Acting Techniques: The Fundamentals

THEATER X 407.5

Understand the basic fundamentals of acting including the physical and mental preparation that enable you to successfully perform exercises and group work.

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What you can learn.

Understand fundamental performance techniques such as relaxation, concentration, and emotional recall
Delve into material through character tasks and text analysis
Rehearse and perform monologues and two-character scenes

About this course:

In this introduction to acting, learn fundamental performance techniques and exercises, including relaxation, concentration, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, character tasks and text analysis. You then apply these techniques by rehearsing and performing monologues and two-character scenes. In-class partner work and weekly assignments are required.

Winter 2026 Schedule

January 7 - March 18

Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Lisa Chess

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Fee:

$835.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

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Lecture

Wed Jan 7, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT