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Ages: 19+

Level: Beginner

Date: Mondays, September 13 - December 6, 2010

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Instructor: TBD

Tuition: $725.00 + HST   

Course Description: This class is simply about doing it! For aspiring actors who always wondered, but never did or for those needing a jolt out of their comfort zone. If you were ever curious about film + television performance or were once told that you should be "an actor", then this is the class for you! Experience first hand what today's actors are doing. Don't just imagine how it might have been, or how it might be, know for yourself how it is and how the camera sees you. This class has been designed for beginners, so there is absolutely no pressure and you will most certainly not be alone! Whether it is the simple satisfaction of curiosity, or whether you are serious about pursuing a career, this is your opportunity to do! Everyone started somewhere. Learn how to beat the odds of the industry at any age and at any level, or at the very least, have the experience of now knowing. In this class, you will experience the on camera audition, learn how to interpret and breakdown a script as well as work along side your peers in a scene study structure. For the duration of the class you will be an actor as you tackle assigned episodic and feature material with the tools required to meet industry standard and expectation. 

Class Focus:  First six weeks:  monologues, on camera partnered scene study + mid-term evaluation.   Last 6 weeks: on camera audition technique, end of term evaluation with a 13th week showcase and industry adjudication with School Director Dean Armstrong. 

Class Content (includes):  Text analysis, character development, relationship + environment study, on camera audition and on set technique + preparation, the call back with one redirect, the working call back, the table read, creating the illusion of spontaneity + immediacy in scripted work, defining and structuring the frame and defining industry competitiveness.

1 MONOLOGUE, 1 PARTNERED SCENE + 2 AUDITION SCENES

Class Agenda:  Defining Industry standards, do's and don't, language acclimation, establishing a familiarity, comfort and confidence with how to translate work effectively on screen.

Actor must have: There are no requirements for this class.

Please Note: AAS instructors actively work in the film and television industry and as such may develop conflicts preventing them from fulfilling their teaching obligations. In the event a conflict arises, a suitable instructor with equal experience will be brought in.

Tuition: $725.00 + HST   

Course Description: This class is simply about doing it! For aspiring actors who always wondered, but never did or for those needing a jolt out of their comfort zone. If you were ever curious about film + television performance or were once told that you should be "an actor", then this is the class for you! Experience first hand what today's actors are doing. Don't just imagine how it might have been, or how it might be, know for yourself how it is and how the camera sees you. This class has been designed for beginners, so there is absolutely no pressure and you will most certainly not be alone! Whether it is the simple satisfaction of curiosity, or whether you are serious about pursuing a career, this is your opportunity to do! Everyone started somewhere. Learn how to beat the odds of the industry at any age and at any level, or at the very least, have the experience of now knowing. In this class, you will experience the on camera audition, learn how to interpret and breakdown a script as well as work along side your peers in a scene study structure. For the duration of the class you will be an actor as you tackle assigned episodic and feature material with the tools required to meet industry standard and expectation. 

Class Focus:  First six weeks:  monologues, on camera partnered scene study + mid-term evaluation.   Last 6 weeks: on camera audition technique, end of term evaluation with a 13th week showcase and industry adjudication with School Director Dean Armstrong. 

Class Content (includes):  Text analysis, character development, relationship + environment study, on camera audition and on set technique + preparation, the call back with one redirect, the working call back, the table read, creating the illusion of spontaneity + immediacy in scripted work, defining and structuring the frame and defining industry competitiveness.

1 MONOLOGUE, 1 PARTNERED SCENE + 2 AUDITION SCENES

Class Agenda:  Defining Industry standards, do's and don't, language acclimation, establishing a familiarity, comfort and confidence with how to translate work effectively on screen.

Actor must have: There are no requirements for this class.

Please Note: AAS instructors actively work in the film and television industry and as such may develop conflicts preventing them from fulfilling their teaching obligations. In the event a conflict arises, a suitable instructor with equal experience will be brought in.

Course Description: This is a level one on camera training class, but should not be considered a class for beginners.  Ideal for actors with a strong theatrical background, both theoretically and practically, or for those actors new to the film + television industry.  Actors who have secured work professionally on the stage or actors with screen credits including independent productions, actor, and small principal roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrolment.

Class Focus:  First six weeks:  on camera audition technique + mid-term evaluation.   Last 6 weeks: on camera partnered scene study, end of term evaluation with a 13th week showcase and industry adjudication with School Director Dean Armstrong. 

