actors alliance of san diego
actors alliance of san diego
classes,
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(updated 10.14.2007)
"thanks
again for the posting of my tuesday night classes
-- the tuesday night class is full (thanks in
no small part to you!) i am now starting a waiting
list --member discount still applies. just checked
out the website again and there are lots of great
classes going on right now at the old globe and
la jolla playhouse -- it's good to see this level
of professionalism in town!"
terry ross, teacher of film, television and commercial acting
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theatre acting
new
name:
bfa audition intensive
instructor:
liz elkins (bfa, nyu and mfa '08, ucsd/la jolla playhouse) /
peter wylie (bfa, carnegie mellon and mfa '08, ucsd/la jolla playhouse)
contact:
jiehae park, info@mfaactor.com
cost:
from
$100-$150 (discount for actor's alliance members)
time/date:
oct 21 through jan 13th (individually scheduled coachings + 4 group scheduled mock auditions)
location:
la jolla, ca
description:
students auditioning for highly competitive acting programs at top conservatories will undergo eleven weeks of preparation including individual coaching, mock auditions, and a q& a session with a panel of successful working graduates of top bfa programs (both those who went on to pursue mfas and those who went straight to the professional world).
coaches include liz elkins (who recently appeared in the deception at the la jolla playhouse and holds a bfa from nyu/tisch) and peter wylie (currently in the adding machine at the la jolla playhouse, recent assistant director of hay fever at the old globe, and bfa graduate of carnegie mellon university). both ms. elkins and mr. wylie are in their final year as mfa candidates in ucsd�s prestigious graduate acting program with the la jolla playhouse.
name:
thestudio
instructor:
sophie
anderson
contact:
sophe.director@hotmail.com
thestudionix.com
cost:
from
$100-$150 (discount for actor's alliance members)
time/date:
monday, tuesday & thursday evenings
location:
thestudio
(email for details)
description:
“foundation
of acting is the reality of doing.” sanford
meisner
free meisner technique workshops (email for details)
group lessons: (beginning to advanced)
4 lessons. cost $100/6 lessons. cost $130
semi-private: (intermediate to advanced)
4 lessons. cost $120 (2 hours)/6 lessons. cost $150
private: (advanced students only)
4 lessons. cost: $130/5 lessons. cost: $140
sophie has worked as a director, assistant director,
actor, stage manager and casting assistant for the
san diego repertory theatre, the old globe theatre,
gardner stages, odyssey theatre, lamb's players
theatre, huntington theatre, american repertory
theatre, emerson college, and berklee college of
music. casting assistant for film &
television with hopkins, smith & barden casting,
deborah dion casting and ronnie yeskel casting.
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name:
scene study
and acting class for beginning/intermediate actors
instructor:
albert
dayan
contact:
if you
have class content questions, do not hesitate to contact
me,
albert dayan: adayan@earthlink.net (818)
314-7540
to book your space in the class
or for any administrative questions, please contact
my assistant, jason heil: jmheil@aol.com (619)
213-8705
cost:
the cost of class is $150.00
a month. at this price, students are guaranteed a minimum
of four class sessions. prospective students are welcome
to audit a class.
aasd members will receive a discount of $50 for the
first month of class.
time/date:
the
fall session will begin september 17. it meets mondays
from 6-9pm.
location:
6th @ penn rehearsal space
(1915 morena - cross street is littlefield)
description:
this
class will be geared toward beginning to intermediate
actors who wish to focus on basic acting techniques.
advanced students should apply for the advanced class
which meets mondays 2-5 pm.
description:
emphasis: acting is challenging work.
it certainly does not seem as effortless from the inside
as it does when we watch someone very skilled do it.
many very talented people do not realize that, like
any other skilled craftsman, the actor must consistently
shape and hone his/her work in order to gain access
to the best of it. in his ten years teaching acting
professionally in los angeles and san diego, albert
dayan has always made it a priority to create a comfortable
classroom environment that nonetheless challenges his
actors to seek out the best their work. in this workshop,
students will become familiar with many of the foundational
concepts of acting and begin to uncover their full
potential as performers.
class structure: every session will
begin with a brief warm up followed by an exercise
or two aimed at introducing the students to some of
albert’s concepts of acting. for the very first
class, students will be asked to perform a pre-prepared
monologue, which will be followed by a critique and
second performance. these monologues will be brought
back the following week and that process will repeat
itself. the remaining month of classes, students will
be paired together for two-person scene work, with
scenes chosen specifically to address each individual
actor’s
strengths and weaknesses.
you are strongly encouraged to attend
every session and to work as much as possible. acting
is best learned on your feet. also remember that your
scene partner is counting on you. initial memorization
and rehearsal of the scenesis expected to take place
in one weeks’ time.
material: for the most part, albert
will suggest the scenes for the actors to work on,
though of course he will be very open to anything they
would like to suggest for themselves. scenes should
be somewhere between five to seven minutes in length,
though this is flexible. in general, i prefer to err
on the side of brevity.
the number of actors in class is
limited. open slots will be filled on a first come,
first served basis. classes are for adults only.
albert dayan has been teaching acting
in los angeles for ten years. his students have appeared
on the stages at oregon shakespeare festival, utah
shakespearean festival, la jolla playhouse, mark taper
forum, geffen theatre, ahmanson, red cat, odyssey theatre,
and boston court, to name afew. they can also be seen
in numerous films and television shows, among them
auto focus, the longest yard, the wedding crashers,
shrek 2, men of valor, “rose red”, “the
west wing”, “monk”, “six
feet under”, “dune”, “law & order”, “king
of queens”, “jag”, “ally
mcbeal”, “the x-files”, and “3rd
rock from the sun”. albert is a graduate of california
institute of the arts and a full partner in the burglars
of hamm - a well-known los angeles based
satirical group. he has been nominated for several
local theatre awards, including most recently an ovation
award and an la weekly award. he writes, produces,
directs and performs theatre in los angeles.
"i have studied with albert off and on for nearly
8 years, right around the time i joined aea. he has
a keen eye for an actor's strengths and weaknesses.
albert does not just make a scene better - he gives
you the tools and methods to make the next scene better
yourself. albert continues to help me become a better
actor by challenging me to explore new depths while
never losing sight of the basics. i give him my highest
recommendation." -- jason heil
"being a member of albert dayan's acting class
has made me a better actor. albert's ability to assess
an actor's strengths and weaknesses provides for a
wonderful foundation on which to build new skills,
creative insights, and a confidence in how to approach
the craft. albert's supportive encouragement has empowered
me to seek out and embrace new acting styles which
has assisted in making my work more grounded, real,
and true. i am so thankful that a dear friend of mine
more than nudged me into taking albert's class. i would
highly recommend this class to actor's who are seeking
to improve their skills, who are open new avenues of
how to approach the work, and to those people who enjoy
working with other actors in a nurturing and supportive
environment." -- ralph johnson
name:
scene study
and acting class for advanced actors
instructor:
albert
dayan
contact:
if you have class content questions, do not hesitate
to contact me, albert dayan: adayan@earthlink.net (818)
314-7540
to reserve a slot or for any administrative questions,
please contact my assistant, jason heil at jmheil@aol.com.
cost:
the cost of class is $150.00
a month. at this price, students are guaranteed a minimum
of four class sessions. prospective students are welcome
to audit a class.
