ELEPHANT
THEATRICAL TRAINING LAB - CLASSES
Scene Study Technique:
(with Chris Game or Greg Mortenson) The actor’s self awareness
and character development is expanded through script analysis, movement,
sense memory, personalization of given circumstance and emotional
truth. This ongoing scene study class challenges actors to develop
an individual and organic approach to acting.
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Level I On Camera Acting:
(with Patrick Pankhurst) Learn how to perform on camera!
Actors will prepare and work on Guest Star and Co Star material
from current productions and watch their performance on tape. Learn
film technique and discover what works and what doesn’t.
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Level II On Camera Acting/Audition Techniques:
(with Patrick Pankhurst) A more hands on approach for hard working
advanced actors. Each class you will come prepared to audition and
film scenes from current productions. Actors will act, direct, and
shoot material every week. We will also work on location as much
as possible.
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PAGE TO STAGE/Contemporary scene Study performance workshop:
(with Dave Fofi) This class focuses exclusively on contemporary
plays and those up and coming playwrights writing the most talked
about plays for the American stage. David Fofi, who is known for
his no-nonsense approach and incredibly detailed and nuanced direction,
brings his unique style to the classroom. Warning: There will be
no walking on eggshells in this class.
This class is ideal for actors who want to work in an atmosphere
geared towards live performance and refining the relationship and
communication between director and actor. Class will culminate into
a live presentation of the work created on the Elephant Stage. Sessions
will include guest artists including industry professionals
Rick Pagano and Michael Arabian.
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Advanced Scene Study:
(with Patrick Pankhurst) Concentrating on one author at a time,
scenes and partners will be assigned and you will work every class.
A process of developing character through improvisation and exercises
will be emphasized. Scenes will be videotaped and reviewed so actors
can see
their own work.
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Commercial Casting:
(with Chris Game) Learn on camera skills and commercial audition
technique with casting director Chris Game of Chris and Jed casting.
Chris has over ten yearsexperience casting national commercials
such as Toyota, Pepsi, Taco Bell and Gatorade.
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Solo Performance:
(with Debra De Liso) From inception to performance this workshop
intensive with actor, writer, director, producer Debra De Liso is
designed to help the performer/playwright develop original scripts
for solo performance.
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Yoga for Actors:
(with Sarah Bergman) Enhance flexibility, strength and relaxation
in the body. Improve concentration, connect breath (and therefore
voice), and cultivate an open emotional state of being. This class
draws from three
traditional lineages of yoga: Ashtanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga. Open
to all levels.
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MUSICAL THEATRE: Working with award-winning director, writer,
producer, Kristin Hanggi, composers, directors, writers, singers,
and actors who wish to develop their musical talent, explore the
ins and outs of contemporary musical theatre.
ACTING SHAKESPEARE: with Actor, Director, Greg Mortensen
The
user friendly approach for the non-classical actor
This workshop intensive will be a comprehensive, hands-on approach
to successfully acting Shakespeare's works. It is specifically
tailored to the "American" actor and will remove the bitter
taste of the Bard planted by inept, boring English teachers. You
will learn a vital, living and edgy technique to unlock the text
and meaning of any scene or monologue.
"The dust needs to be blown off the bust of Saint Shakespeare.
His gift of insight into the human condition stands alone, so let
us embrace the horny bastard from Stratford for the genius he was
and still is in the 21st century."
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Train,
work and Grow…
1078 N. Lillian Way
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.962.0046
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