Acting Techniques Certificate Program


interlochen online acting techniques certificate

Take the next step in your acting career. With curated acting classes, you’ll have the skills you need to stand out to casting directors, land your audition, and work collaboratively with scene partners for the best performance.

Taught by a world-class faculty of actors, acting coaches, and educators, our Acting Techniques certificate program offers a unique opportunity to deepen your craft, earn a valuable credential, and receive credit from Interlochen. This program is designed for both adults and teens and consists of three four-week courses that can be taken in any order.

Acting Techniques: Monologues

Explore several of the most common acting methods, including the Stanislavski method and the Meisner technique
Analyze scripts in order to understand the characters you are going to play and their place in the story
Explore the history of acting, with a focus on non-Western styles, to expand your toolkit as an actor
Find, study, and perform at least one fully realized monologue that you can use for future auditions
Talk about the craft of acting with others who love it just as much as you do

Acting Techniques: Scene Study

Analyze a script to reveal the deeper meaning of a scene
Map your character’s changing emotions through a scene
Use physical characterization—including your body's movements, gestures, posture, and facial expressions— to convey a character's personality, emotions, and unique traits
Explore character dynamics to create believable and relatable characters
Work with scene partners to create authentic and compelling performances

Acting Techniques: Improvisation & Character Development

Use improvisational techniques to add depth to your acting
Enhance scripted scenes by improvising the moments before them and infusing dialogue with spontaneity
Strengthen your character development skills
Improve your acting skills by learning to embrace mistakes, listen actively, and react authentically
Expert guidance
Receive direct, personalized feedback from a professional artist.
Collaborate
Work with your instructor and peers through messaging or optional real-time weekly classes.
Learn on your own schedule
Explore meaningful instruction in about five hours a week per course.
Real growth
Develop skills and projects that are important to your artistic and professional growth.
For all students:

✔ A respected credential from Interlochen Online
✔ Physical and shareable digital certificate upon completion
✔ A portfolio of completed, polished projects
✔ A strengthened résumé, college application, or LinkedIn profile

For middle school and high school students:

✔ An official transcript awarding high school credit
✔ Accreditation by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

No, course sections are designed for their respective age groups, either for adults (students 18 and older) or young people (students under 18).

Yes, there are eight sessions of courses per year. View the academic calendar for more session dates.

Meet the Faculty

With a wealth of experience and a passion for nurturing talent, our faculty members bring expertise from prestigious stages and screens worldwide. Through personalized instruction and innovative approaches, you’ll delve into the nuances of character development, emotional expression, and stage presence.

Keith Contreras-McDonald

Keith Contreras-McDonald

Instructor of Theatre

Sacha Grandoit

Sacha Grandoit

Instructor of Theatre

Ria Pavia

Ria Pavia

Instructor of Acting, Interlochen Online

Questions? Speak with an Advisor.

Email: online@interlochen.org 

Phone: 231.276.5990 

You can also schedule an appointment.

Nail Your Next Audition

Get access to Audition Tapes That Get You Noticed, an exclusive guide developed by Interlochen Online faculty.

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