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Acting schools nationwide
The Actors Theatre Workshop
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
American Conservatory Theatre
Herbert Berghof Studio
Juilliard
The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
The New School for Drama
Yale School of Drama
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Advanced Improvisation
SacActors.Com
Geery Theater, 2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Corner of 22nd & L, basement of a Victorian, plenty of street parking
(916) 739-0654
coach@SacActors.Com
SacActors.Com
Learn how to conjure up theater magic out of audience suggestions. Using the principles of improvisation, participants learn how to build scenes that bring dimension and substance to the laughter they generate.
Led by Evan Nossoff, who the Bee dubbed "a master of improvisation".
Nossoff trained with Del Close, the guru of long form improvisation and acting coach for the first casts of Saturday Night Live.
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Alpha Cold-Reading Technique
Mosaic Acting Theatre Ensemble
Mosaic Acting Academy, Rancho Cordova
Directions will be provided upon enrollment - Don't Wait!!
(916) 361-0952
charlieactor@sbcglobal.net
actworkshops.com
The Mosaic Acting Academy
Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource For Actors
Presents "Alpha Cold-Reading Technique"
Saturdays From 10:00 Am -5:00 Pm
August 2 - August 23
It's Simple . . . Good Cold-Readers get the job!
There are two skills and actor must learn in order to work in movies and TV - Cold Reading and Improvisation. Unlike Theater auditions, which often request monologues, Movie and TV auditions don't generally use prepared memorized material. In this class you will learn a technique of the Mosaic Acting System that allows you to use the subjective mind to quickly create a character with depth and substance, rather than just trying to "learn the words". These same tools can then be used to create a character for Screen, Stage or any type of performance. As the class progresses, we cover cold reading and audition techniques, as well as scene and monologue work. As the class size is limited to a minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 new students, pre-registration by the Monday before the class is required. This class will be presented on four consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Tuition is $250, and includes an audio CD. (Repeat fee for prior students $150)
To register with your Credit Card or PayPal account go to http://www.actworkshops.com/workshop.cfm?wid=5, or send your minimum $125 deposit to: Charlie Holliday, PO Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142, or to register by phone call Charlie at 916.361.0952.
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College and university theatre programs in the area
American River College
California State University, Sacramento
Cosumnes River College
Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College
Sacramento City College
Sierra College
UC Davis
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Core Acting: Scenes & Monologues
SacActors.Com
Geery Theater, 2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA
95816
Corner of 22nd & L, basement of a Victorian, plenty of on street parking
916 739-0654
coach@SacActors.Com
SacActors.Com
Ongoing Weekly workshop led by Evan Nossoff, the director/producer of the two longest running nonmusicals in Sacramento theater history. Workshop members keep their talents fresh and their skills growing. In addition to scenes and monologues from plays, this course also uses material from film.
Please Check Web Site: PERIODIC INTRO SESSIONS
Nossoff uses effective techniques drawn from many different approaches, helping participants weave them together into their own personal system.
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Dance Education Program (Beginning Ballet I, Beginning Ballet III, Intermediate/Adv. Ballet, Tap I, Tap II)
Woodland Opera House
340 2nd Street Woodland, CA 95695
Take I-5 to Woodland. Take the Main Street exit - left. The theatre is on the corner of Main and 2nd.
530-666-9617
ypttheatre@afes.com
wohtheatre.org
Classical Ballet Instructor: Eva Sarry
Beginning Ballet I
Ages 4-6 Mondays 4:00-4:45
Ages 4-6 Mondays 5:00-5:45
Ages 4-6 Tuesdays 1:30-2:15
Ages 4-6 Tuesdays 2:30-3:15
Ages 7-10 Thursdays 4:45-5:45
Ages 11-Adult Mondays 6:00-7:00
Beginning Ballet III
Ages 7-10 Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Ages 11-Adult Thursdays 6:00-7:00
Intermediate/Adv. Ballet
Ages 11-Adult Weds. 5:15-6:45
Jazz I Instructor: Rosa Threlfall
Ages 8-Adult Saturdays 10:30-11:30
Tap I
Ages 8-Adult Tuesdays 4:45-5:45
Tap II Instructor: Amy Vyvlecka
Ages 8-Adult Tuesdays 6:00-7:00
Cost: Monthly Dance Tuition
45 min. to 1 hour per week $45
1 1/2 hours per week $60
2 hours per week $80
3 hours per week $90
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Improv
SacActors.Com
Geery Theater, 2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA
95816
Corner of 22nd & L, basement of a Victorian, plenty of on street parking
916 739-0654
coach@SacActors.Com
SacActors.Com
Release your creativity and create something
wonderful, right away. This fun workshop helps enhance your stage
presence, use your intuitive wisdom and expand your comfort zone.
Led by Evan Nossoff, who the Sacramento Bee dubbed "a master of improvisation." He learned from the oringinators of improv. Including Del Close, the improv guru who trained the first casts of Saturday Night Live.
Every Monday at 7 p.m. Cost is $20/session.
Participants may be asked to join the ongoing performance group, Dangerous Men/Dangerous Women.
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Improv!
