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.

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Typically Available

Fall

Winter

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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

In Person

Cost

Starting at $960.00

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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.

Winter 2027 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 6 - March 17

Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Instructor:

Lisa Chess

REG#

411264

Fee:

$960.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Jan 6, 2027

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT