WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
BEGINNER'S SCENE STUDY
The art of acting and the art of auditioning are two distinct crafts...A Beginner's Scene Study Class gives newer actors the acting fundamentals they need before getting in the audition room!
Next Beginner's Scene Study Class begins Wednesday Nights July 4th with BART ANDERSON
Beginners Scene Study
with Bart Anderson
Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Call 604 872 0075 to book
Good acting means making good choices. Learning to make good acting choices is challenging, interesting and fun. In this four week class, we will introduce some acting principles, some foundations for creating character and some fundamentals of script analysis. We will also do Improvisation and warm ups every class.
Then you get to make some choices about the scene you will be working on. You will be encouraged to take some risks, and make choices that work for you, your scene partner and your audience. Principles of acting for the camera will be touched on, but the emphasis will be a pure scene study class covering the fundamentals of the craft.
Bart Anderson is a Ryerson Theatre School graduate and an established acting instructor, having worked extensively in film, television, and theatre since 1985. His film and television credits include roles in Human Cargo, Godiva's, Slither, DaVinci's Inquest, Cold Squad, and Millenium. Bart's live theatre appearances include a one-man show, At Demons With My Face, and several shows with the Shaw Theatre Festival. Bart received the Jessie Richardson Award for outstanding performance in 1998.
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
#910 - 525 Seymour St
Vancouver, B.C V6B 3H7
(604) 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
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SUMMER IMPROV CLASSES WITH VEENA SOOD
As part of our ongoing mandate to create a program which develops various elements of the craft, the Studio on the Drive is proud to host accomplished actor and improviser VEENA SOOD for an ongoing series of classes starting in June.
Actors with Improvisation training:
Are endowed with the abilities to act and "be in the moment." They are able to create whole scenes and entertain audiences without advanced preparation. · Can change direction in a flash. Improvisation training enables actors to be more active, spontaneous and flexible. · Casting Directors, Producers & Directors know that improv-trained actors are more relaxed and confident in auditions. They see their instincts are focused and are more able to think on their feet.
This is NOT a Theatresports class. There is no pressure to be "funny" but rather the focus is on narrative, storytelling skills & spontaneity. The exercises free the mind; actors get energized, and use their imagination to suddenly invent stories without any effort. Comedy will be the inevitable (and hilarious) by-product.
Veena Sood spent 10 years working with improv Guru Keith Johnstone at Calgary's Loose Moose Theatre Company, best known for their invention of the global phenomenon Theatresports. She spent 12 years at The Vancouver Theatresports League, she's toured her improv shows throughout Canada & the U.K., and helped introduce Theatresports to San Francisco, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, & New Zealand. Veena is a 3 time Jessie nominee & winner for her theatre work, as well as a Leo Award winner for her film & TV work over the years.
WHEN: SUNDAYS, 7:00pm, BEGINNING JULY 8
COST: $160.00 (one month) + GST
Call (604) 872 0075 to book.
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
#910 - 525 Seymour St
Vancouver, B.C V6B 3H7
(604) 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
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INDUSTRY CLASS
Registration Beginning for next session in July:
Industry Class
with Director/Actor PETER DELUISE
and Actor ANNE MARIE DELUISE
Saturdays: Intermediate Session 10am - 1pm / Advanced Session 2pm - 5pm
Cost - $200 monthly (Class size limited to 12)
**Previous Acting training required.
Call 604 872 0075 to book
"From the Room to the Set"
An Acting Workout with Peter and Anne Marie DeLuise
A four week class focusing on you! We will help you to take your acting ability to the next level through a combination of scene/script analysis and practical exercises to get you physically and emotionally connected to your character. The goal will be to improve your audition technique as well as prepare you for what you need to know once you get the job: character development, set etiquette, what is the director thinking? and what does all that terminology mean?
Anne Marie and Peter will co-teach this class bringing their very different backgrounds and perspectives into the process. We will help get you set savvy and camera ready!
Peter DeLuise
Internationally recognized as an actor, Peter DeLuise was a series regular on SEAQUEST for 2 years and 21 JUMP STREET for 5 years. He has guest starred on Robson Arms, Friends, Booker, Different Strokes, Heaven Help Us, Highlander, Facts of Life and Street Justice. His film credits include Rescue Me, Children of the Night, Hot Stuff, Listen to Me, Supercross, and Silence of the Hams.
