Acting for Film I – The Actor & The Self
Date: 23 July – 29 August / Days: Mon & Wed / Times: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Understanding the self is fundamental to authentic performance. Transcending ego and connecting to truth enables the actor to relinquish fear, build confidence and embody honesty in performance.
Coaches incorporate various exercises and techniques including those of Uta Hagan, Stella Adler, Ivana Chubbuck and Sandford Meisner to help the actor build a solid acting foundation in preparation for performance on film.
This workshop is designed for the new actor as well as the professional, looking for re- inspiration. It culminates in the performance of a scene for filming and a monologue for live performance.
Workshop will cover:
- Using the body as an instrument in overcoming barriers to authenticity.
- Trusting instinct and honoring impulse
- Innovative techniques to memorize lines and blocking.
- Script Analysis
- Motivation and uncovering subtext
- Developing a character
Workshop Schedule: 3 hours per class, twice per week, for six weeks
Entry Requirements: None.
Cost: R6 950.00 (includes all training material and certificate of completion).
Students who complete the workshop are encouraged to move on to Acting for Film II, where they will acquire further skills and prepare for work in front of the camera. Many of our part time workshop students have gone on to enroll in our dynamic and popular 2 Year Acting for Film Program.
Acting for Film II – Finding Emotional Truth
Date: 23 July – 29 August / Days: Mon & Wed / Times: 5:30pm-8:30pm
The emotional self is the key to unlocking the psyche. Knowing how we are shaped by our life experiences and understanding their role in our psychological development, enable the actor to harness emotional truth and deliver dynamic performances.
Defining pivotal moments in the actors life, unpacking and owning these, help to further break down blocks to honesty in performance. Using techniques and exercises developed by Lee Strasberg, Susan Batson, Sanford Meisner and other master practitioners, allow students to further explore, develop
and deepen their understanding of textual analysis, acting and performance.
This workshop is designed for the intermediate actor or professional wishing to hone their craft. The workshop culminates in the performance of a scene for filming and a monologue for live performance.
Workshop will cover:
- Sense and Affective Memory
- Substitution
- Moment before
- Public persona/ private moment
- Tragic flaw
- Alba emoting
Workshop Schedule: 3 hours per class, twice per week, for six weeks
Entry Requirements: Acting for Film I / Equivalent in Industry Experience
Cost: R6 950.00 (includes all training material and certificate of completion).
Students who complete the workshop are encouraged to move on to Acting for Film III, where they will acquire further skills and prepare for work in front of the camera. Many of our part time workshop students have gone on to enroll in our dynamic and popular 2 Year Acting for Film Program.
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www.actcapetown.co.za
Please note: ACT reserves the right to change, without notice, the workshop structure and/or schedule and/or coach
