Course Descriptions:
-- Film Acting Audition Technique
-- Commercial Audition Technique
-- Monologue Audition Technique
-- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
-- Musical Theatre Dance Audition Technique
-- Business of Acting
-- Improvisation
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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 video-taped in a two camera set-up, 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.

Musical Theatre Audition Technique
What sets apart a good audition from a mediocre audition is the ability to really "act" your song not just sing it. Learn the tricks of the trade in lyric analysis, coloring and story telling so you can book the job! A professonal vocal coach selects solo material for students, then directs them in successful audition skills. A must for every actor/dancer who wants to branch out into musical theater, or for singers who need better, more original vocal audition material!

Musical Theatre Dance Audition Technique
Learn original Broadway choreography and learn how to incorporate "acting" into your dance auditions. This is a fun class that also helps prepare students for youth musical theatre. The class will consist of a warm-up, center work, and a song from a Broadway musical. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED.

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.. Course curriculum includes conduct at interviews and a guest agent or casting director holds a “mock” casting session. Guest speakers from the industry (casting directors, agents, managers) will discuss the specifics of the business as well as 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.

KIDS CALENDAR (Scroll down for Teens calendar)

MONDAY – June 23
9:00 – 9:30 Welcome -Sign in, warm up.Improvisation
9:30-10:00 - Dance Audition Technique
10:00 - 10:30 Musical Theatre Technique
10:30 - 11:00 Film Technique
11:00-11:30 - Commercial Technique
11:30-12:00 - Monologue Technique

TUESDAY-June 24
9-9:15 – Warm up/Improvisation
9:15 - 9:45 – Dance Audition Technique
9:45-10:15 – Musical Theatre Technique
10:15 – 10:45 – Intro to Commercial Technique
10:45 – 11:25 – Film Technique
11:25-12:00 – Monologue Technique

WEDNESDAY- June 25
9-9:15 – Warm up/Improvisation
9:15 - 9:45 – Dance Audition Technique
9:45-10:15 – Musical Theatre Technique
10:15 – 10:45 – Intro to Commercial Technqiue
10:45 – 11:25 – Film Technqiue
11:25-12:00 – Monologue Technique

THURSDAY –June 26
9-9:30 – Warm up/Improv
9:30 – 10:00 – Dance Audition Technique
10:00 – 10:30 – Musical Theatre Technqiue
10:30 – 11:00 – Monologue Technique
11:00 – 11:30 – Film Technique
11:30 – 12:00 – Commercial Technique
12:00 – 1:00 – Catered box Lunch for kids and teens
1:00 – 3:00 – COMBINED CLASS KIDS, TEENS, PARENTS Business of Acting with Industry Guest Speaker Panel

FRIDAY- June 27
9-9:30 – Warm up/Improv
9:30 – 10:00 – Dance Audition Technique
10:0 – 10:30 – Musical Theater Technique
10:30 – 11:00 – Monologue Technique
11:00 – 11:30 – Commercial Technique
11:30 – 12:00 – Film Technique
12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 –Student performances of Dance and Song, Monologue, Commercial and Film Scene

TEENS CALENDAR

MONDAY – June 23
1:00-1:30 Welcome -Sign in, warm up.Improvisation
1:30-2:10 - Dance Audition Technique
2:10 – 2:50 Musical Theatre Technique
2:50 – 3:40 Film Technique
3:40 – 4:20 - Commercial Technique
4:20 – 5:00 - Monologue Technique

TUESDAY-June 24
1:00-1:30 .Improvisation
1:30-2:10 - Dance Audition Technique
2:10 – 2:50 Musical Theatre Technique
2:50 – 3:40 Film Technique
3:40 – 4:20 - Commercial Technique
4:20 – 5:00 - Monologue Technique

WEDNESDAY- June 25
1:00-1:30 .Improvisation
1:30-2:10 - Dance Audition Technique
2:10 – 2:50 Musical Theatre Technique
2:50 – 3:40 Film Technique
3:40 – 4:20 - Commercial Technique
4:20 – 5:00 - Monologue Technique

THURSDAY –June 26
1:00 – 2:30 – COMBINED CLASS KIDS, TEENS, PARENTS -- Business of Acting with Industry Guest Speaker Panel
2:00-2:30 - Dance Audition Technique
2:30-3:00 Musical Theatre Technique
3:00-3:30 Film Technique
4:00-4:30 - Commercial Technique
4:30 – 5:00 - Monologue Technique

FRIDAY- June 27
1:00 - 2:00 –Kids NEXT Student performances of Dance and Song, Monologue, Commercial and Film Scene
2:00-2:30 - Dance Audition Technique
2:30-3:00 Musical Theatre Technique
3:00-3:30Film Technique
4:00-4:30 - Commercial Technique
4:30 – 5:00 - Monologue Technique
5:00 – 6:00 – Performances

Policies

Payment and cancellation policy
Upon notification of acceptance to "Next!" a deposit of 50% of the tuition will be due by May 15th. The balance is due 1 week before the first day of your session.

Refund Policy & Disclaimer
There are no refunds of any kind, including late arrivals, early withdrawals, non-arrivals, your child booking a professional job, homesickness or dismissal.
There will be a $25 non-refundable application processing fee.

Pricing

Kids Camp (Ages 7 - 12) (will consider younger students if able to read): June 23-27
9:00 a.m. to Noon

June 21-2008 "Next!" Tuition - $350.00

Teens Camp (Ages 13 - 17): June 23-27
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
“Next!” tuition - $450.00