aasd members will receive
a discount of $50 for the first month of class
time/date:
the fall
session will begin september 17 . it meets mondays
from 2-5pm
location:
6th @ penn theatre
description:
emphasis:
acting is personal. things that frighten you in life
undoubtedly frighten you on stage. in an ideal performance,
your body doesn’t know that it’s acting;
it doesn’t know that you don’t have to
pay for these sins; it doesn’t know that this
vulnerability belongs to your imagination. as a result,
if you have been acting for any length of time, you
long ago developed some sort of routine that provides
for you a measure of personal safety. this is as it
should be. the mechanisms you’ve created are
much of what makes you a good actor. they’ve
kept you grounded, allowed you to make confident choices,
etc. they are genuine strengths and are not to be taken
lightly or simply discarded. but being human, you have
also found ways of protecting yourself with these very
same mechanisms. choices uncomfortable to you are unconsciously
overlooked or avoided and safer, less appropriate ones
take their place. to complicate things, chances are
you are very good when making these comfortable choices.
they are likely the aspects of your work that draw
the most applause. however, these are also the habits
that fix you in one place, keeping you a good actor
who’s no better than you were the day before.
seeing these limiting habits in an actor and urging
him or her to move beyond them is my strength as a
teacher and will be my primary focus in class.
class structure: every session begins with a brief warm
up followed by two-person scene-work and the occasional
monologue or exercise. material is performed, followed
by a critique and a second performance. then, depending
on the state of things, i will either ask you to bring
the scene back the following week or to choose a new
partner and begin again. you are strongly encouraged
to attend every available class and to work as much as
possible. acting is best learned on your feet. also remember
that your scene partner is counting on you. the average
scene has a shelf life of about two to three weeks. initial
memorization and rehearsal is expected to take place
in one weeks’ time.
material: students usually choose their own material,
though occasionally i’ll suggest something i think
you should work on. scenes ought to be somewhere between
six to ten minutes in length, though this is flexible.
in general, it is better to err on the side of brevity.
the number of actors in class is limited. open slots
will be filled on a first come, first served basis. classes
are for adults only.
albert dayan has been teaching acting in los angeles
for ten years. his students have appeared on the stages
at oregon shakespearefestival, utah shakespearean festival,
la jolla playhouse, mark taper forum, geffen theatre,
ahmanson, red cat, odyssey theatre, and boston court,
to name a few. they can also be seen in numerous films
and television shows, among them auto focus, the
longest yard, the wedding crashers, shrek
2, men of valor, “rose red”, “the
west wing”, “monk”, “six feet
under”, “dune”,
“law & order”, “king of queens”, “jag”, “ally
mcbeal”, “the x-files”, and “3rd
rock from the sun”. albert is a graduate of california
institute of the arts and a full partner in the burglars
of hamm - a well-known los angeles based satirical
group. he has been nominated for several local theatre
awards, including most recently an ovation award and
an la weekly award. he writes, produces, directs and
performs theatre in los angeles.
"i have studied with albert off and on for nearly
8 years, right around the time i joined aea. he has
a keen eye for an actor's strengths and weaknesses.
albert does not just make a scene better - he gives
you the tools and methods to make the next scene better
yourself. albert continues to help me become a better
actor by challenging me to explore new depths while
never losing sight of the basics. i give him my highest
recommendation." -- jason heil
"being a member of albert dayan's acting class
has made me a better actor. albert's ability to assess
an actor's strengths and weaknesses provides for a
wonderful foundation on which to build new skills,
creative insights, and a confidence in how to approach
the craft. albert's supportive encouragement has empowered
me to seek out and embrace new acting styles which
has assisted in making my work more grounded, real,
and true. i am so thankful that a dear friend of mine
more than nudged me into taking albert's class. i would
highly recommend this class to actor's who are seeking
to improve their skills, who are open new avenues of
how to approach the work, and to those people who enjoy
working with other actors in a nurturing and supportive
environment." -- ralph johnson
name:
audition strategies
instructor:
seema
sueko, artistic director, mo`olelo performing arts
company
contact:
for information
or to register, call 619-342-7395 or email classes@moolelo.net
www.moolelo.net
please provide your name, address,
phone number and e-mail address and indicate which
class you'd like to register for.
cost:
$200/*$150 for aasd or aea
members & early bird registration (by september
1, 2007)
time/date:
mondays
for six sessions, oct. 15 – november 19
time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
location:
ntc suite 109
description:
audition
strategies will challenge the actor go deeper, mine
the script, and prepare stronger auditions. each class
session will include monologue or scene work, simulating
a lort audition environment. being in relationship,
maneuvering the twists and turns of your script, staying
on action, living in the world of the play, layering
and nuances. we'll work on all these things. this class
is designed for the working actor.
about the instructor:seema
sueko is the co-founder and artistic director
of mo`olelo performing arts company. she is a
three-time recipient of the chicago "jeff award" for
her performances in the crime of the century, a piece
of my heart (circle theatre), the waiting
room (stage left). locally, her acting credits
include jennifer in the intelligent design
of jenny chow (the old globe, kpbs patté and
san diego critics circle awards), mrs. cratchit
in a christmas carol (san diego rep),
and remains and a piece of my heart for
mo`olelo. other stage credits include maria in west
side story (village theatre, seattle), connie
in a chorus line (5th avenue theatre,
seattle), the phoenician women (ohio theatre,
nyc), jennifer in the intelligent design of
jenny chow (yale rep).
individualized coaching
can't make it to the classes, but want to work
on your monologue or audition? call us about
individualized coaching sessions. 619-342-7395.
fees: $40/hour or $125 for (4) one-hour sessions
name:
movement intensive
for the working actor
instructor:
kimber
lee, associate director, mo`olelo performing arts company
contact:
for information or to
register, call 619-342-7395 or email classes@moolelo.net
www.moolelo.net
cost:
$225/*$190
for aasd or aea members & early bird registration
(by september 1, 2007)
time/date:
dates:
four sessions, november 1 - 4
time: 6:00pm-10:00pm on november 1,2,3/ 11:00am-5:00pm
on november 4
location:
ntc suite 109
description:
an 18-hour
intensive that will offer professional actors the opportunity
to fine tune their instrument. the first half of each
class session will focus on physical work. through
rigorous physical exercises that engage the imagination
through the body, actors will develop and hone their
physical awareness and grounding. in the second part
of the class session, actors will have a chance to
integrate these skills into scene work through narrative-based
improvisational theatre techniques designed to uncover
and enhance creative impulse in the context of building
character and story.
about the instructor: kimber
is the associate director of mo`olelo performing
arts company. she
is a writer, actor and director with over 15 years
of experience working in the professional theatre,
both in the northwest region and nationally. her
acting credits include work with a contemporary theatre,
seattle repertory theatre, california shakespeare
festival, intiman theatre, tacoma actors guild, seattle
children’s theatre, and indiana repertory theatre;
and her writing has appeared nationally in koream
journal and audrey magazine. her plays have been
performed in seattle and san diego, and her work
has been produced in seattle’s 14/48 theatre
festival and insatiable festival of asian american
playwrights.
name:
drop in improv
instructor:
kevin
six
contact:
kevin.6@sbcglobal.net
cost:
$20 -- $10 for actors
alliance members
time/date:
ongoing
mondays 6:30 -- 8:30 p.m.
location:
1140 emerald street, pacific
beach 92109
description:
san diego's best, most
fun improv class -- drop in improv -- is now
the most cost effective for actors alliance members. just
$10 gets you a two-hour work out with actors of all
skill levels. come try it today (actually, monday
is better)!
lots of auditions are now asking for improved scenes
and you owe it to yourself to feel confident, comfortable
and good at improv.
use drop in improv. to:
hone your skills
get your mojo back
give your mojo away
think better under pressure
work out your comedic and improvisational skills
become a pro
or just feel comfortable without a script
we don't care! as long as everyone is having
fun and the improv gods are smiling. come see
what drop in improv. is all about.
