Various performance scenarios and characters are explored and scripts are learnt, filmed and watched back for review.
Various performance scenarios and characters are explored and scripts are learnt, filmed and watched back for review.
These screen acting classes for teens encourage each student's unique creativity and confidence while they learn what makes a great TV or film performance.
Students will experiment with different performance scenarios and characters. They'll study scripts and taken them home to learn for the next class, where they'll perform their work in front of the cameras. Performances will be recorded and reviewed.
Teaching artist
Rīhari Te Are is a trained and qualified actor with six years of professional experience in the performing arts. He has worked across stage and screen while mentoring students at high schools, alternative learning centers, and Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of actors, Rīhari brings his wealth of knowledge, a sharp eye for performance, and a genuine love for teaching to every class.
Grounded in te ao Māori, Rīhari incorporates Māori values and perspectives into his teaching, fostering a creative and accessible environment where students feel supported and inspired to explore their potential. His approach celebrates storytelling as a powerful tool for connection, expression, and growth.
