Principles of Realism
Class Overview
Principles of Realism helps students develop a process and approach to text using stimulus-response, motivation, characterization, interplay, and subtext. The class uses creative exercises such as pantomime and improvisation to introduce concepts which are applied later in the class to scene work on a character from a realistic play.
Movement 1 is recommended to pair with Principles of Realism.
Price
$550
Notes
Prerequisites needed: None. Call 202.232.0714 or fill out our Inquiry Form for placement.
A $100 registration fee will hold your place for any class on the schedule.
Students pairing an acting class with a voice and body class in the same semester receive a $125 discount.
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Class Offerings
Summer 2025
Classes: June 9 – August 5, 2025
Final Scenes: August 1 – 5, 2025
Summer classes meet twice per week.
| Mon & Wed | 8 – 10:30pm | Nichols |
| Tues & Thurs | 8 – 10:30pm | Davis |
Fall 2025
Classes: September 8, 2025 – January 24, 2026
Final Scenes: January 12 – 24, 2026
Classes meet once per week.
| Mondays | 8 – 10:30pm | Davis |
| Wednesdays | 8 – 10:30pm | Wells |
| Thursdays | 8 – 10:30pm | Wells |
Spring 2026
Classes: February 2 – June 2, 2026
Final Scenes: May 22 – June 2, 2026
Classes meet once per week.
| Mondays | 8 – 10:30pm | Burke Pitt |
| Wednesdays | 8 – 10:30pm | Nichols |
| Thursdays | 8 – 10:30pm | Wells |
Recommended pairing
Movement 1
Develop free movement and expressiveness and expand physical potential.