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The Classes Our teachers are committed to individualized attention
Classes Basic Technique for Teenagers (For ages 12 to 15) with Margie Ferris We believe that the right way to start acting is to focus on learning the techniques and principles of the craft. We focus on exercises which cultivate the imagination, the use of the senses, and expression of voice and body. Each student is encouraged to access their own uniqueness and point-of-view. Ms. Ferris fosters a creative and safe environment for these explorations. There will be a presentation for family and friends at the last class. Monday Evening – 5-7pm – 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville
Basic Acting Technique with Rachel Jones In this class, taught by Rachel Jones, a directing and acting member of Axial Theatre, we lay the foundation of the actor's craft with a range of exercises developed by master teachers Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg. The exercises help develop the actor's use of his/her senses and imagination and are practiced individually and in groups. Monologues and scenes are integrated as new exercises continue to be introduced. Monday Evening – 7:30-10:30 pm – 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville
Intermediate Technique and Scene Study with Rachel Jones Classes begin with a relaxation practice designed to invite a sensitive awareness of the body and the promptings of the imagination. From this open and prepared place, character is extensively analyzed and explored through acts of courageous risk-taking. Prior study will be enriched through an examination of technique as applied to scenes and monologues. Tuesday Evening – 7:30-10:30 pm – 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville
Intermediate/Advanced (6 week summer class on Thursdays, with Howard Meyer)
Advanced Acting Technique and Scene Study with Howard Meyer The goal of this class is to help you build on acting fundamentals already established through study or prior experience. When introducing new exercises, we place great emphasis on experimenting with the tools of acting in combination to find an effective, personalized approach to the craft. Within this context we integrate an intensive examination of the physical life of the actor. Individual exercises are encouraged along with monologues and scenes. Wednesday Evening – 7-11pm – 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville
Yoga for Actors with Gail Greenstein Yoga for Actors connects you with your instrument in a gentle, compassionate, and holistic way. Explore your physical, mental, and emotional bodies in an introspective and self-accepting manner. Discover your unique areas of physical tension and deeply ingrained holding patterns that may interfere with your ability to access your emotional life. Learn the practice of quieting your mind so you can fully inhabit each moment, just as it is. Cultivate patience, ease, self acceptance, awareness and peace. Gail Greenstein has studied Yoga for over 40 years, and has been teaching it for over 25 years. She is knowledgeable in HMActing’s methods of training, as she herself has studied with the program for 7 years. She has also been a member of the Axial Theatre Company for 4 years. Gail welcomes this opportunity to work with other actors, integrating the practice of Yoga. Saturday Afternoons, April 5th, May 10th, June 14th – 1:15pm-2:45PM - $25 each session PRICE: $60 (save $10) when you register for both Yoga for Actors and Voice & Movement for Actors on April 5th, May 10th. June 14th!! Voice and Movement for Actors with Melanie Noblit-Gambino In this class we will explore freeing our natural voice and movement through Linklater-based sound and movement work. Also, we will explore the premise that movement is what we are as well as something we do based on the fluid breath, sound and movement work of Continuum. By identifying and releasing our habitual mannerisms, we become much more adaptable as we hone our instruments for our acting work, and for our lives as human beings on this planet. This class will be an unfolding process as we work with improvisational exploratory voice and movement, as well as speech and text. The students will also be able to delve deeply into their rehearsal process with this work as they prepare for their performances. Saturday May 10th – 11:00am-1:00pm, $45
Playwriting Workshop with Tony Howarth Thursday Evenings – 7:00-9:00pm – 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville
Monologue Audition Workshop with Jacob Garrett White Professional actor and casting director helps you comfortably and confidently bring your authentic self to any auditioning situation. Learn from a teacher who has experience from both sides of the auditioning table. Saturday June 28th, 2008 1:00-4:00pm, $60 Laura Credidio's Vocal / Physical Warm-Up Workshop As an actor, your body is your instrument. Keep it tuned. Tensions that build in your body will inhibit emotions and impulses in your acting. Learn how to physically and vocally prepare your body to rehearse or perform. Note: If you have lines of text you'd like to work on, please bring them with you. Future dates to be announced... Improvisational Acting with Ryan Shams In the tradition of Viola Spolin, Keith Johnstone, Second City Theater, and the television show “Whose Line is It Anyway?” students will experiment with theater games and exercises to learn how to “be in the moment” and spontaneously react and “play-off” of fellow student-improvisers and their peers in the audience. We will build towards learning how to quickly create songs, sketches, whole scenes, and even plays this way! Improvisation is a freeing and fun way to build confidence and build skills that are applicable to all other forms of acting – and to life. Ryan Shams is an actor and director residing in New York City. He has worked professionally in television, regional theater, and off-Broadway. Ryan trained in physical theater and improvisation at THE BURLESK CENTER in Switzerland and has an MFA in acting from UCSD / La Jolla Playhouse. He also was a two-time national fencing champion and currently coaches fencing to children and adults at the New Amsterdam Fencing Academy and The Chapin School. Saturdays, April 12th, May 31st 8 Sunnyside Avenue, Pleasantville
Monday Basic Technique for Teenagers with Margie Ferris Basic Acting Technique with Rachel Jones Tuesday Intermediate Technique and Scene Study with Rachel Jones Thursday Playwriting with Tony Howarth Wednesday Advanced Acting Technique and Scene Study with Howard Meyer Saturday Payment Policies Admission is rolling, payment is due in full on the first class of the month or of the session. To secure your place in a class, you may register in advance by calling (914) 962-8828. We will then mail you a registration form, which you may return, accompanied by a 50% deposit. We do not offer refunds for classes you may miss due to illness or
other personal reasons. However, if you miss a class, we encourage you
to make it up according to the following schedule: Ms. Jones'
adult students may make up in her class or Mr. Meyer’s class; Ms.
Ferris' Young Actors may make up in Ms. Jones' Basic Technique class;
Mr. Meyer's students may make up in Ms. Jones' Basic Technique
class. Refund/Cancellation Policy for On-going Classes:
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