Lesson Plan

• 01
  

  Introduction

  Meet Kevin—your new acting teacher. This lesson teaches you how to act. Kevin shares why he’s excited to teach you the craft of acting, and what he hopes you will take away from his MasterClass.

• 02
  

  Monologues

  Your success is determined by the monologue you choose. Through Kevin’s insightful critique, learn how to choose a monologue wisely.

• 03
  

  Choosing a Monologue (cont’d)

  A monologue can be more than words. Your monologue can make you memorable and connect with the audience. Kevin’s unique exercise in this lesson shows you why you have to be willing to let it hurt.

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  • 04
    

    Working with text: Carving out words

    How you create words can have an impact on their meaning as well as their impact. Kevin uses Shakespeare’s Othello to teach you the proper use of emphasis.

  • 05
    

    Working with text: Grounding monologues

    Make it real. Find out how to bring life and new life to a mundane task like packing a suitcase.

  • 06
    

    Try a Different Approach

    “There’s a difference between knowing the words and knowing how to say them.” After this lesson, you’ll know the difference.

  • 07
    

    Give 50% to them

    Consider this an exercise in restraint. Kevin Learn how to keep your cool and get the attention of others.

  • 08
    

    Variating a Performance

    You will learn how you can let go of predictability to improve your performance and give it a new lease on life.

  • 09
    

    Mask Work: You Can Become Someone Else

    “The craft of acting is to step into someone else’s shoes.” Kevin It will challenge you to see the limits of what you can do when you cannot see yourself. You will feel the freedom that comes with masking your true self.

  • 10
    

    Mask Work: A Different Approach

    Sometimes you need to take a big step back from the person you believe you should be in order for you to see who they are.

  • 11
    

    Mask Work: Working with a Mirror

    Through mirror and mask work, you can learn to harness the power that metamorphosis offers.

  • 12
    

    Mask Work: Add Stakes

    Get out of your head. Masks can be used to make surprising choices that bring out your character.

  • 13
    

    Grounding a Performance

    Kevin Shows you how grounding your monologue in an activity not mentioned in the text can focus your intentions and center your performance.

  • 14
    

    Raise the stakes

    Elevating your energy is not the same thing as raising the stakes. Kevin It demonstrates you how to apply this concept to your audience.

  • 15
    

    Take the words as they are

    Take the words as they are. Here Kevin You will learn how to command presence through believing that words alone are sufficient.

  • 16
    

    Exercise at Home

    Watch how grounding a monologue in a domestic activity can reveal your character’s motivation and make your performance more relatable.

  • 17
    

    Monologues as a way to react

    Learn how to deliver a performance that allows the audience to see the character you’re talking with—without having another actor on stage.

  • 18
    

    Impressions

    Kevin His approach to spot is broken down-Learn how to make impressions. Learn his three key elements that go far beyond imitating someone’s voice.

  • 19
    

    Acting Screen

    Find out how Kevin To create compelling characters for screen, he draws upon his experience on stage.

  • 20
    

    Acting For Stage

    Theatrical theatre is Kevin’s first love. Learn how to perform with an ensemble of actors, develop your character, and give a memorable performance night in and night out.

  • 21
    

    Working with directors

    Kevin This course teaches you how directors can help you develop character and serve the story while remaining direct.

  • 22
    

    Collaboration with actors

    A key to every great actor’s success is the ability to collaborate. Learn to listen, respond, and show compassion to fellow actors.

  • 23
    

    Creating Characters: Case Studies

    Find out how Kevin Some of his most memorable performances include Lester Burnham in American Beauty, where he transforms into characters.

  • 24
    

    Creating Characters: Case Studies (cont’d)

    Kevin Continues to discuss characters and how historical figures such as Richard Nixon can be portrayed in his film Elvis/Nixon.

  • 25
    

    How to: Audition

    Take control of the casting room. Kevin It teaches you how take control of your nerves and how to make lasting impressions.

  • 26
    

    Kevin’s Journey

    “If you’ve done well in the business…it’s your obligation to send the elevator back down.” Kevin His success is largely due to the extraordinary mentorship he received. He wants to share his experience with you.

  • 27
    

    Career Strategy

    Don’t be a waiter actor. Kevin He talks about the opportunities that he created for himself, making sure you have an agent on your side, as well as how to fight for the right roles.

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  Sanity Guide

  Reality check. Take a look at these facts. Kevin How to overcome doubts and get the job done even when you’re not working.

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