Summer Camp Classes

"NEXT!" AUDITION SUMMER CAMP INTENSIVE FOR KIDS AND TEENS


SUMMER CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS


Film Acting Audition Technique

Theater terminology (intention, motivation, relationship, obstacles, plan of action) is reviewed or introduced through various individual and ensemble exercises. These serve as the foundation for film/TV method exercises dealing with sense memory, focus, subtext, inner life, and moment to moment interaction. Student exercises are hinged to assigned film/TV scripts, to better relate process with result. Creating an environment, cold-reading exercises, inner monologue, and relationship work are explored in detail. Each student works every class. All exercises and scenes are videotaped with playback critiques an essential part of class time and improving audition skills.

 

Commercial Audition Technique
To successfully audition for TV commercials students must achieve 2 objectives: please the sponsor by effectively relaying his sales message, and creatively compete against other competent actors of similar type. To this end students will be trained in public speaking techniques (vocal variety, key words, transitions etc.) while encouraged toward a natural, and spontaneous delivery utilizing the actors own unique personality. Students learn to maximize their on-camera time through effective use of focus, point of view, and humor. While following authentic audition scenarios students learn how to handle script reading, cue cards, props, partner work, group improvs, and one-liners.

Monologue Audition Technique
Monologues are often expected during major film/theatre/agent auditions. Monologues are provided and students learn about character and intention through exercises and games.

Business of Acting
This one-time section clarifies the business of acting: actor tools (headshots, resumes), representation (agents vs. managers, unions), and marketing and self-promotion basics and conduct at interviews.

Industry Panel

Our industry panel may include:


D. Candis Paule - Stu Segall Casting Director

Carol Shamon Freitas - Shamon Freitas Agency

Frank di Palermo - Shamon Freitas Agency

Pam Pahnke - Elegance Talent Agency

Nanci Washburn - Artist Management Agency

Vivienne Chang- Stu Segall Background

Cammie Carpenter - Hollywood Talent



They will view the students' film/tv, commercial and monologue auditions and give written feedback in addition to participating in a Q&A with parents and students. .

Improvisation
This daily course puts the fun in fundamentals! Learning improvisation or how to “create on the spot” gives young actors an active understanding of the ‘who, what, when and where’ of acting. While most acting training is based on conflict and opposing objectives, improvisation develops supportive, collaborative actors. In improvisation impulses are accepted and expanded upon, not rejected or stifled. Using the wonderful theater games of Viola Spolin and Keith Johnstone, actors learn to listen, work creatively, and build responsive, fearless physical and imaginative instruments.

ACTING PROFESSIONALLY'S

 

"NEXT!" AUDITION INTENSIVE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

JUNE 20-24, 2011 and JUNE 27 - JULY 1, 2011 

KIDS - Ages: 7 - 12, will consider younger students if able to read. (6/21 - 6/25) 

 

TEENS - Ages: 13 -18 (6/27 - 7/1) 


DAILY SCHEDULE: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

 

MONDAY 

10am - 11am -Welcome

SIGN IN, Intro and warm up/improv.

 

11am -12pm - Monologue Technique

12pm - 1pm - LUNCH

 

1pm - 2pm - Film Technique

 

2pm - 3pm - Commercial Technique


TUESDAY 

10am - 10:45am - Warm up/Improvisation

 

10:45am - 12pm - Monologue Technique

12pm - 1pm - LUNCH

1pm - 2pm - Film Technique

2pm - 3pm - Commercial Technique


WEDNESDAY

10am - 10:30am - Warm up/Improvisation

10:30am - 12pm - Film Technique

 

12pm - 1pm - LUNCH

1pm - 2pm - Commercial Technique

2pm - 3pm - Monologue Technique


 

THURSDAY 

10am - 10:30am - Warm up/Improvisation

 

10:30am - 12pm - Commercial Technique

12pm - 1pm - LUNCH

1pm - 2pm - Monologue Technique

2pm - 3pm - Film Technique


FRIDAY 

10am - 12:00pm - Filming Audition Commercials and Scenes

12:00pm - 12:45 pm - Catered LUNCH with Parents and Industry Professionals

 

12:45 pm - 2:15 pm - Industry Showcase

2:15pm - 3:00 pm - Q&A with Industry Guest(s).

 

Policies 

Payment and cancellation policy

 

Upon notification of acceptance to Summer Camp a deposit of 50% of the tuition will be due by June 1, 2011. The balance is due 1 week before the first day of your session. 

 

Refund Policy & Disclaimer

Because there will be no refunds given, including late arrivals, early withdrawals, non-arrivals, or for your child booking a professional job. Please be sure your child/student is available during the dates of the camp. 

Pricing 

 

KIDS CAMP(Ages 7 - 12, will consider younger students if able to read): June 20-24,2011

10am - 3pm

"Next!" Tuition - $450.00

Download Registration Form 

 

TEENS CAMP (Ages 13 - 17): June 27 - July 1, 2011

10am - 3pm

“Next!” Tuition - $450.00

Download Registration Form