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SPRING ACTING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
Most classes begin the week of April 5, 2010 and meet for 8 sessions - exceptions are "Improv for the Stage" (begins April 12) and "Delivering a More Effective Monologue" (begins April 17 and meets 4 sessions)
Prices after slash marks are discounted rates for returning students - click here to register
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ACTING FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE
Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (begins 4/7)
Cost: $135/$110
An introductory course for everyone! If you’ve ever wondered what an actor does, this is the class for you! This class creates a fun and safe environment for beginning students looking to gain confidence in their public presentation skills while taking some first steps into acting. Students in the class will use monologues to explore the basic choices an actor must make while working on a role. The emphasis will be on doing -- students will be performing in class regularly throughout the semester. No experience necessary!
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CONTINUING ACTING
Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. (begins 4/8)
This class will focus on developing the ability to make strong choices and heighten emotional intensity in your work on stage. In each session, the instructor will help you to refine your ability to find beats, play subtext, create believable emotions, engage in cold readings, and express objectives through physicality. The class is designed for actors or all levels of ability who wish to continue to add to their actor’s toolbox.
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SCENE STUDY
Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (begins 4/7)
This class is based on the idea that great acting is a result of the proper interpretation of a role. Students will focus on a step by step technique for scene analysis developed by David Mamet and William H. Macy. The proper analysis of a role results in a playable action for the actor. This class is for actors at any level that are interested in a technique that approaches a role from a practical standpoint. We will be analyzing and acting out several scenes throughout the course.
“I believe your training will enable me to become a professional working actor, which is my goal.” – Cieran Trainor-Brigham
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IMPROV FOR THE STAGE
Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (begins 4/12)
Do you feel stiff and mechanical on stage at times, trapped in line readings and unable to react “in the moment” to your fellow actor? This class will help loosen you up on stage in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Students will learn classic forms and apply them to scene work in this class that focuses on using improvisation as a tool for creative growth as an actor. A class for students of any level of ability – no improv experience is necessary.
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INTERMEDIATE AUDIO VOICING:
Further Steps in Your Audio Career
Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. (begins 4/9 - 4 sessions only) meets in Yarmouth
This class takes us deeper into audio voicing – find your best voice for commercial copy and audiobook characterizations, deeper listening, further explorations of this art form as a viable venue for your growing abilities. This class will explore: The True Story in your natural voice – how to make it work for you, technical vocal production and voicing elements, taking risks that pay off with the copy, creating a compelling scene, refining home recording, different equipment/software options. Pre-requisite – Intro to Audio class or equivalent
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DELIVERING A MORE EFFECTIVE MONOLOGUE
Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (begins 4/17 - 3 sessions only)
A great way to prepare for the Combined Southern Maine auditions in June. Whether you are trying to grab a casting director’s attention during an audition or holding focus as your character undergoes an intense emotional journey, every actor will need to perform a monologue during their career. Drawing from his experience running group auditions as well as directing a number of critically-acclaimed productions over the past twelve years, the instructor will help you make stronger choices to engage your audience during both one and two minute monologues. Experienced actors only – please call for details.
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