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Drama, Voice and Film Workshops Now open to the community! |
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The Drama-Play Connection is introducing Drama, Voice and Film Workshops to children and teens who enjoy acting and film making, and who are serious about learning higher level skills related to their craft. All students will receive a certificate of completion when the workshops conclude. We are very excited to open our workshops to students who are not also attending The Drama-Play Connection Summer Camp program. All of our workshops are held on the campus of Regis College in Weston |
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SPECIAL WORKSHOP: Film Production and Directing through a Study of the Film "Missing in America" |
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The Drama-Play Connection is
honored to have award winning director, Gabrielle Savage Dockterman
teach this workshop geared toward students wanting to learn
about film production. Students will explore the difference
between theater and film acting, and how to direct theater actors for
film. Filled with exploration and anecdotes from the production of
Missing in America, students will also learn about production design and
building sets and how to use them effectively and efficiently.
Students will also have opportunities to ask questions about the ins and
outs of production from beginning to end. Ages 13+ only. |
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| Instructor: Gabrielle Savage Dockterman |
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Price: $187.50 Wednesdays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 11, 18, Aug 1, 8, 15) |
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| Professional Voice Over Workshop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interested in making your own voice overs for radio, TV, and movies? Have you always wanted to create the next hot animation or craft your own voice ad for a commercial? This fun and interactive fast-paced workshop will introduce you to the voice-over business and put you to work on a microphone reading and creating copy, learning about breathing techniques, enunciation, pronunciation, pacing, copy interpretation, character development, and different voice over styles. Interactive group discussions as well as individual reading and feedback will be offered as we explore studio etiquette, how to handle your first recording session, learning techniques for offering different "spins" and interpretations on your performances, and discuss how to locate scripts. Be prepared to have a blast! Final session will take place at lau lapides studio recording facilities in Wellesley to record your own professional MP3 to keep! |
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| Instructor: Lau Lapides |
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Price: $250 (includes
professional MP3 demo) LIMIT: 10 Mondays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 6, 13) |
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| Introduction to Acting: For ages 6-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This fun workshop focuses on preparing school-aged children to become comfortable, confident and aware on stage. Students explore the magic of acting through fun warm-up activities, theatre games, story telling, animal exercises, classic tales, and improvisation. The children also learn the basics of acting in front of an audience, resulting in a last day performance. This is a wonderful class to build the young actor’s self esteem by helping them to trust their own unique imagination, follow directions and work as a team member. |
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| Instructor: Jape Payette |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 10 students Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9) |
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| Advanced Acting: Teens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ready to take your skills and passion for acting to the next level? In this workshop, students will be introduced to Stanislavski technique, character and script analysis, emotional recall and character physicality exercises, group "playground" exercises, and exercises tailored to each student's individual needs depending on the character and material he or she is working with. Students will work with monologues or scenes from scripts, such as well known plays or Shakespeare, that have rich, well-developed characters. Throughout the workshop, students will discover how to truly embody a character by learning about specific technique, emotional honesty, and exploring the essence of play. This is an excellent opportunity for seriously dedicated actors to develop their skills and learn how to understand the inner workings of an actor's process. |
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| Instructor: Julie Becker |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 10 students Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9) |
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Scene Study is a weekly intense, yet fun, practice where actors improve their craft while gaining performance experience. In this workshop, students focus on learning to develop characters with personal truth and emotional understanding. Students explore how to apply their back story to characters as they delve into the study of contemporary and classical scenes and monologues of various genres. By sharpening these skills, the actor begins to bring his voice and artistic (physical, emotion, vocal) choices to the work. Students begin each session with emotional exercises used to warm up their instrument and teach the tools that will be applied to the scene work. The workshop ends with a last day performance for parents and peers. |
