SRING BREAK ON CAMERA INTENSIVE
March 15, 16, 17 9AM till 4PM (Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up – $50.00)
Film Festival Screening of Scenes & Party : Thursday March 18th, 7PM
Workshop Includes:
- How to work and Audition On – Camera
- How to prepare scripts
- How to overcome stage fright
- How to make instant connection with the script and actors
- How to make Character Choices and Work dynamically and organically
- “How to” information about working in the entertainment industry
- DVD of Recorded Scenes & Monologues
$200.00 includes demo DVD and party
Requirements:
- 1 minute prepared monologue
- Bring a sack lunch or money for McDonalds
Commercial Audition WorkShop (Saturday 4:00pm-6:00pm)
Classes Start on Saturday February 6th, $180 for 6 weeks.
This class is held on Saturdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Students will learn the audition process. From the critical first few seconds to being open to reading additional parts, the class will prepare you to make an impact during the audition.
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Barbara Divisek
Barbara joined the company in June, 1975. She studied acting with Lee and Anna Strasberg, giving her real insight when working with actors. She’s been teaching since 1978 and when it comes to coaching acting, Barbara has the ability to pull out the right performance for the right medium. She has extensive experience casting commercials, industrials, print, feature films, television, and voice-overs and has cast for many of the best in the business, working with hundreds of award-winning Directors. Barbara has completed more than 4,000 projects on the national and international level and has an incredible amount of experience casting, giving many well known actors their first job. The quality and range of Directors and Advertising Agencies she works with is proof of her talent in the casting arena. Barbara has also worked as an Agent and Manager in Los Angeles, so she knows the business from all sides, inside and out. She has helped hundreds of actors market themselves, opening many doors and opportunities for the actors, both new and established.
“Improv” with Ray Bergston (Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm)
Classes Start on Sunday February 7th, $180 for 6 weeks.
This class is held on Sundays from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Improvisation is a major tool in for the prepared actor’s toolkit. This class will look at the art of creating instant story and characters. It sure to be fun.
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Ray Bengston
Ray is a multi-threat. He’s been a professional working actor the past 35 years and has made his mark as a Director, Producer, Editor and Teacher. He has used his knowledge when developing and teaching acting and Improv classes for Warner Brothers, Disney,Dreamquest, Divisek Casting and the SAG Conservatory. Ray is one of the top headshot and publicity photographers in Los Angeles, and has been for the past 34 years. He has photographed for SAG, AFTRA, Equity and Disney. His work has been seen in major magazines such as People and TV Guide. Ray just shot the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Leading LA Agents, Managers and Producers recommend Ray for his ability to make actors feel comfortable and relaxed, weaving a productive and creative environment. Photographing newcomers to celebrities, Ray has contributed to acting books such as “Acting Is Everything” by Judy Kerr and “Hit the Ground Running” by Carolyne Barry. View a sample of his work at www.eyekool.com. Celebrities photographed by Ray include Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, George Burns, Jack Lemmon, Ed Asner, Patty Duke, Mae Whitman, Beverly Mitchell, Will Estes, Andrew Keegan, Heather Tom, Tyler Neitzel, Edie McClurg and Donald Braswell.
Divisek Casting will also be bringing in Instructors from Los Angeles who specializes in Voice-Over, Improv, Teleprompter and others as needed.
Acting Foundations(Monday 6:30pm-8:30pm)
January through May: $75 per month
This class is held on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. A beginners course to the art of acting. It provides a safe environment to practice and learn performance techniques in acting,voice and movement supporting the selected fun production scheduled at the end of the semester.
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What do the people in NYC and LA know that you don’t? They have been effectively trained to fully create the reality of each project they work on and had the chance to develop their own unique acting technique based on the different techniques used in the craft of acting. We bring our extensive professional experience and teaching philosophy to San Antonio and now you have the same opportunity right here in Texas! You’ll learn to trust and believe in your talent as we work individually and intensively, at your beginning level, to teach you how to develop your personal acting technique so you can create dynamic and fully realized characters. Classes include scene preparation, character development, vocal quality and projection through exercises, monologues, scenes and cold readings. You will develop self-confidence in performance and oral presentations as you recognize and learn to use the underlying emotions that drive all people. Actors become more secure and brave when they understand who they are and how they work on an individual basis. Performance classes focus the teaching technique on a given production chosen to meet the students who sign up for the class so everyone is included in the production.
