ACTING FOR TEENS: TV, FILM and COMMERCIALS Eight-Week Spring Intensive (Kids ages 12-16)

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ACTING FOR TEENS: TV, FILM and OMMERCIALS Eight-Week Spring Intensive (Ages 12-16)

Saturdays, beginning April 10 - June 5, 2010* 10:00am-12:00pm $150

This class is limited to 14 students. As of April 6, 2010 there are five (5) slots still available.

This on-camera intensive is designed to enable the actor to handle commercial auditions, film and TV sides, scenes, and monologues for film. Working with the camera, actors will break down scenes to discover the humor, emotional moments, pacing, beats and more. The class will also explore the fundamentals of film and commercial auditioning, including slating and how to interview effectively, while exploring the entire audition scenario. The class will focus on strengthening performances and working with confidence in front of the camera during cold readings as well as prepared sides.

All exercises and scenes are video-taped with playback critiques an essential part of class time. All students will receive a DVD DEMO REEL of their work at the conclusion of this workshop.

Friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY on Saturday June 5, 2010 12:00pm for the screening of Student's DEMO REELS. Parents will receive information on how to navigate "the business" and manage their young performers' careers.

**Class will not be held on Saturday May 29, 2010.

Former ACTING IN COLUMBUS students Remy Brommer and Grace Ameter were cast in supporting roles in the film SPEAK starring Kristen Stewart while attending the Acting for Film Intensive.

SATURDAY MARCH 27. 2010 1:00-8:00pm $175

As of March 17, 2010 there are six (6) slots available.

Learn how to audition for and break into the local commercial and industrial industry. You will learn how to make the first contact with the agents. By taking this class you have the opportunity to show the agents that you are serious about pursuing this type of work. 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'll also learn how to market to agents and casting directors, all about pictures and resumes, how the unions work, etc.

Wednesdays, beginning March 24, 2010 7:00pm-9:30pm $200

As of March 17, 2010 there are still five (5) slots available. Call 614-455-0881 for late registration.

This class offers a focused introduction to the acting process. Beinning 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 and monologues. Your ability to make active, personal choices is essential for dynamic auditions and performances for stage and film.