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Sat, May 10, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Class Experience
Prerequisite: Acting Unit 1
Continue your Acting Core Jounrey, with Acting Unit 2 which is rooted in the revolutionary techniques of Viola Spolin. Spolin is ideal for actors looking to enhance their spontaneity, creativity, and connection with others. This training develops your ability to respond in the moment, build authentic relationships, and heighten your awareness of the present.
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Spontaneity and Presence: Master the art of "being in the moment" to keep your performances fresh and responsive. -
Authentic Performances: Learn to generate genuine reactions, not pre-planned responses, for a more natural performance. -
Enhanced Listening Skills: Develop the ability to truly hear your scene partners, picking up on subtle cues crucial for any scene. -
Confidence on Set: Reduce self-consciousness through different acting exercises, helping you stay focused when performing. -
Adaptability: Cultivate the flexibility to adjust quickly to direction and unexpected changes. -
Character Objectives: Use Spolin's "Where, Who, What" framework to maintain your character's goals throughout the scene.
**In our Core Acting Program, our goal is for students to become more in control of their acting tools: Body, Voice and Emotions. There will be no working in front of a camera in our Core Acting Program.**
Notes
Class length is determined by enrollment numbers but can go up to 3 hours.
Other Things To Know
All classes have a 30% non-refundable deposit that may be credited toward a future class if Cancellation Notice is given 48hours BEFORE the start of class. The full price of the class is forfeited if proper notice is not given.FULL POLICY
Covid-19 Precautions
Safety of our community is our top priority. We follow the guidelines of our local governement when deciding how to run our classes. We reserve the right to adjust class structure as needed.
Reviews for Vagabond School of the Arts
4.9 out of 5
Based on 436 provider ratings
Kyle P.
Mar 11, 2025
Loved:
Heidi brings her real-world professional experience into the classroom, passionately working with each actor to deliver a grounded, true-to-life performance. She also insists that actors leave with recordings to help promote their careers, as she genuinely cares about each actor's success. I learned a lot in a short amount of time, and I highly recommend her class.
Improvements:
Different day/time options. Monday during the day is tough for me.
Film & TV Intensive with Heidi Johanningmeier
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Heidi Johanningmeier
Yomade A.
Mar 10, 2025
Loved:
So many great actors and Heidi encourages collaboration and provides amazing direction in between takes!
Improvements:
Nothing
Film & TV Intensive with Heidi Johanningmeier
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts | Instructor: Heidi Johanningmeier
Kimberly N.
Mar 5, 2025
Loved:
The amount I learned in this class beats any other class I've taken. Ed makes us so comfortable on camera.
Improvements:
Nothing
Talent Agent Panel - Industry Connection
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts
suzanne j.
Mar 5, 2025
Loved:
Industry professionals giving an honest information about obtaining and having a talent agent. They were very approachable. I liked the Q&A aspect of it.
Talent Agent Panel - Industry Connection
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts
Michelle T.
Feb 24, 2025
Loved:
I loved that you let parents learn with their kids. That you shared the videos. My daughter loved the class. She said it was fun and it got her more comfortable filming with other people in the room. Which is a huge plus in a world of Zoom Self-Tapes. My husband and I are both actors so we don't always pay for coaching because we just can't always swing it. My daughter loves doing film, so thank you for providing this space for her to learn with and meet professionals.
Improvements:
NA
On-Camera Auditioning for Youth! with Kaitlin Shaw from Paskal Rudnicke Casting
Location: Vagabond School of The Arts
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About Vagabond School of the Arts
Vagabond is more than a school; it's a community. The environment that we have cultivated at Vagabond is one of constant encouragement and support. We believe it's not enough to simply take the classes aimed at helping you better your craft, one must also be engaging with their fellow community. Our Professional Adult Classes set up our students for a professional career as an actor. We have kids classes that engage students whether they want to explore and grow or take a professional path. Check out our two locations: Chicago and Elmhurst, IL.
