Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals
Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals
THEATER X 407.5
Understand the basic fundamentals of acting including the physical and mental preparation that enable you to successfully perform exercises and group work.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $835.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Understand fundamental performance techniques such as relaxation, concentration, and emotional recall
Delve into material through character tasks and text analysis
Rehearse and perform monologues and two-character scenes
About This Course
In this introduction to acting, learn fundamental performance techniques and exercises, including relaxation, concentration, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks and text analysis. You then apply these techniques by rehearsing and performing monologues and two-character scenes. In-class partner work and weekly assignments are required.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 24, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Jul 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Aug 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Sep 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Fall 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional)
Book:
Improvisation for the Theater : A Handbook of Teaching and Directing Techniques
by Viola Spolin
©1999
Northwestern University Press
ISBN 9780810140080
(Optional)
Book:
The Little Blue Book for Filmmakers : A Primer for Directors, Writers, Actors and Producers
by Carl Gottlieb and Toni Attell
©2012
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 9780879104276
(Optional)
Book:
Respect for Acting
by Uta Hagen
©2023
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN 9781119913573
(Optional)
Book:
A Dream of Passion : The Development of the Method
by Lee Strasberg
©1988
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN 9780452261983
(Optional)
Book:
Improv Comedy
by Andy Goldberg
©2012
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 9781479123315
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 23, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Sep 30, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 7, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 14, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 21, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Oct 28, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 4, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 18, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Nov 25, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Dec 2, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Wed Dec 9, 2026
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional)
Book:
A Challenge For The Actor
by Uta Hagen
©1991
Charles Scribner's Sons
ISBN 0684190400
(Optional)
Book:
A Practical Handbook for the Actor
by Melissa Bruder et al
©1986
Vintage
ISBN 0394744128
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Sep 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Oct 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Oct 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Oct 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Oct 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Nov 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Nov 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Nov 17, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Nov 24, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Tue Dec 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201