Acting I: Starting January 7, 2009 from 7:30-9pm Meets for four weeks An introductory course for actors new to the trade – focus is on character development and partnering. Work in a supportive, fun atmosphere with theater professionals. Performance opportunities in May. Limited class enrollment. $75 includes annual registration fee. Register today (see above for online/credit card registration, or call 978.667.0550 for mail-in registration). This is as great way to start the new year!
Classical Acting Intensive: Shakespeare and Swordplay Summer 2009 3 Day Workshop, in our new theater Dive into Shakespeare with a combination workshop - mornings are spent working text and developing character, afternoons include basic swordfighting techniques. Workshop culminates in the performance of a scene with fight choreography. Very limited enrollment. Actors will be asked to prepare a short Shakespeare monologue to bring to the workshop. Meets from 10AM - 4PM. **If you are interested but cannot make weekday workshops, please let us know. We are planning a weekend workshop for later in the summer.** $180, includes all materials, weapons will be provided. Email studio@AtlantisPlaymakers.com to reserve a space.
Brawling & Big Sticks (Basic Stage Combat
Learn stage combat that is both safe for the actor and compelling for the audience. Techniques taught for unarmed stage combat, including basic brawling, dirty tricks, and other kinds of butt kicking experiences. In addition, basic quarterstaff (big stick) techniques will be taught. No prior experience necessary, stage combatants of all levels are welcome. "Director, fight choreographer, playwright and performer, Basso is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to stage violence." - Callboard Magazine, San Francisco. Coach: Kimberly Davis Basso Next Class: TBA
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS:
Audition Techniques A small class size allows us to focus on individual feedback. Monologue selection, analysis and preparation for the 2-3 minutes you have at an audition. Auditing and feedback by the Artistic Director avalible included in most workshops. Suitable for actors new to the craft or anyone who would like a brush-up before a large audition. Private coaching is also available.
Basic Swordfighting: Techniques for single rapier include parries and cuts, evasions, basic terminology and acting the fight. Students will perform a short fight at the end of the workshop. "Director, fight choreographer, playwright and performer, Basso is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to stage violence." - Callboard Magazine, San Francisco.
Improvisation: ImprovBoston, our resident improvisation troupe, offers weekend workshops year round. Sign up for our e-letter and select 'workshops' to receive advance notice of these programs.
Studio Scholarships
Our goal is to make sure that every student who wishes to attend an Atlantis Playmakers studio program is able to. Scholarships are available for every workshop, ages 6 through adult, by application. If you are a corporation or individual who is interested and able to make a contribution to the Atlantis Playmakers Studio Scholarship fund, your help is greatly appreciated. Please use the PayPal button to contribute online or send contributions to Atlantis Playmakers c/o 4611 Monroe Street, Hollywood FL 33021.