Mosaic Acting Theatre Ensemble
Mosaic Acting Academy, Rancho Cordova
Directions will be provided upon enrollment
(916) 361-0952
charlieactor@sbcglobal.net
actworkshops.com
Come have fun with us at this drop -in class for high school ages and above at the Mosaic Acting/ACTW Studio, Tuesdays from 7:30-10:00 PM. Improvisation is one of the two most important audition skills an actor can develop. It helps you to think quickly, concentrate, increase mental agility, eliminate "brain freeze" and learn to take risks. It's a skill that absolutely must be learned. No previous experience required; This workshop focuses on fun and laughter! Tuition:
Ten Bucks Cash. - Cheap Therapy!!
Please confirm your attendance by 6:00 PM on class day to charlieactor@sbcglobal.net.
Save money by becoming a member - only $25 per month for as many as FIVE sessions per month! To become a member, go to http://www.actworkshops.com/workshop.cfm?wid=11.
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Mid Town Players
Geery Theater
2130 L Street
21st & L street
310-809-8346
Carrie Bray
starcb1@charter.net
Improv workshop held every Saturday at the Geery Theater from 11:30AM to 1:00 Cost $10.00 a session A great workshop to work on your Improv skills and stage presence. Mid Town Players an exciting group of actors Come join us for hard work and lots of laughter!!
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Private & Semi-Private Lessons and Workshops for Children & Teens
Allen Schmeltz Productions
Stage Nine Theatre, 717 Sutter St., Historic Folsom
From Folsom Blvd,, take Sutter St. into Historic Folsom
(916) 646-9459
allen@allensproductions.com
allensproductions.com
Private Lessons - $120 for four lessons
Semi-Private Lessons - $100 per student for four lessons
Workshops - $80 for four sessions
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The Sacramento Theatre Company's Young Professional Conservatory
Sacramento Theatre Company
1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA
446-7501 ext. 106
stc2actors@gmail.com
sactheatre.org
The Sacramento Theatre Company's Young Professional Conservatory for ages 12-18 is a 10-month, intensive program designed to train young people for a career in the performing arts.
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Scene/Monologue Workshop
SacActors.Com
Geery Theater, 2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA
95816
Corner of 22nd & L, basement of a Victorian, plenty of on street parking
916 451-4152
coach@SacActors.Com
SacActors.Com
Keep your talent fresh and growing, working on scripted material that helps expand your skills and capabilities.
The approach is eclectic, with much reliance on Sandy Meisner's defiition that "acting is truthfully responding to an imaginary situation." The leader draws from Meisner, Eric Morris, Viola Spolin and other major approaches to integrate with what the participant already knows.
Leader Evan Nossoff directed the two longest running nonmusicals in Sacramento theater history. One of those productions, The Vagina Monologues, was the first Sacramento production to play in San Francisco.
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Stage Nine Summer Workshops for Children, Teens and Adults
Actor's Theatre of Folsom
717 & 705 Sutter St., Historic Folsom
Folsom Blvd. to Sutter St. in Historic Folsom
(916) 353-1001
mikonpro@sbcglobal.com
stageninefolsom.com
Stage Nine Theatre proudly announces their
2008 Summer Theatre Workshops. Allen Schmeltz, artistic associate with Stage Nine Theatre, will be offering an Improv workshop for teens as well as an Auditioning Workshop "Get That Role" for actors from 13 years old through adult. Connie Mockenhaupt and Chris Schlagel will be offering a Musical Theatre Workshop for teens and adults. And last but not least, Dana Hendry of New Star Children's Theatre will be presenting four two-week long summer camp workshops for children ages 4-6 and 6-12. Each of her workshops have a different theme and involve singing, dancing, making costumes and props, and a whole lot of fun. All workshops except the Auditioning Workshop includes performances at the end of the workshop.
Following is information on each of the workshops. We expect them to fill fast, so call today to reserve a space. Please read the "Fine Print" section carefully.
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THE FINE PRINT
Workshop fees are between $250 & $350.
A $20 registration fee and a non-refundable $50 deposit is due upon registration. Credit cards are accepted.
The balance is due 14 days before the first class.
There will be no refunds for missed classes.
You can register by calling (916) 353-1001 or by coming into the Stage Nine Entertainment Store, 705 Sutter St., Historic Folsom between the hours of 11:00 and 6:00 daily and weekends.
Students will be expected to complete necessary "homework" outside of the class hours. The amount will vary depending upon the class.
Classes will take place at either the Stage Nine Theatre, 717 Sutter St., or the State Nine Entertainment Store & Gallery at 705 Sutter St., Historic Folsom.
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THE SCHEDULE
"Rock Around the Clock"
Instructor: Dana Hendry
Dates: Weekdays, August 11-22
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Total Class Hours: 30
Ages: 6-12
Max Students: 30
Prerequisite: None
Performances: Sat. August 23 11:00am & 1:30pm, Sun. August 24 1:30pm
Fee: $350
Synopsis: This workshop is a 50's theme where children will perform in and help to create a mixed-up and fun-filled original musical playing Rock and Role characters! Program will include Voice, Dance and Acting, as well as helping to create the story and designing some of the props/ sets/costumes for the final showcase!
