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They should not be construed as an endorsement. Be sure to research each offering thoroughly.
VOICE OVER WORKSHOP
Instructor: Kathleen Furey, SAG/AFTRA
Designed to introduce students to the radio commercial format focusing specifically on voice-over scripts commonly heard on TV/film/radio. Instruction includes microphone techniques; vocal diction, pace, pitch, range, clarity, timing; character development; making the voice "visible"; script breakdown, interpretation, variety; audition techniques and demo tape details. Industry tips and pointers are discussed. Please bring 3-ring binder, pen/pencil & snack or lunch. (3 four-hour classes) (Instructor has performed in over 200 Voice Overs)
Ages 8+ yrs * Thurs 10AM-2PM, Aug 14-28 * Cost: $138 member EEAC/$153 nonmember
Acting Classes - Discover the secret superstar in your soul!
Wantagh and Babylon Locations
Now Enrolling for Summer Workshop 2008. Kids 8 and above /Teenager/Adults.
Morning, afternoon and evening classes. We will utilize both the Meisner and Method Technique.
Each class offers exciting Theatre Games, Methods Relaxation Techniques, Scene Study, Monologues, Improvisation and Audition Preparation. Learn the Crafty Business of Acting.
Cost $25/ 90 minute class - Private Lessons $45/ 90 minutes
Pay 5 classes in advance, receive 6th class FREE!
ARTIST WAY GROUPS -Wantagh and Babylon Locations
Weekly creativity workshops based on Julia Cameron’s book “Artist Way”.
Teenagers/Adults are you looking for summer fun? Gather with fellow artists have an EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.
Each class abundantly expands your imagination and art. Consistently move toward pursing all of our goals.
Receive support in creating a successful business!
Cost is $15 per 90 minute class.
Pay 5 classes in advance, receive 6th class FREE!
DISCOVER ME!
Three of Hollywood’s insiders have joined forces to form Hollywood Talent Group to give workshops that provide artists the help and insight on building careers in Hollywood. The Los Angeles based group consisting of Tyler Christopher (current star of General Hospital), Ric Beddingfield (talent rep/film producer who discovered many top Hollywood actors) and Taylor Sheridan (Acting coach to the stars) will be giving a 2-day workshop at the Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown on July 26 and 27. Hollywood Talent Group will be hosting the "Discover Me!" workshop and speaking to anyone looking to learn more about pursuing a professional career as an actor and breaking the myths of how to make it in Hollywood. The trio will personally watch and critique attendees’ auditions and answer questions about the art and business of acting and the process of succeeding in Hollywood. Mr. Beddingfield is scouting for new clients, discussing how to find an agent and the business aspects of acting. Mr. Christopher is discussing life as an actor in Los Angeles. Mr. Sheridan is bringing a comprehensive set of tools and techniques sure to enrich every level of actor.
DISCOVER ME! every attending actor will be given an opportunity to audition.
Fee for 2 days: $179 - Optional Saturday Breakfast and Lunch meal ticket: $25
DAY ONE
8:30am Opening
The three speakers welcome the guests. Outline that this seminar will be a discussion of what every actor needs to know to pursue a professional career in film and television. Scenes available for afternoon auditions.
Tyler Christopher - Life as a professional actor in LA. Practical aspects of coming to LA to begin an acting career.
Ric Beddingfield – Business aspects of acting
Taylor Sheridan – Acting. A comprehensive set of tools and techniques to enrich every level of actor.
9am Tyler Christopher
Moving to Los Angeles * Making contacts * Photographers * Acting classes * Showcases * Marketing yourself
10:30 am Ric Beddingfield
Structure of the business of Hollywood * Studios/Networks/Production companies
Agents/managers * Marketing yourself * The Casting process * Seeking new clients.
Noon – lunch break
1:00pm Taylor Sheridan
Acting tools and techniques * Audition process * Cold reading
2:30pm – auditions
Readings with Tyler Christopher, Ric Beddingfield and Taylor Sheridan
DAY TWO
Invitation only intensive auditions.
During Day One auditions, actors will be invited to return on Day Two for further intensive study, auditioning and feedback. Actors will read with Tyler, train with Taylor and be evaluated by Ric.
All guests from Day One are invited to watch.
Ric Beddingfield is a long time talent agent and manager and has given many successful actors their start including Freddie Prinze Jr., Without A Trace's Anthony LaPaglia, Supernatural's Jared Padalecki and CSI's Eric Zamanda. He currently represents Josh Hutcherson, star of Bridge to Terabithia and the upcoming Journey to the Center of the Earth. He will discuss feature film and television casting and be scouting for new clients to personally represent.
