VISION:
Chelsea Acting Academy exists to glorify God by cultivating young artists as they grow in their knowledge and understanding of acting and theatrical performance. CORE VALUES:
We will Honor God first - Every activity, lesson, and performance will reflect our belief in God and the saving grace of Jesus. Our goal is to create a safe place for children to help discover their place in the Kingdom of God through the study of theatre. Matt. 6:33
We will engage the whole person - Acting involves heart, mind, and body. Activities and exercises will explore our individuality and God-created uniqueness. We will use our emotions, our thoughts, our physicality, and our personalities to create believable and interesting characters on the stage. Gen. 1:27
We will provide opportunity for Performance Participation - While many theatre camps focus on one performance highlighting a few leads, we will intentionally provide each child the opportunity to play a vital role in our recitals and exhibitions. You can only learn about performing when you have the chance to perform! Col. 3:17
We will work hard and hold each other Accountable. - Theatre students and parents must be responsible for their part in the success of the class. Whether it’s learning lines for a scene or studying characters, each child may need work at home to prepare to perform at their best. Col. 3:23
We will foster an Engaging Positive Environment for everyone to grow - Theatre is fun, and acting can be enjoyed by students with all types of personalities. Our sessions will begin and end with joy-filled Biblical messages and positive feedback as we intentionally focus on building others up. I Thess 5:11
BIO of Founder/Director Brian Hill:
Theatre arts has been a part of Brian’s life for over 25 years. Graduating with a degree in theatre from Samford University, he has directed church, college, and community productions for children through adults. Brian has also implemented and directed multiple arts/theatre camps for students. His directing credits include such acclaimed productions as “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, “Les Miserables”, “Mary Poppins”, “Oklahoma!”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “The Miracle Worker”, and many more. In addition, Brian has served in multiple churches in Children’s Ministry and Worship Ministry positions. Brian has developed curriculum, led children’s camps, directed Vacation Bible Schools, directed children’s musicals, and taught children’s classes in various churches across Alabama and Tennessee. Brian’s passion is to influence and empower young people using the arts as a tool to help them grow in their understanding of God and themselves in this complex world. He has a goal to train young actors to have the courage to perform at their best, developing confidence and skills that provide a foundation for future success - on and off the stage! WEEKLY LESSON PLAN:
WARMING UP: Vocal and Physical exercises that will sharpen the mind and engage the body. Warming up will help us focus on the day’s activities. BUILDING UP: Skill Building Lessons of the day. Each weekly lesson will build upon the previous week, giving students the opportunity to develop and grow in a step-by-step fashion. Acting is a complex activity,
ACTING UP: Workshop on lessons and rehearsal of any scripts/monologues. Utilizing scenes, monologues, or other material, students will have the chance to put the lesson into action with meaningful and practical application of the skills they are learning. LIFTING UP: Positive reinforcement of the day’s lessons! Everyone needs to hear positive feedback about their work and their effort. We will intentionally speak positive words over the group and celebrate successes! STEPPING UP: The class may end, but the craft of acting can happen over the course of every day. Kids will go home with a weekly challenge to help them grow as individuals and as artists.
