[NEohioPAL] Ashtabula Arts Center Acting Classes for Fall

[Pamela Hammond]

(440) 964-3396

Ashtabula Arts Center

2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004

aac at ashartscenter.org

www.ashartscenter.org

www.artscenternews.com

Ashtabula Arts Center Center Offers Many New Acting Classes For Fall



The Ashtabula Arts Center has scheduled a number of acting classes this fall as well as one-day and multi-day acting workshops, many of them are new and never before offered.  

 

"Improv for Tweens and Teens" with Kim Godfrey will be offered on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 14th, $60 class fee for the session.  Have you seen the show "Who's Line is it Anyway?"  Join in a class to explore the many ways of improvisation!  In this form of theater you can make up the scenes and anything goes!  It will stretch your imagination and boost confidence on stage.  The final class will be an improv show to share with friends and family.

 

"Storybook Stagecraft" for Elementary-aged students with Kim Godfrey will be offered on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 15th. Cost is $60 for the session. Focusing on a classic children's story, students will learn the basics of acting -- stage delivery, diction and projection, emotion, pantomime, focus, and blocking.   At the final class students will present a staged performance of the story as readers' theater for family and friends. 

 

 "Acting for Teens" with Linda Fundis will be offered on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 16th.  Cost of the class is $60 for the session. This introduction will engage teens in a variety of activities from creative dramatics to listening skills and stage movement.  We will stress interaction with others and self-development. Beginners welcome!



"Stage Management" for teens & adults with Roz Moulder will be offered on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. for 6 weeks beginning Sept. 17th. Cost of the class is $36 for the session.  Explore the fundamentals of stage managing a production from casting through rehearsals to the closing of the show. This class is for those who are new to stage management as well as for those who want to hone their skills.  

Saturday Classes 

 

"Musical Theater Tap Dance Class" for beginning and intermediate teens and adults will be offered with  Karen Sly on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning Sept. 26th.  Cost of the class is $65 for the session.  Focusing on simple rhythms and steps combining them to make more complicated syncopated combinations.  A great class for the musical theater performer!

 

 "Stage Combat" will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 3rd from Noon - 3 p.m. with Clay Nielson.  Cost of the class for ages 14 and up  (minors with permission) will be $15.  An introduction to various aspects of stage combat which will teach us how to create realistic battle scenes.  The class will include material on armed and unarmed stage combat plus choreography.  Come dressed in comfortable clothing - this will be a hands-on workshop.  Limit 20. 

 

"Physicality Or Everything I Know I Learned from Cartoons..." for ages 13 - adults will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 10th from1-3 p.m.with Tom Jessup. Cost of the workshop is $10.  Based upon a lifelong love of cartoon characters and utilizing games, exercises and discussions, the goal of the workshop is to help participants discover how to better animate the choices they make in theatrical roles. The work will at times be somewhat strenuous, so everyone should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move. Prior to class, participants are asked to choose a favorite cartoon character and be prepared to discuss their choice with the group.

 

"The Actor's Face" is a two-week workshop for teens and adults with Douglas Anderson on Saturdays, Oct. 10th & 17th from 10 a.m. - noon.  Cost is $20.  Convey emotion with a single glance.  Work on enlarging your repertoire of expressions and on making your face readable from the audience.  Enhance your expressions with gestures and body language to define your character.  Please bring a hand mirror. 

 

An "Audition Workshop" for teens and adults with Kim Godfrey will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31st from 10 a.m. -12:30  p.m.  Cost is $12.50.  What do I wear to an audition?  What monologue should I choose?  What song?  We will answer these questions and more. Feel at ease at your next audition. Feel free to bring a song/or monologue for a chance to do a 'mock' audition. Recommended for individual acting students, but open to anyone. 

 

"The Actor's Voice" is a two-week workshop for teens and adults with Douglas Anderson

on Wednesdays, Nov. 4th & 11th from 7 - 9 p.m.  Cost is $20.  An actor's most important tool is the voice.  Learn to use your voice to the best advantage.  Topics covered will include projection, pitch, inflection, enunciation, and choosing emphasis.  Find a unique voice for your character.  Bring a short paragraph (about 1 minute) or poem (14-30 lines) to read.  Dress comfortably for some mild physical exercise.

 

Also new this fall is Individual Music Theater Instruction with Kim Godfrey and Individual General Theater Instruction with Tom Jessup.  Students can sign up for individual one-on-one lessons.  The cost of each one hour lesson is $17.

 

In Musical Theater Instruction, a mix of voice lessons, coaching on the acting of a song, and monologue coaching.  Find out ways to build a character for an entire show or even a minute long monologue.  Get prepared for college auditions or auditions down the street!  

 

In General Theater Instruction, veteran actor Tom Jessup will work with you on anything from monologue selection and prep to character interpretation.  Tom is here to help you be the best you can be!  



Registration is required for all classes.  Classes are available at the Ashtabula Arts Center for all ages in acting, dance, music and the visual arts.  A complete schedule is available by calling the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396 or by stopping in at the desk.  The Ashtabula Arts Center is located at 2928 West 13th Street in Ashtabula.

 

The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

 

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Pamela Hammond
Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Ashtabula Arts Center
Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396
aac at ashartscenter.org
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