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202508ACTING

Before the Song: Monologue, Scene, and Acting Techniques for the Stage

Program Runs:

August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Cast Type:

Youth Vacation Program: 8th - 12th Grade

Rehearsals:

MON-FRI 9:00AM-3:00PM

Performances:

N/A

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What happens before the big 11 o’clock number? How can you enrich the moment before your ballad? How the HECK do people learn monologues and scenes?


In this two-week intensive workshop, young performers will explore the essential building blocks of acting, focusing on monologue and scene work to develop the skills necessary for compelling storytelling on stage. Through engaging exercises designed to free the imagination, enhance concentration, and heighten awareness, students will dive into the fundamentals of acting with a playful and improvisational approach.


Participants will gain tools for physical and vocal mastery, script analysis, and synthesis techniques that bring scenes and monologues to life. Whether preparing for musical theater or straight plays, this program will empower young actors to approach text with confidence and creativity.


Instructor: Sophie D’Amore
Sophie D’Amore is an actor, playwright, and theatermaker from the South Shore area, currently studying Theater and Music at Skidmore College in New York. She works commercially with acting and modeling agency NEMG while also pursuing songwriting and music. Sophie has worked extensively in Clown, Grotowski, Stanislavsky, and Hagen techniques to experiment with the relationship between body, voice, and text.


Join us for an unforgettable summer of acting, storytelling, and performance exploration!

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Rehearsal & Performance Studio:

677 Worcester Street, Natick

Set & Costume Design Workshop

30 North Main Street, Natick

Mailing Address:

7 Terrane Ave, Natick, MA 01760

Questions? Email.

Call. 508.816.1201

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