Acting On Camera (Saturdays-8 week)
January to 1st week of March: 8 week intensive: $150 for 8 sessions.
This class is held on Saturdays from 1:00pm -4:00pm. It focuses on performance in acting, voice and movement specifically for the sublety of camera. A “film festival” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Acting On Camera (Tuesdays 2:30pm -4:00pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Tuesdays from 2:30pm -4:00pm. It focuses on performance in acting, voice and movement specifically for the sublety of camera. A “film festival” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Acting On Camera (Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:30 pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Tuesdays from 4:0opm -5:30pm. It focuses on performance in acting, voice and movement specifically for the subtlety of camera. A “film festival” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Acting On Camera(Wednesdays 2:30pm-4:00pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Wednesdays from 2:30pm -4:00pm. It focuses on performance in acting, voice and movement specifically for the subtlety of camera. A “film festival” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
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You can’t cheat on camera, you have to be real, and these classes offer a specific emphasis on the subtlety and reality necessary to work effectively on screen. The size of the performance has to be controlled while the emotional reality and drive is elevated so you “pop” off the screen. Cold readings, scenes, monologues and commercials are used as you work on camera during each class. Your work is critiqued so each week you become more comfortable with the camera and seeing yourself on the screen. You’ll learn camera technique, terminology and the etiquette of working “on set”. At the end of the session a students invited audience will view the final scenes in a mini “performance festival”.
Acting(Wednesday 6:30pm-9:00pm)
January through May: $90 per month
This class is held on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-9:00pm. It focuses on performance training in acting, voice and movement supporting the selected production scheduled at the end of the semester.
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What do the people in NYC and LA know that you don’t? They have been effectively trained to fully create the reality of each project they work on and had the chance to develop their own unique acting technique based on the different techniques used in the craft of acting. We bring our extensive professional experience and teaching philosophy to San Antonio and now you have the same opportunity right here in Texas! You’ll learn to trust and believe in your talent as we work individually and intensively, at your beginning level, to teach you how to develop your personal acting technique so you can create dynamic and fully realized characters. Classes include scene preparation, character development, vocal quality and projection through exercises, monologues, scenes and cold readings. You will develop self-confidence in performance and oral presentations as you recognize and learn to use the underlying emotions that drive all people. Actors become more secure and brave when they understand who they are and how they work on an individual basis. Performance classes focus the teaching technique on a given production chosen to meet the students who sign up for the class so everyone is included in the production.
Elementary School Acting and Performance Class and Production
January through May: $75 per month
This class is held on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 am. It is tailored for students of Elementary School age. It focuses on performance training in acting,voice and movement supporting the selected production scheduled at the end of the semester.
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What do the people in NYC and LA know that you don’t? They have been effectively trained to fully create the reality of each project they work on and had the chance to develop their own unique acting technique based on the different techniques used in the craft of acting. We bring our extensive professional experience and teaching philosophy to San Antonio and now you have the same opportunity right here in Texas! You’ll learn to trust and believe in your talent as we work individually and intensively, at your beginning level, to teach you how to develop your personal acting technique so you can create dynamic and fully realized characters. Classes include scene preparation, character development, vocal quality and projection through exercises, monologues, scenes and cold readings. You will develop self-confidence in performance and oral presentations as you recognize and learn to use the underlying emotions that drive all people. Actors become more secure and brave when they understand who they are and how they work on an individual basis. Performance classes focus the teaching technique on a given production chosen to meet the students who sign up for the class so everyone is included in the production.
Exploring Performance 5yrs to 4th grade(Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm)
January through May: $45 per month
This class is held on Mondays from 4:00pm-5:00pm. A beginner’s course for younger performers. It takes a simplified and patient approach to performance training in acting,voice and movement supporting the selected fun production scheduled at the end of the semester.
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It’s time to learn to pretend in a more structured fashion. Children love to act and perform. The simplified techniques set the safe environment to explore acting and performing while having fun. The patient staff guides younger actors through exercises that will help build confidence while improving their performances.
