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Programs for 50+

In cooperation with our partners, the LIFE Institute and ACT II STUDIO, Programs for 50+ at The Chang School offers a broad range of workshops, lecture series, and full courses that will help you explore your options and discover your hidden talents.

Courses

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ACT II STUDIO

ACT II STUDIO is a theatre program and creative drama centre for older adults offering the opportunity to study theatre or acting at every level. Classes include acting, voice, improvisation, movement, camera work, playwriting, and directing, among others. For more information please call 416.979.5000, ext. 6297, or visit the ACT II STUDIO website.

Acting Skill Development

CSAC 180 — The Art of Comedy
CSAC 183 — Play Big!
CSAC 240 — Acting Without Text
CSAC 261 — Acting in Commercials I
CSAC 280 — A Taste of Theatre Styles I
CSAC 340 — Applied Zone of Silence I
CSAC 345 — Uta Hagen Workshop I
CSAC 346 — Uta Hagen Workshop II

Clown and Italian Comedy

CSAC 109 — Introduction to Clown
CSAC 181 — Italian Comedy
CSAC 281 — Italian Comedy Scenes
CSAC 381 — Italian Comedy Scenes II
CSAC 481 — Italian Comedy Performance
CSAC 820 — Ukulele Clown and Song Improvisation
CSAC 910 — Caring Clown Basics

Creating Theatre

CSAC 231 — Creative Techniques I: Source Work
CSAC 233 — Performance as Personal Memoir I
CSAC 331 — Creative Techniques II: Play Creation Project
CSAC 332 — Flexing Your Creative Muscle
CSAC 433 — Multi-Character Solo Show

Directing

CSAC 127 — Directing: An Introduction
CSAC 129 — Directing Practicum I
CSAC 427 — Directing Seminar II: Blocking
CSAC 429 — Directing Seminar III: Text Analysis

Improvisation

CSAC 282 — Improvisation I
CSAC 382 — Improvisation II
CSAC 383 — Improvisation Tune Up
CSAC 384 — Improvisation Intensive I
CSAC 385 — Character Improv: Come as You Aren't
CSAC 482 — Improvisation III
CSAC 483 — Advanced Improvisation Tune-Up
CSAC 485 — Improvisation Practice
CSAC 486 — Advanced Improvisation Practice
CSAC 487 — Improvisation III Intensive
CSAC 582 — Improvisation IV
CSAC 682 — Improvisation V
CSAC 683 — Improvisation Performance

Introductory Acting

CSAC 100 — Introduction to Acting (Intensive)
CSAC 101 — Introduction to Acting I
CSAC 102 — Introduction to Acting II
CSAC 114 — Introduction to Scene Study

Lectures and Forums for Theatre Lovers

CSAC 359 — Reading Plays: Modern British Playwrights
CSAC 458 — Reading Plays: The Crazy Canucks I
CSAC 501 — Shaw Festival Preview
CSAC 502 — Stratford Festival Preview
CSAC 509 — Method Acting: From Stage to Screen

Mask

CSAC 192 — Mask Making Weekend
CSAC 293 — Mask and Character I: Whole Masks
CSAC 393 — Mask and Character II
CSAC 493 — Mask and Character III: Performance

Monologue and Scene Study

CSAC 106 — Monologues: The Basics
CSAC 107 — More Monologues
CSAC 115 — Scene Exploration I
CSAC 214 — Scene Study II: Chekhov and Ibsen
CSAC 215 — Scenes From Canadian and Other Plays
CSAC 313 — Readers' Theatre Techniques
CSAC 316 — Advanced Scene Study with River Work
CSAC 415 — Advanced Scene Study: Quartets
CSAC 416 — Advanced Scene Study: Trios
CSAC 418 — Acting: Dead Simple
CSAC 515 — Advanced Scene Study: Comedy

On-Camera Acting

CSAC 169 — Acting on Camera A to Z
CSAC 175 — Radio Drama I
CSAC 275 — Radio Drama II
CSAC 310 — The Art of Story Telling

Period Study

CSAC 484 — Introduction to Melodrama
CSAC 584 — Melodrama Scenes
CSAC 585 — Melodrama Performance

Playwriting

CSAC 156 — Playwriting I
CSAC 259 — Reading Plays: Classic American Drama
CSAC 352 — Playwriting Lab I: Creating Conflict
CSAC 353 — Playwriting Lab II: Text/Subtext
CSAC 354 — Playwriting Lab III: Spontaneous Writing
CSAC 355 — Playwriting Lab IV: Building Suspense
CSAC 356 — Playwriting Lab V: Generating Ideas
CSAC 455 — Writing Comedy for the Stage

Playwriting and Directing

CSAC 257 — Playwriting II
CSAC 258 — Reading Plays for Playwrights, Directors, and Theatre Lovers
CSAC 329 — Directing Seminar I: Directing as a Shared Vision

Shakespeare Study

CSAC 105 — Shakespeare: Yes You Can!
CSAC 206 — Shakespeare Monologue
CSAC 304 — Shakespeare Performance Preparation
CSAC 305 — Shakespeare Performance
CSAC 505 — Shakespeare's Greek and Roman Plays

Voice and Movement
For all Movement courses, please wear comfortable, non-binding clothing you can move in and shoes that you can slip on and off, if possible. Bring a mat or large towel, a notebook, and water. Also, have a short (1 minute max) memorized piece of text to work with.

CSAC 111 — Voice Work Basics
CSAC 112 — Voice Work II
CSAC 124 — Essential Movement for Actors
CSAC 322 — Movement Lab I: Grounding and Taking Space
CSAC 323 — Movement Lab II: Fluidity and Expressiveness
CSAC 411 — Voice Work Tutorial
CSAC 424 — Transformative Movement Intensive

Programs for 50+

Programs for 50+ is The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education’s centre for adults in the ‘third age’ of life. At Programs for 50+, those 50 years and older can access academic tools and opportunities for personal enrichment, self actualization, and engagement in society with their peers and as part of an intergenerational campus dynamic through The Chang School. Along with a range of special workshops, lectures, and courses, Programs for 50+ offers special events like the Silver Screens Arts Festival and opportunities for mentoring with international students.

For more information, visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/programs50plus.

Personal Interest
The following courses are for personal interest and mind development. There is no age limit for enrollment.

CDMP 230 — First Cuts: Film Production for Older Adults
CSPI 110 — Conscience for Africa

Retirement Planning

CSRP 101 — Managing Transitions: Building Your Personal Legacy

Program Websites