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Acting For the Camera:
Performance and Professional Development
(Mondays or Tuesdays)

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Acting on Camera 4 Teens:
Performance and Professional Development
(6 weeks – Sundays)

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Pre-register Now For

In-Studio classes

the_acting_studio@live.com

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Classes available:

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA (17yo+)

Mondays (4 weeks) – 6:45 pm-10 pm – instructor Darcy Fehr – max. 12 participants

Tuesdays (4 weeks) – 6:45 pm-10 pm – instructor Darcy Fehr – max. 12 participants

ACTING ON CAMERA 4 TEENS (12-16yo)*

Sundays (6 weeks)* – 2 pm-5 pm – instructor Darcy Fehr – max. 12 participants

To register, audit or for more information, contact: the_acting_studio@live.com

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~ Cost of classes is $225 [GST incl] per month *[$250 for Teen Class]
($200 [GST incl] for ACTRA/Equity members) *[$225 for Teen Class]

~ $50 e-transfer deposit for new students is required to register.
Fully refunded if class is cancelled for any reason.
~ E-transfers can be sent to the_acting_studio@live.com
~ Full payment is due before the first class of every month.
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<Acting for the Camera:
Performance and Professional Development
The Class Breakdown

Week 1 – The Journey & Discovery

A couple of days before the start of each week one class, a scene and its accompanying script will be sent to you via e-mail (PLEASE NOTE: Material may contain strong language and mature themes). The first class is devoted to scene study and rehearsal. Here we focus on establishing character as well as uncovering what is not on the written page.

Week 2 & 3 – Shooting the Scene

Weeks 2 and 3 -Each scene will be shot with a focus on playing for the camera, i. e. finding eye-lines/marks, adjusting performance the match frame size, cheating for the camera, etc… Our intent is to provide as realistic a setting as possible so when you walk onto an actual set (if you have not already) you will be familiar with what you are exposed to in terms of the filming process and what is expected from you – the actor.

Week 4 – Popcorn Night

We meet at the studio and review and critique the scene work for the month with a focus on what to work on for the future (popcorn is optional).

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Acting on Camera 4 Teens:
Performance and Professional Development
The Class Breakdown

Class 1 – Checking in and getting the audition. First and foremost, we will learn a little bit about each other and then we get to the work! Students will learn techniques for how to break down and rehearse sides for an appointment to audition. This will include a Q&A about what everyone finds challenging, etc…

Class 2 –  The mock audition! An auditioning space will be set up like the real world and the class will go through the process of getting adjustments and doing multiple passes. Everyone ‘books’ at this audition! 

The next three weeks will be focused on scene study. The students will be paired up to perform in scenes together.

Class 3 – Rehearsal and script breakdown. We will discuss story and character and doing cold reads to start getting the creative juice flowing. Everyone will leave this class with a head full of ideas and choices for their respective characters. Homework! Time to prep!

Class 4 & 5 – The shoot! We will shoot the scenes with lights, cameras and sound – assigning crew jobs for the students who are not acting. Those who are acting – the budding movie stars – will receive direction with multiple takes like they would on a real set. This is designed to learn about on set etiquette (I.E. hitting your mark, finding your light, connection, working with director, respecting crew positions, etc…) and most importantly, performance under pressure. What pressure, right?

Class 6 – Popcorn night! Our last class will showcase the completed works we create in the studio. This session with be all about positive feedback for a job well done! Parents are invited to audit the last class to marvel at the great work!!!