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Amphibian Stage Productions’ 2010 Young Actors Workshop

On-Camera Intensive Acting Workshop - August 9-13, 2010

Lights! Camera! Action!

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Do you want to…Be in front of a camera? Work on scenes and characters from your favorite film or TV series? Learn how to audition and shoot commercials? Have a DVD to market your talent to agents or family?

This one-week intensive workshop will explore:

On-Camera Acting Technique Discover the difference between acting for the stage and acting for the camera while exposing the amazing similarities!

Use scripts from hit TV and film productions and real time viewing with monitor playback, to find the subtle truthful moments that make watching actors on screen so exhilarating!

Commercial Camera Technique
Focus on the essential skills a young actor needs to book the commercial job AND shoot it with professionalism. We will create a fun and exciting “mock” shoot complete with
Camera, Viewing Monitors, Directors, Producers, Clients, Script Supervisors.
The students play all the roles from actor to producer so they experience diverse opportunities available in an artistic career.

A DVD/Demo Reel will be provided to each student after the workshop
that contains a culmination of their work.

2010 Teacher Bio J.P. (John Patrick) Matthews:
John Patrick recently spent two years honing his teaching approach under the mentorship of Scott Miller at NYU’s Graduate Acting Program. John has starred in plays off-Broadway, feature films and in national commercials for companies that sell everything from milk to cable television. He’s a founding director of the Young Actor’s Training Center of NYC (YATCnyc.com) and holds an extensive private practice in Manhattan as well. Info about John’s New York studio can be found at www.johnMpatrick.com.

Who: This workshop is designed for Middle and High School level students ages 13-18

When/Where: Classes are held August 9 to 13 in Garber Hall at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street. They begin at 10:00 a.m. and go until 3:00 p.m., with a lunch break at noon.

Parents are invited to attend a public presentation of the work at the end of the week.

Course Fee: $250; $225 for Amphibian Members - Requires $30 non-refundable deposit.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to arrange for student transportation. Please bring students on time and arrive for pickup promptly as the theater spaces are being used for rehearsals.

Leap into the adventure!

Call 817-923-3012 or email info@amphibianproductions.org for more info.

Learn all about Amphibian Stage Productions’ season, company members, and history at www.amphibianproductions.org