Acting Class with
Farnaz Rahnama
Discover Your Voice. Deepen Your Presence. Strengthen Your Craft.
Blackout Art Society is pleased to host a special acting class (in Farsi) led by acclaimed theatre artist Farnaz Rahnama, designed for Persian performers who wish to deepen their connection to character, expand their expressive range, and refine their stage presence in a supportive and focused studio environment.
This six-session program offers an intensive yet accessible journey into contemporary acting techniques, blending practical exercises, scene work, and reflective exploration.
Schedule & Format
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Dates: Early January (Exact Dates TBD)
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Duration: 7 sessions (Each session 3 hours)
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Location: Blackout Art Society Studio (North Vancouver)
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Participants' Age: 16 and above
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Fee: $65 per session
To express interest, please complete the form below. If selected, you will be contacted to complete payment. Please note that spaces are limited. Participants should commit to the whole series to benefit from the program's progressive structure.
Program Overview
This acting class is structured as a progressive workshop series, allowing participants to build skills week by week through collaborative and individual practice.
Participants will explore:
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Session 1) Foundations of Presence: From Stillness to Awareness
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Session 2) Embodied Awareness: Integrating Body and Breath
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Session 3) Awakening the Voice: Breath, Resonance, and Projection
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Session 4) From Voice to Speech: Building Expressive Articulation
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Session 5) Expressive Movement: The Actor’s Silent Language
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Session 6) Character & Role Analysis: Monologues and Dialogue Dynamics
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Session 7) The Actor’s Reveal: Final Performance & Reflective Analysis
No matter your current level, this program offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to support your artistic growth.
Farnaz Rahnama is a distinguished theatre practitioner with extensive experience as an actor and educator. Her approach is rooted in physical awareness, emotional authenticity, and a strong connection between body, voice, and imagination. Through her teaching, she creates a safe and dynamic space for participants to take creative risks and explore new dimensions of performance.