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BEGINNING ACTING The next class starts on Monday, April 26th
Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College Taught by Nils Osmar Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email Mondays, 7-9:30 pm - 4/26-5/24 Tuition: $150 (held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle)
Acting is fun! In this enjoyable class, you'll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools, and perform short scenes onstage in front of other students. Plus: warm-ups, theater games, improvisational acting, information about the Seattle theater scene, how to audition. Great for beginners, and for those wanting to get back into acting after a break from it. Instructor has participated in live theater for over twenty years as an actor, playwright, producer and director, and has taught acting classes in Seattle since 1996. His films have played at major international film festivals.
See also: Let's Make a Movie See also: Improv for beginners: Acting without scripts More info about our ACTING CLASSES For a full list of upcoming classes, visit: Classesandworkshops.com
To sign up now for BEGINNING ACTING, call 206-420-1309 or click the Add to Cart button below. If you don't see a registration link, go to the Beginning Acting class page.
____warm-ups and theater games ____improv (unscripted acting - making it up as we go along - fun!) ____sense memory work (such as drinking a cup of coffee, when you don't really have one in your hand - used by actors to create a sense of reality onstage) ____memorizing short scenes & performing them in front of the group ____monologues... and more. You'll also learn about headshots, auditions, and opportunities for actors in Seattle on stage, film and television. Whether you're a total beginner, a professional actor, or somewhere in between -- whether you're taking the class just for fun, or thinking about a career in acting -- everyone is welcome.
Student comments
I'd actually like to thank you. After taking your (Beginning Acting and Let's Make a Movie) classes last year, I now have had two acting gigs. One in a movie called Sideways Japan... it was a Fox production... and I was in a commercial in Hollywood, that was a Time Warner production. The reel we made was very useful helping me perform in front of camera and the fact (that I was) comfortable in front of camera got me the gigs. Tell everyone to not give up and give it your all if you want to make it. It was a slow start, but now im living in la and loving it. Thanks again, your classes are good. -K. S., Hollywood
Hey Nils, thanks for the class - had a really good time this quarter. I really came at the class from the direction of directing. I had successfully directed two plays back in Britain, but I always felt that I was on shaky ground when I tried to give advice to actors that went beyond "okay, say it louder this time". There's nothing that makes you feel a fraud quicker than standing up in front of lots of people who look to you for advice and not having any to give. The class definitely helped...
I really enjoyed the improv element of the class. It always felt like just one step away from playing a childish game, which I always enjoy. It was also great to have a chance to work on a monologue with you, especially in front of a small, friendly audience. Your advice on the 'business' side of acting was also very useful.
Cheers, Mark (Seattle/London)
Hi Nils, I just wanted to thank you for a great class last night! Clearly, people were a little nervous about getting up to perform their monologues, but you have fostered a very supportive environment which makes it much easier to get up there. I think you did an excellent job at figuring out how to help each individual to take the next step with their piece, despite a wide range of skill levels. I'm looking forward to next week! - Marnie M. (Kirkland)
I really think you are a great instructor, and you seem to have a genuine interest in and enjoy helping people develop their skills. And it was fun
- Pritam (Seattle)
A week after your class (I) went to my very first audition! Talk about absolute terror. I did the same monologue I did in class, and guess what? I got offered not only one role, but two roles from two different directors, from that one petrified , shaking monologue. on my very first audition! I was shocked...I couldn't have done it without your great class. thanks! -Randy T. (Seattle)
Frequently asked questions
Are these online courses? Or do they meet in a classroom? They are in-person classes that meet in a classroom in Seattle, Washington.
Are your classes sponsored by a school? They are sponsored by two schools: the ASUW Experimental College, a non-credit program run by the Associated Students University of Washington (ASUW), and the Wonder School of the Arts, an independent school established in 1996.
Where are the classes held? Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. The exact building and driving directions will be sent by email when you sign up.
How do I sign up? To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309. To sign up online, use the Add to Cart button near the top of the page. You'll have a choice of paying by Visa or MasterCard, Discover Card or American Exress, or Paypal. If you'd rather pay by check, download this form, print it, and mail it If you have trouble downloading it, call 206-420-1309 or email us and we'll send you a copy.
How can I make sure that a class still has openings? If the payment links are active the class still has openings.
Can I pay using a credit card or debit card? Yes. We can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express. To sign up online using a credit or debit card:
1) scroll up to the top of this page 2) click the Add to Cart button 3) click "proceed to checkout" 4) click at the bottom where it says, "Use your Credit Card or Bank account" and enter your credit card information.
Or just call 206-420-1309, and we can take your credit card over the phone.
Can I pay using Paypal? Yes. Just click the Add to Cart links then choose Paypal as your form of payment.
Can I pay by check? Yes. If you'd like to pay by check, just download this form, print it, and mail it to the address on the form along with your check or money order.
When will I receive a confirmation? You should receive a confirming email within 24 hours of registering.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
If you sign up for a class, then it is cancelled, you will receive your choice of either a full cash refund or a tuition credit good toward any of the other classes listed on this page.
If you sign up for a class, then change your mind or can't attend, and notify us before the first meeting, you will receive your choice of either 1) a refund of the entire fee you paid for the class, minus the $10 registration fee, or 2) a tuition voucher for the full amount paid. If you notify us after the first class meeting, but before the second meeting, you'll receive a tuition credit for 50 percent of the class fee.
If you attend some meetings of a class but miss some meetings, you can make up the meetings you missed the following quarter at no charge.
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Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309