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NEW! The ABC's of Expert Scene Study - Taught by Chris Ralph

 This new class offers an in-depth approach to help actors apply new and advanced techniques to performing their scenes expertly.

Students will be assigned a partner(s) and a major contemporary scene to rehearse and perform.

Bring LIFE and PASSION to your work!

This will be a challenging, fun, social and exciting class! 

COURSE IS FULL

Evening Class: 

The ABC's of Expert Scene Study

Tuesdays, January 12 to February 16 

7:00 to 9:00 pm    $245 + HST

Held at GNAG:  175 Third Avenue, Ottawa 


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NEW! Mind blowing Monologues - Taught by Chris Ralph

Chris has been performing, studying, and teaching Monologue essentials for half of his life! 

 

Unlike the standard "memorize/get coached" monologue course, you will have the opportunity to work on and perform many of the world's most famous monologues: comedy, dramatic, theatre and TV/Film, classical and contemporary!  


Along the way, Chris will give you the relevant acting, voice and speech tips to help you better understand and perform any future monologue at your very best! And at the end, you will have the fundamentals and expert tips in place to tackle any speech, large or small. 


 No experience necessary - no memorization necessary - just a love of trying something new!  

Online Course

Evening Class Studio 55 Class:

Monologues Made Exciting!

Wednesdays, January 13 to February 17 

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm - $185.00


Contact chris@actingcompany.ca to Register.



Going Method: Modern Acting Techniques - Taught by Chris Ralph

 As a self-professed "acting technique nerd," this might be Chris' favourite course! Students will be introduced to the techniques, systems and methods  of the world's greatest acting teachers. You will learn where and how these techniques originated, which actors benefited from using them,  and how you can apply these techniques  to your acting today. 


Make no mistake, this is an active and practical class. The first part of each class will provide some background into the technique's origin and its creator, as well as where it fits into the development of acting technique throughout modern times. And then we will practice the technique using new exercises (exercises that Chris hasn't brought into his AC Acting classes before).
FYI - You don't need to be an actor to enjoy this class. 


You might just be wondering how and where your favourite actors trained and what makes them so damn fantastic!  


No experience necessary - just a love of trying something new!  

Online Course

Daytime Class 

Going Method: Modern Acting Techniques Thursdays, January 14 to February 18

12:45 to 2:45 pm $185.00


Contact  chris@actingcompany.ca to Register.


Evening Class

Going Method: Modern Acting Techniques 

Thursdays, January 14 to February 18

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm $185.00

Contact chris@actingcompany.ca to Register

World of Accents - Taught by Chris Ralph

We are not sure if there is anything more fun than learning accents. Whether it's accent coaching for actors in theatre production or acting in productions himself,  Chris has developed a unique, fun and practical approach to learning the basics of many different accents - and will give you the techniques and tools to study others.


Over six classes, Chris will introduce you to six different accents - RP (The Standard British); Irish; US New York, US Southern, US vs. Canadian, and Estuary (Contemporary British).


No experience necessary - just a love of trying something new! 

COURSE IS FULL

Weekend/Daytime Class: 

The World of Accents

Saturdays, January 16 to February 20

1 pm to 3 pm $175


Contact  chris@actingcompany.ca to Register

Intro to Acting - Taught by John Muggleton

Take your first steps into the world of acting! Discover the craft in a lively, fun and supportive atmosphere. Ideal for those with little or no acting experience, the course provides participants the opportunity explore acting in a fun & practical way. Everything from acting and auditioning techniques, scene study, improv and character development and the business of acting is covered. Whether you are serious about becoming an actor or simply wish to try something new and creative, you will find this course fun, social and rewarding. Improve your self-confidence, voice and presence while training with a professional acting coach.

Online Course

Introduction to Acting

 Tuesdays,  7:00 - 8:30 pm

Jan 14 - Feb 18 $245 +HST (6 classes) 


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Acting Essentials - Taught by John Muggleton

Through various acting exercises and scene reads, this course highlights the importance of pace, inflection, energy and many other essential ingredients to developing a dynamic presence. This course will also incorporate improv with a focus on using it as a tool to be more adventurous calm, and easily directed during auditions and rehearsals. Although those with little or no acting experience are always welcome, students will be jumping in from the beginning. 

In Person Course

Acting Essentials

Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Jan 14 - Feb 18 $245 +HST (6 classes) 


Held at GNAG:  175 Third Avenue, Ottawa  


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About your instructors

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Chris Ralph Bio

Chris is the co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Acting Company and has taught acting and voice at York University, Algonquin College, University of Ottawa, as well at many private studios.  He is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada and has an  MFA in Acting from York University.

Recent acting credits include roles in The Virgin Trial (GCTC / 2019 Prix Rideau Award for Best Ottawa Actor); Up to Low (NAC); Half Life (Theatre Northwest); A Christmas Carol (NAC); Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike (Plosive Productions); The Amorous Servant (Odyssey Theatre); Glengarry Glen Ross (Avalon Productions – Capital Critics Award for Best Production); 

Billy Bishop Goes to War (Plosive Productions – Capital Critics Best Actor nomination); The Game of Love and Death (Odyssey).

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John Muggleton Bio

An actor, director, acting instructor, nationally produced playwright and arts administrator, John has found a home at GNAG as Manager of Youth and Adult Programming. 


John is a co-founder of the Ottawa Acting Company and a recipient of the Audrey Ashley Award for longstanding dedication to the Ottawa theatre community. 


As a playwright, John's first full length play, Burn, was nominated as Best New Play of 2017 by the Ottawa Capital Critics Circle and has since been produced at theatres across Canada. An Act of Grace, John's new play, was performed at the Eastern Ontario Drama League Festival in November of 2018 and was awarded Best Production, Best Ensemble, The People's Choice Award and an adjudicators award for Outstanding Achievement in Playwriting. Grace has since been produced at the Gladstone and the Avalon Studio, and is slated to be produced in 2021 in Toronto.

John lives in Ottawa with his wife Dana and their young daughter Janey Summer.  

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