ACTING
Acting: Scene Study
- Date
- Mondays, January 9–February 13, 2012 (six sessions total)
- Time
- 6:30–9:30 pm
- Instructor
- Lauren Shouse
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $150
This workshop is designed for participants age 18 and above.
Working and experienced actors sometimes need a place to work out and stretch their acting muscles. This scene study workshop is for actors interested in exploring their craft and deepening the connection to their work. The actors will work with scene partners and have the opportunity to delve into character study. The class environment will provide a safe place for participants to take risks and get a chance to challenge the basics of their craft: how to be truthful, how to make strong acting choices, and how to connect with your acting partner. Participants will be expected to rehearse their material outside of class time and present their work to the class, where they will receive direction and feedback geared to take their skills to the next level.
Acting: Creative Chaos
- Date
- Monday, February 20, 2012
- Time
- 6:00–9:00pm
- Instructors
- Denice Hicks
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $35
A skilled actor is an aware actor and in our busy lives we sometimes lose our grip on the present moment. In this workshop, the participant will sharpen their awareness through a series of exercises based on an approach called viewpoints. Viewpoints is a technique of improvisation that was first articulated by choreographer Mary Overlie who broke down the two dominant issues performers deal with—time and space—into six categories. She called her approach the Six Viewpoints. Since that time, Artistic Director Anne Bogart and SITI Company have expanded her notions and adapted them for actors. The Viewpoints allows a group of actors to function together spontaneously and intuitively and to generate bold, theatrical work quickly. It develops flexibility, articulation, and strength in movement and makes ensemble playing really possible.
Acting: Voice & Diction for Actors
- Date
- Monday, February 27, 2012
- Time
- 6:30–9:30pm
- Instructors
- Nettie Kraft
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $35
This workshop will present the basics on warming up, the mechanics of good vocal production, basic vocal physiology, tips for good vocal health, group exercises, stretches and a routine to physically “free the voice". Participants will have the opportunity to work with the instructor on identifying problem areas and get recommendations. Please come in clothes that do not restrict movement: t-shirts and sweats, yoga pants, etc. This class is designed as an introduction to voice and diction as well as a valuable refresher course for every actor, regardless of experience.
Acting: Wing Chun
- Date
- Monday, March 26, 2012
- Time
- 6:00–9:00pm
- Instructor
- Joel Diggs
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $35
Wing Chun is a system of martial arts developed over 400 years ago, based on the scientific principles of the economy of motion, space and time, utilization of the maximum amount of energy needed from different angles without wasting energy, and something called “the center line theory.” The body’s most vital organs (eyes, nose throat, lungs and heart) lie on or in the center of the body, and Wing Chun principle’s aim to defend that center while simultaneously attacking the center of the opponent. Wing Chun was made famous in the United States by Bruce Lee, who based his philosophy and own system of martial arts according to its principles.
Some benefits of Wing Chun for actors:
- Deep meditative breathing from the diaphragm, allowing maximum focus and relaxation.
- Profound understanding of the body and its functions.
- Develops pliable strength and endurance.
- Develops a strong base allowing one to stay centered.
- Face to face interaction w/ others using cooperative energy.
- Builds confidence through enduring exercises.
- Enhances cardiovascular health.
- Builds discipline.
- Increases awareness of one’s surroundings.
- Wonderful tool to warm the body up.
AUDITIONS
High School/College Workshop
The Big Audition: How to nail the important one.
- Date
- Monday, February 6, 2012
- Time
- 6:00–9:00pm
- Instructor
- Nat McIntyre
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $35
This workshop is for teenagers and young adults wanting to get themselves ready for college, grad school, regional, or cattle call auditions. It will help you give your best audition in the toughest rooms. As actors we all know what it feels like to be one of hundreds. But, there are ways for you to stand out. If you connect to the piece and your audience no matter what the circumstance you can accomplish the one thing that will always get you noticed. You can make them feel something. This workshop will help you create an environment for yourself where you let those fears go and create that world for yourself and casting.
Register for The Big Audition: How to nail the important one.
High School/College Workshop
Musical Theatre Auditions
- Date
- Monday, February 13, 2012
- Time
- 6:00–9:00pm
- Instructor
- Ginger Newman
- Maximum Participants
- 20
- Cost
- $35
This musical theatre audition class will allow students to perform musical theatre pieces in a professional, audition-style setting and receive feedback on how to take your audition to the next level. Participants have the opportunity to ask professional advice on how to succeed in their high school, college or grad school auditions. Participants should be prepared with two contrasting musical theatre songs. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring two copies of your sheet music in the appropriate key.
COMBAT
Stage Combat: Unarmed
- Date
- Monday, October 17, 2011
- Time
- 6:00–9:00pm
- Instructor
- Eric D. Pasto-Crosby
- Maximum Participants
- 16
- Cost
- $35
Unarmed Combat is, by far, the most common type of stage combat. Be it a fall, slap, punch, kick, shove, or hair pull, nearly every play has at least one instance of Unarmed Combat. And, unfortunately, most actor injuries occur during Unarmed Combat. This workshop will teach falls, punches, kicks, slaps, hair pulls, faints, and much more--so you can accurately answer, "No problem," the next time a director says, "And then you fall down over there."