Ric Beddingfield
The Beddingfield Company Inc.
13600 Ventura Blvd. #B
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-285-7411
Tyler Christopher, currently plays Nikolas Cassadine on ABC’s General Hospital. He will be discussing the practical aspects of actors coming to Los Angeles. Where to go and what to do. Tyler has guest starred on many top television series and feature films.
Taylor Sheridan is a first rate acting coach responsible for guiding some of today’s brightest stars. He continues to coach celebrities on a daily basis. He will bring useful acting tools and reveal secrets of the audition process. Taylor will be seen this fall starring in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.
IMPROV WORKSHOP
The Huntington Repertory Theatre Company in association with the Last Licks Café is presenting an acting/ improvisational Tuesday night workshop this summer in the beautiful heart of Huntington. For a nominal fee, you could work with an accomplished instructor and learn the basics of improv as well as hone and sharpen adlibbing skills. The workshop caters to all ages (MUST BE AT LEAST 16 TO PARTICIPATE) and experience levels (FROM NOVICE TO PRO). WORKSHOP PROMISES TO BE FUN AND CHALLENGING AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL!! If interested or want more information, please contact Patrick- (631)875-7571 (phone) or patricksherrard@aol.com (email)
Patrick DeGennaro's VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS
Ripley Grier Studios 520 Eighth Ave.
7 Singers Only $80 per week
call ASAP: 212 695 3717
4 More Summer Sundays
July 20, 27, Aug 11am – 2pm
Private Acting Coach
Work on Monologues, Improvisation, Diction Exercises, Proper Breath-Support for the Stage, Auditioning, Forming a Resume, Understanding a Character's Emotion and Physicality ... and more! Gain confidence on-stage and off! Ages 10 and older. Great coach for college auditions! Pairs or small groups are encouraged if you’d like to work on scenes. Reasonable Prices! Call: Camile (631)375-0002 or email: CamArnone@optonline.net.
I offer private acting instruction to students ages 10 & up. I strongly believe in encouraging the confidence and creativity of each student—beginners and seasoned veterans alike. I foster a warm, nurturing, supportive environment to give students the space to grow into their talents. I offer long-term instruction as well as short-term coaching for auditions for college or shows. I am available to coach singers on presentation and acting for NYSSMA, musical theatre, or college audition musical selections. I love working with pairs and groups on scenes as well, so consider signing up with a friend! I work in Nassau County and Western Suffolk. Please call me for rates and availability.
Act Now Workshops co-founders Karen Etcoff and Bill Tripician of Kee Casting are active New York City casting directors. Each has over 25 years of experience in theater, film, television and commercials. Karen and Bill began their careers as actors. Karen went on to produce two Off Broadway shows, worked as a General Manager on Broadway, a freelance Commercial Casting Director, and in 1988 opened Kee Casting. Bill is a member of Actors Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild and has performed Off Broadway, regionally, on tour and in cabaret. He has taught, coached and directed actors and singers. Bill joined Kee Casting in 1992. Known as "actor friendly" casting directors, Karen and Bill specialize in casting background talent, day players and select principal roles for film, television and commercials. Be sure to mention Deb's Web when you register!
THE BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS: Everything you need to know to be a working actor $85
A fun, interactive workshop where you will learn everything from discovering your "type" to proper business etiquette. How to correctly prepare a resume - this is your calling card - make a good first impression and a lasting one! Where to get the right headshot at a reasonable price - A picture is worth a thousand words.
How to use trade publications to get paying work. Explore setting realistic goals for yourself and discover the mental attitude that will help you survive and succeed in "the business." Learn how to make the best choices - what to wear, what to say, when to speak and when to listen. Through role-playing, you will learn valuable lessons that will get you noticed by casting professionals. Open discussion and questions are encouraged.
THE COMMERCIAL AUDITION EXPERIENCE-LEVEL I: Sell yourself and they'll buy whatever you're selling $85 This intensive workshop focuses on working in television commercials. You will work on-camera with real commercial copy and cue cards as you learn the many techniques for selling a product. Learn how to read cold copy and handle props. Find out how to dress for auditions, how to overcome your nerves and what to expect at a call-back. Observe your negative habits and learn how to get rid of them. Discover what makes you unique. Explore the ways you can tap into your own special qualities to make your audition stand apart from the others. See a playback of your work, which will be critiqued in a supportive, constructive manner, and come away with greater knowledge, skill and confidence.
