Realism
Program Overview
Realism is the necessary foundation for all actors. In Actor’s Process, Principles of Realism, and Character and Emotion, students develop the fundamental skills of realistic playing, characterization, and emotional connection. For actors to reach their full potential, they must develop their voice and body, so along with these classes, students should take Movement 1 and Voice 1.
Core Classes
Actor’s Process
Students develop a strong foundation in acting to be built upon as they move through the curriculum.
Principles of Realism
Students work on stimulus-response, motivation, characterization, interplay, text, and subtext.
Character and Emotion
Students further develop skills in characterization, realistic playing, and emotional connection.
“I walked into a class at Studio and it changed the course of my life forever. My debt to Studio could never be repaid.”
Jose Carrasquillo
All Realism Classes
CORE classes are required acting classes for curriculum completion.
* These are single classes, listed in more than one category because their coursework spans multiple categories.