The Adaptive Actor Workshops
Say what you mean and do what you say.
The Adaptive
Actor Workshops
Say what you
mean and do what you say.
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These classes comprise the nucleus of the acting process and offer workshops in specific skills necessary for working in the industry. Whether taken together or consecutively, these workshops allow the actor to explore a complete process in analysis, thought, behavior, action, truth and emotional commitment.
The Workshops are designed to be fun and rewarding no matter what your personal or professional aspirations happen to be. These workshops are short term component based topics allowing for exploration and discovery.
All
programs, workshops and seminars offered at The Acting School are
intended for enrichment
and are not designed to qualify the participants for employment in the
entertainment industry.
The completion of any class at The Acting School is not a guarantee of
employment or representation.
Workshop
Descriptions
Current
Schedule
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The workshops listed below and the corresponding descriptions are representative
of workshops previously offered and may be scheduled at the discretion of The
Acting School.
| Acting Component Workshops | Acting Technique Workshops | Media Skills Workshops | Audition Workshops |
| Intro to Adaptive Acting | Adaptive Acting: Continuing Study * | Elements of Screen Acting | Audition for Camera |
| Improv for Actors | The Stage Actor * | The Film Actor | Audition Monologue |
| Discovery & Awareness | Acting Lab : Special Topics * | The Film Monologue | Audition Combo * |
| Acting For Camera * |
*Admission to these workshops require previous training and/or experience and the permission of the instructor. An interview and/or an audition may also be required.
Acting Lab:
Special
Topics *
Continued study of the acting process
focusing on special topics in technique.
Adaptive
Acting: Continuing Study * [off camera]
This class will utilize the exercises learned in
Intro to Adaptive Acting Acting to reinforce the discipline necessary to repeat the work. The
true "craft" of acting, is consistency, while maintaining the illusion
of the first time. The "where" and "why" of the circumstances will be more
closely explored. Rehearsal technique and optional work outside of class will allow the actor to build the scenes from week to week.
Continuing Study allows actors to bring their own material to work on as cold
reading or memorized scenes and monologues. This class is a continuation of Intro
to Adaptive Acting.
Audition for
Camera
[on camera]
This Audition Workshop covers the
actor's work on camera. This class will utilize exercises designed to create an
increased awareness and trust of his or her instincts. Physical and verbal
improvisational techniques will be used to help the actor to be more comfortable
and to stay relaxed and focused while working on camera. Also included are
commercial and TV/Film audition techniques. More experienced students may
bring additional material such as; sides from actual auditions and/or
monolologues.
Audition
Combo *
[on & off camera]
Applying the principles of sound technique
the student will practice audition skills both on camera and off.
Learn to make strong, active choices and apply them to the
camera. Discover how to use the frame line to your advantage, and why the
reaction shot is so important. The Class will take the actor from the first
audition to the final call back, from the smallest role to the leads. [Seealso
Cold
Reading Technique ]
Audition
Monologue Workshop *
[on & off camera]
Learn
to find, develop, rehearse audition monologues for use on stage and camera. In
this cumulative workshop, students will choose 1 or 2 monologues 1-2 minutes in
length. Final week students will record monologues for the purpose of use as a
camera audition. Suitable for all actors whether it's your first time working
with monologues or very experienced.
Cold Reading Technique
*
[off camera]
This class will provide the actor an opportunity to practice
sound reading technique. Take risks and successfully make choices that work best
for you. Keep your skills fine tuned -- The more you do it the better you get! Space is reserved for those actors who have had
prior cold reading experience and/or training.
Students must have a sound understanding of Michael Shurtleff’s 13
Guideposts prior to enrolling in this workshop.
Elements
of Screen Acting
[on camera]
This Workshop covers the basics
of the actor's work on camera designed for anyone who wants to gain the
knowledge and confidence necessary for a film acting career. This practical
course will provide the student with an introduction to the film set; exploring
terminology, protocol and etiquette. Professional "on set" work habits
will be employed and the necessary attitude, customs and adjustments will be
practiced each week. Students
gain an essential understanding of the technical aspects of film acting such as;
blocking, hitting marks, eye line, camera angles, continuity, etc. All work will
be recorded and viewed.
The Film
Actor [on camera]
This workshop is designed for anyone
who wants to gain the knowledge and confidence necessary for a film acting
career. This practical course will provide the student with an introduction to
the film set; exploring terminology, protocol and etiquette. Professional
"on set" work habits will be employed and the necessary attitude,
customs and adjustments will be practiced each week. Through the use of film
scripts and working on camera, students gain an essential understanding of the
technical aspects of film acting such as; blocking, hitting the mark, camera
angles, continuity, etc. Rehearsed scene study and
monologue work will test the actor’s skill to create characters and
relationships on screen. All work will be recorded, viewed, and critiqued. The
Film Actor is a repeatable course. Many students have and continue
to take this workshop several times. If a student takes The Film Actor a
second or third time, or 4th, and is working at a level beyond the technical
emphasis, the student WILL receive the feedback commensurate with their work. The
student repeating the workshop WILL be challenged to go farther with their work.
The Film
Monologue [on camera]
(3 week
course includes 1 & 2 person monologue scenes)
This workshop is designed for anyone who
wants to gain the knowledge and confidence necessary for a film acting career.
This practical course will provide the student with an introduction to the film
set; exploring terminology, protocol and etiquette. Professional "on
set" work habits will be employed and the necessary attitude, customs and
adjustments will be practiced each week. Through the use of film scripts and
working on camera, students gain an essential understanding of the technical
aspects of film acting such as; blocking, hitting the mark, camera angles,
continuity, etc. All work will be recorded, viewed, and critiqued. All
work will be recorded, viewed, and critiqued. The Film Monologue is a
repeatable course. Students may take this workshop several times.
