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On Camera and Acting Technique
With L.A. Casting Coach Diane Christainsen
Learn How To Land The Role
The Week of July 12-16
Times may vary depending upon age of students
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THE IP ADULT HOUSE TEAMS
"Therapuetic Funtillectuals"
$5 Fridays for everyone!
Every Friday Night ! Now at 8:00-9:00pm
Stand Up Saturdays
Comedy
with Chicago Area Stand-Ups from 9:00-10p $8
"Lost Not Stolen"
$7 Saturdays 7:30-8:30pm
Featuring Second City, IO, Comedy Sportz and IP trained improvisers!
735 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Near METRA tracks
FAMILY FRIENDLY SKETCH AND GAMES BASED SHOWS
All shows $7 adults $5 Students/Senrs/Mil $3 iP stdnts.
Buy any pizza get one small cheese pizza free with coupon from the show! Morgans on Milwaukee Ave.
ADULT LIBERTYVILLE SUMMER SCHEDULE 2010FORM click
Sherry Bell, Photographer. ( 312 ) 409-6868
TEEN COMPOSITE LINK CLICK HERE TWEEN COMPOSITE LINK CLICK HERE
Sherry's focus is on locational imaging, using the natural light
to bring out the best in each subject. She is well known& recommended by Chicago's top talent agencies.
She has extensive experience photographing Actors Headshots
as well as Fashion/Beauty for children & adults.
Many of the children she has photographed such as
Danielle Campbell of Disney's "Starstruck", are enjoying
successful acting & modeling careers. Others have landed
national commercials, TV/Film roles & have performed at
some of Chicago's most prestigious theatres such as
the Cadillac Palace & Steppenwolf.
Her photo sessions are scheduled at locations in the northern suburbs. Improv Playhouse and its staff is pleased to offer Sherry's services to adults, teens and tweens throughout the region.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
improv PLAYHOUSE training center
BEGINNING IMPROV
This is the foundational “how to” of improvisation. Our instructors will coach you through the games and exercises that will get you thinking and reacting spontaneously, developing in “on-the-spot” improv, expressing your creativity, growing your self-esteem...plus you’ll have a ton of fun!
INTERMEDIATE IMPROV
The Character Class
Discover the dimensions of Characters inside yourself. Exploration of goofy, theatrical, believable and “real world” character types is emphasized helping you overcome "the fear factor" and propelling your confidence to the next plane of performance improv and life skills!
Scene Structure
You’ll discover how to find the Beginning, Middle and End of improv scenes. Go beyond the “here and now”. Improvisers will be engaged in the sketch comedy writing process similar to SNL and and MAD TV.
ADVANCED IMPROV
Combining the foundational tools, styles, games and characters explored in the previous sessions students create their own improv “showcases” for family and friends on the I.P. main stage.
PERFORMANCE LEVEL
You can’t get enough of this stuff! Coached and given consistent assessment of your development you'll be guided to successful stage presence and ensemble work. Additional forms of improvisation are explored. You’ll have a blast creating scenes in the serious, satire and parody styles, and it splits with a show mid-term all ends with “another” show.
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE LEVEL
The deeper exploration of Long Form and Sketch Comedy is guided by an advanced professional from the ranks of Chicago (and the nation's) premiere improv venues. Mid-range and Long Form structures such as LaRonde, The Harold and additional "story" structures will immerse students in a "semi-pro" environment.
STAND UP COMEDY
You’ll develop material, study delivery techniques and command your own unique stage presence as you discover and practice your own personal comedy style. The workshop would not be complete if we didn’t end with a demonstration stand up comedy showcase for family and friends.
IMPROV
FOR ACTORS
actors institute
THE ACTORS WORKOUT
BEGINNING ACTING
Through the use of objectives, character development, given circumstances, sub-text, obstacles and physical actions the student will focus on how the actor portrays human behavior. The students learn to eliminate the paralysis of the beginning actor and become comfortable and confident on stage by learning to be “in the moment”.
