Scene Study | Pittsburgh Public Theater

Name: Scene Study | Pittsburgh Public Theater
Start: 2024-07-23T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-23T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 621 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222

Schedule

Tue Jul 23 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

621 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15222 | Pittsburgh, PA

Scene Study with Pittsburgh Public Theater's experienced teaching artists in this half-day afternoon summer session for students in grades seven through 12. Campers will dive into the exciting world of theater, discovering the art of bringing characters to life through in-depth scene analysis, exploration, and performance. In this immersive and dynamic class, students will explore scenes from classic and/or contemporary plays, learning the techniques and strategies used by professional actors to create compelling, nuanced performances. Through a combination of group exercises, discussions, and individual coaching, students will learn how to dissect a scene, uncovering its underlying themes, motivations, and conflicts. They will explore the psychology of their characters, discovering how to inhabit their roles authentically and bring depth and complexity to their performances.