ACTING & IMPROVISATION

A CAREER IN VOICE-OVERS

Voices over actors are those unseen individuals who create personality into animated characters, T.V. and radio ads, movie trailers and lots more. In this seminar, voice over actor Aaron Meza will present an overview of this hot industry. You’ll learn how to establish a practice routine at home, get tips on studio etiquette and lingo. Also find out what makes a good demo reel, when to seek out an agent or join a union and how to market yourself. This is not a “hands-on” (voice-on?) training, but you will discover the many possibilities of using your voice to make money and how to get further voice over training. Aaron Meza is a voice over actor, whose voice is heard on numerous commercials, including Taco Bell, Lexus, J.C. Penny, ABC, Subway, Mercury and Fed Ex. Aaron Meza is a member of AFTRA.

A TALENT TUTORIAL – ACTING FOR ALL

Acting ability often goes unrecognized or underdeveloped, even by those who have the natural skill to perform. This intensive and fun workshop provides an opportunity to explore your inner-self and develop your creative talents. Each participant will receive individual attention in a supportive atmosphere. Topics covered will be: focus techniques, listening/observational skills, how to approach a script; scene study and cold reading. All are welcome !!!

YOUR WORLD PREMIERE AT THE COMEDY STORE STAND-UP WORKSHOP

Learn to tap into your own creative genius, and rock the audience with humor. Find out what’s “hot” in the industry today. Your critically acclaimed instructor Adam Barnhardt will guide you through joke writing, creating characters; improve skills, stage persona and connecting with any audience. At the end of the course you will have an opportunity to perform your own comedic stand-up piece as part of the Comedy Revival Showcase at the Comedy Store.

ACCENTS AND DIALECTS

Explore the almost magical ability on a regional or foreign dialect speech. Patterns are broken down and presented in an easy-to-follow manner. Students are asked to view films such as (Sophie’s Choice, JFK, State of Grace, Don Juan Demarco, Dead Again and Reservoir Dogs) and develop everyone’s latent ability to affect any accent. Among the dialects that will be presented: Southern, English/Cockney Spanish, German, French, Russian, and Irish. Accents may vary each quarter! Material fee of $20 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

HOW TO BREAK INTO COMMERCIALS

All types, ages, and shapes are cast for commercials! Casting directors are looking for personalities that represent REAL people. In this course you will learn how to be creative and have fun, which is what you will bring to auditions. You will learn how to read copy with enthusiasm. Learn how to market yourself for your “type”, and how to take those steps that lead to a lucrative career in commercials. Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP

This workshop prepares actors and non-actors for a greater sense of communication as in “listening”, while developing self-confidence in one on one repartee as well as any public speaking situation. For the actor, Improvisation develops taking greater risks, making choices quickly and having the awareness to be free in all situations i.e. auditions, interviews, meetings, etc. Material fee of $10 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

ACTING TECHNIQUE-BEGINNING

Have you wondered how great actors never “fake” but really seem to “live” the parts they play in the movies, stage or TV? This fun and challenging step by step intensive class will give you, in a short time the basic tools to start doing what they do. By developing listening, and observational skills and exploring your inner self, you will learn how to bring any script to life. Material fee of $10 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. A HIGH COMMAND OF ENGLISH IS REQUIRED. Enrollment is limited.