The East End Performing Arts Center

 Improv, short for improvisation, is a form of theater which
does not use a script or pre determined ideas for dialogue
 direction, or movement. Ideas are given and the player
spontaneously creates an entertaining scene. This is the most
rewarding exercise in theater, and the most FUN. Improv will
be a valuable part of this workshop. These classes usually
fill up quickly.

This course will consist of scene study and acting techniques
for the beginner; improv exercises, movement, blocking,
memorization and script anaylsis, as they work together to
grow as an actor.

Program Overview

Trust, respect and sharing are the foundation of the
acting program @ EEDS. Students are encouraged  to
stretch themselves and take risks within a
supportive group. This approach builds individual
self-confidence, while it also builds collaboration
and teamwork skills.
EEDS allows a group of people to discover
each other and themselves in ways not possible
in the outside of an acting class.
Students from around the area with a wide range of
interests, talents and perspectives learn to trust and
support each other, experimenting with acting,
singing, movement and musical techniques.
Combining their various experiences and abilities
with newly-learned skills, they learn to create specific
original acting and performance choices.
We have found that this approach results in not only
increased skills in theater arts, but also personal
growth, close friendships, and wonderfully
creative high-caliber performances. 

The Art & Craft of Acting

Our workshops are designed for the
beginner. Professional actors are distinguished
by a capacity for creativity and technical aptitude,
as well an ability to satisfy industry norms.
It seems virtually anybody today can be catapulted
into Film, and especially TV stardom.
     Our acting program is for enthusiasts and actors
who would like to get familiar with and prepare
for both the creative and functional demands
expected and used in this industry..

This  program is not about being a star, however,
if it happens, great! This program is about being
prepared. We equipt you to build emotional form
into all your roles, whether you are dramatizing
the fall of the Roman Empire in a hundred-million
dollar feature, or doing the comedic voice of an
animated centipede. This prepares you for
what's ahead in your future in whatever
career you choose.
Because EEDS is a dance studio as well as an
acting studio with expertise in all aspects of the
Dance world, TV, Radio & Theater production,
our acting students are exposed to the many
different dimensions of the entertainment universe.