Introduction to Screen Acting
This two-day course will introduce you to the techniques and skills required for acting in film and television.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Easter Course: Sat 11 – Sun 12 Apr 2026 | Summer Course: Sat 18 – Sun 19 Jul 2026
- Course times:
- 10am–5pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £285
- Deadline:
- see below
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Easter Courses | Summer Schools (July–August) | Weekend Courses
Course info
Book Now for the Easter Course
Book Now for the Summer Course
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Easter Course: Bookings close at 5pm on Monday, 30 March 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Summer Course: Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Easter Course
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April 2026
10am–5pm
Summer Course
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July 2026
10am–5pm
About Introduction to Screen Acting
This two-day course will introduce you to the techniques and skills required for acting in film and television. Learn key techniques including how to prepare for a scene, be present and how to connect with your scene partner, to give authentic and truthful performances.
Who is this course for?
Anyone aged 18 and over interested in acting for screen.
What can I expect?
You can expect to:
- Explore the differences between acting for stage and screen
- Learn how to analyse a scene quickly and accurately
- How to prepare for a scene
- Work on short, scripted scenes
- Learn about visual storytelling
- Draw on your own life experience using the mindset technique
- Utilize your imagination to bring an inner life to characters
- Develop your confidence in front of a camera
Some preparation work including reading and learning short, scripted scenes, will be required as part of the course.
Do I need anything for the course?
A notebook, pen and lots of enthusiasm.
Course Fee
£285
Book Now for the Easter Course
Book Now for the Summer Course
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Easter Course: Bookings close at 5pm on Monday, 30 March 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Summer Course: Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
This course is taught by Ryan Laccohee.
Ryan is an experienced actor, director, screenwriter, acting coach and lecturer. Since graduating from ArtsEd in 1998, he has appeared in several theatre, television and film productions, such as Maisie Raine, Coronation Street, A&E and Silent Witness, and voiced TV commercials, documentaries and corporate communications, video games and museum installations.
Ryan is currently Senior Screen Acting tutor at Identity School of Acting and has also taught at Guildhall School, ArtsEd, City Academy London, MN Academy, ICAT and Stageworks.
Ryan has a BA in Media Production and an MA in Writing for Script and Screen.
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