"The Art of Being Yourself" — Drama Classes by Susan Pilar, Class 1

For actors in any part of their training who want to bring more depth and authenticity to their work. You will learn essential acting foundational tools from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. You will discover yourself through sensory work, physical and vocal warm-ups, relaxation exercises, and improvisation. You will practice acting truthfully and with ease, trusting the impulse of the moment.

About your instructor: Susan Pilar is a master acting instructor with 20 years of experience teaching, directing, and mentoring actors worldwide. She is a member of the Core Faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, NY and has traveled across the US to represent the AADA. She is a devoted educator with a multidimensional approach to the craft honed from over two decades in the entertainment industry as a professional actor and dancer. Fusing the methods of Meisner, Adler and Strasberg she has taught acting workshops in London, Sweden, Norway, Argentina, Brazil, Doblin, Edinburgh, Rome and Australia. She has also founded a NY based production company (Reel Intentions, LLC) that writes, shoots, directs, and edits demo reels for actors, providing a unique, professional and hands-on experience from start to finish.

Location: Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre, 411 Tennessee Ave., Charleston

Ages: 16-adult

Fee: $10 per class (each class is limited to 25 participants)

The FestivALL Worrkshop series is presented by Ramsey EyeCare.