Film Making (Thursday from 9:30am -11:30am)
January through May: $75 per month
This class is held on Thursday from 9:30am -11:00am. It focuses on telling a story through the media of film. Students learn about scripts, tools, and techniques in film making. A “film festival” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Film Making (Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Thursday from 4:30pm -6:00pm. It focuses on telling a story through the media of film. Students learn about scripts, tools, and techniques in film making. A “film festival” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
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Film making is an art, a skill, a business and a passion. In the industry the phrase is “It all starts on the page”. PASA students will begin their journey into a deeper understanding of the process of creating a film by producing a 3 – 5 minute short film. The first step in process is creating the script. The script is comprised of character, action, time, place and language and these elements are covered in the classes. Lighting, mood, camera angles and technique, scene coverage, directing actors and editing are all skills necessary to create and deliver a completed film. As the students begin to develop their projects, all these are covered as they directly relate to each individual film. An overview of distribution requirements is covered in the classes so that students learn at a young age to approach film with a broader perspective than just “aiming the camera”. Contracts, licenses, agreements, deal memos and releases, that’s why they call it “Show Business”, are all discussed in the class. A “Film Maker” must carry not only the passion and vision for the project, but must manage the resources and talent of all those working on the film. In a fun, exciting and challenging atmosphere we will guide the students as they transform their visions into realities, and begin to realize the potential in their dreams. An “Invited Guest” showing of the films will be presented at the end of the session.
High School Acting and Performance Class and Production
January through May: $75 per month
This class is held on Mondays from 9:30-11:30 am. It is tailored for students of High School age. It focuses on performance training in acting,voice and movement supporting the selected production scheduled at the end of the semester.
Middle School Acting and Performance Class and Production
January through May: $75 per month
This class is held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 am. It is tailored for students of Middle School age. It focuses on performance training in acting,voice and movement supporting the selected production scheduled at the end of the semester.
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What do the people in NYC and LA know that you don’t? They have been effectively trained to fully create the reality of each project they work on and had the chance to develop their own unique acting technique based on the different techniques used in the craft of acting. We bring our extensive professional experience and teaching philosophy to San Antonio and now you have the same opportunity right here in Texas! You’ll learn to trust and believe in your talent as we work individually and intensively, at your beginning level, to teach you how to develop your personal acting technique so you can create dynamic and fully realized characters. Classes include scene preparation, character development, vocal quality and projection through exercises, monologues, scenes and cold readings. You will develop self-confidence in performance and oral presentations as you recognize and learn to use the underlying emotions that drive all people. Actors become more secure and brave when they understand who they are and how they work on an individual basis. Performance classes focus the teaching technique on a given production chosen to meet the students who sign up for the class so everyone is included in the production.
Musical Theatre (Mondays 2:30pm-4:00pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Mondays from 2:30pm -4:00pm. It focuses on performance training in vocals, acting, and dance movement specifically for Musical Theatre. A “Musical” performance opportunity will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Musical Theatre (Tuesdays 1:00pm -2:30pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Tuesdays from 1:00pm -2:30pm. It focuses on performance training in vocals, acting, and dance movement specifically for Musical Theatre. A “Musical” performance opportunity will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Musical Theatre (Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30 pm)
January through May: $75 per month
This class is held on Tuesdays from 6:30pm -8:30pm. It focuses on performance training in vocals, acting, and dance movement specifically for Musical Theatre. A “Musical” performance opportunity will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
Musical Theatre (Wednesdays 1:00pm -2:30pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Wednesdays from 1:00pm -2:30pm. It focuses on performance training in vocals, acting, and dance movement specifically for Musical Theatre. A “Musical” performance opportunity will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
MUSICAL THEATRE(Wednesday 4:30pm-6:00pm)
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm. It focuses on performance training in vocals, acting, and dance movement specifically for Musical Theatre. A “Musical” performance opportunity will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
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The name says it all! “Musical” – the vocal quality and dance aspects of the performance and “Theatre” – the emotional and verbal aspects. A performer must understand the emotional truth that motivates the lyric and how it fits within the story so it can be delivered effectively. Great performances are not solely dependent on a beautiful voice. These classes will challenge the student to become a complete performer. The voice, movement, emotional fullness and stagecraft of the actor must all work together to create a memorable performance. The classes are structured to focus on all these elements of musical theatre. Parents and invited guests will view a “show off” performance at the end of the class session.
Piano Lessons-Private with Lyn Rousay
Each private lesson is a 30 minutes long. Times available are Fridays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm by appointment only. Cost per lesson is $25.
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Lyn is wonderful musician currently Band/Orchestra Accompanist at Harvest Fellowship.
