Adult Acting

Course Overview 

Target Audience: Adults (18+) – beginner to intermediate level 

Class Goals: 

- Build confidence in performance 

- Develop fundamental acting techniques 

- Strengthen physical, vocal, and emotional expression 

- Understand text analysis and character development 

- Encourage collaboration and ensemble work 

Weekly Breakdown 

Week 1: Introduction & Ensemble Building 

Week 2: Voice & Body Awareness 

Week 3: Improvisation & Active Listening 

Week 4: Objectives, Tactics & Beats 

Week 5: Character Development 

Week 6: Scene Study I 

Week 7: Scene Study II + Monologue Work 

Week 8-10: Performance & Reflection 

Additional Elements (added throughout) 

Journaling prompts (e.g., “When did I feel most honest on stage?”) 

Focus on confidence building through the craft of acting  

Guest artist or industry Q&A 

Optional showcase (invite friends/family) 

Tutor Details: Kristian Phillips - professional Actor, Writer and Workshop Facilitator.

Kristian is an actor and writer who has worked extensively across theatre, television, and film, collaborating with leading companies and directors throughout the UK and Ireland. His theatre credits include productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire, As You Like It, Richard III, and Of Mice and Men. On screen, he has appeared in The English on Amazon, Finding Joy on RTE, Shakespeare and Hathaway on BBC, Nightmares on Channel 4 and Doctors on BBC.