Modern Theatrical Acting with Christian Mouisset

  • January 30, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Acadiana Center for the Arts - general

    101 W Vermilion St
    Lafayette, Louisiana 70501-6915
Ticket Price $20.00 This event is not available
Description

This will be a weekly, contemporary realism-based theatrical acting class. We will be focusing on the foundational techniques of modern theatrical acting, as well as dipping into a few specific other genres such as Shakespeare and musical theatre. This is a class for all levels of experience, as it is designed to help new actors learn new skills while helping more experienced actors hone and sharpen already existing skills. This class will cover a wide range of technical and artistic training. Topics of focus will include:

 

-Text structuring (i.e. how to make your dialogue clearer and your storytelling stronger)

-Objectives/Obstacles (i.e. the core ideas behind dramatic action)

-Movement work (based in Anne Bogart's Viewpoints technique)

-Voice work (based in Kristin Linklater's Linklater technique)

-Expanding creativity in choices on stage

-Audition prep/Auditioning skills/Monologue skills

-Positive and engaging ensemble practices (i.e. how to make sure everyone is having a good time in your show)

 

You do not have to come to every class, but it is encouraged to try and come to somewhat consistently in order to build on lessons and experiences. Either way, this is a class designed for you to continue to engage with acting on your terms. No matter your experience level or how often you can attend, the hope is that this class will allow for everyone who comes through to leave with a deeper understanding of how to captivate an audience.

 

INSTRUCTOR BIO

 

Christian Mouisset is an actor, writer, and director native to Lafayette. He began working with local theatre companies in 2013 before attending UL Lafayette for his BFA, and then Florida Atlantic for his MFA. Educational credits include Metamorphoses (Various Roles) The North Plan (Carlton), Next to Normal (Gabe) and Uncle Vanya (Astrov). As a senior at UL, Christian wrote and performed a one man hip-hop musical entitled MY STUPID HIP HOP FEVER DREAM. He has also been commissioned by both the Hilliard Arts Museum and the College of the Arts to create and perform original work. In 2016, Christian made his professional stage debut here in Lafayette with Jambalaya! The Musical. Other professional credits include Last Train to Nibroc at Canterbury Summer Theatre (Raleigh), Much Ado About Nothing at Arkansas Shakespeare (Claudio) and the world premiere of Everything is Super Great at Theatre Lab in Boca Raton (Tommy). 

 

As a teacher and director, Christian has worked for multiple educational organizations here in Lafayette, including UL, Wonderland Performing Arts Academy, and the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Educational directing credits include STUPID BIRD (UL, 2021), Clue!, and Alice in Wonderland (both Wonderland, 2023). He also directed the production of 9 to 5 with The Looking Glass Theatre Co. 

 

As per every bio he writes, Christian would like to thank his cats for continuing to contribute nothing to his career and for not assisting with rent or chores.

Date & Time

Thu, Jan 30, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue Details

Acadiana Center for the Arts - general

101 W Vermilion St
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501-6915 Acadiana Center for the Arts - general
Acadiana Center for the Arts

Our mission is fostering art and culture in Acadiana.

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.

AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.  

AcA aims to bring equitable access to the arts and supports fair compensation of artists. On average, AcA serves over 300,000 people annually and provides fair compensation to 2,700 artists.  

In 2013, the AcA merged with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (“PASA”), whose mission was to educate, inspire, entertain, and culturally enrich the people of south Louisiana by providing local access to a diverse range of the performing arts. This merger supported the vision of both organizations and provided much-needed support to PASA’s programs. Founded in 1989, PASA served as a leading voice in the performing arts in South Louisiana for close to three decades.


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