Voice Lessons-Private with Cynthia Ambrozi
Each private lesson is a 30 minutes long. Times available are Mondays from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm by appointment only. Cost per lesson is $35.
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One of our excellent summer instructors is back to teach performance technique along with proper vocal technique.
Voice Lessons-Private with Sylvia Gallo
Each private lesson is a 30 minutes long. Times available are Thursday from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm by appointment only. Cost per lesson is $50.
Voice Lessons-Private with Sylvia Gallo(Evening)
Each private lesson is a 30 minutes long. Times available are Thursday from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm by appointment only. Cost per lesson is $50.
It is our pleasure to introduce to you one of the best technical voice instructors, Sylvia Gallo, also known as the silver songbird. Sylvia obtained her Masters of the Arts in Voice Performance and Theatre at the University Colorado, Boulder and Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. Her Post-Graduate work was with Oren Brown of the Julliard Conservatory. After that, she maintained these skills by performing and teaching all over the world.
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In New York, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, St Paul and Texas, she has furthered her knowledge of voice, theatre, and dance by attending workshops and training with other well-known teachers like: Dr. Burton Coffin, Leontyne Price, Sherril Milnes, Marnie Nixon, Baruch Lumet, Paul Baker, Marco Perella, Michael D. McGuire, Alexandra Danilova, and Marjorie Barstow, where she acquired the expertise in Vocal Performance, Vocal Pedagogy, Belting Techniques, Theatre/Greek Theatre, Film, Ballet, and Alexander Technique. Her repertoire coaching was with David Garvey.
She has performed with the Dallas Theatre Center, the Minnesota Opera Company, the San Antonio Opera, and the Boulder Philharmonic in the roles of Helena in Midsummer Night’s Dream (rock version), Violetta in La Traviata, Lucia in The Rape of Lucretia, Sandman/Dew Fairy in Hansel and Gretel, Gilda in Rigoletto, Tiresias in Les Mamelles de Tiresias (US Premiere), and Musetta in La Boheme, plus she has been the lead singer in Mozartabend, Abendmusik and several New Years Eve Galas. In 1994, she was invited to sing the National Anthem at the 45th Thanksgiving and Cotillon Ball in Washington D.C. Sylvia was invited to Italy to tour in a one-woman show of All-American music.
Sylvia has not only performed onstage, but she has also been in many commercials, print work, and featured on T.V, including Rosemary Cloney’s “The Stars are Singing,” and the “Pat Boone Show.”
Due to her mastery of the voice and of the theatre, she has received many awards and acknowledgements through news media coverage throughout the years. Scholarships received include: Fort Worth Opera Guild Scholarship and the Meeker Scholarship for Voice/Theatre.
Writing for the Screen and Stage
January through May: $55 per month
This class is held on Friday from 2:00pm -3:30am. It focuses on telling a story through the written media. Students learn how to breathe life into characters and story telling techniques . A “Reading Session of original material” will be scheduled at the end of the semester.
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Writers create much more than just dialogue and story. They hopefully create a reality where dynamic characters live, breathe and experience a life that has been framed in the mind of the writer. The script is the vehicle that defines the story and it is comprised of character, action, time, place and language. Through “Free Writing” exercises students will begin to develop their story concepts and then learn how to format them for either the stage or screen. Students will begin by writing a 5 minute scene in the class. At the end of the session there will be a reading of the original short works for an invited audience.
Youth Theatre and Production Class (8-week: Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm)
8-week intensive: January -1st week of March: $150 8 sessions
This class is held on Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00 pm. It focuses on performance training in acting, voice and movement supporting the selected production scheduled at the end of the semester.
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What do the people in NYC and LA know that you don’t? They have been effectively trained to fully create the reality of each project they work on and had the chance to develop their own unique acting technique based on the different techniques used in the craft of acting. We bring our extensive professional experience and teaching philosophy to San Antonio and now you have the same opportunity right here in Texas! You’ll learn to trust and believe in your talent as we work individually and intensively, at your beginning level, to teach you how to develop your personal acting technique so you can create dynamic and fully realized characters. Classes include scene preparation, character development, vocal quality and projection through exercises, monologues, scenes and cold readings. You will develop self-confidence in performance and oral presentations as you recognize and learn to use the underlying emotions that drive all people. Actors become more secure and brave when they understand who they are and how they work on an individual basis. Performance classes focus the teaching technique on a given production chosen to meet the students who sign up for the class so everyone is included in the production.
