Course Title: Speak Up, Act Out: Building Confidence Through Performance

¥36,000

Course Code: SAB101-WS

Course Period: 2025/12/13-12/20

Day: Sat

Time: 10:00-16:30

Hours: 12

Sessions: 2

Instructional Language: English

English Proficiency Level: High Intermediate,Intermediate

Location: In-Person (Tokyo)

Course Description: This workshop is intended for those who wish to further develop their English communication skills through engaging, performance-based activities. Blending the creative energy of improvisation with the expressive tools of stage acting, participants will explore how voice, body, and presence work together to build self-confidence and enhance spontaneous English expression. Through group games, scene work, improvisational challenges, and storytelling exercises, you’ll sharpen your speaking and listening skills while embracing your unique voice and character. The workshop provides a supportive space for anyone looking to stretch their communication skills, take creative risks, and shine—on stage and beyond.

Special Note: If you do not yet feel comfortable speaking in English, we recommend taking PRL101-SA and/or SWC101-SA before enrolling in this workshop.

Learning Objectives:
・Develop vocal and physical presence for more impactful English communication
・Strengthen spontaneity and creative expression through improvisation and scene work
・Build confidence in speaking English in front of others through collaborative performance tasks

Who should take this course: For those looking to deepen their expressive skills in English—whether to perform more confidently, communicate more naturally, or enjoy a creative challenge.

Textbook: No required textbook

Instructor: Ron Scott

Instructor Biography: Ron Scott has been teaching English in and around Tokyo since arriving in Japan in July 2005. From Canada, Ron obtained both an honours Bachelor's degree in Drama and Psychology from McMaster University and a Master's in Drama Therapy from Concordia University. An avid traveler, Ron travelled around the world on a cruise ship, running a recreational facility for children. Ron has also been acting and making people laugh since an early age, and is very active in the Tokyo English theatre community. Due to his interest in acting, and particularly in comedy, Ron is very interested in and specializes in teaching both natural English and how we can use comedy and humor to communicate, connect, and create deeper relationships with others.