INTERMEDIATE ACTING
This “on your feet” class will look at various works from contemporary American and British playwrights and teach students how to break down a scene and make more creative and daring choices. Learn the various techniques used by arts professionals. Students will explore improvisation to make creative choices, complemented by research and scene analysis. Students will work on different scenes with a focus on stretching creative range. Outside rehearsal time will be required.
ADVANCED ACTING: FOR THE CAMERA
This class is an in-depth look at what it takes to truly “make it” as an On-Camera Actor, whether it’s here in Chicago or on either coast. Students work with material from current on-air television shows, films (both indie and studio), and commercials/PSAs. Students get insight not only from practical experience and “Auditioning Successfully”, but also on what to do once the job has been offered! Students will have the benefit of working with an actual union member or agent who will provide honest, direct, constructive feedback and guidance.
THE ACTOR'S ARSENAL : MONOLOGUES, METHOD, SCENE
Students will breathe new life into audition pieces by exploring Lee Strasberg’s Method and/or Michael Shurtleff’s method, made famous at the Actors Studio in New York. Using techniques such as relaxation, sense memory and substitution, students will discover ways to create playable realities within the confines of an audition situation. Please come with at least one prepared 1-3 minute monologue. Midwest and/
or National Casting Directors will assist in critique of actors during the process or at a final "looksee".
BEGINNING COMMERCIAL VOICE-OVER
Learn the “how to’s” of radio and television
voice-over. Ideally suited for students with some acting experience,
this class covers analyzing and acting commercial copy, taking
direction, audition skills and techniques used to increase
versatility as a voice actor. In addition, students learn
the ins and outs of the biz including demo tapes, agents and
the voice-over market in the Chicago area. A local voice-over
talent/agent will lead sessions which will take place in a
professional recording studio. Please bring two blank burnable
CDs to the first class.
INTERMEDIATE COMMERCIAL VOICE-OVER
Take the next steps towards a career working in voice over.
This class will delve more deeply into voice over technique
as well as help you put together a useable demo. Weaknesses
and strengths will be addressed and worked on. Outside work
will be assigned. Several sessions will take place in a professional
recording studio. Please bring one blank CD to the first class.
Pre-requisite: Students must have taken Beginning Commercial Voice-over, have equivalent educational or professional experience, or permission from the instructor
THE ACTOR’S VOICE
Discover the elements of the speaking voice and its application to acting, presentation and studio work. Exercises are used to protect and strengthen the voice focusing on breathing, resonance, projection, inflection and communication skills. This course will talk about taking care of the voice including how to properly warm it up resulting in vocal health, longevity, and stamina.
In addition, students will cover topics of interest to voice-over professionals such as alignment and breathing, the use of pitch, inflection and rhythm, character, voices and dialects.
STAGE
COMBAT: + $35
optional SAFD skills proficiency test fee
Focus on Rapier, Dagger, Small Sword and hand-to-hand combat:
The weapons of choice for those classic Shakespearean heroes
and villains: Saint Joan, Prince Hal, MacBeth, Richard III
and many others. This class will concentrate on the basics
required to sell the power, speed, and danger of these medieval
weapon. Particular attention will be paid to partnering, safety
and connecting the physical action to character and text.
The techniques required to perform a sword fight for an audience
are the very same required to perform Shakespearean text.
Class will conclude with a live performance of a fight, complete
with scene, for a Society of American Fight Director’s
Proficiency Certification, which is an excellent caveat for
an actor, director or teacher’s growing resume.
EXPERIMENTAL PLAYWRIGHTING or Writing for the Actor: 10-Minute Plays
This course explores the craft, language, tone, character and range of experimental playwriting particularly those styles and topics which can be effectively presented in a 10 minute script. In-class exercises, improvisation, and examination of existing texts aid in understanding the form. Outside assignments are required. This class is intended for the intermediate playwright but beginning playwrights may attend with the instructor’s permission.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
This class will help students face society’s number one fear—public speaking. Basic voice, breath and speech fundamentals are covered. Controlling body language and nerves is practiced every day in a fun and creative environment. Guest artists will address the specific obstacles faced by many in the art of perfecting and giving a tailored and unique presentation.
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