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In addition, Allen Schmeltz is providing an ongoing Scene Study and Improv Workshop for 10-14 year olds. There are two sessions of the workshop, one on Fridays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and the other on Saturdays from 10:00am to noon. Students may start the workshop at any time. The fee is $20 a session payable in four session increments. For information about these workshops, please contact Allen Schmeltz directly at (916) 646-9459.
Please do not contact the store or theatre. Allen Schmeltz also teaches private and semi-private lessons.
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INSTRUCTOR'S BIOS
Allen Schmeltz
Allen Schmeltz is Artistic Associate of the Young People's Theatre of Folsom and directs most of the plays for young people. His productions garnered seventy-seven Elly nominations and numerous Elly awards for excellence in theatre for young people including best directing and best performance nominations for last season's The Emperor's New Clothes. He also teaches theatre arts at the Stage Nine Theatre. As an actor, he has appeared at Garbeau's Dinner Theatre, the Woodland Opera House, and Thistle Dew Theatre in the four star production of Under Milk Wood. Allen has also appeared in his favorite role as the Stage Manager in the critically acclaimed Our Town at the Actor's Theatre of Sacramento. allensproductions.com
Connie Mockenhaupt
Connie holds degrees in Music, Dance, and Drama and has performed in, choreographed, or directed shows from New York to California. She loves working with people and has spent a big part of her career in education--teaching and creating programs for young people, the latest being The Natomas Charter Performing & Fine Arts Academy in Sacramento.
She has received several Elly awards and also received the National Outstanding Dance Educator of the Year Award in 1992. One of her favorite roles is Roxie in Chicago, a role she has performed for three different companies. She recently completed a starring role in "Chores The Movie" and has appeared as Emma in Holiday in the Hills, Fonsia in The Gin Game, Mrs. Boyle in The Mousetrap, two Witches and Grandma in Little Red Ridding Hood and the Magic Dragon here at Stage Nine Theatre. Connie is thrilled to have had the opportunity to experience the Mosaic Acting System and thanks Charlie for his inspiration and belief in her.
Chris Schlagel
Chris Schlagel has over 25 years experience as a professional pianist, accompanist and musical director and has worked in musical theatre, concert, recital and cabaret. Locally, he has acted as musical director and/or pianist for Sacramento Theatre Company (A Christmas Carol, Five Course Love, Mother Goose, The Tale, God Liven in Glass), the B Street Theatre (The Big Band, The Last Five Years) and the Delta King Theatre (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and many, many local groups and schools. He has also been the musical director for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Holiday in the Hills, and Wind in the Willows at the Stage Nine Theatre.
Dana Hendry
Dana Hendry, director of New Star Children's Theatre, grew up singing as part of a family singing group, The New Bethany Singers, and spent her childhood traveling through Canada and the US performing every weekend. At the age of 15, after having started writing songs at 12, she wrote her first children's musical Musicland and went on to direct 35 children in the production, to rave reviews, at the age of 16! She went on to Niagara Theatre College, after graduating from High school, and had created the New Star Children's Theatre by 1982. She has directed hundreds of children in musical theatre programs since 1982, in Ontario Canada, Brentwood and Antioch, California, and now calls Folsom her theatre home! Dana has also co-written the songs for 5 children's musicals, and looks forward to writing many more in the future! She is pleased to now be a part of the Stage Nine family, and looks forward to teaching and directing children for many years to come!
Joanna Pascoe
Joanna has been dancing since age 3 and has joined multiple dance companies during her dance studies. Her training includes ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, and partnering. In the summer of
2005 Joanna had the opportunity to train with the professional company, Ballet Magnificat! in Jackson, Mississippi. She has also been involved in multiple musicals and has been singing in choirs since age 5. Joanna has taught at several dance studios in the immediate area, but is currently a full-time college student working towards her degree in music education.
Joanna plans to study music in Italy this coming fall semester and will later transfer back to the states to complete her degree. Joanna is thrilled at the opportunity to instruct at Stage Nine and cannot wait to meet her students!
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Summer Shakespeare Alive!
Sacramento Theatre Company
5252 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA. 95841
(916) 446-7501 ex105
stcensemble@yahoo.com
sactheatre.org
The Sacramento theatre Company, Summer Shakespeare Alive! presents a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to develop their classical skills. The Academy immerses the student in Shakespeare's plays and language under the instruction of some of the most respected teachers and classical actors in Northern California.
With so much interest in Shakespeare, the Sacramento Theatre Company has launched this Academy in order to help guide a new generation of California students in the discovery of what is profound, universal and timeless in the works of Shakespeare. Through the Academy, students are introduced to the power of language and sound, while they are taught tangible ways to understand and manipulate the language of these powerful texts.
Classes in Acting, Scene Study, Voice, Movement, Text Analysis, Stage Fighting and Clown will be taught by leading theatre professionals, professors, and Associate Artists from the Sacramento Theatre Company's Resident Acting Company, lead by Master Teacher Matt K. Miller.
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