[NEohioPAL] ONE SPOT OPEN! Meisner Scene Study Workshop

Melanie YC Pepe mycp at weathervaneplayhouse.com
Tue Jun 4 16:11:48 PDT 2013


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Contact: Melanie YC Pepe
(330) 836-2626

Weathervane Playhouse
1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313 * 330-836-2626


Meisner Scene Study through Classic American Drama
Mondays, June 10 - July 1

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ages 18 and up

Tuition: $150


Instructor: Aubrey Caldwell, AEA

 

The object of this course is to realize and understand that acting is, "living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. This course will consist of a series of improvisational based exercises that allow the actor's instrument of imagination, instinct and emotion to be freely engaged. This course is designed to develop an understanding of basic acting techniques through the Sanford Meisner method as well as an in depth analysis and performance of a scene from a contemporary American play such as Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller and William Inge. The fundamentals of this course will provide a solid foundation so that the actor is able to utilize these skills in a performance.

 

Course Objectives:

A. Develop and sharpen attention, focus and confidence.

B. Engaging in the other actor through listening and responding.

C. Stimulate the actor's imagination towards SPECIFIC and BOLD choices.

D. Recognizing and acting upon the truth of the moment.

E. Utilizing a theatrical language of terms.

F. Creating imaginary relationships and activities.

G. Developing a point of view.

H. Understanding physical actions.

I. Being able to analyze a scene or script.

J. Applying these steps to scripted material.

 

Aubrey Caldwell has a B.A. in Theatre and Music from Ashland University, and a M.F.A. in Acting from the Asolo Conservatory, Florida State University. studying with Jim Wise, Brant Pope, Ruby Allen and Scott Hayes. She has also studied with Broadway Vocal Coach, David Brunetti; former LAMDA and Julliard professor, Norman Ayrton; Producer, Pedagogue and O'Neill pioneer, Jose Quintero; and London's Globe Theatre Educational Director, Patrick Spottiswoode. Theatre credits include The "Witch" from Into the Woods, "Carol" from Oleanna, "Desdemona" from Shakespeare's Othello and "Suzanne" from Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile to name a few. In 2000, Aubrey moved to Los Angeles, where she appeared in independent films such as Monsieur Renaud and The Truth About Monkeys. In Austin, Texas she taught for TexARTS Academy in Lakeway, including Acting for the Camera, Acting for Stage and Acting for Musical Theatre. Aubrey has recently moved back to Ohio to teach Voice & Diction and Acting at The University of Akron and is fronting a new band called Buckle Down Band. She is also currently appearing at Actors' Summit Theater as a company member for the 2011-2012 season. Aubrey is a member of Actors' Equity Association and is Screen Actors' Guild eligible.

 


http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/adults


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