Conservatory Training Program

I had an incredible experience with The Acting School of South Florida and I recommend the faculty and classes to any of my fellow actors who are in need of a fresh approach and want their work to be truthful and compelling.

The Acting School has a warm, caring, unpretentious environment and everyone makes the students feel like family. It has and continues to be one of the best experiences in my life.

The Acting School has not only helped me gain the knowledge that I need to act, but has also helped me as a person. These classes have provided the confidence that I need in order to proceed anything. All of the teachers, provide the experience and the education that an actor needs to be a professional actor.

It is wonderful to be in an environment where our teachers not only love teaching but love sharing their passion with us. It is very comforting to see that we are not alone feeling what we feel towards acting . . .
I am so thankful for everything you do for us. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

Kelley Swindall
[Former Conservatory Program student]

Libby Anderson
[Conservatory Training • Core Completion]

Andrea Sarango
[Conservatory Training • Core Completion]

Alicia Benwaïche
[Former Conservatory Program student]

CTP Spring Term 2008 Admission
Classes meet 2 days per week, 4 hours per day
Enrolling June 2008
[interview required]

Core Training Program Next Sessions Summer 2008
The Core Training Program investigates all the elementary components of the acting process. Emphasis is placed upon the development of intellectual, physical, vocal and emotional skills necessary in creating a sound technique.
A Document of Completion is awarded to those who successfully complete Level 2 of the Core Training Program*.

Ensemble Training Program Next Session Fall 2008
A highly selective one year program of training which challenges the actor to go beyond the fundamentals of acting. The curriculum incorporates research and character development, establishing a more complete technique for work in theatre and film.
A Certificate of Training is awarded to those who successfully complete the Ensemble Training Program*.

*Successful completion is defined as:
All work required of the student must be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor.
The student must have paid all fees, tuition and other financial obligations.
Compliance with the policies and guidelines of The Conservatory Training Programs.

To set up an interview contact The Acting School via phone: 954-921-2622.

Admission
Interview [Required for Conservatory Programs. Recommended for the Enrichment Workshops.

Audition [For Ensemble Program placement]
Prepare a 4 minute scene demonstrating the ability to create truthful human behavior within imaginary circumstances.

Curriculum
The 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.

Improvisation
Using the basic 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 learn not to edit the thought process

Acting Theory & Exploration
Foundations workshop designed to enhance the actor's process. Analysis and rehearsal techniques emphasizing the theory of "Polar Actions" will be discussed and explored using a variety of exercises. The course will also incorporate an overview of the evolution of acting theory leading to today's contemporary psychological realism, including The Moscow Art Theatre and The Group Theatre. Emphasis includes research, analysis, and early phases of the rehearsal process. The focus will be on the incorporation of improvisation, physical destination and actor collaboration. The course embodies rehearsal and performance synthesis focusing on contemporary American dramatic literature.

Voice & Body Foundations
Introduction to the Linklater voice/body process, which reveals natural, unencumbered breath as the source of all truthful, immediate expression. Exercises explore the mechanical function of breath and sound. A vocal warm-up is developed that releases tension and prepares the actor for full emotional vocal expression in the work. Later in the term the class divides into Oral Interpretation/Diction and Movement to strengthen the actors awareness of the individual physical components.

Actor Dynamics
This class will utilize exercises designed to help actors to build a supportive atmosphere of exploration and discovery. Students will gain confidence by learning to recognize what works for them and why. Connecting to the passion of acting will lead the actor to trust their unique acting instincts.

Advanced Diction
Focus on vocal and physical flexibility, incorporating exercises designed to further strengthen the actor's vocal process. Continued practice and application of speech skills to classic texts. Development of power, clarity and resonance through relaxation.

Audition Skills 1
This class will provide the actor the opportunity to practice the audition situation. Emphasis is placed upon building a solid cold reading technique based upon Michael Shurtleff's Audition Guideposts. Students will learn to find and develop appropriate monologue material suitable for all monologue audition situations.

