Kids Ruby Scarlet
We’ve discovered an ancient, legendary storybook, gleaming with brilliant tales of powerful trailblazers throughout history. But finding it was the easy part—protecting it from those who want to snatch and destroy it means epic challenges await! Your task is a mammoth one, LeBlancers: protect this storybook, while also learning the eight great, powerful techniques that lie inside—so that you may grow in bravery, boldness, and begin to trailblaze your own unique path. Hurry—the pages are turning!
We’ve discovered something ancient, mysterious, and powerful: a storybook called The Tale of the Trailblazers. Inside its pages lie eight mysteries—each one holding powerful, classified techniques for those daring enough to forge their own path. But many others are after this storybook, and some do NOT plan on treating it with care! It’s up to you, LeBlancers, to protect this legendary artifact, and while it’s in your possession, gleam insight from the eight epic techniques that help make trailblazers stand out. In doing so, you’ll become a future trailblazer as you soar onto magnificent roads ahead.
Eight delicate pages of old, each with a unique technique to be revealed, as we blaze ahead together. Every class you’ll dive into an acting technique, and in the end, find that you are making a mark in storytelling that is all your own. But what exactly IS a trailblazer? A trailblazer is someone who charges ahead, smashes through goals, and inspires everyone around them. So the challenge that has been tasked upon you this term, LeBlancers, is about being bold, brave, and unafraid to stand out. And we know you can do it!
But watch out—others are after this storybook, and you must protect it week after week! As your trailblazing skills grow, so will your strength in protecting this remarkable book. But no one can do it alone, so we must work together! Are you ready, LeBlancers? We are bursting with curiosity to see what’s written on Page 1 … turn the page, and let’s get into it!
Schedule has not been released yet.
WEEK 1: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO NOT GET LOST IN A CROWD
WEEK 2: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO LET THE EYES SPEAK LOUDLY
WEEK 3: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO BE ABLE TO TURN AT THE FLICK OF A SWITCH
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
WEEK 4: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO TRANSFORM DEEPLY INTO CHARACTER
WEEK 5: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO FULLY EMBODY A REACTION
WEEK 6: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO BOOST YOUR SCENE PARTNER UP
WEEK 7: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO INSPIRE OTHERS WITH YOUR WORDS
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
WEEK 8: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO NOT SEE THINGS IN ONE WAY
We are our students' biggest fans; we love seeing them perform and use their skills. At L.S.A., we tell our students that taking videos and pictures of yourself in performance or while practicing is a great tool to go back and reflect on your abilities. However, we hold a strong stance on maintaining a respectful environment, and to that end, no recording of full classes is permitted at LeBlanc.
Parents may only record their child during class when it is their turn to perform, and they hear the word "Action!" and stop when they hear the word "Cut!". Feedback and instruction are not to be filmed and shared.
Our school is built on our unique approach to teaching, and many of the techniques we share in class are exclusive to LeBlanc. We believe that all our students learn in a safe, comfortable, and engaging way. By doing so, our students have an atmosphere for optimal learning and skill retention!
Although we all know you are online learning professionals at this point, we just want to make sure everyone is in the loop with our key virtual acting class etiquette:
Our class time is valuable, and we want to make sure our students have conducive learning environments and are ready when the clock strikes. To ensure our students have the best experience possible, LeBlanc School of Acting has a strict 'Late Policy'.
Our Late Policy means that if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will unfortunately not be allowed to participate in class and will not be let in from the Zoom waiting room.
At LeBlanc, we work hard to create exciting class plans coordinated to class time. By being late, our students lose out on key elements and education while disrupting the class flow and learning of others.
Our team is always open to working with unexpected schedule changes or appointments; they just need to be made aware ahead of time. If your child will be late, please email admin@leblancschool.com to let us know in advance.
WEEK 8: I DREAM TO MAKE EVERYONE LAUGH
‘Ha ha ha, ho ho ho, and a couple of tra-la-las!’ –The Wizard of Oz
It’s Performance Week!
This week, you’ll be performing a scene audition-style. Read on for required prep and your script.
Those fluffy sheep have jumped for eight starry-eyed weeks, LeBlancers, and we cannot believe we’ve made it to the end of the term. With seven powerful dreams explored, we are now ready for the final dynamic dream ahead. Are you ready? I dream to make everyone laugh.
