Acting for TV Commercials - Introduction to Acting for the Camera - Sunday March 22, 2009 1:00pm -8:00pm $200
Learn how to audition for and break into the local commercial and industrial industry. If you already have an agent but want to increase your "Bookability" this workshop will give you the edge over your competitors! This workshop will give you experience with the actual audition process. You'll work on-camera all day doing both prepared and cold readings, and receive plenty of feedback from instructor Richard Mason.
Script analysis skills: We have written our own textbook that breaks this process down and makes it simple.
Comfort in front of the camera: How do you stand? How do you hold the script? How do you deal with your partner and the camera at the same time? What is a slate? What do you do with your hands?
Practice at doing all types of commercials: Scene work, improv, one-liners, bite and smiles, handling products, etc.
You will learn how to make the first contact with the agents, and all the follow-ups you will need to "Break In". You'll also learn how to market to the casting directors, all about pictures and resumes, how the unions work, etc. By taking this class you have the opportunity to show the agents that you are serious about pursuing this type of work. It also allows them to be more confident in submitting you, because they know you'll be able to handle yourself in front of the camera. Being a good commercial actor requires many things, including strong acting skills, a solid work ethic, and lots of hard work. This class is a good first step toward acquiring those things and being successful. Enrollment in this workshop also includes three months of Career Management.This class is limited to 12 students - As of March 4, 2009 there are seven (7) slots available.
Eight-Week Scene Study for Beginners - Saturdays beginning March 21, 2009 - May 9, 2009 10:00am-12:30pm $200
No matter what the medium, acting principles are the same and scene study is the place to learn them. This is the Mother Ship, the arena where you work on acting as a craft and art form, developing acting techniques you will be able to use anywhere. Actors are assigned scenes which they rehearse outside of class for presentation in class. Stage plays comprise the primary source material. This workshop also presents a good opportunity to prepare monologues that you will need to use in the industry. At the end of this eight-week course students present their scenes and monologues at our public STUDENT SHOWCASE.
This class is limited to 12 students - As of March 4, 2009 there are Seven (7) slots available.
Acting for Film - Saturdays beginning March 21 - May 9, 2009 1:00pm-3:30pm $200
This intermediate level class, ideal for actors who have some training and/or previous experience, offers a focused introduction to the process. Actors work, stage, and shoot several film scenes during the eight-week session. We work in depth on concepts central to the actor's role development for film. We use Shurtleff's 12 Guideposts as our basic text to help students make strong choices with a wide variety of scenes. Your ability to make active, personal choices is essential for dynamic auditions and performances.
This class is limited to 12 students - As of March 4, 2009 are eight (8) slots available.
Photo: Eric Feliciano
A Headshot is an 8x10 photo taken of a model or actor. A headshot commonly encompasses a subject's head and shoulders, with the focus being almost completely on the subject's face. However, some "headshots" can often include as much as 3/4 of the subject's body - called a 3/4 shot. There are two types of headshots: Commercial headshots (which is commonly in the 3/4 style) and Theatrical headshots.
