Anti-aging has been in the news lately.  There have been feature articles in the Wall Street Journal, and other  media outlets asking whether it may be possible to reverse aging – and possibly even extend the human lifespan.

Is the promise of reversing the aging process real, or hype? Are the actually changes we can make in our lifestyles, or drugs or supplements we can take, to buy ourselves another decade – or two, three, four or five more decades – of healthy life extension? Not a “life” no one would want, stuck in a nursing home, but an active, engaged life, appreciating and enjoying every moment?

In this class, you’ll learn about:

• Dietary approaches that could (in theory) slow or reverse aging – which ones make sense, and which are speculative – and how and why they might work.
• What the evidence actually says about the supplements that some people maintain could assist us in reversing some of the hallmarks of aging.
• Drugs that are already available which some people claim can extend the human lifespan (and which some people are already taking).
• Compounds that have been found in reputable clinical trials to extend lifespan in mammals – and why this may be relevant to us. 
• The possible longevity benefits (and risks) of doing some fasting or doing a fasting mimicking diet.
• Nils Osmar, instructor

Location:

• The summer class will meet at Greenwood Center in Seattle: 525 N. 85th Street, Seattle 98103

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(Registration information will be posted soon)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which classes should I take first? 

If you’re new to acting or returning to it after a long break, start with ACTING 101

I want to act in the movies, or on stage. Is that a focus of these classes?

If you want to succeed as an actor, what will get you there is your commitment and hard work (and, sometimes, a bit of luck).  What our program will do — what any good acting classes or acting school will do — is give you a solid introduction to acting, and lay a good foundation for continuing to develop your skills.

Have you had students who’ve gone on to work in Hollywood movies, or on mainstream television? 

Yes. We’ve have had some students over the years who found work acting in movies, television shows and commercials (including major national commercials) in Hollywood and other places. We credit their success to their own hard work, and are proud that they started the journey through our program.

What if I want to take classes just for fun?

Sure, that’s fine. Whatever your reason for signing up, you’ll have fun and learn a lot.

I want to be able to speak in front of big audiences without freaking out. Will taking acting classes help? 

Everyone is different, but many people have reported that acting classes can be helpful in getting over that sort of stage fright.  Part of it is that in an acting class, you get a lot of experience getting up in front of a group, so being up in front of people in other situations starts to feel easier and more natural. We’ve had students who were shy about getting up in front of people, who told us they were much more comfortable and confident in that kind of situation after taking a few acting classes

What should I wear to class? 

Just wear something loose and comfortable that you can move freely in. Anything is fine.

Is Rekindle School part of the Experimental College? 

We’re affiliated with them under the same “business umbrella.” We handle their registrations. That’s why the same classes can be found on their website, and on ours.

Is your program accredited? i.e., will I be earning college credit? 

No, our classes are not-for-credit. This means that the focus is on having fun and learning, rather than on tests or grades.

In sum – if you’re looking for fun, affordable classes and workshops in Seattle that offer high quality instruction — if you’re ready to move a little out of your comfort zone and have fun exploring other characters and situations — if you’d like to discover what acting’s all about, in a safe supportive environment — our Seattle acting classes are a good place to start.

There’s an old saying that “You learn to act by acting.” Our classes are designed to reflect this, and give students in Seattle both exposure to the theory and information they need to develop their acting skills, and an opportunity to perform scenes and exercises in class, in front of other students.

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