Lesson Plan

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  Introduction

  Meet Kevin—your new acting teacher. This lesson teaches you how to act. Kevin shares why he’s excited to teach you the craft of acting, and what he hopes you will take away from his MasterClass.

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  Monologue –

  Your success is determined by the monologue you choose. Through Kevin’s insightful critique, learn how to choose a monologue wisely.

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  Choosing a Monologue (cont’d)

  A monologue can be more than just words. Your monologue can make you memorable and connect with the audience. Kevin’s unique exercise in this lesson shows you why you have to be willing to let it hurt.

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  • 04
    
    

    Working with Text: Carving Words

    The way you carve words has an impact on their meaning and their impact. Kevin uses Shakespeare’s Othello to teach you the proper use of emphasis.

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    Working with Text: Grounding Monologues

    Make it real. You will be amazed at how something as simple as packing a bag can bring new life to an otherwise mundane scene.

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    Try a Different Approach

    “There’s a difference between knowing the words and knowing how to say them.” After this lesson, you’ll know the difference.

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    Give them 50%

    This is a lesson in restraint. Kevin Learn how to keep your cool and get the attention of others.

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    Variating a Performance

    This powerful lesson will teach you how to let go of predictability and change your performance to make it more exciting.

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    Make a Mask: Be Someone Else

    “The craft of acting is to step into someone else’s shoes.” Kevin This challenge will allow you to see your potential and see beyond what you see. You will feel the freedom that comes with masking your true self.

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    Mask work: Do it a different way

    Sometimes, you have to step outside of your ideal character in order to discover who you could be.

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    Mask work: Working with a Mirror

    Use mask and mirror work to harness the power of metamorphosis.

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    Mask Work: Add Stakes

    Get out of your own mind. Masks can be used to make surprising choices that bring out your character.

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    Grounding a Performance

    Kevin Shows you how grounding your monologue in an activity not mentioned in the text can focus your intentions and center your performance.

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    Raise the stakes

    Elevating your energy is not the same thing as raising the stakes. Kevin This video demonstrates how to use this concept to attract your audience in different ways.

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    Take the Words at Their Word

    Take the words as they are. Here Kevin This will teach you how to command attention by believing that words are sufficient.

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    Domestic Activity

    Watch how grounding a monologue in a domestic activity can reveal your character’s motivation and make your performance more relatable.

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    Monologues as a way to react

    Learn how to deliver a performance that allows the audience to see the character you’re talking with—without having another actor on stage.

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    Impressions

    Kevin This is his method to spot-Learn how to make impressions. Learn his three key elements that go far beyond imitating someone’s voice.

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    Acting Screen

    Learn how Kevin He draws on his stage experience to create compelling characters on screen.

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    Acting Stage

    Theatre is Kevin’s first love. Learn how to perform with an ensemble of actors, develop your character, and give a memorable performance night in and night out.

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    Working with directors

    Kevin You will learn how to work with directors and develop character, tell the story, and remain direct.

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    Collaborating with Actors

    A key to every great actor’s success is the ability to collaborate. Learn how to listen and react to others actors, and to be kind to them.

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    Creating Characters: Case Studies

    Find out how Kevin Some of his most memorable performances include Lester Burnham in American Beauty, where he transforms into characters.

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    Creating Characters: Case Studies (cont’d)

    Kevin Continues to discuss characters and how historical figures such as Richard Nixon can be portrayed in his film Elvis/Nixon.

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    How to: Audition

    You can own the casting room. Kevin It teaches you how take control of your nerves and how to make lasting impressions.

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    Kevin’s Journey

    “If you’ve done well in the business…it’s your obligation to send the elevator back down.” Kevin His success is largely due to the extraordinary mentorship he received. He wants to share his experience with you.

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    Career Strategy

    Don’t be a waiter actor. Kevin He talks about the opportunities that he created for himself, how to ensure your agent is on your team, and how you can fight for the roles that suit your needs.

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  Sanity Guide

  Reality check. Take a look at these facts. Kevin How to get past doubt and make it work even when it isn’t working

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