Foundations & Audition Skills

Details

Session: Fall 2026
Chapter:  Shreveport
Location:  First Methodist Church
Time:  4:00pm - 6:00pm
Day:  Monday
Starts:  08/22
Ages:  10 - 18
Tuition:  $200.00

Description

Ages 10-18

Every great performer knows that confidence on stage begins with a strong acting foundation. Young actors will discover the essential building blocks of acting while gaining the confidence and skills needed to succeed in an audition. Through fun theater games, creative exercises, improvisation, scene work, and mock auditions, students will learn how to make bold choices, bring characters to life, and confidently present themselves on stage. 
  • In this class, students will:
  • Build a strong acting foundation through theater games, improvisation, and creative storytelling
  • Learn character development, stage presence, vocal projection, and expressive movement
  • Practice memorization techniques and perform engaging scenes and monologues
  • Gain confidence through audition preparation, including cold reads, slating, and audition etiquette
  • Receive positive coaching and feedback while participating in mock auditions and a final performance for family and friends
Every semester wraps up with a thrilling student showcase—a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their hard work and highlight the impressive skills they've built! 
 
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Teacher:


Wallace Rakoczy

Wallace Rakoczy is delighted to join the YCT team this August! She found her home in theatre as a child and is ecstatic to contribute the skills she’s gained throughout the years to young artists. Shreveport audiences may have recently seen her as Esmeralda in Emmett Hook’s Production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Wallace received her conservatory training at Collaborative Arts Project 21 in NYC (previously affiliated with NYU) after studying at Viterbo University in Wisconsin for Musical Theatre. Stanislavski said it best “The person you are is a thousand times more interesting than the best actor you could ever hope to be." Wallace deeply believes that we can meet ourselves and our community through storytelling. Creating a safe space of collaboration for children will always be intertwined with her artistry, faith, and passion.

Location:

820 Sprague Street, Shreveport, LA 71101