Acting for Beginners

Grace Newton studied for 4 years at The Waterfront Theatre School receiving her qualifications in Drama, Musical Theatre and Dance. Since leaving college she has been active in the Cape Town theatre scene as a writer, producer and performer. She also teaches part time because she is passionate about spreading her love for drama and knows the positive impact that drama classes have on people's lives.

Grace is an energetic and spirited young woman who has a lot to offer people who are interested in exploring acting and are looking for fun, effective ways of releasing their physical, emotional and intellectual tension.

Classes are guaranteed to be full of fun and new experiences.

Monday and/or Wednesday 19h15 slot.

Trial the 'taster' sessions offered 19 - 28th of May R80/session. 

Monthly payment will start from June @ R350/month.

Enjoy reading more about the research on the impact of drama.
Contact Grace directly for your booking or any questions:
0725216334

 
Research reveals the positive impact of drama on a student’s

Physical, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Development

Access these Benefits as Adults at Mayfair

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Self-Confidence:

Taking risks in class and performing for an audience teach students to trust their ideas and abilities. The confidence gained in drama applies to school, career, and life.

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Imagination:

Making creative choices, thinking of new ideas, and interpreting familiar material in new ways are essential to drama. Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

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Empathy:

Acting roles from different situations, time periods, and cultures promotes compassion and tolerance for others’ feelings and viewpoints.

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Cooperation/Collaboration:

Theatre combines the creative ideas and abilities of its participants.

This cooperative process includes discussing, negotiating, rehearsing, and performing.

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Concentration:

Playing, practicing, and performing develop a sustained focus of mind, body, and voice, which also helps in other school subjects and life.

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Communication Skills:

Drama enhances verbal and nonverbal expression of ideas. It improves

voice projection, articulation of words, fluency with language, and persuasive speech. Listening and observation skills develop by playing drama games, being an audience, rehearsing, and performing.

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Problem Solving:

Students learn how to communicate the who, what, where, and why to the

audience. Improvisation fosters quick-thinking solutions, which leads to greater adaptability in life.

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Fun:

Drama brings play, humor, and laughter to learning; this improves motivation and reduces stress.

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Emotional Outlet:

Pretend play and drama games allow students to express a range of emotions.

Aggression and tension are released in a safe, controlled environment, reducing antisocial behaviors.

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Relaxation:

Many drama activities reduce stress by releasing mental, physical, and emotional tension.

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Self-Discipline:

The process of moving from ideas to actions to performances teaches the value of practice and perseverance. Drama games and creative movement improve self-control.

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Trust:

The social interaction and risk taking in drama develop trust in self, others, and the process.

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Physical Fitness:

Movement in drama improves flexibility, coordination, balance, and control.

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Memory:

Rehearsing and performing words, movements, and cues strengthen this skill like a muscle.

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Social Awareness:

Legends, myths, poems, stories, and plays used in drama teach students about

social issues and conflicts from cultures, past and present, all over the world.

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Aesthetic Appreciation:

Participating in and viewing theatre raises appreciation for the art form. It

is important to raise a generation that understands, values, and supports theater’s place in society.