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The Guidepost - August 2016
Hello Everyone,
We have been working on creating a brand new website....one that is easy to navigate, allows you to apply and register on line, provides lots of bells & whistles to current students and one with all of the great business information and content we are known for.  We are expanding our BLOG and want YOUR input. Please, please take the survey below and let us know what kind of information will be most helpful to YOU, as you navigate your way through this crazy industry. Two lucky survey winners (see below) will win a 30 minute Self-Tape session with Kate McCoy. 
See you in class,
Rachael

AUGUST CLASSES FOR ADULTS ACTORS
GETTING STARTED IN THE BUSINESS 
with Marisa Paonessa - August 14
Get frank,straightforward information and advice from one of Chicago's top agents.
Everything you need to know to get started in Chicago: headshots/resumes/cover letters/agents/casting directors/ audition dos and don'ts/unions/when to join the union/ when are your ready for representation/monologues/how to find audition opportunities...and more!  
Sunday, August 14th 1-4pm - $50
($40 for current students)

AUDITIONING FOR SMALL ROLES
with Adria Dawn - August 16
The cop, waitress, reporter, nurse, city worker, bartender; these are the roles that Chicago actors must be be skillful with, when auditioning for the 9 series we have filming this year!
After many years in LA, working on both coasts and regionally, from prime time network television to indie films, Actor and Producer Adria Dawn offers a vast knowledge and understanding of on-camera acting.
PREREQUISITE: Agent representation and on-camera training. Admission determined by Headshot/Resume
3 WEEKS - $175 - Tuesdays- 11-2p
Voice Workshop for the Actor
with Kate DeVore - August 21
Free your voice through an exploration of physicality, breathing, sound and resonators. Techniques such as Linklater, Lessac and Rodenburg will be taught. Kate will also coach a monologue of your choice from a vocal perspective, providing you with specific suggestions to continue working on your own. You will leave with a solid vocal warm-up and knowledge of how to maintain a healthy vocal instrument. This is an invaluable class for beginners to working professionals.
Note: Participants will need to have prepared a memorized monologue OR a piece of text at least ten lines long.
Sunday, August 21st  10a-4p - $80

Take our BLOG Survey & tell us what content YOU want to see!!

Two lucky survey takers will win a 30 minute Self-Tape session with Kate McCoy.    
Kate offers a great service to actors; check her out here!!
 
 Winners will be chosen Monday, August 8th.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Enroll by August 19th, mention the EARLY BIRD, 
and receive 10% off your tuition!!!

You must pay in full to receive discount.
Beginning Sunday, September 18
Auditioning for Theatre with Adam Belcuore
5 Weeks $350 10a-1p (last class 10a-2p)
The Casting Director of the Goodman Theatre teaches this class in which all aspects of the theatre audition will be examined. There will be a special focus on preparing sides and working at the level of specificity required at the professional level. Learn strategies to succeed in a variety of audition situations. This class is most appropriate for actors several years out of academic training, with a handful of Chicago theatre credits under their belts. *NO CLASS Oct.16
Prerequisite: Strong theatre background required

Beginning Monday, September 19
Cold Reading with Adrianne Cury RETURNS!
8 Weeks $395 6-10p
Wtih sides in hand, this method of script analysis empowers the actor to make, personal, active choices. This technique (based on Shurtleff's 12 Guideposts) will transform your auditions as well as your approach to the rehearsal process. This class is perfect for the actor with a BA or BFA in acting or the experienced actor who has been away from the craft for a while. An Industry Professional will guest direct toward the end of the term.
*Outside reading is required. This class is meant to be repeated.
Prerequisite: Admission determined by Headshot/Resume

Beginning Monday, October 6
Master Scene Study with Shade Murray
5 Weeks $350 6:30-10p
Work with one of Chicago's top Directors, Shade Murray (A Red Orchid, Steppenwolf, Writers, Strawdog) and explore the work of Chicago playwrights (Bruce Norris, Rebecca Gilman, Ike Holter, Marisa Wegrzyn, Brett Neveu, Laura Jacqmin, etc). These writers demand nuanced personalization, deep relationships, bold humor and dazzling language skills. We will identify how each playwright structures dialogue and create dynamic scene work.
Prerequisite: Strong theatre skills

Beginning Monday, October 10
Advanced Scene Study with Dado NEW!
7 Weeks $395 6-10p

Seven Weeks, Three Scenes, Three Partners...one damn good time!

Director Dado, an A RED ORCHID Ensemble Member, quickly diagnoses individual actors' challenges and pushes them over/under/through/around those challenges to bring them to a new place. You will rarely have this much fun working so hard!

Please note, this class requires significant outside work: students are required to rehearse outside of class a minimum of twice a week per scene.

 


AUDITION
We've had many ASC Students both youth & adult perform in Goodman Theatre's annual classic  THE CHRISTMAS CAROL. 
CHECK OUT information for the  August 27th auditions for youth performers HERE!!!

Acting Studio Chicago
Premier Training since 1981

Rachael Patterson, Director
10 W Hub​bard Sui​te 2E
Chi​cago, I​L 606​54
312.5​27.456​6
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