ACTING WORKSHOP

Overview 

Acting gives us the freedom to step outside ourselves, explore new characters, and experience different ways of thinking, moving, and expressing emotions. Whether participants simply want to have fun on stage or are curious about developing their acting abilities, this workshop offers an accessible and practical introduction to performance.

Through theatre games, improvisation, character work, movement, voice, and short scenes, participants discover the fundamental tools actors use to bring a character and a situation to life. The workshop encourages experimentation and play while progressively building confidence and awareness on stage.

Depending on the group's interests, the workshop can focus on stage acting, acting for camera, or a combination of both.

Why This Workshop? 

Acting is about much more than pretending to be someone else. It requires listening, imagination, concentration, physical awareness, emotional expression, and the confidence to make choices in front of others. 

By exploring characters and situations in a playful environment, participants discover new ways of expressing themselves while developing a better understanding of their own body, voice, emotions, and creative potential.  

Workshop Structure 

The workshop combines theatre games, practical acting exercises, and scene work adapted to the age and experience of the participants. 

Depending on the format, sessions may include: 

• Physical and vocal warm-ups  
• Theatre and concentration games  
• Introduction to stage space  
• Improvisation and spontaneous acting  
• Character creation  
• Voice and body expression  
• Working with emotions and intentions  
• Acting with partners and active listening  
• Short scenes or situations  
• Introduction to acting for camera when relevant 

What Participants Do 

Participants learn acting primarily by doing, experimenting, and playing. 

They may: 

• Create and explore different characters  
• Improvise scenes and dramatic situations  
• Experiment with movement, voice, and emotions  
• React and interact with acting partners  
• Explore short texts or scenes  
• Perform in front of the group  
• Discover the differences between stage and camera acting  
• Receive guidance and constructive feedback  

Skills Developed 

Participants may develop: 

• Acting fundamentals  
• Character development  
• Imagination and creativity  
• Body and voice awareness  
• Emotional expression  
• Active listening  
• Concentration and presence  
• Confidence and self-expression  
• Spontaneity and adaptability  
• Collaboration and ensemble work  
• Stage presence  

Outcomes 

By the end of the workshop, participants will have experienced the fundamental principles of acting through practical exercises and performance. 

They leave with: 

• A first understanding of the actor's tools  
• Greater confidence on stage or in front of a camera  
• Practical techniques for creating characters and situations  
• Increased awareness of body, voice, and emotions  
• A better understanding of how actors work with partners and audiences  
• The desire and foundations to continue exploring theatre and acting 

Adaptation 

This workshop can be adapted according to: 

• Children, teenagers, or adults  
• Beginners or participants with previous acting experience  
• Stage acting or acting for camera  
• Group size and objectives  
• Available time, from a 3-hour introduction to a 10-hour intensive  
• Specific themes, texts, or creative interests  
• French • English • Vietnamese  

Looking for Something Different? 

ATH offers workshops across theatre, improvisation, acting techniques, music, voice, movement, scenography, and other performing arts. Workshops can also be combined or specifically designed around the interests and objectives of your group. 

Request This Workshop 

Ready to step into a character and discover acting from the inside? 

Contact our team to design an Acting Workshop adapted to your participants, their experience, and their creative goals.