Classes make wonderful holiday gifts! We have several classes starting in January. Give your loved one a fun, unique gift!
THE SPEAKING VOICE 101 WITH RADIO THEATER Led by MJ Vandivier
The voice is the most important tool for effective communication. Discover how you can make a great first impression with your voice or talk for hours without losing steam. Mj Vandivier, a Certified Lessac Voice & Body Trainer, leads and grounds students in the process of voice dynamics. From body-voice warm-ups to the most effective ways to master your “instrument,” Mj will guide you to a greater awareness and use of the power of your own natural voice. The last 3 classes of the session will focus on Radio Theater. Students will rehearse and record a performance in a drama or comedy radio show from the archives of Classic Radio Theatre. This class is recommended prior to Dialect training. There is a $15 materials fee included in tuition.
Jan 5 – Mar 2 (8 weeks) Mondays 7-10pm $246 DRAM 3019 200 (No class January 19)
ACTING FOR FILM 1st session led by Paula Russell, 2nd session 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 7 – Feb 11 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $191 DRAM 3010 200
Jan 21 – Feb 25 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $191 DRAM 3010 202
FOUNDATIONS OF SINGING Led by Adam Roberts
This course provides an introduction to vocal technique for the beginning to advanced-beginning singer. Throughout our six class meetings, students will have the opportunity to sing both individually and as part of a group. This class is ideal for anyone who desires to gain a foundational knowledge of singing, including stage and film actors. Students are encouraged to focus on the musical styles that most interest them, with support from the instructor in identifying specific song choices. By the end of the course, participants will become better acquainted with the unique qualities of their individual voices. For optimal results, Foundations of Singing should be repeated multiple times prior to proceeding to the next level in our Singing Voice sequence. No prior singing experience necessary.
Jan 10 – Feb 14 (6 weeks) Saturdays 2-5pm $191 DRAX 3038 200
BEGINNING ACTING FOR FILM & STAGE Led by Mj Vandivier
Our most popular class series! A gentle approach conducive to the beginner, this class will focus predominantly on scene study for film and stage. Learn how to establish meaningful and honest relationships through the art of active listening and responding. Learn the tools necessary to be “believable.” Develop your imaginative capacities, unleash your creative impulses, deepen your intuition, and sharpen the analytical skills necessary to “breakdown” a scene. This class is recommended prior to Acting for Film.
Jan 13 – Feb 17 (6 weeks) Tuesdays 7-10pm $191 DRAM 3034 200
ACTING I AND II FOR FILM & STAGE Led by Mj Vandivier
This course is for students with previous acting training, as well as students new to acting. Students will learn how to establish meaningful and honest relationships through the art of active listening and responding. Games and improvisation will be used to unleash imagination and creative impulses, accessing emotional life. Scene study is from film & stage scripts.
Jan 15 – Feb 19 (6 weeks) Thursdays 1-3:30pm $166 DRAX 3033 200
INTRO TO IMPROVISATION Led by Jon Bolden
This class is for students of all levels who are ready to have fun and explore their creative side! Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’ interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Learn improvisation exercises for performance or rehearsals that teach you how to think on the spot, how to manipulate your physicality, and how to create characters in the moment.
Jan15 – Feb 19 (6 weeks) Thursdays 7-10pm $191 DRAX 4042 200
Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have!
For all our Spring classes check out our website: http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageNavigator/education/stateschool/adultclass/springclasses_2015.html
Babs George, Director
Brittany Flurry, Administrative Assistant
STATE THEATRE SCHOOL OF ACTING
in association w/ Austin Community College & The Paramount/Stateside Theatres
719 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-692-0517 Fax: 512-472-7199
www.austintheatre.org (click on INFO then State Theatre School of Acting)
I do not worry about the past and I am not fearful of the future because my life is supremely concentrated in the present
and the right response comes to me to every situation as it occurs. -Vedic Seer
