“The act of performance contains a tension that cuts through every other human endeavor: paradox. It is a lie which is trying to reveal a truth.” - Daniel Nagrin

Our staff of professionals will strive to enable each student to possess the acting “toolbox” they will need to explore, define and portray characters both off stage and on. Our work is to enrich the actor and enable them to express a full spectrum of emotion, complexity of mood and subtly of thought. In addition the business and practical side of the business and auditioning techniques will be taught. In summary, we hope to impart the complete and diverse process of acting (stage and screen), academic and business to
our students.

OUR GOAL

To have our students be “performance ready” on both a personal and professional level. To hone their skills, teach them how to audition and ready themselves for performance opportunities in a nurturing and professional environment.

ACTING FOR DANCERS

Acting class for dancers is the perfect vehicle for those who want to learn more about themselves and their ability to translate dance into more than movement. Acting will enhance their roles in plays, musicals and in dance. The techniques they will acquire will help them to connect with their emotions and analyze a scene or dance. They will learn to create a believable character in a short period of time, which is required in today’s fast paced entertainment industry. All dancers will work on a scene and monologue.

Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm
Session 1: Sept 20 thru Dec. 6, 2010
Session 2: Jan 10 thru April 25, 2011
Twelve (12) Weeks
Cost: $300
Minimum Student Enrollment 6
Maximum Student Enrollment 12
Instructor: Gary Nastu

INTRO TO ACTING

Students will use theater games to discover the truth in imaginary situations. They will focus on: relationships with in a scene, finding their emotions and objective, as well as learning to listen and talk to their fellow actors. All students will work on a monologue as well as a scene within a fellow actor. This class is a great place to learn the basics of acting. Ages: 7-10

Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Session 1: Sept 21 thru Dec. 7, 2010
Session 2: Jan 11 thru April 26, 2011
Twelve (12) Weeks
Cost: $300
Minimum Student Enrollment 6
Maximum Student Enrollment 12
Instructor: Gary Nastu

ACTING I

Acting 1 for TV, Film and Stage offers an easy and fun way to learn the craft and how to “play the game”. This technique will give a very simple, structured way of working, in addition to helping teach students how to arrive at their emotions and analyze a scene. It will help create the most believable, entertaining characters possible in a very short period of time – which is required in today’s fast paced New York and Hollywood entertainment industry. The classes consist of scenes study and monologues. Ages 11-13

Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Session 1: Sept 21 thru Dec. 7, 2010
Session 2: Jan 11 thru April 26, 2011
Twelve (12) Weeks
Cost: $300
Minimum Student Enrollment 6
Maximum Student Enrollment 12
Instructor: Gary Nastu

ACTING II

Acting 2 for TV, Film and Stage offers an easy and fun way to learn the craft and how to “play the game”. Acting should be fun, not a self-dissecting experience. The technique taught will give a very simple structured way of working without making acting a complex, traumatic, painful experience. Acting is really a work of the imagination. This class will help create the most believable, entertaining characters possible in a very short period of time – which is required in today’s fast paced New York and Hollywood entertainment industry. The classes consist of scenes study and monologues. Ages 13 and Up

Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Session 1: Sept 21 thru Dec. 7, 2010
Session 2: Jan 11 thru April 26, 2011
Twelve (12) Weeks
Cost: $300
Minimum Student Enrollment 6
Maximum Student Enrollment 12
Instructor: Gary Nastu