What does that mean? Exactly as it sounds! We want to make people laugh. To giggle, cackle, and howl. We dream of entertaining and amusing an audience … and MAYBE even acting a bit edgy. We’ll admit it; we dream of laughter that comes from some dark humour!
Why would we dream of this? Laughter gives us an instant and obvious reaction. It’s feedback for us. It’s also fuel! We want the laughter to boom, to know that we hit the mark!
Our dynamic dream of making everyone laugh needs a hilarious comedy script that pushes the envelope. We’re talking foul-mouthed, edgy Netflix comedies that require some bold commitment. These scripts are filled with beats and moments that—when acted with smart choices—can get an audience in stitches on the floor. So let’s end the term with a rip-roarin’ week, LeBlancers! We’re dynamically proud of you!
In addition to exploring the technique, you’ll perform the attached script audition-style.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR PERFORMANCE WEEK:
Printing out the script 10 minutes before class is not enough. In order to get the most out of class, please follow the following notes. Preparing for performance week includes some essential components:
1) Learning your lines. You should be comfortable (ideally off-script / memorized) with all of the dialogue;
2) Blocking scene action in a non-distracting, simple way for the camera;
3) Understanding what is happening in the scene, who your character is, and what they want most of all;
4) Dressing to suggest with smart wardrobe choices; and
5) If possible, incorporating all of the techniques you explored throughout Weeks 1-8.
Performance week should be treated the same as an audition. It is unacceptable to be unprepared for performance week.
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 7: I DREAM TO ACCESS THE DEEPEST EMOTIONS WITHIN ME
My emotions are my superpower.
Dreams can be a reflection of our most inner emotions, so it is only fitting that our dynamic dream for this week is an emotional one. We hope you’re ready for a truly miraculous Week 7. Our dream is: I dream to access the deepest emotions within me.
What does that mean? Accessing our emotions, as actors, means bringing emotional truth to our performances. We are trying to allow our characters to feel. This is a big expectation, so we must channel our own emotions. That way, we can understand the emotional needs of the script, and bring out the appropriate emotions for the story.
Why would we dream of this? We all know that acting involves emotions, but portraying emotions in a genuine way is not easy. Some emotions are easier to express than others, but that usually means they are one-note. And LeBlancers, we don’t want our performances to be one-note! A good script demands complex emotions, so that the characters feel like real people. These complex emotions live deep within us, so as actors, we need to dig deep to get to the emotional truth. We don’t want our performances to feel shallow … so we must dream for depth!
Our dynamic dream of accessing the deepest emotions within us can only be done safely though embracing vulnerability. Vulnerability means being emotionally open and being honest. This week, we will be exploring emotional connection exercises so that we can access deep emotions and apply them to performances.
This class will explore tough emotions through group exercises. We encourage everyone to set themselves up in a safe and quiet space. If at any point the emotions feel too intense, please communicate with your instructor that you need a short break. Our instructors are committed to facilitating a safe classroom environment.
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 6: I DREAM TO HAVE A FLEXIBLE AND SKILLFUL VOICE
They’re called vocal chords, and they do so much!
Six weeks into our dreamlike term, and we couldn’t be more proud of your work so far, LeBlancers. Let’s maintain our motivation and energy as we float into another dynamic dream of the week: I dream to have a flexible and skillful voice.
What does that mean? A flexible and skillful voice is any actor’s superpower. With it, you can portray emotion, articulate key parts of the story, and really bring a character to life. But you need both flexibility and skill to use your actor voice to the best of its ability!
Why would we dream of this? Characters may have many different voice demands. Perhaps they use a dialect or accent, or maybe have a particular way of speaking that really showcases their personality. Emotions are also far more believable when our voice supports our performance. If our character is angry, or sad, and we are not using our voice to its full potential, the performance won’t be believable. But so often actors hold back. And the result? A performance that's not quite there. And that is exactly what we want to avoid, LeBlancers!
Our dynamic dream of having a flexible and skillful voice comes with a lot of technique and practice, particularly through expanding the voice. When we learn how to properly expand our voice, we can express emotion, project our words, and truly make an impact, with no strain or threat to our instrument. This week you’ll be guided through professional voice techniques as we see the limitless possibilities of the voice!
Please have water with you for this class. We can’t wait to “hear” you in Week 6!
