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IF CLASS IS FULL, EMAIL OR CALL/TEXT US TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST dr.katie@actors-place.com 619-663-5039 New to acting or just want to strengthen your foundational skills? This class is for you! In this 6 week course, students will learn the foundations of acting in a welcoming and supportive environment. Through exercises based in improvisational acting and the Meisner and Chekhov acting techniques, students will work on these key skills essential to any successful actor: * Listening and responding in a truthful and active way * Being fully present and in the moment * Developing strong concentration and focus * Building a strong imagination * Starting to gain confidence in presenting work to others This class can be taken by anyone at any level. Those who have taken Beginning Acting 2 but not this course are also welcome and will benefit from the exercises presented. Taught by: Jaeonnie Davis Crawford Teacher Bio: Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford is a theatre artist who was born and raised in San Diego and has a BA in Theatre Arts from SDSU. Having worked with varying types of theatre companies around the county for over a decade—from the beloved community forum theatre work of Imagine Brave Spaces, to the nationally renowned Old Globe Theatre—she has developed a multi-hyphenate skillset. From directing to acting to educating, her work seeks to reflect and instill her passion about telling imaginative stories that resonate with and reflect the cultural fabric of the community.