Sept. 12, 2026 – Dec. 12, 2026 / 10:15am – 11:30am
In Acting I, young actors begin moving from imaginative play into intentional acting technique. Through theatre games, scene work, monologues, improvisation, and script analysis, students learn to create believable characters, understand what their characters want, listen and respond to scene partners, and make stronger acting choices.
Students also develop the actor’s speaking voice through breath support, projection, diction, articulation, and vocal expression. As they progress, they build the practical skills actors need in the rehearsal room: reading scripts, memorizing material, taking direction, applying notes, and contributing to the ensemble. The semester culminates in a family sharing (Fall) or Conservatory Showcase (Spring).
| label | value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets | Saturdays, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Meets | Saturdays, 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Instructor | John Ramirez | Instructor | John Ramirez |
| Tuition | $450 | Tuition | $450 |
| First Class | Sept. 12 | First Class | Sept. 12 |
| Final Class / Sharing Day | Dec. 12 | Final Class / Sharing Day | Dec. 12 |
Take 2 Junior Company Classes
Receive 10% off the lower-priced discipline.
The Complete Junior Company Training Package
Get the full training experience with Acting I + Voice I + Movement I and save 10% on your second class and 15% on your third.
Package Tuition: $1,193.75
Discounts are applied to the lower-priced classes
Not sure which option is right for your student?
Contact us and we’ll be happy to help you choose.
We also offer Sibling Discounts if you are enrolling more than one student in our programs.
Brigitte (she/hers) is a native Bay Area actress and theatre maker. When Brigitte is not on the stage she is taking your calls managing the Hillbarn Box office. Brigitte Is very excited to be back performing on the Hillbarn stage with such an incredible wealth of bay area talent. Some past roles include Ensemble/swing in Kinky Boots (ROLT), Kelly Manning in The Mad Ones & Heather Chandler in Heathers (PSP), Ali in Mamma Mia (San Jose Stage Co), Poppy in Noises Off (Hillbarn Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods (LASC).
