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Beginning Acting
Acting is fun! In this enjoyable introductory class, you'll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools, and perform short scenes onstage. Plus: warmups, theater games, improvisational acting, scenework and monologues, tips for auditioning, information about Seattle's theater scene, and tips for those who are interested in acting as a possible career. Great for beginners! Instructor has directed stageplays, shorts and feature films. His movies have played at international film festivals. Now registering for fall quarter. Mondays, 7-9:30 pm, October 18-November 8 (four meetings) Tuition: $150 - More film and acting classes
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We'll do a number of exercises in this class, including:
____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.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Nils Osmar has taught acting classes in Seattle since 1996, through the Experimental College, the Wonder School of the Arts and other programs. He also teaches filmmaking, screenwriting, and other courses related to theater and film. His background includes over twenty years as an actor. playwright, producer and director. His stageplays have been produced in the Seattle Fringe Festival, New City Theater Directors' Fests and other venues. His movies have played at major international film festivals. Nils Osmar home page
TUITION: $150 (covers all five meetings)
WHEN: This class is offered every quarter. The next session meets on Mondays, 7-9:30 pm, October 18-November 15 (five meetings)
WHERE: This class is sponsored by the University of Washington's ASUW Experimental College and is held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle (Note: The class is open to the general public. You don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up.)
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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)
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