Acting Classes – Nick Stevenson – Austin, TX

Don’t miss the opportunity to study with “Orange is the New Black” ‘s Nick Stevenson!

 

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ACTING FOR FILM  led by Nick Stevenson
This beginning to advanced beginning acting for film class is the most popular class in our Film series. The instructor focuses on achieving a naturalistic acting style through honesty and vulnerability. The emphasis is on energy, personal power, personality and enjoyment. The students’ work will be explored through improvisation and scene study from film and television scripts with some videotaping and playback for critique. Suggested prerequisite: Beginning Acting for Film & Stage or other previous acting training.   

Jan 21 – Feb 25      (6 weeks)     Wednesdays     7-10pm     $191     DRAM 3010 202

FILM ACTING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR  led by Nick Stevenson
This “pros” only class is for actors who are actively auditioning. Being a professional actor means that you are prepared and committed to doing your best! In this class actors will have the opportunity to refine the necessary skills for success by improving their film acting technique, cold reading skills, and gaining greater ease in the audition environment. Through in-depth scene study, actors learn how to evaluate material, make choices, and arrive on set with a performance they can rely on. Space is limited to 8 students. Instructor approval required.

Apr 29 – May 27    (5 weeks)     Wednesdays     7-10pm         $206     DRAX 3019 202

Read more about the instructor: Nick Stevenson can be seen most recently in Netflix’s newest hit show, Orange is the New Black, as “Pete Harper” alongside Jason Biggs, Kate Mulgrew, Laura Prepon and Taylor Schilling. He also recently guest starred opposite Jim Caviezel in the CBS drama, Person of Interest, and has three features coming out 2014: Jane Want’s A Boyfriend Extinction Patient zero and Isn’t It Delicious. Stevenson’s voice can be heard at any time on many famous ad campaigns such as commercials for Gillette, Miller Light, Energizer Batteries, British Airways, The Sydney Morning Herald, Louis Vuitton, McDonald’s and The Weinstein Company, among others. Stevenson graduated from The Atlantic Theater Company’s Conservative Acting School in 2002. In 2006, Nick co-founded The Outhouse Theatre Company dedicated to the cultivation and development of both emerging and established Australian theater artists. In 2007, for his love of theater Stevenson traveled to Greece with the One Year Lease Troupe and performed in Widows andReader by Ariel Dorfman.  Reader was also performed at The New York Fringe Festival and received praise from critics.

…and there are many other great classes available at The State Theatre School of Acting. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

 

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