Fall Program 2008
Performance Lab for Actors and Directors Tuesday Evenings
Intermediate-Advanced 7:00pm – 10:30 pm
PART 1
Teacher Sei Shiomi September 30 – January 27
Max 15 Students No class 04/11/08, 23/12/08-06/01/09
Open class (showcase):
January 30 and 31
PART 2
February 10 – Performance
Performance : May / June
(Dates to be announced)
Open to students of intermediate/advanced levels (through auditions), this weekly class introduces various American methods (Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, and Uta Hagen among others). Taught by Japanese-American actor/director Sei Shiomi, the class explores relaxation and sense memory techniques, emotional/psychological/physical preparation, body-mind coordination, and script analysis through on-stage exercises and scene work.
This class welcomes those seeking real performance experience in order to put their acting skills into practice, as well as those returning to acting after a period of non-practice. French-speakers in need of improving/testing their English language skills on stage are also welcome.
The class is open as well to students who are interested in exploring their directing skills. They will be assigned scenes to direct and arrange rehearsals with other students in order to present their directing work in class.
The year will end with a show in a Paris theatre (4-6 evenings)!
Registration for fall:
17 Week program = 750 Euros
SUGGESTED ONE YEAR COMMITMENT*
*5% off for full year registration
Improvisation and Comedy Wednesday Evenings
Beginner/Intermediate 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Teacher Chris Mack September 24 – January 28
Max 17 Students No class 05/11/08, 24/12/08-07/01/09
Registration: Performance Lab:
17 Week program = 750 E January 28 and February 4
Or
1 Month = 150 E
This workshop will focus on using various improvisational, acting and storytelling techniques to create, develop and deliver great comic performances. Actors will explore different ways of playing and creating comedy, including physical comedy and using techniques for creating multiple comic characters, like mask work. Both existing and original material will be used. The culminating event will be a series of workshop performances of these comedies at the end of the semester by the comedy class ensemble.
Master Scene Class Thursday Evenings
Intermediate/Advanced 7:00pm – 10:30 pm
Teacher Chris Mack September 25 – January 29
Max 17 Students No class 06/11/08, 25/12/08-08/01/09
Show: Thursday, January 29
Sunday, February 5
Registration:
17 Week program = 750 E
Or
1 Month* = 150 E
*not eligible for Open Class Show
Open to actors, directors and writers by interview and audition only, this theatre and film acting class meets once a week, offering an inspirational platform for both striving and established professionals wishing to refine their talents and craft. The Masterclass explores recreating reality through approaches like private moment, sense memory and creative imagination. Students work on communication and listening skills, improvisation techniques for scenes, character development, and script analysis using The Method. Other techniques employed include Meisner, Viewpoints, and improvisation, with additional emphasis on ensemble work. Directors and actors wishing to develop directing skills can direct scenes for class. Class material includes modern and dramatic classics, successful on and off-Broadway plays, as well as film scripts and original screenplays. Writers can workshop their own material. To aid critical assessment, scenes are documented every semester. An "Open Class" ends the term.
Ouvert aux comédiens, aux metteurs en scène et aux écrivains, ce cours de techniques de jeu pour le théâtre et le cinéma a lieu une fois par semaine et offre une tribune stimulante aux professionnels établis ou cherchant à percer qui souhaitent affiner leur talent et leur savoir-faire. Cette Masterclass explore la recréation de la réalité par le biais d’approches comme le moment privé, la mémoire sensorielle et l’imagination créative. Les élèves travailleront la communication et l’écoute, ainsi que les techniques d’improvisation appliquées aux scènes, la construction des personnages et l’analyse de textes grâce à La Méthode. D’autres techniques seront utilisées, comme les techniques de Meisner, Viewpoints et l’improvisation, et nous insisterons particulièrement sur le travail collectif. Les metteurs en scène et comédiens souhaitant développer leur pratique de la mise en scène pourront diriger des scènes en classe. Les pièces sur lesquelles nous travaillerons incluent du théâtre classique et contemporain, des succès de Broadway (on et off), ainsi que des scénarios de films et des pièces inédites. Les écrivains pourront mettre leurs propres écrits à contribution. Afin de favoriser l’analyse critique, des scènes sont documentées chaque semestre. Une journée « Portes Ouvertes » clôture le cycle de cours.
Audition Skills/Acting on Camera Weekends
Teacher Elise or Chris Mack TIMES TBD
October 11 - 12
November 15 - 16
December 6 – 7
Registration:
3 Weekends = 390 E
Or
1 Weekend = 130 E (Must be approved before registration)
Teen Acting Workshop Dates and Times
Teacher Clarence Tokley 15 Week Program
Ages 7 – 11 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Registration: October 1 – February 4
240 E No class 29/10/08, 06/11/08, 24/12/08-07/01/09
or 4 payments of 60 E Show: February 4
Ages 12 – 17 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Registration: October 1 – February 4
320 E No class 29/10/08, 06/11/08, 24/12/08-07/01/09
or 4 payments of 80 E Show: February 4
Annual Registration Fee = 25 Euros/year
All classes are to be paid with 6 monthly checks or 1 check for full price at start of program.
All workshops are to be paid with 1 check for full price at start of program.
All classes and workshops are non-refundable once your registration has been approved
Exchange Student Program:
If BAW students on holiday in New York would like to participate in classes, we offer a weekly rate. Please contact BAW for more information. |
