Acting: Behaving truthfully in an imagined set of given circumstances. In this class, you will explore theories and techniques used in character development and preparation of a role for the stage; and broaden your understanding of the acting process. American realistic scenes and/or monologues will be our source material for this class. Participants will use straightforward techniques for physical and vocal warm-up and engage in theatre exercises to support good physical connectivity to the character and to "the other." Class exercises are designed to support your intimate understanding of the importance of voice and body (the entire instrument) in the creation of character and in support of the craft of acting.

Gail Dartez: With more than 30 years experience as an actor, director, and theatre arts educator, Gail is currently an Adjunct Professor of Theatre at Cosumnes River College where she teaches acting. She has taught classes for Big Idea Theatre; worked as an instructor for California Musical Theatre workshops and camps; taught master classes for YPC at Sacramento Theatre Company. Gail is also an award winning teaching artist for the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and offers private acting lessons/coaching.  Gail holds an MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association.