Scene Study Master Class
About the Class
Open to Advanced actors, Master Class: Character digs deep into period characters. Utilizing classic plays set in the 1940s as the backdrop, actors will prepare two of Uta Hagen’s exercises (Historical Imagination and actor’s choice) as well as monologue and scene work from this rich period of history to create deep, meaningful characters.
Each class also has a physical and vocal warm-up. Led by Laura Winstin; this class is by invitation only.
15 HOURS OF CLASS!
3-hour class once a week for six weeks.
Maximum: 10 students.
BOOKS:
Required: Uta Hagen’s A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR.
Current Class
Scene Study (Character)#
Tuesdays, Sept 22 - October 20, 2020
6:30-9:30 pm | $275*
Deposit of 1/2 of full tuition must be put down to secure spot in the class. Balance is due by the first class. No cancellations or refunds one week prior to class start.
* +$25 registration fee for new students.
Scene Study
About the Class
An actor is always working on her craft. When you’re not working, you should be in class. Scene Study is for working actors and for those that have the desire and work ethic to be a working actor. Verve’s Scene Study class is a safe, vigorous, nurturing environment for you to build and practice your technique. Only through long-term training will you achieve your goals, stretch your previously held limitations, and learn to be flexible and adaptable while remaining true to the character and the script.
Through partnered scene work, monologues, and solo Uta Hagen exercises, you will learn to create truthful, organic moment-to-moment life on stage on a weekly basis. The combination of expert coaching and self-critique will allow you to identify and articulate what is working and what isn’t, and most importantly, why.
While Scene Study is an Acting Foundations class, students must be experienced before entering. To meet the pre-requisite, complete Acting Foundations: 1. Core Technique, Acting Foundations: 2. Whole Body Acting, Acting Foundations: 3. Get Personal or through an Audition.
The 2020 Industry Showcase is scheduled for June 15. Term 1 and Term 2 attendance required to participate in Showcase. For the December guest artist Master Class, attendance in Term 3 and 4 are required.
BOOKS:
Required: Uta Hagen’s A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR.
18 HOURS OF CLASS!
3-hour class once a week for six weeks.
Maximum: 14 students.
Minimum deposit of 1/2 of full tuition must be put down to secure spot in the class. Balance is due by the first class.
Current Class
MONDAYS March 23-June 15 | Nov 9-Dec 14, 2020
6:30-9:30 pm | Amanda Melby, Coach
3/16/20: UPDATE - class is available via ZOOM - a remote participation option until restrictions are lifted.
Term 1: March 23-April 27, 2020 | $300
Term 2: May 4-June 15. Off May 25. | $300
Industry Showcase: Was scheduled for June 15; postponed TBD.
Off July-August.
Term 3: Nov 9-Dec 14. | $300
Special Guest Artist (TBA) Master Class: Dec 14
Deposit of 1/2 of full tuition must be put down to secure spot in the class. Balance is due by the first class. No cancellations or refunds one week prior to class start.
* +$25 registration fee for new students
#Both classes have pre-requisites