Discovery & Awareness
An introduction to a variety of improvisational exercises designed to free the actor to work with increased awareness and trust of his or her impulses, individually and while working with fellow actors. Individual improvisational and sensory exploration exercises are utilized to strengthen the actor's sense of “public solitude.”

Improvisation 2
Building upon the skills learned in Improvisation 1, the student will incorporate character and relationship work to further strengthen their acting instincts.

Scene Study Lab
By incorporating Objective Analysis, imaginative consideration of text, research and acting exercises, the actor will utilize various techniques to explore the physical life of the character. The goal will be to develop a process for communication, with other actors, and the director. Improvisational and sensory exploration exercises are re-introduced into the actors' rehearsal process. A strong emotional commitment allows for the development of an Inner Technique, creating a more connected and truthful character.

2007-08 Cost/Payment [Additional payment policy applies. See Payment on Policy Page]

Spring Term 2008 Admission:
Classes meet 2 days per week, 4 hours per day.

Cost of each 16 week Core Training Program is $1800.
Students choosing to pay in full prior to the start of the program will receive a $200 discount.

Pay Ahead Payment Plan [16 weeks] /Total Cost $1800
Terms of the plan:
$800 deposit paid in full prior to start of each 16 week term term [may be amortized through the end of the first week]
The balance of the tuition may be paid in four installments:
$250 end of week 3.
$250 end of week 5.
$250 end of week 7.
$250 end of week 9. [End of First week of Summer Term Level 1B]

Failure to fulfill Pay Ahead Payment plan as agreed to, will result in immediate expulsion from the Program.
Agreement to pay shall have the same terms as a loan. The applicant must submit SSN, birth date and copy of drivers license for plan approval.

Cost of Ensemble Training Program TBA.
Students choosing to pay in full prior to the start of the program will receive a discount.

Pay Ahead Payment Plan /Total Cost $TBA
Terms of the plan:
Deposit paid in full prior to start of the Fall term term [may be amortized through the end of the first week]
The balance of the tuition may be paid in installments to be arranged at the time of enrollment.
Tuition balance must be paid in full no later than the end of the Winter Term.

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2007-08 Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Prior to the start of the Program
A full refund will be made to the student should The Acting School cancel the Program Group. 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 program. 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 program. If the student does not notify The Acting School within the 24 hour period, the student will not receive credit nor refund. This policy also applies to "Pay Ahead" plan participants. Students receiving credit may apply the credit to another program or 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.

Summer 2008	Fall 2008	Winter 2009	Spring 2009
6/9-8/5 Currently Interviewing	TBA October	TBA January	TBA March

		Level 1A	Level 1B
	Level 1A	Level 1B	Level 2A
X Term	X Term	X Term	Level 1A

Level 2B	Level 2A	Level 2B
Level 1A	Level 1B	Level 2A	Level 2B
Level 1B	Ensemble 1	Ensemble 2	Ensemble 3

Core Training Program	See Calendar for Terms offered.
Level 1 16 Weeks
Weeks 1-16
Voice & Body Foundations
Improvisation 1
Acting Theory & Exploration

Level 2 16 Weeks
Weeks 1-8	Weeks 9-16
Improvisation 2	Actor Dynamics
Discovery & Awareness	Advanced Diction
Scene Study Lab	Audition Skills 1
	Scene Study Lab [con’t]

Ensemble Program	[Offered Fall through Spring Only.]
Term 1 8 Weeks [Fall 07]	Term 2 8 Weeks [Winter 07]
Weeks 1-8	Weeks 1-8
Energy Dynamics	Transformation/Performance Lab*
Audition Skills	Private Moment & Risk
Scene Study: Transformation	Scene Study: Mid 20th Century

Term 3 8 Weeks [Spring 08]
Weeks 1-4
Performance Lab*
Scene Study: Camera

X Term • AEW Current Workshop Schedule

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