In addition to directing 60 episodes of STARGATE SG-1 and STARGATE: ATLANTIS combined for the last 9 years, DeLuise has directed on the series’ 21 Jump Street, Silk Stalkings, V.I.P., The Outer Limits, Jeremiah, Andromeda, Higher Ground, Hope Island, Just Deal, The Net, Blood Ties, Painkiller Jane and the made for TV movie ‘Romantic Comedy 101’.
Peter has written 16 episodes for STARGATE for which he has achieved the position of Supervising Producer. Peter was also a Producer on Jeremiah starring Luke Perry. Peter has received 2 Leo nominations for Writing and a nomination for Directing.
Anne Marie DeLuise
A professional working actor for 15 years, Anne Marie DeLuise was classically trained at Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto.
Anne Marie was a series lead on HIGHER GROUND with Joe Lando and Hayden Christensen and has had recurring roles on the television series’ DUE SOUTH, BIG SOUND, TOTAL RECALL, and EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT.
Anne Marie”s feature film credits include “Black Light” with Michael Ironside and “Reluctant Angel” with Megan Follows. Anne Marie has appeared in numerous MOW’s (a highlight being “Life-Size” with Tyra Banks and Lindsay Lohan) and episodics; most recent guest starring roles include: “Painkiller Jane”,” Psych!” “Stargate SG-1”, “Smallville” and “Supernatural”.
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
#910 - 525 Seymour St
Vancouver, B.C V6B 3H7
(604) 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
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INTERNATIONAL FIGHT UNIT
Next Workshop and Classes start on July the 8th
The "International Fight Unit" offers a course in Stunt Fight training Techniques for Television, Film and Stage. In this course you will be taught to set-up and perform Stunt Fight Techniques in front of the camera as well as behind the camera. The course will cover - Martial Arts, Boxing, Weapons, Street Fighting and much more. This is an Acting Class for your Mind and Body. These Hands-On sessions are open to everyone, you need not be an athlete to participate. We offer a 4/week Hands-On course that will give you a great foundation and more. We also offer a Workshop ( at your location or ours ) that will give you a look at the basics in a fun format. All we require is a good attitude and a desire to learn.
For more information contact Vincent: 778-322-7793 or visit our web-page: http://www.internationalfightunit.com
- We give student and group discounts!
- We have Stunt Fight Coordinators and Players for your projects.
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AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIALS with PAMELA WISE
Sunday July 8th, 2007
10am-5pm.
$105.00 plus g.s.t
Studio on the Drive
910-525 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
604-872-0075
This intensive one-day workshop will give the actor the essential skills and attitude needed for excelling in commercial auditions. Pamela has been teaching this popular workshop for over 10 years.
Pamela knows first hand how the biz works and where you will fit in to the world of marketing. Pamela has now joined forces with Muse Artist Management Inc., and focuses mainly on commercials and print.
Pamela will explore the audition process from the point of view of the actor, casting director, and creative heads. Her approach stresses naturalism and confidence in developing the actor. She quickly establishes how you will be perceived in commercials and hones in on those typecasts to create a framework to make dynamic choices for the audition.
See vancouveractorsguide.com under the ‘archived spotlight’ section for more bio and a compelling interview.
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1 DAY COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP LEVEL II
With PAMELA WISE AND CASTING DIRECTOR AL de ZILVA
Sunday July 22nd, 2007 10am - 5pm
$105 plus g.s.t
This workshop is the next step in the highly acclaimed “Commercial Audition Workshop with Pamela Wise’ series. It will delve even further into marketing and owning your characters, silent on camera reactions, improvising and commercial scripts. Spend 2/3 of the day with Pamela, then present to commercial casting director Al DeZilva with Zedd Casting.
Get the constructive feedback you need to bolster your auditions & improve your callback/booking power. Pamela and Al aim to demystify the audition process, increase your confidence and further your skills. Limited space, so book today. Still at the low cost of $105.
**This workshop is an advanced level workshop given to previous students of Pamela's and/or actors who administration has consulted with in terms of training/experience.