THE COMMERCIAL AUDITION EXPERIENCE - LEVEL II $85
In this workshop you will work on camera in actual audition situations. Refine and perfect the basic skills and techniques learned in Level I. Become more confident, comfortable, castable.
AUDITIONING WITH COLD FILM SCENE COPY: Fast-paced workshop with an improvisational feel. $85
Sharpen your acting and audition skills. Work with actual film scripts in real audition situations. Work on techniques and skills to help you make quick, solid choices given limited information and time. Develop an instant rapport with your scene partner. Learn to find what in the scene will engage your audience.
NETWORKING EVENTS: It's what you know and who you know TBA
These are exciting and entertaining evenings that provide a rare opportunity to meet personally and audition for major casting directors and agents. In discussions in a relaxed atmosphere, have your questions answered by industry professionals.
All workshops are one-session intensives running approximately three hours each.
Private Acting Coach, located in Huntington Station is offering private one on one sessions for Shakespeare, Scene Study, Mono's, Acting Tech. (Stella Adler, Misner and Stanislavski), Career Coaching, Audition Coaching, Breathing work, acting in song, everything you want. Career Credits include work on Film, Television, Off Broadway and Regional Theater. Member of the Actors unions AEA/SAG/AFTRA. Trained at The Juilliard School and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Will help guide your career and form your career into what you are wanting. REASONABLE PRICES!!! Work will be done in huntington or in NYC. This is a great way to network with a working actor. If you have more questions e-mail me at actor4life24@hotmail.com (preferred) or call 631-662-4421. Accepts starting actors all the way to advanced career actors. Ages start at 13 and up. WILL ALSO COACH YOUR ACTING FOR COLLEGE AUDITIONS. Will also work on Film scene and on camera work. First meet is to get to know you and tell you a bit about myself and the way I work. Workshops will also be held in the coming future.
Vander Dance Academy
New School offering classes for children and adults
Theatre Dance, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and more…
Look for our upcoming website: www.vanderdanceacademy.com
Rehearsal Space is available
Be a stand-up comedian and that's no joke! or learn comedic timing and the fundamentals of quality stand-up comedy for your stage career. Time To Follow Your Dream! Stand-Up University is a first rate school instructed by Professional Comedians who teach the fine art of stand-up comedy. Over this seven week course students are encouraged to create and perform an original 5-7 minute routine which depicts the comical essence of who they really are. Each week students get up on stage to work on their "act" with exercises designed to hone their comedic skills. On the 6th week students, now turned comedians, perform live in a real show at a top comedy club. The show is videotaped and given to you so it can be remembered forever as your first time on stage! Taught by professional comedians with over 50 combined years of experience and National TV performances. Classes currently held at a major LI Comedy Club. Check out our web-site at www.StandUpUniversity.com or you can email us at StandUpU@aol.com
Great Neck Arts Center
GNAC is a not for profit Visual and Performing Arts organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts in our community through education, performance, exhibition and outreach. Offering over 100 classes each semester for children and adults - visit www.greatneckarts.org 113 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, 516-829-2570
Professional Singer Rob Gallagher is now taking singing students. With over 15 years experience singing on Broadway (Javert in Les Miz), off-broadway (Forbidden Broadway and Reefer Madness), regionally and in concert, Rob Gallagher is now offering voice lessons for the experienced and beginning singer. Learn to "get out of your own way" as you expand your range and build confidence. One technique for all styles of music: classical, pop/rock, r&b, and of course Broadway. Rob has a degree in voice and theater from Indiana University's prestigious school of music. Call 631-650-7094.
Private Vocal Instruction: Professional vocalist and public school vocal music teacher with several years of private vocal teaching experience focuses on proper vocal technique within the style YOU are most interested. Trained in all genres of music. Recorded/released music in dance, pop, and hip-hop. Performed in musicals/operas. Singer for an entertainment company. Able to work with all levels,ages and types of singers from classical to R&B to Broadway. NYSSMA preparationl. Please call Dana, at 516-313-2187 or email dlg3@optonline.net. Full performance bio found at www.myspace.com.danagold1
Broadway Pro Amy Dolan and the Audition Allies offer one-on-one coaching on LI! Audition techniques, career planning and material selection for all ages. Do you have dreams of being on Broadway or just landing that next gig? Do dance calls terrify you? As an experienced performer, director and choreographer I know what they say when you leave the room and what you need to do to achieve your goals. Contact us now and mention Deb's Web for introductory rates! (212) 875-7614 or Divatap@gmail.com. You can check out the Audition Allies at www.midtownproductions.com
Debi Toni Music Studios is a warm and welcome place for all ages. Lessons are personalized and catered to your needs at all times. Piano, Voice, Woodwind (clarinet, sax, flute) NYSSMA COACHING ON ALL INSTRUMENTS AT ALL LEVELS. Parents welcome to stay and wait in a comfortable atmosphere. From Amateur to Professional, I can work with you any all areas of performance needs. Coaching and assistance with all aspects of auditions for school plays/colleges/theatre...any level of performance from monologues to choreography. I will work from scratch gathering material for repertoire that's right for you and merging them together. Bring yourself and your ideas and let's get to work!
