulted in the great camaraderie that existed in the department."

Host or Publisher Dr. Arlean Wells