Adult Drama Classes in Hertfordshire
Limitless Academy of Performing Arts run regular adult drama classes and acting courses regularly over the year at our Hertfordshire based school. Each class is taught by highly experienced industry professionals who guide students through all aspects of acting for stage and screen. These adult drama courses are open to everyone and no experience is necessary.
Our Acting Masterclasses
“I never act. I simply bring out the real animal that’s in me.” – William Dafoe.
These courses are open to everyone and no experience is necessary.
Adult Acting Course Level 1
Price: £420
Duration: 10 weeks. 10x 2.5 hour sessions (25 hours total)
"This course has really helped me in broadening my understanding and skill set in building a character and being present on stage." - Stuart Cocks, Adult Student
Course duration: 10 weeks (Tuesday Evenings)
Start date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
End date: TBC
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Showcase: Date TBC, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Cost: £420 (Payable upon booking your place)
Course Leader: Peter Heppelthwaite
This course is perfect for adults wanting to begin or revisit acting. It provides a great
introduction to all the skills needed for both stage and screen acting and confidence building,
as a hobby or as a first step into the profession.
Course content
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For all ages 18 +
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For beginners of those without acting experience/ formal training
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Learn basic acting techniques for stage and screen
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Understand and exhibit these techniques
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How to build a character from scratch
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Increase personal confidence and potential
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Learn the rules of self tapes
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Script analysis
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Learn how to build a showreel
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An education on theatre practitioners
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Course ends with a showcase at The Attic Theatre.
Adult Acting Course Level 2
Price: £485
Duration: 10 weeks. 10x 2.5 hour sessions (25 hours total)
Course duration: 10 weeks
Start date: Wednesday 21st August 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: £485 (Payable upon Booking your Place)
Please note: students need to complete our Level One Method Acting class before enrolling.
This course gives you the opportunity to look further into the art of Miesner, Stanislavsky, improvisation using Viola Spolin technique, screen acting and voice gathering, more information on honing your drama and screen acting skills, understanding your screen persona, who you really are and how you would be cast in the industry.
You will explore the dexterity behind developing Character shifts through narrative, text and character preparation.
We will work on your audition, self-tape and screen castings execution in more depth ensuring that when you get the chance you don’t miss it!
Level 2 will result in a professionally filmed Scene ready to add to your showreel.
Course content
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For all ages 18 +
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Develop the ability to identify and deliver credible screen performances
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Explore the nuances of physical, emotional and intellectual elements necessary for character interpretation quickly and in the moment.
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View, discussion and analysis of performances
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Work collaboratively on scripted scenes exploring listening, interaction and emotion
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Work on casting scripts from TV and film with playback and feedback
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Receive duologues and your casting tape for future reference
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Gain an understanding of film genre: short film, TV drama, TV soap, cinema and your casting possibilities
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Explore several popular playwrights
Your Tutor
Peter Heppelthwaite
Peter trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 1991.
Upon leaving drama school Peter secured his first TV role in Two Point Four Children but is probably best known for creating and playing the role of “Jed” in the BBC1’s, The Green Green Grass. The very successful spinoff Only Fools and Horses.
Classes Available To All Acting Skill Levels
Here at Limitless Academy of Performing Arts we believe we offer the best drama courses in all of Hertfordshire thanks to the quality of our teaching. All of our highly skilled tutors have vast acting experienced on stage and film and so have the knowledge to teach students the art of acting, whatever their skill level. No matter if complete beginner to acting or have acted for years, we are able to accommodate you and help improve your performance.
Student Focused
Students in our adult drama classes are pushed towards their personal best while being allowed to grow at their own rate. This gives every student the choice of how and where to apply their new found confidence on stage and screen.
Developing Self Confidence
The skills adults learn in our drama classes open endless possibilities and help improve our students overall confidence in all aspects of life. From communicative skills to personal presence and becoming in-tune with their physical ability, students come away from our classes knowing more about themselves.
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