Class Content (includes):  Text analysis, character development, relationship + environment study, on camera audition and on set technique + preparation, the call back with one redirect, the working callback, the table read, creating the illusion of spontaneity + immediacy in scripted work, defining and structuring the frame and defining industry competitiveness.

4 AUDITION SCENES + 2 PARTNERED SCENES.

Class Agenda:  Defining Industry standards, do's and don't, language acclimation, on camera tool acquisition, establishing a familiarity, comfort and confidence with how to translate work effectively + competitively on screen.

Requirements: Previous theoretical and/or practical experience. Headshot and resume preferred. 

Please Note: AAS instructors actively work in the film and television industry and as such may develop conflicts preventing them from fulfilling their teaching obligations. In the event a conflict arises, a suitable instructor with equal experience will be brought in.

Course Description: This is a level two on camera training class.  Ideal for actors with significant experience in film + television.  Actors who have secured professional work on screen including lead roles in independent productions, small + large principal roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrolment.

Class Focus:  First six weeks:  on camera audition technique + mid-term evaluation.   Last 6 weeks: on camera partnered scene study, end of term evaluation with a 13th week showcase and industry adjudication with School Director Dean Armstrong. 

Class Content (includes):  Text analysis, character development, relationship + environment study, on camera audition and on set technique + preparation, the call back with one redirect, the working call back, the table read, creating the illusion of spontaneity + immediacy in scripted work, defining and structuring the frame and defining industry competitiveness.

4 AUDITION SCENES + 2 PARTNERED SCENES.

Class Agenda:  On camera tool acquisition, isolating individual strengths + weaknesses, defining how to translate work effectively + competitively on screen.

Requirements: Agent representation, headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience and/or successful completion of The Actor's Workout.

Please Note: AAS instructors actively work in the film and television industry and as such may develop conflicts preventing them from fulfilling their teaching obligations. In the event a conflict arises, a suitable instructor with equal experience will be brought in.

Course Description: This is a level two on camera training class.  Ideal for actors with significant experience in film + television.  Actors who have secured professional work on screen including lead roles in independent productions, small + large principal roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrolment.

Class Focus:  First six weeks:  on camera audition technique + mid-term evaluation.   Last 6 weeks: on camera partnered scene study, end of term evaluation with a 13th week showcase and industry adjudication with School Director Dean Armstrong. 

Class Content (includes):  Text analysis, character development, relationship + environment study, on camera audition and on set technique + preparation, the call back with one redirect, the working call back, the table read, creating the illusion of spontaneity + immediacy in scripted work, defining and structuring the frame and defining industry competitiveness.

4 AUDITION SCENES + 2 PARTNERED SCENES.

Class Agenda:  On camera tool acquisition, isolating individual strengths + weaknesses, defining how to translate work effectively + competitively on screen.

Requirements: Agent representation, headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience and/or successful completion of The Actor's Workout.

Please Note: AAS instructors actively work in the film and television industry and as such may develop conflicts preventing them from fulfilling their teaching obligations. In the event a conflict arises, a suitable instructor with equal experience will be brought in.

Course Description: This is a level three on camera training class.  Ideal for actors with significant experience in film + television.  Actors who have secured professional work on screen including large principal, guest starring, recurring and leading roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrollment.

Class Focus:  First six weeks:  on camera audition technique + mid-term evaluation.   Last 6 weeks: on camera partnered scene study, end of term evaluation with a 13th week showcase and industry adjudication with School Director Dean Armstrong. 

Class Content (includes):  Text analysis, character development, relationship + environment study, on camera audition and on set technique + preparation, the call back with one redirect, the working call back, the table read, creating the illusion of spontaneity + immediacy in scripted work, defining and structuring the frame and defining industry competitiveness.

6 AUDITION SCENES + 2 PARTNERED SCENES.  EACH ASSIGNED SCENE FEATURES A DIFFERENT GENRE.

Class Agenda:  To enhance the character range and flexibility of already working talent.  This class is about deconstructing and redefining what the roles + genres actors are capable of playing. 

Requirements: Agent representation, headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience and/or successful completion of The Actor's Workout II.  Admission is strictly at the discretion of the School Director.

Please Note: AAS instructors actively work in the film and television industry and as such may develop conflicts preventing them from fulfilling their teaching obligations. In the event a conflict arises, a suitable instructor with equal experience will be brought in.

Age:19+
Level: 3

Age:19+
Level: 3