If a student takes The Film Monologue a second or third time, or 4th, and is
working at a level beyond the technical emphasis, the student WILL receive
the feedback commensurate with their work. The student repeating the
workshop WILL be challenged to go farther with their work.
Improv
for Actors
[off camera]
Every actor needs this fundamental skill,
both for auditions and for a working process. Using the rules of traditional improvisation, this
class is designed to free the actor intellectually, emotionally and physically.
Students will sharpen listening skills, exercise creative thinking and react
more spontaneously. Learn to increase character and scene skills though
continued practice of improv exercises. Okay, so
it's not just for actors. It's a
great way to explore your creativity, hone presentation skills, become more
comfortable speaking in front of others, think on your feet quicker and expand
team building skills; all while having fun once a week.
Intro
to Adaptive Acting [off camera]
This is the workshop to start with if
you're not sure where to begin. The class will explore components of actor
training ~ Action exercises, basic script analysis and reacting to actual
situmli. Whether it's theatre, film or TV,
the actor must make active, positive choices quickly. The concept of Polar
Action™ helps actors to refine their technique. The class is based mainly upon
an "Adaptive Technique" for working more immediately. Exercises are
designed to make the actor more active and positive in making choices, keeping
the focus on strengthening the actors instincts. With use of the generic scenes,
actors will discover a more truthful impulse emphasizing imagination and
behaving honestly in every moment. Also learn what is involved with the business, training
and the work of the actor.
The
Stage Actor * [off camera]
This Workshop covers the basics of the actor's work on on stage designed for
anyone who wants to gain the knowledge and confidence necessary for a acting
career. This practical course will provide the student with an introduction to
the stage; exploring terminology, protocol and etiquette. Professional work
habits will be employed and the necessary attitude, customs and adjustments will
be practiced each week. Students gain an essential understanding of the
essential aspects of stage acting such as; focus, blocking, sight line, stage
movement. As well as continued scene study work.
*Admission
to these workshops require previous training and/or experience and the
permission of the instructor. An interview and/or an audition may also be
required.
The workshops listed above and the
corresponding descriptions are representative of workshops previously offered
and may be scheduled at the discretion of The Acting School.
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Text in yellow below indicates change to Policy Statement as of 1/23/13
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Changes in Policy and Course
Schedule:
The Acting School reserves the
right to combine, add, delete or change courses in order to support that
approach. The Acting School also reserves the right to make
changes in faculty, school calendar and in any general or specific
school/academic policies.
Short Class:
If at anytime during the duration of the
workshop enrollment or attendance drops below class minimum [usually 4], AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR, the class maybe called short of the pre-designated
time period [usually 3 hours], provided the class meets a minimum of 2/3 of the
pre-designated time. [usually 2 hours] The student will not be compensated with
either refund or credit.
Payment: [Applies to all payments
made to The Acting School]
Payment may be made in the form of cash, money order, personal check, Paypal or
checks drawn on credit cards. The student must be paid in full prior to
attending classes. By using a check for payment you agree to the following
terms: In the event your check is returned or dishonored for any reason, you
authorize The Acting School of South Florida, Inc. to electronically (or
by paper draft) re-present the check to your bank account for collection of the
amount of the check, plus any applicable fees as permitted by state law (Up to
30.00)
Refund/Credit Policy:
A full refund will be made to the student
should The Acting School cancel the workshop. A partial refund equaling
the amount paid minus an administrative fee of a 15% or $100 [whichever is less]
will be made, should the student withdraw from the program 72 hours prior to the
start of the first meeting of the workshop. The student will receive a partial
credit for the amount paid minus an administrative fee of a 15% or $100
[whichever is less] if withdrawing at least 24 hours prior to the start of the
first meeting of the workshop. If the student does not notify The Acting
School within the 24 hour period, the student will not receive credit nor
refund. Students receiving credit may apply the credit to another workshop. The
Acting School will not refund the difference, however The Acting School
will re-credit the amount of the difference. The student will have 1 year to
redeem the credit, after which time it will be considered void. In the extreme
event that The Acting School ceases operation before which the student has
redeemed the credit, The Acting School will make every effort to notify
the student of the company’s closing and offer a final notice to redeem the
credit.
All Weekend or One day special Seminars, Workshops and Master Classes require that payment in full be made 72 hours prior to the Workshop. Payments made through the use of PayPal Invoice, will follow the same policy as those paid by Cash, Check or Money Order.
Pay Ahead Credits and Custom Price
Workshop payments:
To take advantage of The Acting School’s Multiple Discount offer,
students may pay in advance of Workshops with a running credit account. The
Acting School will keep a record of such payments and the student will
receive a statement as credits are used. Custom Price Credits may be used ONLY
FOR those workshops designated as "Custom Price Workshops". After
payment of Pay Ahead or Custom price credits the student has 3 months to use the
credits.
Short Class:
If at anytime during the duration of
the workshop enrollment or attendance drops below class minimum [usually 4],
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR, the class maybe called short of the
pre-designated time period [usually 3 hours], provided the class meets a
minimum of 2/3 of the pre-designated time. [usually 2 hours] The student will
not be compensated with either refund or credit.
Note: Not all workshops will be offered at all times. Students should refer to the current schedule of workshops for dates, times and locations.
Curriculum is centered on meeting the needs of the student who is working toward a professional career in acting. The Acting School reserves the right to combine, add, delete or change courses in order to support that approach.
The Acting School also reserves the right to make changes in the faculty, school calendar and in any general or specific school/academic policies.
No prospective student will be denied admission on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual preference, dietary preference, political affiliation, agency affiliation, headshot photographer, physical disability or marital status.
