Adults
- Film Scene Study
– Beginning and Intermediate
- Instructed by Gariel Folse
- Gabriel Folse focuses on achieving a naturalistic
acting style through honesty and vulnerability.
The emphasis is on energy, personality and
enjoyment. Limiting concepts are discarded.
Technique is applied to a new foundation which
allows for greater freedom and joy through the
art of acting. scenes are from film and
television scripts. Summer session:
August 14 – Sept. 18. Fall session: October 2 –
November 6. All classes are for 6 weeks and are
on Thursday nights from 7-10 pm.
- Acting for Film
& Stage – Beginning and
Advanced Beginning
- Taught by Babs George
- Creativity, inspiration, living fully in the
moment, commitment to the other actor in the
scene, effortless acting, moving to and
"outward" rather than an
"inward" focus – this is the basis of
the work for this class. Both film and stage
scripts are used, and work is both videotaped and
rehearsed on stage at the State Theater. September
8 – October 13. Monday nights from 7-10 pm (6
weeks).
- The Commercial
- Lead by Babs George
- What do directors want in the commercial
audition? They want you! Learn how to get to the you
they want to see. Commercials have become,
generally, very natural – so good acting
skills go a long way in the commercial audition.
Learn strong cold reading techniques and
understand the MOS audition (Mitt Out Sound, i.e.
when there is no script and you will be seen and
not heard). This is the bulk of local auditions.
How do you prepare? There is a way! Classes are
small and a video playback is used in each
session. October 1-22. Wednesdays from
10:00-Noon (4 weeks).
- Acting Shakespeare
– The Comedies
- Instructed by Ann Ciccolella
- No, not OTHELLO, not HAMLET, not even MACBETH –
because it’s time to laugh! A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S
DREAM, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, AS YOU LIKE IT,
& A WINTER’S TALE. This class will help you
feel less intimidated by Shakespeare’s language.
You will come away with a wealth of knowledge and
a method for approaching acting Shakespeare and
having fun.
- Previous classes used John Barton’s Playing
Shakespeare. It is recommended you purchase this
book. Read one Shakespeare comedy prior to the
beginning of class. Select one character and a
monologue. Although it is recommended you have
some acting experience, beginning to advanced
students are welcomed. October 15-Nov.
19. Wednesday nights from 7-9:30 pm (6 weeks).
- The Film Audition
- Lead by Babs George
- Move from the class scenario to the audition
scenario putting all your skills to use. The
class is set up to create a mock film audition
environment. all sessions are taped and critiqued
using film and television scripts. Cold reading
technique, approach to the script, the psychology
of the audition environent, how to dress, the
callback and casting directors will be discussed
and explored. All students should have previous
training or experience. November
17-December 8. Monday nights from 7-10 pm (4
weeks).
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*One Evening Workshops – For Teens and Adults*
- The Bizness of
Acting Workshop
- Lead by Babs George & Gabreil Folse
- This workshop is open to parents with their
child, older teens and adults who are interested
in how to get into the business of acting, and
for those who want to improve their approach to
the business. Limited to 12 students. September
16, Tuesday 6:30-10 pm – $35.00.
Private Studies
– For all ages
Several Live Oak teachers offer private studies. These
include training in the classics such as Shakespeare and
the Greeks, stage monologues and audition techniques,
film acting, cabaret and musical theater presentation
skills, coorporate public speakin, and commercial and
industrial spokesperson training. Session are
individualized for the student’s needs. Simply call and
request an instructor, or we’ll help you determine your
needs and the best instructor for you private. Hours and
cost is determined by the individual instructor.
Kids and Teens
- Kids Create
Ages 5-7
- Taught by Janelle Buchanan
- This class gives the young student an opportunity
for self-expression based on direction and
encouragement in creativity and imagination. Ms.
Buchanan, who has an MFA is Children’s Theater
uses creative dramatics, play making and story
tilling to introduce the child to the world of
acting. September 6-Oct. 11. Saturdays
10:00-11:00 pm (6 weeks).
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- Acting for Kids
Ages 8-10
- This class offers the young student an experience
in self-expression, creativity and using the
imagination with a series of fun games and
improvisation techniques. Scene work and
on-camera film techniques will be addressed. September
15-Nov. 3. 4:30-6:00 pm Mondays (8 weeks).
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- Acting for Young
Teens Ages 11-13
- This class has a strong focus and emphasis on
improvisation. Concentration skills are developed
with exercises and games that are voth fun and
challenging. Film, stage and commercial
techniques will be addressed. September
11-Oct.30. 4:30-6:00 pm Thursdays (8 weeks).
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- Teens – The
Professional Ages 14-18
- Lead by Babs George
- This class is specifically for the teen actor who
is serious about his/her training. Vocal and
physical warm-ups, improvisation skills, film and
stage techniques, cold reading, scene work and
musical theater will be addressed. students will
finish the class with a monologue for film or
stage presentation and and skills in auditioning
for film and commercials. September
17-Oct. 22. 4:30-6:30 Wednesdays (6 weeks).
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