Fall Masterclass Series
Sun, Dec 11
|The Playground Acting Program
Join us for our Fall MasterClass Series. Take one class or take them all! A variety of actors, directors, and industry professionals will be teaching MasterClasses for all experience levels.
Time & Location
Dec 11, 2022, 11:59 PM
The Playground Acting Program, 6116 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Guests
About the Event
Fall 2022 MasterClass Descriptions:
Acting in Scene Work with Victoria Cruz
Saturday, November 12th 2022 12:30pm-2:30pm
$75.00 | Ages 18+
Students will be sent a selected scene from a play and be asked to prepare the scene for class. Preparation before class should include reading the play, understanding the characters' given circumstances, and memorizing the lines for class. No need to rehearse with other students before class. Students will work on the scene in class, be given constructive feedback, and acting techniques and games to help the actor deepen their understanding of the role to improve their performance and future performances.
Ensemble Work with Dylan Hudson
Schedule
2 hoursMeisner I: The Reality of Doing with Eric Berg
The Playground Acting ProgramAges 16+All experience levels
2 hoursMeisner II: The Pinch & The Ouch
The Playground Acting ProgramAges 16+All experience levels
Tickets
Acting in Scene Work
Students will be sent a selected scene from a play and be asked to prepare the scene for class. Preparation before class should include reading the play, understanding the characters' given circumstances, and memorizing the lines for class. Students will work on the scene in class, be given constructive feedback, and acting techniques and games to help the actor deepen their understanding of the role to improve their performance. Sat. Nov. 12th 12:30pm -2:30pm | Ages 18+
$75.00
Sale endedEnsemble Work
en•sem•ble (noun) a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together. Within these two hours together we will explore the unique exchange of energy between ensembles. Using methods and techniques from Improvisation, Clown, and Viewpoints we will support, challenge, share, and collaborate. These techniques will help you feel “less awkward” collaborating with others, empowered to create, and feel more free in your body. Sun. Nov. 13th 2:00pm-4:00pm | Ages 16+
$50.00
Sale endedAudition Technique & Profess.
The tools, skills, and professional finesse that make working actors truly attractive and presentable can take years to cultivate. In Audition Technique & Professionalism For The Modern Actor, we will walk you through them over the course of a few hours. We’ll cover both basic and advanced approaches to networking, communications, crafting your own public presence, appearing professional to casting directors and agents, and of course, nailing your audition. Wed., Nov. 16th 12:00pm-2:00pm | 16+
$75.00
Sale endedFrom Self-Tape to On-Screen
We will take you through each step of “booking a gig” , from submitting self tapes, to a work day on set. Whether you’re camera shy, frustrated with castings + self-tape directions or wanting to feel more comfortable on camera, you’ll enjoy learning industry tips and tactics to help you feel confident. Come learn something new in a supportive and fun environment, grow as an artist, and maybe meet some special guests along the way... Sat., Nov. 19th 10:00am-12:00pm | Ages 13+
$65.00
Sale endedMastering Cold Reading
Cold Reading is a common tactic used in On-Screen, Agency, and Theatrical auditions to see if an Actor is capable of fulfilling the role. This workshop will teach you how to confidently prepare yourself for a cold read audition, how to make "BOLD" choices, and how to land the role. Sat., Nov. 19th 1:00pm-3:00pm | Ages 16+
$75.00
Sale endedUta Hagen: Authenticity
Musicians practice their scales. Ballet dancers warm up at the barre. What do actors do to prepare themselves for peak performance? Get first hand experience in acting exercises crafted by Uta Hagen, one of the greatest stage actors of the last century, to “put your instincts and sense of truth… to use while probing and grappling with the content and roots of [acting] craft.” Wed., Nov. 30th 6:30pm-9:00pm | Ages 16+
$75.00
Sale endedMime and Mask Work
Any talented actor knows their body is one of the most important tools at their disposal. Communicating physically and fully embodying your character are key. In Mime & Mask Work, you’ll deepen those skills by exploring traditional pantomime in the style of French actor Marcel Marceau, embarking on freeing and expressive mask work a la the Italian commedia dell’arte, and learning how your body is connected to your emotional life as an actor—and as a person. Sat., Dec. 3rd 12:00pm-2:00pm | 13+
$75.00
Sale endedWorkshop your Monologue
In Workshop your Monologue Victoria Cruz will use the 12 Guideposts from AUDITION by Michael Shurtleff to help perfect your monologue. She will coach you by giving constructive feedback, one-on-one attention, and acting technique tools that are applicable for any future role. Please prepare a 60-90 second contemporary monologue for this class. Wed., Dec. 14th 12:00- 2:00pm| Ages 16+
$75.00
Sale endedMeisner I
Have you ever gotten the acting note to "get out of your head”? Have you ever struggled to take that note? Learn some of the foundational acting techniques and exercises pioneered by master acting teacher Sanford Meisner to get out of your head and anchor your acting in the “Reality of Doing.” Sat., Dec. 10th 12:00pm-2:00pm | Ages 16+
$75.00
Sale endedMeisner II
Have you ever struggled to “listen” to your scene partner? Are you unsure what to “do” in a scene? Sanford Meisner’s exercises challenge actors to hone their ability to listen specifically and connect to their inner impulses. Building on the Meisner I course, this class gives actors practical tools from one of the foundational American acting teachers, Sanford Meisner. Sun., Dec. 11th 2:00pm-4:00pm | Ages 16+
$75.00
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