It's Time to Get Fit!
Experience effective, functional training with Tami Racaniello, a Certified Personal Trainer/Pilates Instructor.
Programs designed for your needs. Learn how to prevent injury, improve posture, balance, and strength.
Visit the website www.itstimetogetfit.com , or call 631 793 1945.
FITNESS CLASSES FOR ACTORS AND SINGERS
Taught by well-known Fitness Specialist Linda Ray
Look and Feel Better Than You Have In Years!
Safe, very effective and non-competitive
Also - New Classes for Teens
Private Training and Small group Classes
*Body Sculpting *Increase Flexibility, Bone Density, and Endurance *Reduce Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain
Say you saw this on Deb's Web for first class discount
Theatre Dance at Alvin Ailey.
BROADWAY JAZZ at The Ailey Extension
405 West 55th Street (@ 9th Ave) alvinailey.org
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre/The Joan Weill Center for Dance
The L I Performance Academy Come join the family of acting students now training at THE LI PERFORMANCE ACADEMY. Trust us, there is nothing greater than to see one our students succeed in film. If you have the desire, the drive, the ambition to go on auditions then we have the tools to help you!! Call and speak with one of our representatives to discuss class registration. If you view auditions as a chance to make it big in the film industry, then you owe it to yourself to at least give us a try. You won't be disappointed. Check out our Website: www.Lipacademy.com Call 631-588-4455 and send all head shots & phone numbers to acool2006@yahoo.com Honesty in Acting is our motto!
Guitar/Bass lessons beginner to advanced. Great references. Reasonable rates.
My home (BABYLON AREA) MATTHEW 631 379-2004 OR 631 412 5181
Posey School is located at 57 Main Street in Northport Village.
We have classes for those who want to be the best they can be in what they love the most.
Dance classes include ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, and belly dancing, yoga, tai chi for adults.
Professional Preparatory Program for young dancers includes ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap and musical theater.
North Shore Ballroom Academy in residence offers classes for teens and adults.
To learn more about Posey's programs go to www.poseyschool.com Or call us at 631-757-2700
We've been here since 1953 and we are still innovative and passionate about what we do!
Tap Dance for Adult Beginners and Not Quite Beginners on Thursday nights at 7
Belly Dancing on Thursday night at 8
Pay for classes as you attend $20; members $17.50
SQUARING THE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE ACTING WORKSHOPS for adults & teenagers in Great Neck & NYC. Adults any night of the week (the adult will choose) Teenagers from 6pm to 8pm weeknights/Saturdays from 10am to 11am. Call 516-759-1103 Emily Fabella Stevens. I teach The Method. Fewer than 6 in a class. Personal attention. Limited enrollment.
Piano/Vocal/Guitar lessons. Reasonable Rates. My house or yours! South Shore Classics, Inc. Music Education Specialists Mary E. Phillips 631-244-4512 or 516-983-5233. Guitar on-site only. e-mail: ssclassics@yahoo.com
Staged Sensations Suzie Dunn'S studio featuring classes in jazz/hip-hop, musical theater, lyrical, tap, acting, voice, and adult dance and acting classes. 245 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park,. Call 631-514-9406 or email StagedSensations@aol.com
Voice Teacher- Classical vocal training - Private lessons ages 14 and up. Preparation for NYSSMA, College auditions, auditions. Credits include: Performances with New York Philharmonic "Live from Lincoln Center", Chicago Symphony, National Symphony, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Hollywood Bowl, Atlanta Opera, Gewandhaus, Germany, Radio France, and Israel Philharmonic. Winner of the 1995 Metropolitan Opera Competition and an International Laureate for the Leonard Bernstein Competition. Please call Kelley Nassief at 631-395-0095 For full bio go to http://www.herbertbarrett.com/index.htm
