SHAKESPEARE SCENE STUDY

in Hollywood and Los Angeles Valley College

Seasoned professionals and dedicated beginners will broaden their awareness of text, rhetoric and the Elizabethan world as it is applied to the physical, vocal and emotional realization of Shakespeare’s characters. These 8-week classes, taught by working professionals, focus on the performance of scenes and "job-getting" monologues. By interview only

WINTER SESSION: Jan. 14-March 3  Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm

SPRING SESSION: April 16-June 11   Mondays, 7pm-10pm (no class May 28)

FEE: $385

STUDY THE CLASSICS: MASTER CLASS with ELLEN GEER

at Los Angeles Valley College

In this 8-session class, professional actors and directors work on scenes from a variety of classical playwrights, such as Shaw, Moliere, Ibsen, Chekhov and the Greeks. Each participant is also cast in a Shakespeare monologue, directed with an emphasis on audition techniques. By audition only

FALL SESSION: Sept. 22-Oct. 27  Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm

plus two Mondays: (Sept. 24, Oct. 1 ) 7-10:30 pm

FEE: $515

IMPROVISATION TECHNIQUE with IAN FLANDERS

in Topanga

In this 10-week improvisation workshop, you will sharpen your acting fundamentals, learn to trust your instincts, revel in the moment, and unleash the laughter inside you in a supportive, spontaneous environment.

SPRING SESSION: Feb.12-April 29 Sundays, 12-3 pm (no class April 1 & April 8)

FEE: $385

VOCAL POWER with ELISABETH HOWARD

in Hollywood

Being able to carry a tune, either alone or with a group, and to sing out with confidence is an essential tool for theatre actors. The focus of this group class is to help students learn proper breathing and breath support, as well as how to produce clear tones and control pitch.  Participants will work toward gaining power and projection while enhancing the “colors” in their voices.FALL SESSION:  Oct. 2- Nov. 6  Tuesdays, 7-10 pm FEE: $385