UNMASK THE MYSTERY AND DEEPEN YOUR TECHNIQUE.
THIS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP WILL GIVE YOU A CONCRETE AND DIRECT APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE AND AUDITION MATERIAL. HONE YOUR SKILLS AND STRENGTHEN YOUR TECHNIQUE THROUGH A RANGE OF EXERCISES; APPLIED TO COLD READINGS, IMPROVISATIONS AND SCENES.
This intensive acting class is designed to allow performers of all levels to hone their skills and deepen their technique through a range of exercises that are directly applied to cold readings, structured improvisations, scenes and monologues, and audition material.
My approach is modern and Method-based, and it employs sensory and dream work, active imagination, moment-to-moment and given-circumstances exercises. Each class opens with either
a) an active relaxation using music, dance, and creative sound and movement;
or
b) a receptive relaxation involving breathing, stretching, verbalization and guided visualization.
Both forms engender a creative, open state and provide actors with a clear roadmap to guide them through the next stage of work: the direct application of their technique to material either they bring in themselves (and may be currently working on for an upcoming performance or audition*) or that they choose from among scenes I can provide. In addition to these exercises and application, all students participate in script and character analysis, and offer and receive feedback, both from me and their peers.
New-comers gain a foundation of good, solid technique and a methodology applicable to any future work. More experienced participants expand their foundation in new and inspiring ways. I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with you and thank you in advance for your participation, enthusiasm and passionate work.
*For those wishing to use material they are already working on, the more advance notice you are able to give us, the better.
SCHEDULE:
May 3-6th 2024
FRIDAY, May 3rd: 1-7PM
SATURDAY, May 4th: 1-8pm
SUNDAY May 5th: 1-7pm
MONDAY May 6th: 12- 6:45pm
CLASS FEE:$800
PAYMENT MADE IN FULL BEFORE THE WORKSHOP. VIA VENMO @SheilaNGray (1272 LAST FOUR DIGITS) PLEASE EMAIL:leone@sheilagraynyc.com WITH ANY QUESTIONS/CONFLICTS.
CLASS LOCATION:
RA MA Institute
1729 21st Street
Santa Monica
CA 90404
Street Parking available on 21st Street, Michigan Ave and surrounding streets. Metered parking on Olympic Blvd west of 20th Street.
When signing up please leave a note on Venmo, or email us, with the sex and playing age range of the person attending the workshop.Thank you.