Don’t miss the following opportunities to study with the wonderful Paula Russell! Don’t forget- classes make great gifts!!
“Hi Paula- Thank you! I wouldn’t even been in this commercial if it wasn’t for your direction! I had a really great teacher who taught me how to listen and stay real, even when there isn’t anyone there to react off of. :-)) I seriously could not have had a better teacher to get me into acting 😀 ” -Dave G.
ACTING FOR FILM led by Paula Russell
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 7 – Feb 11 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $191 DRAM 3010 200
Feb 25 – Apr 8 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $191 DRAM 3010 201 (No Class March 18)
ACTING II FOR FILM & STAGE led by Paula Russell
This pre-intermediate course is for students who have taken previous beginning acting classes and would like to build upon the foundation they have received. Students will practice scene study and/or monologue work. Focus will be on strengthening scene breakdown, listening and responding to one’s scene partner and following one’s inner impulses. Additionally, students will explore their imaginative responses and emotional accessibility.
Apr 29 – Jun 3 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $181 DRAM 9002 201
INTERMEDIATE ACTING FOR FILM Led by Paula Russell
This class 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. Prerequisite: Must have previous training or experience.
Jan 20 – Feb 24 (6 weeks) Tuesdays 7-10pm $181 DRAM 3011 200
Mar 24 – Apr 28 (6 weeks) Tuesdays 7-10pm $181 DRAM 3011 201
Read about Paula Russell:
Paula Russell is a professional actor, singer and director with 30 years of teaching experience. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA, Actors Equity and TXMPA, AFF, The Austin Film Society and is a founding member of Austin Creative Alliance. In Los Angeles, she interned by invitation as director-in-training on Taxi, Cheers, WKRP and Newhart under James Brooks, James Burroughs, Will McKenzie, Joan Darling; and directed at the famed Ensemble Studio Theatre, Cast Theatre, Actors Playhouse.
In Austin, Paula directed two plays at the Long Center Rollins Theatre and continues to coach casts for film and theatre. Among others, she coached the lead actor in Austin High that premiered at 2011 SXSW, lead actor in Slackers 2011, two of the lead actors for Lovers of Hate (Sundance, SXSW and Netflix) and the lead actor in Zero Charisma in 2012. Under Actors Equity, Ms. Russell both performed the lead role and directed the musical, Always, Patsy Cline. The Paula Russell Band plays frequently at Austin venues. She coaches privately in addition to teaching at the State Theatre School of Acting.
…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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STATE THEATRE SCHOOL OF ACTING
in association with Austin Community College and The Paramount/Stateside Theatres
719 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 Ph. 512-692-0517 FAX: 512-472-7199
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Creativity is magic. Don’t examine it too closely. . . Edward Albee
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