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Mountainview Players
About Our Instructor
Josie Paolini
Josie Paolini is a trained actress and seasoned theatre technician with years of experience both on stage and behind the scenes. She studied drama and technical theatre in New York City and has worked with respected companies such as The Colleagues Theatre Company and HBO.
In addition to her professional work, Josie has a heart for youth development and arts education. She has directed theatre programs, founded nonprofit outreach efforts, and brings a nurturing, encouraging energy to every class. As a firm believer in the power of the arts to build confidence, empathy, and purpose, Josie brings the Stanislavski Method to life in a way that’s accessible, honest, and fun for young actors.
With a focus on authenticity, storytelling, and ensemble collaboration, she invites students to explore the craft of acting in a safe, imaginative, and faith-informed environment.
Sample Lesson
Here's a snapshot of a typical class schedule for parents to gauge the value of enrolling their students:
Mountainview Players – Intro to Acting (Lesson 1)
Session Length: 90 minutes | Ages: 12–18
🟢 0:00–0:10 – Welcome & Warm-Up
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Attendance & name game
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Group icebreaker
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Body and voice warm-ups (stretching, breathing, tongue twisters)
🎯 0:10–0:25 – Introduction to Acting & Studio Expectations
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Overview of the Stanislavski Method
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What is an actor’s job? (Truthful behavior in imaginary circumstances)
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Respecting the space, each other, and the creative process
🧠 0:25–0:40 – Sensory and Imagination Exercises
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Guided sensory exploration: “Recall a real memory using the five senses”
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Visualization prompts to build mental imagery
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Practicing “what if?” scenarios to activate imagination
🎭 0:40–1:00 – Character Work (Objective & Given Circumstances)
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What does your character want? (Introducing objectives)
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Who am I? Where am I? What do I want? (The "Magic If")
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Pair up for improv based on simple, structured scenes
🎬 1:00–1:15 – Group Scene Activity
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Group devising activity: Create a short scene around a shared goal
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Emphasis on listening, reacting, and playing truthfully
📝 1:15–1:25 – Reflection & Journaling
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What did I learn today?
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What surprised me or felt new?
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What’s one thing I want to explore more?
🙏 1:25–1:30 – Wrap-Up & Dismissal
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Encouragement & homework prompt: “Observe a real person and note how they move/speak.”
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Quick preview of next week
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Dismissal and parent pick-up