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 5: I DREAM TO NOT PANIC WHEN NEEDING TO MULTITASK
Multitask like a cool-as-a-cucumber pro!
LeBlancers, can you believe we’ve made it through half of the term already? Four dynamic dreams explored, and four more to go! And the dream for Week 5 is certainly sublime: I dream to not panic when needing to multitask.
What does that mean? It means remaining cool as a cucumber when our actor plate starts piling high. Our dream is to respond to urgent audition deadlines like a pro, maintain our composure—and top-knotch technique—when flipping between “actor responsibilities” and “life responsibilities”. We want to smoothly hit those self-tape deadlines without sweating through our clothes.
Why would we dream of this? When our plate starts piling high, so does the stress. And when our actor deadlines start overlapping with everything else in our life, you’ll start to feel the pressure. We want to be fully invested in the scene; which is hard to do when you have a science project due, or a soccer game, or a family gathering. The industry isn’t always on our calendar. But we can’t let the stress show!
Our dynamic dream of not panicking when needing to multitask takes a lot of care and self-reflection on our end. But if we master the mindset, we’ll be able to turn our panic into more productive Ps: passion and positivity! Let’s discover that through class this week. Please read on for special space requirements for Week 5’s class:
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 4: I DREAM TO BE IN A MOVIE WITH A GRIPPING STORYLINE
Feel the power of a powerful piece!
It’s Performance Week!
This week, you’ll be performing a scene audition-style. Read on for required prep and your script.
Three sensational weeks down, and another inspiring week ahead, as we get into Week 4 of our epic term! And epic is right, because this dream is just as powerful as it is magnificently monstrous: I dream to be in a movie with a gripping storyline.
What does that mean? A gripping storyline catches your attention and holds your interest until the very end. In short, they are gripping!
Why would we dream of this? These scenes involve big emotions, urgent scenarios, and give an actor a scene they can point to and go, “I’m so proud I did that!” Whether it’s footage you want to use for your demo/showreel, or the self-confidence in knowing you can tackle major emotional scenes, a gripping storyline is any actor’s dream.
Our dynamic dream of acting out gripping storylines can be realized in the form of historical drama scripts. That means a script that is set in a completely different time period, with a way of life vastly different than your own. Because these scripts demand FULL commitment to BIG emotions in INCREDIBLY urgent scenarios. So let’s act out these scripts this week!
In addition to exploring the technique, you’ll perform the attached script audition-style. Read on for LeBlanc’s expectations for how to appropriately prepare for class, and let’s make Week 4 dreams a reality, LeBlancers!
HOW TO PREPARE FOR PERFORMANCE WEEK:
Printing out the script 10 minutes before class is not enough. In order to get the most out of class, please follow the following notes. Preparing for performance week includes some essential components:
1) Learning your lines. You should be comfortable (ideally off-script / memorized) with all of the dialogue;
2) Blocking scene action in a non-distracting, simple way for the camera;
3) Understanding what is happening in the scene, who your character is, and what they want most of all;
4) Dressing to suggest with smart wardrobe choices; and
5) If possible, incorporating all of the techniques you explored throughout Weeks 1-4.
Performance week should be treated the same as an audition. It is unacceptable to be unprepared for performance week.
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 3: I DREAM TO WORK WITH A CELEBRITY
Keep your composure, even when you get star-struck!
We hope you had a great break, LeBlancers, because we’ll need a lot of energy as we get back to the Spring term. No time for snoring here, because the next dream is shaping up strong: I dream to work with a celebrity.
What does that mean? Well, exactly as it sounds … it means we dream of acting with someone we deeply admire. Maybe that’s a scene in an action movie with your favourite Marvel star. Perhaps it’s an episode of your favourite tv show with a cast of characters you love. Maybe you’ll land a part in a movie, playing the child of a celebrity actor, or working with a world-famous director. These are huge dreams, and guess what? They can totally happen!
Why would we dream of this? Most of us were inspired to become actors because we saw a movie or television show that inspired us, so it makes complete sense that we would dream about working alongside the characters and types of projects that got us passionate about acting in the first place. But acting with a celebrity means more than just being in a movie with your favourite actor. It means working alongside someone you admire as true scene partners, and performing together on equal footing. Eep, now we’re nervous!
Our dynamic dream of working with a celebrity can be achieved with composure and integrity as we rise to big challenges, feel big nerves, and respond to big expectations. That is the focus of today’s technique exercises in class. Get ready to learn how to go from star-struck to shining, LeBlancers!