High School/College Workshop
Stage Combat: Rapier 101
- Date
- Monday, March 19, 2012
- Time
- 6:00–9:00pm
- Instructor
- David Wilkerson
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $35
Rapier 101 will introduce/reinforce the basic techniques of Rapier stage combat: parries, movement, evades, attacks, etc. This workshop is appropriate for beginning and intermediate fighters.
OTHER
Make Your Headshot Work for You
- Date
- Monday, October 10, 2011
- Time
- 2:00–8:00 pm (20 minute individual time slots)
- Photographer
- Harry Butler
- Wardrobe Consultant
- Colleen Garatoni
- Maximum Participants
- 18
- Cost
- $100 (includes disk of headshots)
Do you need a new headshot? Tennessee Rep is offering a unique opportunity to get an affordable quality head shot and advice on which head shot works for you. Each participant will have an individual sitting (20 min) with professional photographer Harry Butler. You will leave the workshop with a disk containing nearly 150 classic, strong headshots on a simple background. Participants will have the opportunity to arrive early and consult with Wardrobe Manger, Colleen Garatoni. You may bring more than one clothing choice for input from workshop instructors if you wish. Once the photos have been taken, you will have the opportunity to have follow up input from Tennessee Rep professionals in choosing which photo works best for you and why.
Please contact Lauren Shouse at lauren@tennesseerep.org to request a 20 minute appointment, Once you have accepted an appointment slot, advanced payment will be required to confirm enrollment.
The Play's the Thing: Dramatic Writing Workshop
- Date
- Mondays, October 3–November 14, 2011 (will not meet Oct. 31) Six sessions total.
- Time
- 6:00–10:00 pm
- Instructor
- Nate Eppler
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $150
- This workshop is designed for participants age 18 and above
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Do you have a great story? Do you have a play you have been developing? Would you like a chance to meet with other writers and receive feedback, advice, and constructive criticism?
This Intermediate Playwriting Workshop offers tools to dramatists at all levels of their development process. You’ll get a mixture of lectures on advanced topics in playwriting as well as a firm grounding in all basics and have the opportunity to write a short one-act or ten minute play. Participants will hear their work read aloud in class and receive feedback from the instructor and fellow playwrights. With a focus on development and response, this course helps students sharpen their skills and work toward completion of a short play ready for production.
And if you are interested in applying at some point for Tennessee Rep’s New Works Lab, the workshop is a good place to hone your skills and become familiar with the lab format.
Set Design: It's all about Caulk
- Date
- Monday, October 3, 2011
- Times
- 6–8 pm
- Instructor
- Gary C. Hoff
- Maximum Participants
- 10
- Cost
- $35; (includes $15 material fee)
This workshop is designed for participants age 18 and above.
Is your set missing that extra bit of detail that would take it from just okay to great? Join us for a workshop in how to create dimensional decoration with everyday latex caulk. This simple technique can turn ordinary molding, furniture, and props into something really unique. With a standard tube of white latex caulk, a caulk gun, and some simple steps you can be on your way.
Devised Piece Workshop: Why all the mystery? Just get started!
- Dates
- Monday, October 17 and 24, 2011 (2 sessions total)
- Times
- 6–9 pm
- Instructor
- Nat McIntyre
- Maximum Participants
- 12
- Cost
- $50
This workshop is designed for participants age 18 and above.
Co-artistic director of The New York City based Outfit Theatre Company, Nat McIntyre, leads this devised pieces workshop that aims to take the mystery out of collaborative theatre making in a two session workshop. Participants will be lead through a series of individual and group exercises that will get their ideas and passions into the beginning stages of development. So, whether you want to adapt, move, write, sing, sign, or interpretive dance your ideas to the world, this is the workshop to get you on your feet, on the paper, and devising.
A Forum: Producing in Nashville
- Dates
- Monday, November 14, 2011
- Times
- 6–9 pm
- Instructor
- René D. Copeland and TBA
- Maximum Participants
- 30
- Cost
- $20
This workshop is designed for participants age 18 and above.
Local Producers come together to share their thoughts and experiences on making theatre happen in the Nashville area. Their conversation will be opened up to answer questions and discuss with participants any issues of interest. Likely topics include such things as the nuts and bolts on creating a production team, budgets and the realistic costs involved, scheduling actors and auditions, the ins and outs of finding a space, advertising and press relations. The object of the forum is to share practical information for anyone currently involved in getting shows produced or who would like to launch projects in the future.
TV/FILM
Acting for the Camera
- Date
- Monday, November 7, 2011
- Time
- 6:00–10:00pm
- Instructor
- Holly Allen
- Maximum Participants
- 16
- Cost
- $60
This workshop will include a variety of topics including what casting directors look for, empowering yourself as an actor, calming your nerves, taking risks, analyzing a script, making strong choices, audition etiquette, working with a partner, image and type and how to book a job. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to work on camera and receive direction in the takes and feedback in the review. Each participant will receive information to take home with tons of tips, advice, local acting websites, books to read, union info, and agency contact information.