kevin six has been involved with improv since 1977
(yes, he's old). he has studied with don victor,
kathy najimy and a lot of other people he's not speaking
to right now. his work with kathy najimy -- developing
sketch comedy based on improv -- won a local educational
emmy award for new image teen theatre in pbs in 1982. (he
was a teenager in the 80's -- yes he's old. we
established that!) but he's still funny and runs
a fun, no pressure class. see for your self what
$10 buys you in the improv market...
name:
beginning
acting for ages 4-8
instructor:
jessica
seaman
contact:
619-440-6714
jesluvsny614@hotmail.com
cost:
$72.00
a month
actors alliance members: $64.00 a month
time/date:
monday
6:00-7:00
friday 4:30-5:30
location:
applauz
theatre
450 fletcher parkway suite 201
el cajon, ca 92020
description:
children
will learn the basic terms and skills required to perform
on stage such as diction, stage presence, stage directions,
dialects, building character, and theatre history.
the class will consist of theatre games, improvisations,
and scenes that will assist in building stage confidence
and technique. the overall goal of this class is to
provide the students with the necessary understanding
of theatre fundamentals and build their confidence
as a performer.
the instructor jessica seaman
has extensive experience in stage managing, acting
and teaching. she has worked with young actor's theatre,
murrieta repertory theatre, and the old globe. her
educational background consists of cal state university
of long beach for theatre, and san diego city college
for theatre and child development.
name:
beginning
acting for ages 9-13
instructor:
jessica
seaman
contact:
619-440-6714
jesluvsny614@hotmail.com
cost:
$72.00
a month
actors alliance members: $64.00 a month
time/date:
wednesday
6:00-7:00
saturday 11:00-12:00
location:
applauz
theatre
450 fletcher parkway suite 201
el cajon, ca 92020
description:
children
will learn the basic terms and skills required to perform
on stage such as diction, stage presence, stage directions,
dialects, building character, and theatre history.
the class will consist of theatre games, improvisations,
and scenes that will assist in building stage confidence
and technique. the overall goal of this class is to
provide the students with the necessary understanding
of theatre fundamentals and build their confidence
as a performer.
the instructor jessica seaman
has extensive experience in stage managing, acting
and teaching. she has worked with young actor's theatre,
murrieta repertory theatre, and the old globe. her
educational background consists of cal state university
of long beach for theatre, and san diego city college
for theatre and child development.
name:
audition technique
for children of all ages
instructor:
jessica
seaman
contact:
619-440-6714
jesluvsny614@hotmail.com
cost:
$72.00
a month
actors alliance members: $64.00 a month
time/date:
wednesday
4:30-5:30
location:
applauz
theatre
450 fletcher parkway suite 201
el cajon, ca 92020
description:
children
will learn the necessary fundamentals and techniques
for auditioning. the class will consist of learning
and performing at least 2 contrasting monolgues. the
student will learn necessary audition etiquette such
as proper clothing, confidence, diction, monologue
selection, building a resume, headshots, and building
a character. the overall goal of this class is to prepare
the student to audition well.
the instructor jessica seaman
has extensive experience in stage managing, acting
and teaching. she has worked with young actor's theatre,
murrieta repertory theatre, and the old globe. her
educational background consists of cal state university
of long beach for theatre, and san diego city college
for theatre and child development.
name:
audition technique and monologue development
instructor:
carla nell
contact:
call 619-992-2290 to schedule an appointment. ask about available discounts.
visit www.innermissionproductions.org for more information.
cost:
$50/hr **actors alliance members will receive a discount.**
time/date:
by appointment
location:
description:
testimonials
"carla nell has an amazing gift and intuition as both an actor and
director, one that should be exploited and shared. i
strongly encourage one to learn from her." jabe hammond
"carla nell is the type of director every actor should have the
opportunity to work with. she doesn't force her actors into her
vision. rather, she embraces the actors instincts, the actors
talents, and the actors ideas and she crafts those elements with her
own instincts, talents and ideas yielding results of rich, full
performances, time and time again." sky soleil
www.skysoleil.com
"while working with carla nell on my house was collapsing toward one
side, i was amazed and impressed with the dedication she brought to the
piece. she made the experience collaborative and enjoyable.
not only did the experience sharpen my skills as an actor, it enriched
my existence as a human on this planet. for this i will always be
grateful." delia hulke
"carla has a knack for bringing out the humanity in her plays and in
her actors. the product is a more genuine and sincere actor. her
techniques are clear and effective at helping actors see an organized
path through this complex art form. it is in this "seeing" that carla's
work makes a deep imprint on the actor's ability to be human, perhaps
more human than we are in real life."
anna laramee
name:
scene study
instructor:
carla nell
contact:
call 619-992-2290 to enroll
cost:
cost is $225/aasd members $200 - payable in advance and non-refundable.
time/date:
classes will meet one evening per week on monday nights and are
scheduled to begin on may 1st from 7-10 p.m. class size is
limited to 8 students per class.
location:
917 9th avenue s.d. ca 92101. (across from the library)
description:
scene study- an intensive 8 week course which includes a one on
one session with me so i can determine your goals for the class.
this 8 week scene study class will include work on two scenes the first
scene will be chosen for you based on our interview and the class will
conclude with a performance of your work for an invited audience.
testimonials:
carla has a knack for bringing out the humanity in her plays and in her
actors. the product is a more genuine and sincere actor. her techniques
are clear and effective at helping actors see an organized path through
this complex art form. it is in this "seeing" that carla's work makes a
deep imprint on the actor's ability to be human, perhaps more human
than we are in real life. – anna laramee
carla nell has an amazing gift and intuition as both an actor and
director, one that should be exploited and shared. i
strongly encourage one to learn from her. –jabe hammond
name:
private drama coaching for children
instructor:
emily calabrese
contact:
call: 619-865-5185; e-mail: mail@emilycalabrese.com or visit:
www.emilycalabrese.com
cost:
$20 per half hour/ $40 per hour for alliance members a 10% price discount will be honored
free 1st time consultation
time/date:
private coaching that fits your busy schedule. you pick a time that works for you!
location:
home studio, or your home if you live in san diego metro area
description:
do you need drama coaching to prepare for your next audition?
learn solid acting techniques that will help you gain confidence in landing your next role.
emily calabrese’s bio:
emily calabrese earned her b.f.a. in acting at the university of the
arts in philadelphia, pa. she has taught and performed in philadelphia
and los angeles, ca. in charlotte, north carolina she co-founded a
small theatre company in which she produced, directed, and performed in
original works with adults and young performers. her teaching style
specializes in commedia dell' arte, circus skills, musical theatre, and
movement. her greatest joy is helping children of all ages transform
their natural play into theatrical expression.
currently she is teaching acting at san diego junior theatre working
with children ages 4 - 18. her students have gone on to receive roles
on stage, film and also conservatory college placement.
name:
michael fitzpatrick's acting workshop
instructor:
michael fitzpatrick
contact:
(866) 889-1966
cost:
$25/class, $22.50/class for aasd members, paid monthly
time/date:
tbd
location:
tbd
description:
"acting
is doing what the character does, simply and truthfully under an
imaginary circumstance." if you look up act in the dictionary,
you will find, "to do, to perform an action." that's all acting
breaks down to. rather than trying to figure out how to say
something or "act" a certain way, it is much better just to figure out
what it is you are doing and than do it. there will be no
delivering of lines in my class, but rather listen, having a point of
view, and affecting a change in the other person. a bad actor
acts cold a good actor gets warm.
i
will teach you to make educated choices in scenes, tell you how to
identify scene types, audition strategies, and to know what the
character wants and how to go about getting it. i will also teach
you the business of acting. in my class we will work on scene
study and developing cold reading skills. i have worked in film and
television, and i am also a member of the screen actors guild.