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 2: I DREAM TO WALK A RED CARPET WITH SELF-ASSURANCE
Smash those interviews with charm and charisma!
We’re back for Week 2, LeBlancers, and our dreams are only getting bigger and bolder! Are we sleepwalking? Nope, we’re fully awake, and we're marching with confidence and pizazz for this one: I dream to walk a red carpet with self-assurance.
What’s a red carpet? Grandma Doris might still be rocking a red shag carpet from the 1970s in her basement, but we’re talking about something a little different. A red carpet is an event where the cast and crew are interviewed about a project as they literally walk down a red carpet into the event. This could be at a premiere, gala, or even award show! Cameras are flashing, microphones are held out, and all eyes are on you. If ever there was a time for self-assurance, this would be it!
Why would we dream of this? It’s one thing to dream of attending a red carpet event, or to be interviewed. But in order to represent a project you’ve put hard work into, and are proud of, you need to dream of self-assurance to make it through this overwhelming experience. You want to speak clearly and confidently, and carry yourself in a way that makes you say, “that was great!” when it’s over .. not “what just happened?!”
Our dynamic dream of walking a red carpet with self-assurance needs some training in public relations etiquette in order to be realized with success. That means in this class, we’ll learn how to be interviewed—and yes, even role-play some hilarious disasters, so we can pick ourselves up with grace.
Note: you are invited to dress in a “red carpet” outfit for class if you wish! See you in Week 2, LeBlancers!
Group A
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher:
Students:
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
WEEK 1: TO TRAILBLAZE IS TO NOT GET LOST IN A CROWD
It’s time for quick thinking and standing out!
Welcome to your first week of Fall term, LeBlancers! We’ve opened up The Tale of the Trailblazers, and Page 1 has some important insight for us: to trailblaze is to not get lost in a crowd.
Trailblazers stand out. They take risks. They make the most of their moment. They certainly do not fade into the background and get lost in a crowd. All of these things involve confidence and quick thinking—skills we need to keep this precious storybook safe! So that is exactly what we are going to work on this week in our first class. We are epically excited!
Standing out and thinking on our feet may sound easy, but every one of us at some point will struggle with this: whether it’s due to nerves, hesitation, not wanting to look silly, or fear of making a mistake. It’s comfortable to blend in. We’ll need to garner some bravery and boldness as we jump into learning how to think quickly and stand out in front of the camera.
If you can master the technique-based activities explored in class, you’ll grow in confidence and become a fierce performer. These skills will help us protect our storybook from others who are trying to force us into the background! Come prepared with a non-distracting space where you can use full body movement, and a lot of creative enthusiasm for the Zoom class. We can’t wait to see you in our first week of the term!
Group A
Teacher: Jordan Dawson
Students: Aris True, Aurora Manca , Ava Hall, Chloe Hall, David Dulong, Emmanuelle Lew, Gigi Yaman, Italia Bella, Jeremy Waxman, Johnny Lucey
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 886 6802 7931
Passcode: 899818
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88668027931?pwd=VbYlrqIqLLHxOqILJC1lRgtTwzKo43.1
Group B
Teacher: Jordan Dawson
Students: Anwen Davies, George McGrath, Halle McDonald, Hiero Santos, Velise Sylvester
Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm PDT, Saturday
Meeting ID: 837 0699 1902
Passcode: 807032
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706991902?pwd=t7ub39iNohxGZWQKVaTBBnZpwTfV9J.1
HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
The Tale of the Trailblazers has almost reached its way to safety. We’ll bookmark here for a short break, so the end doesn’t come quite so quickly! Our offices will be closed for the Canadian holiday from Monday, November 10 - Monday November 17, inclusive.
When we return, the epic finale awaits! See you back in class on Tuesday, November 18th.
Enjoy the rest!
HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
The Tale of the Trailblazers has been successfully protected for two weeks. Well done, LeBlancers! As with all epic tales and mysteries, there is always a moment to catch our breath and pause. Our offices will be closed from Monday, October 6 - Monday October 13, inclusive, as our Canadian team celebrates the holiday.
Our adventure cannot rest for long, however, as there is much more to explore in our storybook! The pages will continue to turn when we return for class on Tuesday, October 14th.
Have a great break!