THE BASICS OF ACTING

A must for all beginners and those with minimal training. Includes improvisation, monologues, text analysis and scene work with partners You will learn how to make choices, take and follow direction, work with others and tap into the creative process.
Day, Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 9: 00.
Duration/Cost: 8 weeks/$345.
Start Dates: .Jan. 7, Mar. 18, June 3, Aug. 12, Oct. 21.
Instructor: Donna Marrazzo

FILM ACTING

Students will be invited on a challenging personal journey while exploring how "less is more" when acting in film. The student will have a one-minute contemporary monologue prepared for the first class and will be assigned scenes. This is not a beginner's class but rather the student's first class with Mike and is a pre-requisite for Advanced Film Acting. The Basics of Acting or other acting training for stage or film is a pre requisite to this class with Mike Lemon. These classes need not be taken at MLC.
Day, Time: Tuesdays or 6:30 - 8:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start Dates: Tuesday: Jan. 5, Mar. 2, April 27, June 22, Sept. 7, Nov. 2
Instructor: Mike Lemon, CSA.

ADVANCED FILM ACTING

This class is only for those who have attended Film Acting and who are ready to undertake a more demanding agenda. You will explore new horizons in your thoughts, emotions and creativity while working on a new scene with a new scene partner each week. The schedule is intense so make sure you're able to meet the demands before enrolling. Have a new monologue ready for the first week.
Day, Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start dates: Jan. 6, March 3, April 28, June 23, Sept. 8, Nov. 3.
Instructor: Mike Lemon, CSA.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL WORKSHOP with Teleprompter Training

The focus of this class is to work on having confidence to be yourself, making choices, centering your energy and taking direction. You will work will cold reads, improvisation techniques, spokes skills and character types. One session will include teleprompter techniques. Students will be taped and critiqued every week.
Day, Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start Dates: Jan. 5, Mar. 2, April 27, June 22, Sept. 7, Nov. 2.
Instructor: Terry Marsden

VOICE AND SPEECH

This six-week introduction to voice and speech is designed for actors, voiceover artists, professional speakers and any working individual who wishes to present a more confident, authoritative, warm and musically interesting voice. We will explore the mechanics of posture, breathing, articulation, forward tone and General American Pronunciation. This course provides a solid foundation for voice/speech development and brings students to a greater understanding of the skills connected with effective oral communication. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of compelling delivery and evocative vocal music.
Suggested as a pre-requisite to Voiceover Technique.
Day, Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start Dates: Jan. 6, March 3, April 28, June 23, Sept. 8, Nov. 3.
Instructor: Joanne Joella

VOICEOVER TECHNIQUE

Beyond controlling the physical functions of speech/voice production is the actual application of these skills in voiceover artistry. Previous voice and speech training is highly recommended. Students will work in a professional VO recording studio. MLC VO Casting Director, Rob Holt will guide students first hand through the entire auditioning and booking process during one class. Class does not include making of individual, professional demos. See SEDONA SOUND on our website for this service.
*Special Note: Class limited to 10 students
Day, Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start Dates: Jan. 6, March 3, April 28, June 23, Sept. 8, Nov. 3.
Instructor: Scott Evans (one session taught by Rob Holt)

FILM ACTING FOR TEENS I

In this class, we will work with individual reads and short scenes. Students will learn how to make choices, take direction and be in the moment. Students will explore the creative process and new ways to tap into the creative process. Parents are invited to join the final class to ask questions and observe.
Day, Time: Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: TBA.
Instructor: Annette Kaplafka

FILM ACTING FOR TEENS II

A follow-up to Film I, students will have the opportunity to work on monologues and extended scenes so they can further explore character development and the nuances of acting for the screen. Audition techniques will be reinforced. Weekly videotaping and feedback will take place. Parents are invited to join the final class to ask questions and observe.
Day, Time: Saturdays, 12:30 - 2:30.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: April 10.
Instructor: Annette Kaplafka

COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP FOR TEENS I

Students will focus on how to present themselves with confidence.. Work will include improvisation, cold readings and working with copy. Weekly video taping and critiquing will provide valuable feedback. Parents are invited to join the final class to ask questions and observe.
Day, Time: Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:00.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: April 10, Sept. 11
Instructor: Annette Kaplafka

COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP FOR TEENS II

A follow-up to Commercial Workshop I, students will continue to strengthen their confidence and the ability to make choices, center energy and take risks. Specific training in the use of a teleprompter will occur during the final class.
Day, Time: Saturday, 12:30 - 2:30.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: TBA.
Instructor:

CHILDREN'S COMMERCIAL WORKSHOP I

This course is designed to train children from age 8 through 12 to be good listeners, follow directions, make creative choices and work with others successfully. Students will work with commercial copy used in actual auditions. They are taught how to handle a professional audition, conduct themselves in a mature manner and to have focused attention when involved in the creative process. Students must have self discipline and be a strong reader to register for this class. Each week, the students will work on camera and get feedback. Their work is videotaped for them to take with them. Parents are invited in during the final class to ask questions and observe.
Limited to 12 students.
Day, Time: Saturday, 10:00 - 12:00.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: March 6, Sept. 11
Instructor: Sharon Geller and Rob DelCasale 

CHILDREN'S COMMERCIALWORKSHOP II AND INTRO TO FILM AUDITION

Techniques learned in level I are reinforced. More challenging audition material is used. They will also work with cold readings and cue cards. During the final two weeks, students will be introduced to film audition techniques and see how they differ from commercial auditions. They will work with one liners and short two person scenes. Emphasis will be placed on preparation and characterization. Parents are invited in the final week to observe and ask questions. Their work is videotaped for them to take with them.
Limited to 12 students.
Day, Time: Saturday, 12:30 / 2:30.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: May 1, Nov. 6
Instructor: Sharon Geller and Rob DelCasale

TELEPROMPTER & EARPROMPTER SEMINAR!

Space is limited to 10 people :::
Day, Time: Saturday, 11:00-2:00PM.
Cost: $175
Dates: April 10, 2010.
Instructor: Charlie Roney