i
have studied under some very influential coaches, including on set
coach john homa, who i've studied with for many years. these
coaches have coached the likes of jena malone, jennifer-love hewitt,
dakota fanning, kirsten dunst, freddie prinze jr., evan rachel wood,
and eric balfour. in addition to working in film and on
television i've also done shows at the world famous improv in hollywood
and done a segment for conan o'brian.
back to top
on camera technique
new
name:
still action focus workshop
instructors:
robert dahey, is a working actor, has worked as an actor, director, designer and teaching artists for la jolla playhouse, old globe theatres, san diego rep, north coast rep, asian american rep, carlsbad playhouse, playwrights project, sledgehammer theatre, black ensemble theatre, beacon theatre, vantage theater, 6th@penn theatre, fritz theatre, actors alliance, actors asylum, academy of performing arts, new village arts, ucsd, sdsu, sd city college, university of redlands and teatro municipal in chile. he has recently performed in don pasquale for san diego opera, kentucky opera, fort worth opera and arizona opera. he has received a kpbs patté award and a san diego playbill award for outstanding performances. he has a number credits in film, television and including several national and international commercials. he has also co-created and starred in the new feature live show "magic lamp theater" for tokyo disneysea. he is a graduate of uc san diego and is a member of screen actors guild, actors equity, american guild of musical artists and actors alliance. he is an agency scout for a several san diego and los angeles talent agencies.
contact:
(619) 846-6767
robertdahey@yahoo.com
cost:
$200/month (4 classes)
aasd members $25 off first month
*private lessons also available
time/date:
mondays 5-9pm. on-going
location:
del mar/carmelvalley (off the 56 freeway)
description:
still action focus workshop exercises on the physical and sensory awareness of the actor, giving the actor the freedom to explore not just with the text but with the character and their history within the confines of their immediate surrounding. students learn as to ‘why’ things are said as much as to ‘what’ is being said. they learn to find the vulnerability within the character and themselves to bring truth to the character in their circumstances. they learn to differentiate between the ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ of the character by learning to reach their objectives through their actions or inactions. each class begins with focus & relaxation exercises and works through objective & sensory exercises. the foundation of acting is the same whether it’s stage or on-camera. only difference is the application. this class is geared for on-camera acting utilizing a variety of methods of technique appropriate for the situation.
commercials bookings
kfc, roundtable pizza, jack in the box, microsoft, chevy, nissan, pepcid, walgreens, target, old navy, skechers, black&decker, miller lite, sol cerveza, blue cross, southwest airlines, charter communications and senseo coffee
name:
kids class/private sessions
instructors:
los angeles acting coach and actor billy cowart started
acting in 1979 and has been continuously working and building a career
ever since. over 60 plays and numerous film and t.v. credits fill out
his resume as well as being a supervising producer for 6 reel pictures
(cactus, niche, hank & edgar) and a feature film writer for
emmet/furla films, fogleaf media and ross bell (producer fightclub,
killbill.),currently working with aero films on jtf-6(mow). he has
worked as a casting associate with several casting directors, as a film
development associate, and as a director. he brings a passion,
knowledge, and love to the craft that is contagious. this dynamic
course has been developed out of years of training, experience and
exploration in all aspects of theatre, improv, film, and television
production. he travels to san diego from his la studio once a week to
make bring the la experience to san diego.
contact:
(310) 230-5358 or (619) 564-4250
billy.wcistudios@mac.com
cost:
semiprivate - $75 1/2 hour
private - $125 -
class - $45 (there must be 4 or more kids for this price)
time/date:
see the schedule for times: http://actadept.com/actadept/orgschedule?action=viewschedule&id=1
location:
http://www.wcistudios.com/maps.html
wci san diego studios
7750 dagget st. suite 101a
san diego, ca 92111
also check out our new studio in murrieta!
description:
basically
i work one on one with your child and you whether it’s a class setting
or a private session to get him/her to understand what to do and what
everything means. for someone her/his age getting you to understand is
even more important so i strongly advise that you be in all sessions.
the private sessions are $125.00 per hour and usually we set up a once
a week time. i am currently running about 12 of these but i can
probably make a time for you if you are interested.
lastly i want you to understand my philosophy with kids. i think they
have natural desire to want to live in imaginary worlds and feel
things. children’s feelings are very strong and never wrong. their
behavior may be inappropriate but never the feeling that brings the
behavior about. this is their intuition and stomping on it will be a
great detriment to them and make them complain about all of us to their
therapist in 25 years!! i am very careful to make sure that nothing
that i do takes priority over your child being a healthy and happy
child. i do not work with parents trying to live out their dreams
through their children or forcing their children to do something that
they are not interested in. if you agree with this philosophy then lets
talk some more.
what are people saying about this class?
kaliyah strickland:
kaliyah booked a national commercial, music video, short film, and a
supporting role in a play. thank you for helping her prepare for her
auditions. she has been very busy also with her dance performances and
is looking forward to getting back to class with you. thanks again,
you're awesome! – may strickland
richie hicks:
just booked penecostal d'elmo, a damon wayans web project.
this is a very animated, over the top, comedic role. i know the work
he's been doing with billy helped him book this. he's more able to tap
into a broader range of highs and lows now. and to let himself go and
be totally goofy... :) – richard hicks sr.
garrett geoghegan:
garrett booked a round table pizza commercial at his first commercial
audition! many thanks to rick for his fun and informative classes and
his patience teaching garrett.
aaron hill:
thanks
billy for helping me prepare for interviews when i was looking for a
new agent.your guidance allowed me to be myself and sign a contract
with one of the premier agencies in hollywood., the savage agency.the
1/2 hour news hour-fox news. tv pilot, featured role as timmy.i played
a five year old preschooler and it was a lot of fun!all of us- cw. tv
series, co-star role as royce.i got to play the "cool kid" and had a
blast on my first tv show! thanks billy for helping me "get it"! thanks
for being such a great coach!
penny howe:
lily
howe booked a reebok commercial and the old navy print campaign and
just booked her first feature film!!!(thanks billy for working with
lily on the sides...she said it made a big difference!)
kyle warstler:
worlds war one is a tv14 pilot and i play the lead role as 14 year old
mark who lives a rough life in a futuristic world in episode i. i
followed billy's training technique he has provided me in the audition
and even though i didn't get the older role of mark i auditioned for,
they loved the way i read and offered me the younger role. wow i did
it. thanks billy.
name:
wci studios los angeles/ san diego - the on-camera class
instructors:
los
angeles acting coach and actor billy cowart started acting in 1979 and
has been continuously working and building a career ever since. over 60
plays and numerous film and t.v. credits fill out his resume as well as
being a supervising producer for 6 reel pictures (cactus, niche, hank
& edgar) and a feature film writer for emmet/furla films, fogleaf
media and ross bell (producer fightclub, killbill.),currently working
with aero films on jtf-6(mow). he has worked as a casting associate
with several casting directors, as a film development associate, and as
a director. he brings a passion, knowledge, and love to the craft that
is contagious. this dynamic course has been developed out of years of
training, experience and exploration in all aspects of theatre, improv,
film, and television production. he travels to san diego from his la
studio once a week to make bring the la experience to san diego.
contact:
(310) 230-5358 or (619) 564-4250
billy.wcistudios@mac.com
cost:
$180 for 4 weeks @ $45 per class.
aa members – free intro session – free participant audit - $20 off first 4 weeks.
this class is limited to 10 actors plus 2 spaces for make up students.
time/date:
ongoing. you may join at any time.
schedule: http://actadept.com/actadept/orgschedule?action=viewschedule&id=1
sunday - san diego
5 pm - 7:30 pm
8 pm - 10:30 pm
monday - san diego
5 pm - 7:30 pm
8 pm - 10:30 pm
location:
http://www.wcistudios.com/maps.html
wci san diego studios
7750 dagget st. suite 101a
san diego, ca 92111
also check out our new studio in murrieta!
