Strengthen your skills and explore your creativity with other experienced actors.

D E T A I L S
Prerequisite: Representation by a legitimate agent, or instructor approval

Limited to 12 students. Work on-camera every week.
Course meets 7–10pm once a week, currently on Mondays with Instructor Bob Harter
NEW low price! Regular price $99/month – paid month-to-month -
SPECIAL WIFTA AND AFTRA/SAG DISCOUNT – $10 OFF!

*Stay sharp and prepared for auditions and for the job
*Perform memorized scenes one week, cold-readings the next
*Discover audition do’s and don’ts
*Find out what it takes to get callbacks and book more jobs
*Practice and reinforce your skills as an actor
*Tackle even more challenging material
*Experience the benefits of an ongoing workshop

The Master Class combines audition technique with scene study. Stay ready for auditions with cold-readings, improv, monologues, and acting exercises, and prepare to work on the set by doing memorized scenes every other week.

This “combo” class provides you with opportunities to do the kind of roles that stretch you past your comfort zones and test your limits as an actor. Concentrate on reinforcing your strengths, while recognizing and working on your weak spots.

Uncover and break through hidden blocks to your expression. Experiment using exercises designed to free your emotions. Discover the many voices within you to create deep, layered characters. Be interested in order to be interesting. Use these tools effectively to move your audience, and enjoy more “golden moments” by fearlessly acting and reacting.

Experience the freedom of working with other committed actors who have already learned the basics of their craft and are now looking for deeper levels of understanding. A trust develops which encourages you to reach new heights. Guest instructors include directors, casting directors, and agents.

Contact:
404-499-9996
dellabob@youract.tv

yourACT Acting Studios Atlanta
3041 N Decatur Rd
Scottdale (Decatur), GA 30079 http://www.youract.tv Direct url for class page

http://youract.net/index2.php?ver=v1 ]]> http://theactorsguide.com/ongoing-master-class-for-advanced-actors.html/feed 0 http://theactorsguide.com/carpe-diem-in-2009.html http://theactorsguide.com/carpe-diem-in-2009.html#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:35:51 +0000 theactorsguide http://theactorsguide.com/carpe-diem-in-2009.html January is the time of year when we all take a look at what’s happening in our lives. I may not know many specifics about yours, but I can tell you that now is the perfect time to review your career, and consider new ways to create work opportunities for yourself. Do you need better materials? Should you expand your skill base? What can you do to make yourself more marketable?

First, take a look at the kind of work you are getting as a performer. Compare that to other types you’d like to be doing more of? Would you like to move into film, or have voiceover work? Would you like to tour with a show or have a cabaret act? Make a list, and be specific.

Next, think about ways to improve both your skills and marketing materials that would best help you obtain those goals. Yes, I said marketing materials. That’s what your headshot, voiceover demo, web site, Facebook page and all the rest are: your marketing materials. Add some fresh content to your web site or Facebook page: production stills, your last commercial, or footage from a performance. If you don’t have a web site or Facebook page, make getting one your number one priority! If you’ve aiming for voice work and never done voiceover, get some training and create that killer demo. If you need to expand current VO opportunites, upgrade your demo, or set up that home studio.

The point is, now is the time to act. Even in a down economy, someone is going to get the jobs for the commercials, films, stage shows, and voiceovers that are being produced. That someone will most likely be the one who is best prepared and who markets him or herself most effectively. That someone might as well be you.

From new headshots to comp cards, from voiceover lessons to acting classes, don’t forget to use TheActorsGuide.com Online Directory.. All the resources you need to accomplish your goals are here.

So Happy New Year everyone…and carpe diem!

R Kay

During December, most industry organizations throw a holiday party for their members and guests. It’s a great chance to meet up and begin or strengthen relationships with the folks who can cast you, in an informal non-business setting.

After all, most of this business is about relationships: people getting to know people. But here’s a hint: Less is more. When you meet that producer, casting director, or agent, for the first time, don’t shove your business card, headshot and resume in their faces. If they ask, fine. If not, don’t bring it up.

This is a time to share seasonal goodwill and get to know one another, so be respectful. Show genuine interest in others, don’t just fake it. Be able to hold a conversation about something other than your work. And remember, these parties are about taking a break and having some fun. That goes for you too!

To make sure you don’t miss an important get together, I’ve listed some organizations from around the region that are having holiday functions below. Click through to check out their info.

Happy Holidays!

R Kay

• WIFTA Atlanta for members and non-members: www.wifta.org

• WIFV Maryland, for members and non-members: www.wifvmd.org

• WIFV Washington, DC, for members and non-members: www.wifv.org

• MCAI Atlanta, for members and non-members: www.mcaiatlanta.org/events/calendar.php

• TIVA-DC, for members and guest only: tivadc.org

• NATAS Southeast, for members and guests only: www.natassoutheast.tv/NATAS/ScheduledEvents.html

• The Screen Actors Guild Atlanta, for members and guests only: www.sag.org/branches/georgia/events

• The Screen Actors Guild Florida (covers Louisiana and the Carolinas too), for members and guests only: www.sag.org/branches/florida/events

If you’re an actor with an agent, be sure to stop in with treats (don’t get carried away – it’s not a bribe) to remind them you are around. DO NOT call them daily…that’s direct route to the B list. This might also be a good time to get new headshots for a fresh, more up-to-date look.

If you are new to the industry and don’t yet have an agent, do two things:

1. Get familiar with names in the Actor’s Guide Online Industry Directory, and get the copy The Actors Guide to help you select and get represented by a good agent.
2. Keep up with who is looking for extras at the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office web site.

Stay tuned for more!

R Kay