Course Calendar for Spring/Summer, 2011

One-Day Acting Workshops

240 minute sessions: See Schedule for next workshop

Course Fee: $75  (Deducted from your Commercial Acting Class Fee if you continue)

This is an introductory course for anyone curious about getting into the film/television industry.  You will learn the difference between acting for Stage and for Camera, where and how to find Auditions, what to expect from Auditions, what Directors are looking for, the Basics of Blocking, and some key acting techniques for Non-Verbal Communication, Channeling Nervousness, and more. 

Commercial Acting

10 week curriculum; ten 90-minute sessions: Tuesday evenings: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $360  ($310 when paid in advance)

The fundamental course for anyone desiring to enter the film/television industry.  Joe will cover such things as Acting Fundamentals, Medium Criteria, Audition Prep, Stage Presence, Proper Slating Techniques, Non-Verbal Communication, Channeling Nervousness, Double-Track Thinking, and more.  

Actor’s Preparatory (Preparing the actor to meet industry demands)

10 week curriculum; ten 90-minute sessions: Wednesday Evenings: 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $400 ($360 when paid in advance) or Pay just $75/month for 6 months of continuous training

Aside from learning various techniques, styles and demands of the industry, actors will “learn by doing” various interactive scenes, commercials, monologues, et cetera, helping to temper each individual into his/her own unique marketable package.

Actors Liquid Training (Ongoing Actor’s honing and study to keep the actor "liquid")

8 week blocks; start anytime, no drop-ins, 90-minute sessions: Thursday Evenings: 7:30 -9:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $65/month

Interactive scene development and specific fine tuning and strengthening of each actor’s unique qualities for the purposes of increasing his / her marketability in the film/television industry, as well as insuring his/her readiness.

Stage Presence (Open to singers, comedians, magicians, speakers, et cetera)

8 week curriculum; eight 75-minute sessions: Friday evenings: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Course Fee: $285

A course for anyone considering a career in the performing arts or any field requiring one to deliver a presentation.  Channeling Nervousness, Empathic Bonding, Triggers, Finding the Zone, and more will be covered in these experiential sessions.

Creative Dramatics (Open to children 6-12 years old)

Ongoin curriculum; Saturday mornings: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Course Fee: $75/month 

This is The Ideal Course for any parent who wants to bring out those performance qualities they’ve been noticing in their child, as well as to help instill confidence in front of others.  Students master the foundations of skills such as being able to think on one’s feet, learning to channel nervousness, taking direction, and basically feeling comfortable in front of others.