description:
this
is the acting class. that is an intensive series of working sessions to
install the mindset of the working actor but do it under the most
difficult conditions that you will face as an actor, the audition. if
you can love what you do there, you can do it anywhere. that one starts
with a two-hour intro session with me. next you will take the class and
see the results of the different approach. the first class and the
intro session are free. after that the class will rotate through
monologs, commercials, frozen readings, improv, etc. i work with each
student individually and everyone works every week. don’t miss a week.
you’ll miss a lot!
also available:
private sessions/ adults: i will work with you on whatever it is that
you want to work on. bring in an audition, let me give you a monologue,
you’re stressed and need perspective, you have marketing questions, you
want to work auditions like crazy, you want to go over in detail how to
best prepare or memorize material, etc. i am here for you.
sunday and mondays before 5pm
price: $125 per hour. $75 per half hour
aa memebers first 1/2 hour free
what are people saying about this class?
jeffery
krebs - "half past dead 2" (full length feature) will be released on
may 15, 2007. originally scheduled to go straight to home video, it
will now have a theatrical release!! i play a prison inmate not to be
toyed with.
just
wrapped "missionary man," (full length feature) a modern western shot
on location in dallas, texas and starring dolph lundren. i play a
troubled, lonely man injured from a gunshot wound. my interaction w/
ryder (dolph lundgren) propels the climax of the movie in a very
emotional scene. in this scene, i actually lost it emotionally and
broke down, sobbing uncontrollably...and this was not planned. when the
scene was over, dolph had tears in his eyes and stated that it was "the
best scene in the film so far." thank you billy for giving me the
tools, and the courage, to experience things i have never allowed
myself to experience before.
i just got cast in "am i blue?" (full length feature) to be shot at the end of may, 2007.
billy, you continue to take me to new levels and for that i am grateful. - jeff
antonio jaramillo - just shot: leading role on the new tyler perry
series of meet the browns(10 episodes)
thank you, thank you, thank you! i owe you so much billy! - antonio jaramillo
http://imdb.com/name/nm0418544/
gigi
-this year has been a great commercial year for me. i filmed a national
commercial for biglots, which made me sag eligible, and five other
local commercials. i also filmed two industrial videos, one of them for
jafra skincare, and i booked and filmed two short films--"cookie," in
which i played a leading role, and "the apparatus," in which i had a
supporting role.
i also am booked to work on two other projects already before the month is over.
although
i come in and out of your class, your advice and lessons are always
with me--and it has shown this year. my goals for next year are to
audition for more film roles. as soon as i finish school, i look
forward to returning to class.
thanks for your wonderful teachings.
gigi palomera
race owen
just premiered: lead role on
the heiress for my cable network
as dameon. 65 episodes! nice!
janet redmond
i booked an industrial...thanks to billy cowart and his dedication to
helping his students to improve with every class. i am beside myself. i
can hardly believe this is happening to me!!!
name:
secrets of screen acting
instructor:
terry ross
contact:
website:www.actingprofessionally.com
e-mail: info@actingprofessionally.com
phone: (760) 754-0382
cost:
$175 per four classes - $150 for aasd members
time/date:
enrollment
is available for all classes - register now
as classes are filling quickly!
contact acting professionally at info@actingprofessionally.com
all classes meet on sundays and are ongoing
kids on camera: 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
teens on camera: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
acting for the camera (introductory level) - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
secrets of screen acting (intermediate/advanced level) - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
location:
north park theatre,2892 university avenue,
san diego 92104
www.northparktheatre.com
description:
register now! classes fill quickly!
gain
the inside knowledge and confidence you need to make it in film and
television. learn the differences between stage and film acting.
increase the the odds that your audition will actually be viewed by
producers and learn techniques that will help get you cast. learn the
technical aspects of working in film and tv such as hitting marks,
matching shots, finding point of focus and how to keep your focus and
concentration in the scene.
this successful workshop has been offered in san diego by veteran stage
and film actress/director/ teacher terry ross for over 10 years. find
out why this class is recommended by every agent in san diego and
discover why on-going students and graduates of this workshop - work in
the industry!
"as an accomplished actress and director, terry is able to shape her
classes to the specific needs of her students. her appetite for
teaching, energy, and sincerity quickly earn her the respect of both
students and colleagues"rick seer, director - professionally actor
training program, old globe, san diego
twice
a year students act in a short film which is presented in conjunction
with live performance for industry professionals in san diego and los
angeles. this revolutionary form of showcasing allows agents and
casting directors to see your talents on stage as well as on film and
has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm.
shamon freitas agency (san diego)
"i loved the new format of your showcase and getting to see talent i already represent." carol shamon freitas
jason wood casting (la)
"first, let me this was a terrific show. that was such a great idea to
show the scenes both filmed and live." bill perlman - new talent
management (la)
"i really enjoyed the format. when i attend showcases i am always wondering how an actor would come across on camera. "
actors receive a dvd with the filmed footage that can be used on their reel.
" as an actor coming from the stage, i found film to be a very new way
of acting. through terry's class, i learned the very big difference
between acting on stage and acting on film. terry taught me to bring
all of that big energy i used on the stage and condense it to be a
successful film actor." marat oyvetsky, actor (has appeared on alias,
veronica mars, lords of dogtown, all that i need)
" terry is a fantastic teacher. she has the patience, knowledge,
experience and ability to bring out the best in every actor she works
with. i have learned so much from terry, first as her acting student,
and later in plays that she directed." david negahban, actor, guest
starring in lost, 24, the west wing, the shield
for more comments from industry professionals, information on terry or the classes, please visit: www.actingprofessionally.com.
name:
allen bridgwater drama studio- method
instructor:
allen bridgwater
contact:
begin by calling to arrange a personal, interview and visit a session in progress. abridgbrat@aol.com (619) 697-1806
cost:
$500, $400 for aasd members
time/date:
12 week session, ongoing
location:
san diego
description:
if
you are serious about acting, you should know about the drama studio
that is now making instruction in the "method" available to qualified
adults in san diego.
for decades, the
techniques of method acting taught by the legendary lee strasberg have
been practiced by many of the most outstanding performers in theater,
film and television. the profound influence of the method is seen in
the work of such greats as robert de niro, jane fonda, dustin hoffman,
marthe keller, paul newman, al pacino and shelley winters.
now,
professional training in lee strasberg's famed method is available for
the first time in the san diego area. these classes are being conducted
under the personal direction of acting coach allen bridgwater. in
addition to numerous film and stage credits, allen bridgwater's
professional background includes four years' of study with lee
strasberg at his theater institute in hollywood.
strasberg's
method is best described as a "method of working" for actors. he
perfected and modified principles and exercises originally developed in
the late 19th century by konstantin stanislavsky of the moscow arts
theater.
before acceptance, your
suitability for the program will be evaluated in an interview with mr.
bridgwater. strong reading skills are an important prerequisite.
openings are limited.
the studio,
located in san diego, is modest. the work is intensive. and no promises
are made. there are no graduation certificates or guarantees of future
work. study of the method is an on-going process, not coursework that
can be condensed or mastered in a pre-set span of time. each
participant progresses at his own pace, receiving constant
individualized instruction. fees are charged at the rate of $300 for
each 12-week period, and $15 for class audit.
name:
the rehearsal room
instructor:
carey scott
contact:
www.careyscottrr.com or call 619.589 9963. acceptance into class is by audition only.
cost:
$30.00 per class (aasd members get $5.00 off the first 5 classes)
time/date:
advanced classes every monday and wednesday at 6:00. beginning class every thursday at 6:00.
location:
classes are held in the rehearsal room theatre at: 1159 6th st. downtown san diego.
description:
"the actor must become the character, his emotions real, not pretended, the action happening, not indicated."
