September has arrived!
Thursday, September 4th, 2008…And so it begins! We’ve been hard at work preparing classes for Fall. The Acting Academy has really diversified this season, and it’s exciting to see what we’ve developed in terms of new curriculum. I usually teach improvisational comedy classes, but several new courses we have planned are built to accommodate that style, but from different angles.
Teen Scene: Classic Comedy is a class that goes back to the most important part of comedic acting: its roots. To gain a mastery in modern timing and irony, it’s best to take a lesson from the guys who invented it. Dennis Mosley is our newest teacher, and will be your guide to this laugh from the past.
Comedy Workshop: LOL is a modern take on an old classic. Working with Chris Murray, an established Portland actor and funny-man, the students will take on the most important rules of timing and delivery. It’s a must-have class for anyone aspiring to entertain.
Any students that like improv or comedy, or both should take at a look at those classes. Later this year (in either the Winter or Spring), we’re planning a few new classes that are also a bit out-of-the-box:
On Camera: Meisner
Dance Workshop: Jazz
Mask Creation and Characterization
Lastly, I plan to teach a couple of improv classes myself. We’re still working on the details, but I plan to accommodate both the beginners, and the experts. I know I’m excited about the upcoming opportunities, and I hope you are too!