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COMMERCIAL / JT's METHOD WORKSHOPS / CHILDREN'S / SHOWCASES
 

 
MIKE LEMON CASTING
Mike Lemon, Casting Director
TBA

These showcases are important for the casting agent to become
acquainted with you in order to get casting calls.   

DIANE HEERY / HEERY CASTING
TBA

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Monologue Coaching for Teens and Young Actors with Casting Director
Stefanie Ryan-Showell


New monologue selections are coached to performance level.  Although this class is intended as a follow-up to the research session, it is also open to any actor looking to explore their monologue selection and coach their material.  Stefanie knows what the people behind the table want to see!
She focuses on finding truth and humor.  Her accessible, open style makes the class fun and brings out the best in everyone.... This is a 3 week coaching course, limited to 8 actors per session.

Fee is $195

 

BASIC ON CAMERA TV COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUE -June 15th...


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Novices and professionals learn on their own levels to achieve truly natural delivery, feel comfortable working with props, covering Ad copy interpretation, dramatic emphasis, and the do's and don'ts of auditioning.  Students receive individual attention through videotape critique.   All students will audition for Talent Agent. Seating limited to 12.  Sessions are 3 hours per week for 7 weeks.   $435.00 - Call for Time     **Outlined textbook included.

Sessions are 3 hours per week for 7 weeks $435.00

New Classes Begin August 10 ...     Childrens' Classes, August 10, Sign Up Now

METHOD ACTING - INSTRUCTOR - JT WAGNER

JT will be starting a Monday evening class for those who cannot
attend our Sunday afternoon classes.  If interested, pls. call the office to sign up!

 


      METHOD I - SUNDAYS  10am - 1pm
METHOD II - III (SCENES) 1 - 4pm

This course trains the student in the fine art of acting derived from the teachings of  Stanislavski "method" as developed by the Strasberg  Institute.  This curriculum has been embraced by many of our fine professionals, and continues to flourish in the theatrical community.

METHOD I & II     $475.00

ALUMNI DISCOUNTS FOR METHOD I

   Method I 

$435.00

$395.00

Method II - Scene work

Method III - Scene work

 

Alumni Discounts for Method II Scene Work
$435.00 $395.00

 
Advanced Method (silent, comedy, movement etc.)  
$435.00 $395.00

ADVANCED FILM 1 & 2 - Instructor, Mike Lemon - TBA
*For experienced actors only* -- Mike Lemon, Owner and Casting Director of Mike Lemon Casting
 fine tune your Monologue, cold reading and more.  4 week course, Saturdays, 1-4pm

Fee:      $395.00

ADVANCED FILM 1 & 2: 

 

BREAKING INTO THE BIZ
(for parents of children 5 and under)

Do you always have people complimenting  your child…how he/she could be a star?

This 2 Hour Seminar will cover all the bases.  Learn the Biz the right way. This covers:
1 - How to get your child involved in print…commercials…modeling!  
2 - What to watch out for in the biz and keep your children safe,
3 - Resume writing and headshots
4 - Casting directors and agents on the premises.

You and your child will be seen by an agent here, so that you can start being sent out for auditions

2 Sessions, 1 hour each, meet the agent…………………………………….$95.00 per Session

 

PSYCHOLOGICAL - Instructor - JT Wagner - ongoing

 Defining & flushing out the character from the spine out.  Sessions are 3 hrs. per week for 7 weeks.

PSYCHOLOGICAL WORKSHOP

 PSYCHOLOGICAL ALUMNI DISCOUNT

    $475.00

$435

Alumni/$395

"ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE" - MOVEMENT - Instructor - JT Wagner - Continuous

The "Alexander Technique" aids in the curing of habitual behavior through movement

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Sessions are 3 hrs. per week for 7 weeks

Fee:  $475.00

MASTER CLASS  - Instructor - JT Wagner - Invitation Only  - ongoing

This course trains the student in honing the fine art of "measures of emotions" with actual scene study.  Sundays at 1 - 3pm - 5 weeks - Ongoing - Check Back Here for Dates

 

Fee:      $375.00

MASTER CLASS:  

 

COLD READINGS AND BUSINESS OF SHOW BUSINESS

Tom McCarthy,, President of the Screen Actors Guild will be conducting this workshop.  Tom, as an actor, has a long list of credits in commercials, TV shows and movies.  Some of his credits include "Homicide", "Law & Order", "NY Undercover", "Up Close and Personal", "Wide Awake" and many more.  You can presently see him in his recurring role on the TV show "West Wing".  Tom is also the 1997 winner of the Barrymore Award for Best Actor in Drama.

Fee:  $95.00

COLD READINGS & READINGS &
THE BUSINESS OF SHOW BUSINESS

 

Casting Directors & Agents Showcase  - TBA

For experienced actors only - Audition and be critiqued New York Casting Director. Seating Limited. Sessions are Saturdays dates TBA  - $95.00.   Check out Amerifilms credits hereFrom Hollywood to New York independents to educational videos, Amerifilm has cast thousands of actors in speaking and non-speaking roles. For principal work Amerifilm casts through agents, but will also consider actors seen in shows and from seminars Instructor: Meredith Jacobson-Marciano from Amerifilm Casting

Fee: $95.00 per showcase 

CHILDREN'S PRE-TEEN WORKSHOP
   Next Class August 17

This workshop consists of commercial acting and  scene study. Learn how to audition and book the job!  Learn mood / color and cold reading and monologues.  Classes are for 6 weeks, and on the 6th week, students meet with talent agent.   Call now before class is full!

Ages 6-10: 

11:00 to 1:00 - Book Now!
 

             Fee: $295.00

HEADSHOTS

HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER  Richard Krauss at WBR
You MUST keep your headshots & Resumes Updated
and continually resubmit to us for Upcoming Projects!
We can't get you work without your headshot and bio...
An outdated headshot is a nix from the start!
Call studio (347-0074) for an appointment
Color Photos  $185.00

CASTING DIRECTORS SHOWCASE

For experienced actors only.  Audition and be critiqued by Philadelphia and New York Casting Directors.  Seating limited.  Sessions are 3 hours per casting director per week for 3 wks.   

Fee:      $95.00

CASTING DIRECTORS SHOWCASE

Casting Directors & Agents Showcase  - TBA

Experienced actors only - Audition and be critiqued by Philadelphia and New York Casting Directors & Agents. Seating Limited. Sessions are Saturdays for 3 hours for 3 weeks per casting director.
$95/wk  or $285.00  for all 3 weeks

Instructors: Cathy Wickline, Susan Gish and Meredith Jacobson-Marciano, Diane Heery

Fee:  $95.00 / One Class

Fee:  $285.00 All 3 Classes

SPEECH (DICTION) TBA

 Don't let the Philadelphia and New Jersey accent or any regionalism
keep you from getting work.

COLD READING CLASS
Learn how to read copy "cold" at your audition.
This is a very important workshop if you wish to have a successful audition!

PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS - TBA
At the end of every workshop, an agent comes to see you perform.

* Our Payment Plan for All Classes:  
$200.00 deposit; $125.00 due on 1st class, $50 weekly until paid in full

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