this
is what acting is and that is exactly what we are after at the
rehearsal room. we are concerned with one thing: truth. the truth of
the moment.
the
rehearsal room is the only acting school in san diego that truly
teaches the art of "method" acting. the instructor, carey scott, is the
only teacher in san diego to have studied extensively under one of the
masters. carey was trained under legendary teacher stella adler, one of
the founding members of the group theatre, teacher of marlon brando,
robert deniro, warren beatty, richard dreyfuss, harvey keitel, martin
sheen, ellen burstyn, james caan, benicio del toro, andy garcia, kevin
kline and many others, and was the only american to study under
konstantin stanislavski, the inventor of "method" acting.
carey's classes are based on stella's teachings. the concepts he learned from her in new york and los angeles from 1986 to 1992.
carey
will teach you to strip away all the unessential baggage you bring to
your work and bring it down to the bare truth. so you aren't acting
anymore, just being.
there
are no gimmicks in this class. no talk of acting being easy or simple.
this is an intense scene study class for serious actors concerned with
truly learning the craft of acting. exactly the same class as the
actors listed above took.
in
addition to scene study, the class also covers auditioning, monologues,
shakespeare, cold & freezing readings, sense memory, emotional
recall and other techniques.
the
class does have an emphasis on film and television so we do cover
on-camera techniques (without the use of a camera - the point is to
forget that it's there), on-set etiquette, pictures & resumes and
everything you need to know to run your career.
trained
under legendary master teacher stella adler, carey has been a
professional actor for over 20 years. he has appeared in over 70 films
and tv shows as well as dozens of plays in new york and los angeles.
some of his co-stars include brad pitt, jim carrey, morgan freeman,
johnny depp, whoopi goldberg, madonna, tom hanks, alan alda, haley joel
osment, jennifer aniston, martin lawrence, alec baldwin and many others.
carey
has been teaching at his own acting school, the rehearsal room, in los
angeles and san diego for the past 20 years. he was also the on-set
acting coach for the cast of the nbc series high tide, the warner
brothers feature film forest warrior, the trimark feature film
overkill, and the new line feature film ripper man, all of which he
also appeared in.
carey's
film the bells of innocence premiered at the 2003 cannes film festival
and most recently carey starred in and co-directed the feature film
birdie & bogey starring janine turner (northern exposure,
cliffhanger). carey is next traveling to bulgaria to co-star in the
feature film the dreamers with jeremy irons and monica belucci.
carey has been a member of sag, aftra and equity for over 20 years.
name:
adult acting classes: stage and/or camera (talent academy)
instructor:
george djordjevic
contact:
for more info call (858) 793-1844 or email talentacademy@aol.com
cost:
$30 per class, $20 for aasd members
time/date:
ongoing: mondays, tuesdays
location:
4819 ronson court, san diego, ca 92111
description:
website: www.talentacademy.com
scholars agree that stanislavsky’s system is the single most important
discovery in the history of acting. nevertheless, significant portions
of stanislavsky’s works were never translated into the english
language. my experience and training within the traditional
stanislavsky system combined with my american and european experience
has motivated me to design a training program called the essence of
holistic acting. this program places equal attention on the actor’s
mind, body and spirit. the main objective of our training program is to
provide actors with answers to three fundamental questions:
how to work on yourself, how to work on a role, how to express transformations in an artistic form.
classes for stage actors
the monolog preparation designed for those who would like to increase
their audition power by adding monologues to their repertoire.
scene study designed for two or more actors who seek to improve their acting skills and who have the desire for team work.
production
class designed for actors who want to be a part of a new production
from the first day of their training. approximately 10-15 sessions per
month until production is done.
private coaching available upon audition.
classes for camera actors
designed for those who would like to learn about acting in the film and
tv medium. training covers industrial film, corporate video, tv
commercials, feature films and audition techniques.
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voiceover
name:
multimediaarts
instructor:
dru scott
contact:
contact: 619 589 9919 or e-mail dru@multimediaarts.org; www.multimediaarts.org
cost:
$770; $650 for aasd members
time/date:
voice
over - tuesdays and on camera - wednesdays, both (7pm to 10pm) for 6
weeks, including showcase with agents and plus a free _ hour on-camera
audition with dru, one on one.
location:
our studios in san diego: 7317 el cajon blvd, #104 la mesa, ca 91941
description:
multimediaarts
teaches all aspects (performance, marketing, demos, auditioning,
agents) for success in two areas, voice acting and on-camera
commercials. the school also provides excellent preparation for stage,
movie and tv acting for those who are starting a career. dru has been
teaching these skills in san diego for over 25 years and is the only
acting school in san diego licensed by the state post secondary
education department. the school was formed to provide a place where
seasoned actors can develop and refine their skills….and where
newcomers can find safe, economical and effective training.
the course content is unique and was the original creation of dru and
her long time partner, famed actor, gordon jump (“wkrp in cincinnati”,
the maytag man), who taught at the school until his passing. dru is
recognized as the leading teacher of these skills in san diego, because
she is an experienced actor (sag,aftra), a voice over talent (fisher
price, merrick college, american airlines, cadillac, and many more) and
a because of her patient teaching skills that encourage and create
results. dru has lectured and taught for sag, san diego’s gate program,
grossmont college, the national speakers association, del mar media
arts and works with corporate executives to help develop their vocal
and on-camera skills. more detailed information can be found at
www.multimediaarts.org .
dru has started the careers of many successful actors and teachers,
including mario lopez (saved by the bell, tv host), carey scott (21
jump street, making the grade, the rehearsal room), torrey anne cook
(the wonder years), tom fiss (the full monty), just to name a few. dru
works with associate teachers, such as bill griffiths (local tv
personality), scott higbey (emmy award winning studio “c”) and invites
auditioning agents from san diego and orange county to her classes.
here’s what industry guru’s and students have to say about dru and multimediaarts:
“ dru’s expertise in on-camera work and her ability to communicate that
knowledge to her clients in an effective and caring way enabled me to
get my career on track. i totally endorse her for teaching or coaching
on-camera talent work.” doug waldo, tv host, kpbs, producer
“it
has been my privilege to know and work closely with dru scott for over
seven years, during which time, i called her many times for direction
and advice. behind every successful career, one can find a mentor. i
respectfully recommend my mentor, dru scott, to you.”
david t. blanchard team entertainment productions ltd
“ the atmosphere you create in class is very positive high energy, yet
down to earth and real. i learned so much about myself and my camera
presence. you are an excellent teacher and teach in such an efficient
and easily understandable way.”
sally eggen graduate and on camera talent
“your compassionate, humorous and practical approach to teaching makes you an ideal guide on this journey.”
marcia reiss-franklin, ma, ccc-sld speech-language pathologist
“ perhaps the greatest accolade i could pay dru is that i would not
hesitate to seek her council for any communications problem that i
might have as a professional actor, teacher or lecturer. i have seen
many of the top teachers in my profession, and without question, she is
as good or better than those that are out there, and the most
supportive by far.”
gordon jump actor, “wkrp in cincinnati”, maytag man
name:
the art of voice acting
instructor:
james r. alburger & penny abshire
contact:
(858) 484-0220 or email info@voiceacting.com
cost:
$677, $577 for aasd members (8 weeks)
time/date:
tuesdays (6:30-10pm) new class starts every 8 weeks. please call for dates or visit www.voiceacting.com/schedule.
location:
san diego, ca
description:
the art of voice acting workshop focuses on all aspects of performing for voiceover. website: www.voiceacting.com.
