Acting for Stage and Film 

Development of oral communication skills, creative problem solving, 
cooperative learning, enhanced motivation and commitment, initiative and a healthy self image are just a few benefits of artistic freedom and creativity involved in acting. ©Videos All rights reserved by BlackBox and students as credited. 
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kids acting on stage

Group - Beginner

Acting / Theatre

These classes revolve around the development of Acting skills. Think of this as a journey, not a course with an end date. Classes run continuously, and you decide how long you’d like to be part of the experience.

ACTING  101 -  PLUS
Mondays 6:30 to 7:30pm
Beginners to intermediate Ages 8 to 14
1x per week for 4 sessions (ongoing)

into the spotlight in a fun, relaxed, and creative space where students explore the art of acting while building confidence and having a great time! Along the way, you’ll share your talents with family and friends through periodic, small in-class showcases. Students develop at their own pace. Students develop at their own pace.

Students will:
- Learn the foundations of acting through group games, improvisation, and ensemble work
- Build self-awareness, imagination, and confidence while working with others
- Explore comedy, drama, and improv in a supportive, playful environment
- Strengthen their voice and body with fun vocal and movement exercises
- Try choreographed dance and singing as part of musical theatre training
- Practice monologues, scenes, and character development
- Gain experience with audition skills, acting for the camera, and more as they grow
- Shine on stage through small in-class showcases 


CENTER STAGE: Acting Performance 
Saturdays 3:00 to 4:30pm

All levels - Ages 8 to 14
1x per week (ongoing) Beginner to advanced. Taking Acting 101 + Plus along with this class is recommended but not required. Multi class discount for students taking Monday and Saturday classes.

This class is all about putting skills into action! While  Acting 101 + Plus focuses on building foundational tools, Center Stage gives students the chance to apply their acting skills in a hands-on, performance-focused environment. Through rehearsals, scene work, and full productions, students gain practical stage experience, build confidence in front of an audience, and learn the joy of bringing characters and stories to life.

Students utilize the skills that they acquire in Acting 101 + Plus. Students actively participate in varying facets of the practical preparation of theatrical productions to be presented to family friends and the general public.

Productions may include: Plays • Interactive Performances • Shorts • Haunted House • Christmas Caroling • Parties • Puppets • Story-Telling • Karaoke

View some of our students past work.

Summer Acting & Film '22: Session 2

Mission O

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #2) - '22. Instructed by Christian Toler.

Summer Acting & Film '22: Session 2

Love on the Other Side

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #2) - '22. Instructed by Christian Toler.

Summer Acting & Film '22: Session I

Grandma 

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #1) - '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers, assisted by Christian Toler.
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Summer Acting & Film '22: Session 1

Spider

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #1) - '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers, assisted by Christian Toler.
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Spring Break Acting & Film 2022

Scam

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Spring Intro to Acting & Film Camp '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers.
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Spring Break Acting & Film 2022

A Heavy Lift

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Spring Intro to Acting & Film Camp '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers.
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Spring Break Acting & Film 2022

The Comment

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Spring Intro to Acting & Film Camp '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers.
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Acting & Film Summer 2021

Red Summer

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #3) - '21. Taught by Jeremiah Brite

Acting & Film Summer 2021

Max

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, shot, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #2) - '21. Taught by Jeremiah Brite

Acting & Film Summer 2021

Cursed

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #4) - '21. Taught by Jeremiah Brite

Some activities may be held outdoors – weather permitting. 

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Founded in 2015, Family owned and operated by retired
San Antonio Fire Department EMS LT. Dwayne Toler, and his wife, visual artist Susan A. Toler. BlackBox Music & Arts is a creative space where performing and visual artists gather to learn, collaborate, celebrate and contemplate; are encouraged to reach their full potential; and are challenged to a higher standard.

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