June 30, 2008

MEISNER CLASSES – WELLINGTON

"Acting is the ability to live truthfully under the given imaginary circumstances" – Sanford Meisner

It takes three things to become a good actor…
– Good Technique
– Accurate Self Knowledge
– Courage
The first I can pass on, the second I can be of guidance but the last is totally up to you.

Sandford Meisner’s Acting Technique taught at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York, promotes individuality and confidence while giving students practical and effective tools to build character and performance. The upcoming workshop and/or 20-week course focus on the improvisational and instinctive exercises from the technique in the search for emotional truth and realistic behaviour.  It is not only popular with those wanting to pursue acting seriously but also people interested in exploring their creativity and genuine, unpretentious and pragmatic self-development. 

Acting is an ability, and an ability is a skill, and the cool thing about a skill is it’s learnable. With the nuts & bolts tools of this technique and a little elbow juice on your part your talent can be revealed.
You have two options:
New Weekend Workshop 10am – 5pm
Sat 19th & Sun 20th July @ The Film School
Level 2, 4-8 Oxford Terrace, Newtown.
Cost: $170 (incl. GST)
10% discount offered if you sign up for the 20-Week course also

New 20-Week Course 6pm – 9pm
Monday’s from 4th August @ The Film School
Level 2, 4-8 Oxford Terrace, Newtown.
Cost: Two payments of $300 (incl. GST)
10% discount offered if total course fees are paid up front

Warning:  The technique and these classes are challenging and fun.  Only call if you have courage and a sense of humour.

Contact Barbara Woods at msbarbarella@hotmail.com or phone (027) 548 7053.

"The person you truly are is a thousand times more interesting than any character you could ever portray" Constantin Stanislavski