About Us
Basic information about the Free Adult Acting Class.
FAAC Mission Statement
To inform, educate, entertain, inspire and facilitate interest
in community theatre and theatre-support functions.
FAAC Host
Hello! My name is Nello Bottari and I am the creator & host of the Free Adult Acting Class.
I've been involved in performing arts for most of my life--since I was 6 years-old.
From my knowledge, experience, printed material, teaching style and your class experience,
I leave it to you to judge the value of the Free Adult Acting Class.
FAAC Attendee Demographics
(ongoing approximates)
Gender:
1/2 female
1/2 male.
Ages:
18-25: 10%
25-35: 20%
35-55: 40%
55+: 30%
Experience levels:
Some are currently involved in community theatre.
Some have previous theatre experience and desire to resume involvement.
Some have never acted in community theatre, but are interested in giving it a try.
Some are just curious and enjoy watching the "show".
Residence:
1/2 are from the Anacortes area.
1/2 from other regional areas.
We have attendees from Bellingham to the north,
Concrete to the east and Stanwood to the south!
FAAC Features
We start evening classes at 7 PM sharp and morning classes at 10 AM sharp.
However, you may arrive late and/or leave early.
It's totally up to you.
We've adopted a true free-style format to the proceedings!
There is no requirement to participate in any class activity.
You may sit in the back and merely observe.
Enjoy the show!
We are open to the public--no exclusive memberships here!
No admission fee or tuition--absolutely FREE!
(Donations of any size are greatly appreciated--receptacle next to Guest Book.)
Attendees must be at least 18 years of age. (Sorry, no day-care available.)
Our main focus is acting in community theatre.
We currently work within a bi-monthly, perpetual, rotating schedule of these 5 Main Topics:
Auditions, Rehearsals, Character Development, Stage Presence and Performances.
Each class is 3 1/2 hours long.
(For the sequence of usual events, click on the Activities link above.)
We break twice, roughly at the top of each hour.
(Otherwise, we use every minute of the 3 1/2 hours--and it goes by fast!)
We're into our 4th year!
We've been conducting classes since January of 2013
and have built up an "FAAC Roster" of 171 people--and growing!
Some attend regularly.
Some attend occasionally.
Some return after a long absence.
You never know who will show up!
Class attendance is currently 12-16 with 3-4 new people per class.
(The "pie" is getting bigger!)
Class makeup is approximately 2/3 returning attendees and 1/3 new attendees.
Our performance area is approximately 12' width x 8' depth.
We use LED stage lights to simulate an actual performance experience.
We use minimal set pieces, costuming and props.
Seating is festival style; sturdy and comfortably padded; accommodating 35+.
We are the only free adult acting class in the entire state of Washington--and beyond!
FAAC Benefits
We include content that would cost hundreds of dollars for a college-accredited class.
We change lives!
People who could barely stand up and say their name, in time, develop:
1. Public speaking skills,
2. Learn lines,
3. Deliver consummate performances onstage before an audience,
4. Build confidence that enhances and enriches their personal lives--for the rest of their lives!
We provide an induction opportunity to various theatre-support and volunteer functions.
We facilitate volunteer involvement onstage, backstage and offstage.
We announce auditions for future shows.
FAAC Minimum Requirements
NONE!
No previous acting or theatre experience is necessary!
The only requirement is that you be an adult: at least 18 years of age.
(If your 18th Birthday is the same day as class--come on down!)
FAAC Fees
NONE!
The class is completely FREE!
(Donations of any size are greatly appreciated--receptacle next to Guest Book.)
FAAC Commitment
NONE!
Each class is independent.
You may attend regularly or whenever you wish.
You may arrive late and/or leave early.
You may participate in all or some of the activities--or just sit-back and enjoy the “show”.
This is the lowest-pressure event you will ever attend!
We just learn, meet new people and have FUN!