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Educational Resources
Stamford and the surrounding areas offer a host of educational
opportunities for those looking to improve their public speaking
skills. Stamford and Norwalk, for example, offer many dramatic arts
courses such as acting and improvisational comedy. These courses
can be a terrific way to log more stage time and get feedback regarding
the more artistic elements of public speaking.
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Title
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Description
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# Sessions
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Cost
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| 044 On Camera Workshop |
An introduction to working in front of a camera, this course
is taught by area agents, casting directors, and producers. |
7
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$250
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| 045 Comedy Connection |
Fusing imagination and humor through improvisational comedy
exercises and techniques. |
8
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$250
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For more information email questions to adulted@ci.stamford.ct.us
Norwalk Community College
Their catalog frequently has the following gems:
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Title
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Description
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# Sessions
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Cost
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| A Theater for the Imagination |
This workshop teaches the fundamentals of performing for an
audience and overcoming stage-fright. |
4
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$70
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| The Craft of Acting |
Acting exercises, game, scene, and monologue work. |
4
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$70
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| Acting for the Camera |
Focuses on the technical aspects of filmmaking from the actor's
point of view. |
6
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$180 + $50 lab fee
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| Comedy Improvisation |
The basics of comic interaction through theater games. |
4
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$70
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| Stand Up Comedy Writing and Performing |
Exercises and writing assignments leading to the development
of a "set." |
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You might also want to check out offerings from these schools:
Stamford UConn
Yale
NYU
Columbia
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