What is THE WORKSHOP? An acting class should be a place where the actor can hone his/her emotional, sensory, physical and interpretive skills, free from judgment and the need to produce instant results. Unlike the self-generated art of writers or painters, for most actors, there is often too much "down time" between auditions and jobs. Whether we are concentrating our efforts on film, television, theatre or commercials, there can be unrelenting pressure to produce results. Because of this the actor's process is often shortchanged, or the actor may simply be out of practice. Actors need inspiration and encouragement to bring all their unique experience, emotional and imaginative life to the given circumstances of any play or film script. A necessary part of each actor's journey is learning how he/she individually rehearses any given scene or part, what choices inspire him or her, and how to make productive use of rehearsal time. In this class there is the opportunity for every actor to rediscover and continually renew the process. Newer actors receive an individual approach to basic technique and script interpretation. Ultimately, the class becomes the place to stretch us creatively, develop confidence in our imaginative and technical abilities and get a weekly workout. The class combines theatre & film scenes with individual and group exercises and improvisations that I have developed over the years from my work with Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Sandy Meisner and Sir Peter Hall. As part of the weekly class, there are frequent guest teachers for special evenings: On-Camera work, Audition Techniques and Shakespeare. Additionally, working producers and directors are invited for special Q & A Sessions. What makes THE WORKSHOP different from other classes? The goal of the class is to help each actor find his/her own individual "song" within the role, and to help them sing it with freedom and confidence. As part of scene work, we approach the material in many stages--breaking down the script to reveal the author's intention or larger theme, and then uncovering the actor's imaginative connection with improvisations or exercises. For the actor to survive the rigors of the professional world, an acting class has to be inspiring, giving the actor a way to hold on to the reason they wanted to act in the first place. The class atmosphere is one of support and nurture. Copyright 2009 All rights Reserved. Designed By Kreative Design Solutions