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: 4/7, 6/23.
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: Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start Dates: 3/2, 4/27, 6/22
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: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30.
Duration/Cost: 6 weeks/$345.
Start dates: .
Instructor: Mike Lemon, CSA.

ONE-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

FOUR NEW ONE-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS WITH CASTING DIRECTORS MIKE LEMON & SCOTT EVANS :  Commercial, Film, Industrial & Voiceover.
 
MLC is now offering four new six-hour Saturday workshops focusing on auditioning in
each of the four major areas for which we cast:  commercial, industrial, voiceover and film.
 
There's no better way to spend one day in the pursuit of your goals.
 
Take one, two, three or all four, with discounts for each additional workshop.  
One Workshop: $195
Two Workshops: $180 each ($360 total)
Three Workshops: $175 each ($525 total)
Four Workshops: $170 each ($680 total)
 
Make the most of your audition opportunities by learning:
techniques to relax, center and focus.
how to prepare copy - and yourself.
how to make the right impression on the client - and the casting director.
how to work with teleprompter, cue cards, handheld copy, microphone, props.
how to learn from every audition experience.
 
-Voiceover Workshop with Scott Evans, VO Casting Director and Working Actor: Saturday, April 9, 10:00 to 4:00
-Commercial Workshop with Mike Lemon, CSA : Saturday,  4/23/11, 10:00 to 4:00 
-Film Workshop with Mike Lemon, CSA :  Saturday, 5/7/11 , 10:00 to 4:00
 -Industrial Workshop with Mike Lemon, CSA : Saturday,  5/21/11 , 10:00 to 4:00

NOTE:
All students must be adults 18 or older
Maximum of 10 students per class to guarantee one on one attention

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: 4/6, 6/22.
Instructor: Joanne Joella

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, 12:00 - 2:00PM.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: 3/12/11.
Instructor: Annette Kaplafka [Casting Director, Mike Lemon, will be teaching 2 of the 4 classes]

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, 12:00 - 2:00.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: 4/30/11.
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, 9:30 - 11:30AM.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: 4/30/11.
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, 9:30 - 11:30AM.
Duration/Cost: 4 weeks/$245.
Start Dates: 3/12/11.
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: 3/12/11.
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: 3/12/11
Instructor: Sharon Geller and Rob DelCasale

TELEPROMPTER & EARPROMPTER SEMINAR!

Space is limited to 10 people :::
Day, Time: Wednesday, 6:00-9:00PM.
Cost: $175
Dates: TBA.
Instructor: Charlie Roney