required textbook: “the art of voice acting” by james alburger
if
you are already an actor and “breaking into voiceover” is something
you’d like to pursue, you will need to learn how to act while reading
from a script—without any memorization. in this workshop you’ll receive
personalized one-on-one coaching in how to apply specialized acting
skills to the craft of performing for voiceover. you’ll learn how voice
acting skills can make you a better overall performing artist. we’ll
show you how to make money as a full-time or part-time voiceover artist
and how to market your talent to producers and agents. each section of
the workshop focuses on a specific area of voice-over. for complete
information, please visit our website at www.voiceacting.com.
we offer both an on-going 8-week workshop and an intensive weekend
workshop as well as private coaching. we also bring in some of the
top voiceover talent and coaches from los angeles to teach in san diego.
for
more than 30 years james alburger has worked with voice-over artists as
a director, performer, and studio engineer in los angeles and san
diego. for 25 years, he was a director and audio producer for
television station nbc 7/39 in san diego, receiving eleven emmys for
his work. he is currently the owner of the commercial clinic, an
independent audio producer, voice-actor, speaker, author, and
teacher.penny abshire began her career in performing for voiceover as a
student of james in his “art of voice acting workshop,” however, she
entered the vo market with an extensive background as a professional
speaker and actor, a performance coach, and with a strong musical
background as a trained classical pianist. she is the creative director
of the commercial clinic and is the recipient of 2 omni intermedia
awards and 3 silver microphone awards.
here’s what former students say about our workshop (more at www.voiceacting.com/testimonials):
brilliant! if every actor could take this course—what a change!
~debbie munro
(edmonton, alberta canada - voice actor & coach)
i cannot express how grateful i am for having the opportunity to study
under you both. i had all intentions to return your first personal
e-mail, my family was very proud! the second e-mail was humbling
for me because in my professional endeavors i rarely see such caring
and sincere communication. from the group picture, to the
certificate, including the final with mel hall, your commitment to
making the class so complete in such a short amount time, in addition
to the opportunity for continuing study is a huge value.
~ milton staver, student
if
you are serious about giving voice-acting a try, if you ever thought,
"gee, i could be that voice on the radio/tv" or if anyone's ever told
you, "you have a great/pleasant voice, you should be on the radio" . .
. then take this class now! this is a well put together class
with friendly professional instructors who are in the business. you
will learn a lot and you will get time to learn "on" the microphone.
you can't beat that!
~ brian dobler
if you want a great overview of the voice over industry and voice
acting this is the program to help you decide if it is for you!
~ michelle shipman
i
really enjoyed the series. you two are awesome teachers, directors and
talented people. your teaching style is very straight forward, easy to
understand, practical and informative. thank you.
~ veronica albano
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the business of "show business"
new
name:
just tell me what to do!!!! -- the actor’s marketing class
instructors:
los
angeles acting coach and actor billy cowart started acting in 1979 and
has been continuously working and building a career ever since. over 60
plays and numerous film and t.v. credits fill out his resume as well as
being a supervising producer for 6 reel pictures (cactus, niche, hank
& edgar) and a feature film writer for emmet/furla films, fogleaf
media and ross bell (producer fightclub, killbill). he has worked as a
casting associate with several casting directors, as a film development
associate, as a director and is currently associate producing the
feature film b-girl. he brings a passion, knowledge, and love to the
craft that is contagious. this dynamic course has been developed out of
years of training, experience and exploration in all aspects of
theatre, improv, film, and television production.
contact:
(310) 230-5358 or (619) 564-4250
billy.wcistudios@mac.com
cost:
$200.- / $190.- aa members
(includes lunch and 98 page packet).
time/date:
saturday november 17th, 9:00am- 9:00pm
location:
http://www.wcistudios.com/maps.html
wci los angeles studios
7542 collett ave
van nuys, ca 91406
description:
why should i sign up and take this seminar?
because what you don't know is stopping you from working as much as you want as an actor!
everyone
raves about this class and how much time and money they save in wasted
trial and error. everyone who takes this class, changes their headshots
and everyone who takes this class walks away with a new drive to
overcome the now understandable industry.
people
have traveled in from nashville, new orleans, atlanta, and all over
california to take it. "nobody ever got the job because they had the
best excuses and nobody ever made an amazing life because they had the
best excuses."
after i learned this stuff i worked more in the first year than the previous 8 years combined....and i saved so much money!!!
most actors find that they are working in 6 months from the marketing class date.
here are just a few of the things we cover in detail:
• knowing your marketing.
• understanding the casting process and how headshots and resumes work.
it’s the first excuse they have to eliminate you.
agents/managers
• what is the difference? do i need them both?
• what are they looking for?
• what do they want to see in a cover letter?
• what do they want to hear in an interview?
• what do they want from me as a partner?
• how can i make them work harder for me?
• the 10% rule.
demo reels
• understanding formats
• the expensive mistakes first timers make
• do you have enough footage?
• how do i get footage from projects that i do?
• what do i do with my demo reel once i have it?
networking
turning aquaintances into allies - this one is worth the entire price
of this seminar. most of the breaks in your career will not happen in
an audition room. they will happen in the times and places that you
least expect. will you be ready?
mindset
the right mindset is not just about knowledge. there are other key factors that are critical to you moving up the ladder.
scams
• how to avoid them
• upfront fees
• advertising
• hidden costs
online world
the casting process changes constantly. in five years the online process has dramatically evolved several times.
• do i have to join 15 websites all with a fee?
• which ones are the most important?
and much, much more!!!!
don't waste another 6 months and countless $$$$ on silly mistakes!
if you are about to take new head shots don't!!! i guarantee you'll retake them once you have heard this information.
what are people saying about this seminar?
hi billy,
i
thought this month was going to be slow, just coming back from germany
again and it turned out crazy so far. first, i shot a comedy short "the
estrogen zone" and while we were working on that, the director came up
with an idea for another short film, wrote the script and asked me to
play the lead (had me in mind). so i didn't even need to audition for
it! it'll film in two weeks.
then
i received this phone call from a director who heard about me from an
actor i've worked with on "reagan's wharf". he checked out my website
and reel and lo and behold - i got a leading part playing sheriff
deputy in his short film "the betty river murder". we just wrapped it
this week. another gig coming up is "releve" an indie feature in sd in
which i play a supporting role as a doctor specializing in epilepsy.
filming on that starts late august or september.
this
all happened back to back. like you say: work begets work. a lot of
this is due to networking and being professional, just like you taught
in your marketing class!!! i constantly recommend it to every actor i
know. yay! you're the man!
pia thrasher
thank
you for the marketing class that you did the other day. i was amazed by
the amount and depth of information that was presented in ten hours.
the time seemed to just fly by. there was more than just the "how to"
information. there was also the invaluable life lessons. it was
definitely an educational, eye-opening experience that is a must for
anyone who is serious about the entertainment business. understanding
the "business" aspect is a must for anyone wanting to become a working
actor. thanks again for all your hard work and caring.
your evolving film student,
mitch feingold
thanks billy for helping me prepare for interviews when i was looking for a new agent.
your guidance allowed me to be myself and sign a contract with one of the premier agencies in hollywood., the savage agency.
thanks for being such a great coach!
aaron hill
"billy, you are a genius!!!!!! my phone is ringing off the hook. never
in my wildest dreams would i have thought this would be possible. but
if you listen to good advice, follow the directions and keep plunging
forward - good things do happen. i hope all your dreams are coming true
as well. you are my shining star. thank you.”
shirley eldred
"billy,
you are teaching me to book! this year, i did over 30 projects
including 4 films, several national commercials, a play, and the
staring role in l.i.ar., a pilot for warner bros! billy, you have
helped me immensely!" kyle reed
jennifer
stockton - i really enjoyed your class. i learned so much from you in
just one day, and i loved the fact that your class was full of serious
actors. i know it seems crazy to fly in from new orleans just to take
your marketing class but it was worth every penny.