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
#910 - 525 Seymour St
Vancouver, B.C V6B 3H7
(604) 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
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ACTING WORKOUT WITH AARON CRAVEN
Thursday nights 6:30pm
This ongoing class is a mixture of Scene Study and On-Camera Audition technique. Actors are worked with specifically according to their needs and their career progression. This class does not stick to a format, but rather touches on elements of prepared scene work as well as the art of auditioning. Actors are given the opportunity to perform material from both Film/T.V and Stage, with the emphasis on tailoring the work for the camera. Aaron encourages actors to empower themselves and “own” spirited choices in their work. Improv warm ups are also done every class, making the class a workout for serious actors only.
Since graduating from The University of British Columbia in 1999, Aaron has had a variety of experience on both stage and screen. He has worked professionally in both Vancouver and Los Angeles, with credits including lead/supporting roles in Stargate SG1, Kyle XY, The L Word, The Unit, Smallville, Tru Calling, The Dead Zone, The 4400, Supernatural as well as several national commercials. On stage, Aaron has performed a number of roles, including the lead role in “Gaslight” at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles. He has also directed an all-female cast of David Mamet's Glengarry GlenRoss to critical and popular acclaim and has directed at The Vancouver International Fringe Festival. Between 2000 and 2004, Aaron was the creator and co-Artistic Director of The Actors’ Jam, a short play festival featuring local actors, directors and writers.
"Coachings with Aaron are always a great workout that empower me to carry a lot of confidence into the audition room. He helps to define and refine strong choices that are right for the character, the piece as a whole and me as an individual...I highly recommend the experience." (Allison Hossack - Series Regular on "Hope Island" and "Kingdom Hospital").
"Aaron understands the process an actor needs in rehearsals and bringing out a full performance from a piece of text. He knows how to work out the mental moves. Time well spent." (Veena Sood - "Third World" "Connie and Carla do LA", "Hope Island").
"Aaron Craven is a superb actor and gifted teacher. He is incisive and insightful, while establishing an emotionally safe environment for his class. I recommend his classes often and will continue to do so with great confidence." (Carol Kelsay - Casting Director)
Classes Thursday nights 6:30 pm. Call the studio for more info and registration. Previous training required.
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
#910 - 525 Seymour St
Vancouver, B.C V6B 3H7
(604) 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
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THE MEISNER MASTER CLASS WITH LARRY SILVERBERG
This class will provide you with three intense days that will expand your understanding of:
* effortless listening as the key to deeper availability, or as Larry calls it: "listening with the ear of one's heart"
* bringing your humanity to everything you do
* empowering the expression of your own authentic point of view
* getting out of your head and back to your natural, organic impulses
* how to find release from the internal critic and freeing the spontaneous self
* deepening your access to your emotional instrument in a healthy and organic manner
* the reality of ‘doing’ as a foundation for bringing vivid life to the work on stage or in front of the camera
* the difference between acting as an art of "knowing" rather than one of "showing"
* dealing with text as an actor, and making choices that incite your imagination and compel you to take action
Dates: Wednesday, October 24th through Friday, October 26th, 2007
Time: 10am – 5pm (all three days)
Location: TBA
BIZ PRICE: $395.00 +GST (CDN)
Space is limited to 22 students — Reserve your spot today!
Phone us at 604.669.6431 or e-mail: info@bizbooks.net
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THE TEEN ACTOR MASTER CLASS WITH LARRY SILVERBERG
In addition to his three-day adult class, Larry has also taken his wisdom and re-tooled it for the younger actor. It's never too early to learn more about your profession, as well as more about effective story-telling in general.
Teen Drama Instructors are also encouraged to enquire about observing this class to benefit their own teaching techniques. Larry will stay with you for an hour-long session after the teen students leave, and answer your questions about the work as well as doing demonstrations to help you begin using the Meisner work in your own classes.
Dates: Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th, 2007
Time: 10am – 5pm (both days)
Location: TBA
BIZ PRICE: $295.00 +GST (CDN)
Space is limited to a minimum of 22 students and a maximum of 30 — Reserve your spot today!
Phone us at 604.669.6431 or e-mail: info@bizbooks.net
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ONGOING CLASSES
Play Study / Scene Study with Bart Anderson
Audition Class with P.Lynn Johnson
Auditon and Scene Study with Ingrid Torrance
Beginners Acting Class with Bart Anderson
check the website for details - www.studioonthedrive.com
STUDIO ON THE DRIVE
#910 - 525 Seymour St
Vancouver, B.C V6B 3H7
(604) 872 0075
www.studioonthedrive.com
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