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| Instructor: Jape Payette - 5 sessions |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 10 students Thursdays: 3:30 - 5:00 (Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2, 9) |
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Voice and Movement: This workshop focuses on using the voice and the body freely and expressively on stage; vital skills for any serious actor or public speaker. Using Linklater technique, students will learn about warming up and releasing tensions in the voice and body, projection and resonance, connecting to others with the power of the voice, and different ways emotion can be expressed vocally and physically. Using imagination, movement, and images, students will also be introduced to concepts of physical theatre and ensemble work. Students will also present their own "voice poems" at the end of the session, utilizing their newfound skills to speak with clarity, presence, energy, and expressiveness. |
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| Instructor: Julie Becker |
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Price: $225.00
LIMIT 10 students Mondays: 3:30 - 5:00 (Jul 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13) |
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| Elements of Comedy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This workshop is geared toward young actors who want to develop their individual repertoire of skills and who recognize that comedy is often seen as more difficult than dramatic acting. With a focus on different styles of comedy performance, students will learn and develop their comedic acting skills through progressive comedy techniques while working with a range of comedy scripts across various formats (comedy drama, satire, live theatre, filmed, etc.). Students will also learn how to analyze and break down scripts to find classic joke set-ups and identify the rhythm, timing and pace to maximize performance, as well as learn how to develop comedic characters. Finally, students will gain practical experience for auditions and production performance through the rehearsal and preparation of filmed scenes to study in a group format. |
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| Instructor: Jennifer Howard |
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Price: $225
LIMIT 12 students Tuesdays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14) |
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| Improvisation / Comedic Improvisation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Borrowing from the curriculum of professional Chicago comedy theaters, this workshop teaches the classic fundamentals of improvisation. Students will learn how to create rich and hilarious characters, build realistic environments, and be comfortable on stage without scripts. Students will also learn the difference between long form and short form improvisation, and how to put on a impressive theatrical show with no rehearsal, only a one word suggestion from the audience. Students will walk away from this workshop as more confident and capable performers. |
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| Instructor: Andrew Devlin |
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Price: $225
LIMIT 12 students Tuesdays: 3:30 - 5:00 (Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14) |
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| Get, Prepare, and Nail that Audition: Breaking into the Business and Audition Preparation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Audition Prep: In this workshop, students will learn the essentials of audition preparation that any professional or aspiring actor should know, such as how to prepare a headshot and resume, what to wear/what not to wear, etiquette before, during, and after the audition, and information about how to find auditions in the first place. In addition to practical knowledge, students will learn important skills such as how to find and prepare an appropriate monologue, how to approach a cold reading, what to do once they're in the audition room, and warm-up techniques. Students will learn how to have the confidence and presence required for a successful audition. This workshop culminates in a mock audition, where students will "audition" with material they have worked on during the 6 week period. |
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| Instructor: Julie Becker |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 10 students Fridays: 3:30 - 5:00 (Jul 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10) |
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| Musical Theatre Workshop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This workshop explores the art of musical theatre through scene work, movement, improvisation and imagination. Interpreting songs as musical monologues, students learn to combine their skills for singing and dancing to act out songs, enhance their performance and develop their characters. Students also learn various styles of dance and theatrical music, drama and vocal skills, and audition techniques. Students will work on challenging solo pieces, duets, and group numbers/scenes based on skill level and that can be developed for auditions. Geared toward teens new to musical theatre as well as seasoned musical theatre students who want to sharpen their skills. |
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| Instructor: Jennifer Howard |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 12 students Fridays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10) |
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| Special Effects Makeup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Whether for your next movie or
Halloween, learn the tricks of the trade of Special Effects make-up
using a variety of materials used by professionals for TV and Film in
this hands-on workshop by professional make-up artist, Ginny Colangelo.
This workshop will show how to make a variety of "gorey" designs.