rob roy- i have been networking and creating value. your marketing
class billy... i have capitalized on so many opportunities since my
first marketing class and i believe that none of this could have been
achieved without the techniques you teach in your marketing classes and
the care that have for each of your students. from the 3 commercial
campaigns i’ve starred in to the features i’ve shot and am about to
start shooting. thank you!!!!
landon vaughn - i just booked a lead role in the independent film
“illusions lost”. my first film project. very exciting! couldn’t have
done it without your help. the marketing class got me the audition.
learning to audition in regular class got me the call-back. and working
the call-back material during class helped me get the job. can’t say
thanks enough!
jeremy
brandt - 24 commercial bookings since the beginning of the year! i
co-star on alias this week! i wanted to tell you that since i’ve come
back to your class i have booked two more independent films...’the
date’ (lead) and ‘fairytale follies’ (supporting). i used the “frozen
read”(?) technique that you taught us just for practice, but i used it
in the audition (i just stared the other actress down at the end
without even saying my last line) and the director loved it! that was
fun! thanks billy! kimberly eaton - i used to be pessimistic about
my chances of working as an actor. now? i’ve booked 5 films in the last
2 months. i’m having to turn work down!
lije sarki - i booked young kurtz (young fred ward) for the mow “gto”.
i am really excited! i did not think it could come this soon. i just
started searching for work a few months ago and have done five indie
and student films, some leads, and some co-star and features. candice
called me today for my ssn# so she could taft-hartley me. thanks billy!
for more information go to wcistudios.com
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playwriting
name:
diversionary theatre playwriting workshop
instructor:
patricia loughrey
contact:
(619) 286-7232
cost:
$200 - 15% discount for aasd members
time/date:
tuesday nights 6:30-8:30
september 5 – tuesday november 14 (no class october 3)
readings of participant’s work: november 28th.
location:
diversionary theatre
description:
to
further its mission of discovering and developing plays that explore
and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lives,
diversionary theatre will host a ten week playwriting workshop.
writing prompts will focus on character, place, and relationship.
structure exercises will introduce concepts of conflict and dramatic
action.
the class will focus on lgbt lives, however all writers are welcome.
instructor patricia loughrey is an award-winning playwright with over
20 years experience writing one-woman shows, one-acts, and full length
plays. she currently teaches playwriting at san diego state university.
class
size is limited. please submit a writing sample of 1-2 pages for
acceptance. samples may include: fiction, memoir, poetry or dramatic
writing.
for information: patricia loughrey (619) 286-7232
submit writing sample to: plwho2002@yahoo.com
name:
your mo`olelo
playwriting class
instructor:
seema
sueko, artistic director, mo`olelo performing arts
company
contact:
for information
or to register, call 619-342-7395 or email classes@moolelo.net
www.moolelo.net
please provide your name, address,
phone number and e-mail address and indicate which
class you'd like to register for.
cost:
$250/*$200
for aasd or aea members & early bird registration
(by september 1, 2007)
time/date:
tuesdays,
6:00 – 8:30 p.m., sept.11 – oct. 16
location:
7071 convoy court, 2nd
floor conference room, san diego, ca 92111
description:
designed
for beginning to intermediate-level playwrights, each
class session will include an introduction of various
playwriting tools, elements or tactics, followed by
exercises to fully explore them. the goal is to help
you write your story. no one can teach you how to write
a play - there is no set way, no definitive "how
to" or rulebook. rather, what we can do is provide
you with tools to begin writing your play, or to re-write
it, and the confidence to trust your impulse and write
the story you need to write. if you attend the first
session and determine that this isn't the right class
for you, we will gladly refund you for the remaining
classes.
about the instructor: seema sueko is the
co-founder and artistic director of mo`olelo performing
arts company. her play, remains, was mo`olelo's
inaugural show, and it has since received readings
and productions in san francisco, chicago and minnesota
and is part of the theater curriculum at the university
of puget sound. seema was commissioned by mixed
blood theater to co-write messy utopia, which
is currently in production in minneapolis. directing
credits include since africa and the
adoption project: triad for mo`olelo. acting
credits include: jennifer in the intelligent
design of jenny chow at the old globe and
yale rep; connie in a chorus line at seattle's
5th avenue theatre; mrs. cratchit in a christmas
carol at san diego rep; cora in the world
premiere of the crime of the century at
circle theatre; forgiveness in the waiting
room at stage left theatre; maria in west
side story at seattle's village theatre; among
others. awards include: the mcdonald playwriting
award; kpbs patté; san diego theater critics
award; chicago jeff awards; and chicago after dark
awards.
name:
play development workshop
instructor:
contact:
to get on the pdw email list, please contact george soete at gsoete1@san.rr.com
cost:
free, for aasd members only
time/date:
first and third monday of every month from 7 - 9 pm
location:
actors alliance
3535 adams avenue
san diego, ca 92116
description:
aasd's
playwright development workshop (pdw) starts this coming monday,
september 19th. the purpose of the workshop is to develop original
plays by aasd members. more generally, it is hoped that writing will
enhance the acting skills of our membership. the chief activity of
every workshop is the reading of members' original work, as well as
group discussion and invited feedback.
discussions
are facilitated and governed by ground rules that assure a positive and
supportive climate for playwrights. in addition, the pdw is planning to
sponsor classes and guest presentations on writing for the theatre.
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improv
name:
national comedy theatre improv comedy workshop
instructor:
alan ng
contact:
call the theatre at 619-295-4999
cost:
$175 for six weeks, $150 for aasd members
time/date:
saturdays, 1:00-3:00 pm
location:
the national comedy theatre, 3717 india st
description:
the
national comedy theatre will be presenting level 1 improv comedy
workshops, beginning september 9, and continuing for six consecutive
saturday afternoons.
this course stresses basic skills such as focus, teamwork, mime,
character and status - all of the things that, together, create great
scene work. the core components of improv, listening skills & your
ability to be "in the moment” are strongly emphasized. we build a solid
foundation and develop a common language that ensures success in our
level 2 class and beyond.
this six week course costs just $175 to attend, and will be conducted at our theatre at 3717 india st. in san diego.
the national comedy theatre is san diego's nationally acclaimed
improvisational comedy company, which performs every week in mission
hills. for more than two decades, the nct has performed and taught for
millions of people throughout the u.s. and across the globe including
shows in iraq, kuwait, saudi arabia, germany, belgium, greece, spain,
italy, turkey and lakeside.
class size is limited. for more information, or to register for class, give us a call at 619-295-4999.
name:
improv comedy workshop
instructor:
cal gibson
contact:
call rudy at (619) 295-6996
cost:
$40 per class, $30 for aasd members. $25 working audit for aasd members.
time/date:
saturdays, 12pm
location:
description:
sharpen
your comedic skills in timing, characterization, technique, and
movement. guaranteed to perform 3 times each workshops, with critique.
taught by cal gibson, long time member and instructor at the harvey
lembeck comedy workshops in la. workshops are a blast! classes are
geared to discovering an actor's basic comedy skills and developing
each person individually.
limited to 22 students per class.
cal
gibson has been in the business for the past few decades as s stage,
television and film actor. some of his credits are night court, amazing
stories, la law, hill street blues, coach, the wonder years,
jefferson's, barney miller, major dad, quantum leap, fresh prince,
suddenly susan, er, city of angels, judging amy, the district, nypd
blue, the bernie mac show, joan of arcadia, a movie for john cusack and
a pilot for hbo.
cal's
other career has been as comedy acting instructor at the harvey lembeck
comedy workshops. he was a student for several years and for the past
17 years has taught or worked with the likes of robin williams, penny
marshall, john ritter, john larroquet, sharon stone and elayne boosler,
to name a few.
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work out groups
these free sessions are designed to allow actors to meet, collaborate and create work in a supportive environment.
there are no work-out groups at this time.
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