Click on the image and check out Horror/Halloween and Special Effects to
see examples of the works by Gin C Productions. Gin C Productions offers a variety of make up and special effects services including painted Human Statues, Living Art Roving tables, Body Painting, Special Make Up Effects, and Prosthetics. Ginny does designs for Haunts, Theatrical Productions, Dance Companies, Fashion and Runway. |
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| Instructor: Ginny Colangelo |
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Price: $75
LIMIT 10 students Date: Monday, August 13: 2:00 - 5:00 |
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Double workshop that takes students through hands-on script-writing and cinematic storytelling to shooting and finally focusing on learning the fundamentals of film editing using the industry series of Adobe® Premiere Pro and After Effects. Students will also learn to timeline marked and trimmed clips and add music, filters, transitions, titles and credits, as well as learn special effects with Adobe® After Effects® for outstanding results to take home on a DVD. The workshop includes in-class presentations that cover and demonstrate techniques of the moving image, as well as screenings, film discussions and analysis of the student’s work. This workshop includes university-level material for ambitious and creative teens. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Instructor: Jessica Beavis |
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Price: $450 (double
workshop) LIMIT 10 students Tuesdays: 2:00 - 5:00 (Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14) |
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"How do I sing when my mouth
feels like it is full of sand?" "Why does my voice get tired during a
performance?" "How can I reach those high (or low) notes?" Have a
problem to solve? Bring it. Want to work on a specific piece? There will
be time for individual work at the end of each meeting. If you find
performing
terrifying or feel you are at your worst in front of an audience; come
to explore your fears and learn to overcome them. Vocal performance is a
special kind of sharing that brings deep satisfaction when it goes well
and agony when it doesn’t. Come to discover how to make singing and
performance a wonderful, joyful experience.
This workshop concentrates on voice and singing without accompaniment until the final two sessions. Through exercises, warm-ups, movement and lots of fun and laughter, learn basic vocal and performance techniques. For singers at all levels. |
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| Instructor: Anabel Graetz |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 10 students Wednesdays: 3:30 - 5:00 (Jul 11, 18, Aug 1, 8, 15) |
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Singing a song should be a
joyful, wonderful experience; but for many of us it is terrifying and
humiliating. Come to sing, talk and explore the joy of song. Learn about
sounds and how we perceive them: What is too loud? Too Soft? Too high?
Too low? Learn to make musical sounds, to sing in tune with a group. In
this class, no one is expected to sing alone; but you may do so if you
wish. Mostly we work as a group, learning to stand, to relax, to move
and to enjoy singing. There will be simple songs to learn and lots of
vocal exercises and games. Come to improve your voice and to make singing more enjoyable. Learn to relax and breathe properly. Come to give, and receive, lots of support as we discover how to make big, beautiful, joyful musical sounds. |
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| Instructor: Anabel Graetz |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 10 students Wednesdays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 11, 18, Aug 1, 8, 15) |
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| Creative Screenwriting: An Introductory Course | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A wonderful and intense
workshop designed to teach motivated and creative teens all aspects of
script development including the elements of a dramatic story, narrative
point of view, character analysis, and classic structure. Other concepts
and themes covered include: plots, subplots, dialogue, theme,
conflict, flashbacks, WGA format, visualization, etc. Film clips,
interactive lessons, group projects and writing exercises are
incorporated into the workshop. Individual feedback that stresses the
language, writing concepts, techniques and grammar of film, as well as
expression of unique ideas and developed storylines will be provided. Students are required to bring their screenplay idea or initial draft to the first day in preparation for their writing project, and additional daily and weekend hours must be budgeted to write. Students are asked to bring a laptop, although this is not a requirement. |
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| Instructor: STAFF |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 8 students Wednesdays: 3:30 - 5:00 (Jul 11, 18, Aug 1, 8, 15) |
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Learn storytelling and how to transform actors into meaningful characters through costume design. In addition to the history of costume design, students study different costume genres such as fantasy, drama, animation, etc. Students will also learn the role of the costume designer in collaboration with the production team, and the basic techniques of costume design for theater, film and TV. Fundamentals of the costume design process starting with script analysis and breakdown for character attributes to research and sketches, to costume creation, actor transformation, and final performance are highlighted. The workshop concludes with live shorts where student show off their work. For teens interested in costume design or film production. No previous design or sewing experience is needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 12 students Fridays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10) |
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| Fundamentals of Fencing - All Ages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fencing is not only becoming a popular sport with the young people of this country as US fencers obtain better results at the international level, it has long been a sport of choice for aspiring actors who want to sharpen their movement skills or who would like to add stage combat and fencing to their skill set. This workshop teaches the fundamentals of fencing to students of varying skill levels in a positive and supportive environment. This workshop also includes footwork, blade drills, technical and tactical drills and individual instruction. Students will be broken up into different age groups. |
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| Instructor: Cesar Morales |
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Price: $187.50
LIMIT 8 students Wednesdays: 2:00 - 3:30 (Jul 11, 18, Aug 1, 8, 15) |
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