DID YOU KNOW
The Bay Area Acting Studio will be closed for Summer Break the week of 4th of July from Sunday, July 3 thru Friday July 8.
And don't forget that LA's top auditioning coach, ANNIE GRINDLAY will be here for a Two Day Intensive on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday July 10!
HIGHLIGHTED INSTRUCTOR
Mark’s passion for acting began as a child, when he saw Jodie Foster and Scott Baio in "Bugsy Malone." He is now a Bay Area based actor with experience in film, television and theater, and his training in the Meisner Technique with Christy English has inspired his passion for teaching and coaching. When he’s not in a class or on a set, he’s usually still on a set in his role as a professional commercial and portrait photographer.
* Mark teaches the New Meisner w/Scene Study Class in San Francisco that just started on June 2. There are only 2 spots left. SIGN UP >
* Mark teaches the New Meisner w/Scene Study Class in San Francisco that just started on June 2. There are only 2 spots left. SIGN UP >
TIPS & TRICKS
Finding scenes isn't as difficult as finding scenes that are right for you.
When looking for scenes, know your type and look for what character you would be cast as, especially if you are prepping for a Casting Director Class.
Save challenging yourself by going against your type to try something new for your on-going scene study class.
For Casting Director Classes, you want to reinforce them seeing you as your type. So if your type is Doctor, Lawyer, Techie etc, find scenes that highlight you in those roles. Don't go "punk rock" for a Casting Director, if that's totally against your type.
You don't want to choose a character or a scene that is famously well-known. (ie that Oscar Winning or Emmy Winning performance by that famous actor).
The Casting Director, your teacher, the class, anyone watching, will spend time being distracted thinking of that famous actor that already nailed it and made that famous scene famous.
But that doesn't mean go so abstract that anyone watching can't figure out what the scene is about. Make it interesting. If you are bringing this scene to a Casting Director class, it should only be 2 to 3 pages long, so you want the scene to make sense, reach a point and make an impact by the time you're done.
This week, for Part 1 - Finding Sides, a great place to start looking for sides is going to any of the links listed below:
Check TIPS & TRICKS in the next Newsletter next MONDAY, JUNE 27 for FINDING AND FORMATTING SCENES: Part 2 - Formatting Sides.
When looking for scenes, know your type and look for what character you would be cast as, especially if you are prepping for a Casting Director Class.
Save challenging yourself by going against your type to try something new for your on-going scene study class.
For Casting Director Classes, you want to reinforce them seeing you as your type. So if your type is Doctor, Lawyer, Techie etc, find scenes that highlight you in those roles. Don't go "punk rock" for a Casting Director, if that's totally against your type.
You don't want to choose a character or a scene that is famously well-known. (ie that Oscar Winning or Emmy Winning performance by that famous actor).
The Casting Director, your teacher, the class, anyone watching, will spend time being distracted thinking of that famous actor that already nailed it and made that famous scene famous.
But that doesn't mean go so abstract that anyone watching can't figure out what the scene is about. Make it interesting. If you are bringing this scene to a Casting Director class, it should only be 2 to 3 pages long, so you want the scene to make sense, reach a point and make an impact by the time you're done.
This week, for Part 1 - Finding Sides, a great place to start looking for sides is going to any of the links listed below:
- https://www.actorskey.com/sides
- http://mocksides.com/
- https://www.oneononenyc.com/actors/stocksides
- http://hollywoodactingworkshop.com/calendar/sides
- http://www.talentpages.com/viewsides/
- http://actorswest.com/#/free-sidesscenes/4548119688
Check TIPS & TRICKS in the next Newsletter next MONDAY, JUNE 27 for FINDING AND FORMATTING SCENES: Part 2 - Formatting Sides.
FEATURED CLASSES
JUNE SPECIAL PRICING for TV/Film Summer Academy for Kids & Teens!
Sign up for two weeks and get Third week 50% OFF!
AND Christy English will be Guest Instructor at these featured classes...
Sign up for two weeks and get Third week 50% OFF!
AND Christy English will be Guest Instructor at these featured classes...
TV, COMMERCIALS & IMPROV - July 18 - 22
Instructor: Melissa Locsin
AND Guest Instructor CHRISTY ENGLISH!
Students will learn about acting On Camera, Commercial Acting, and practice skills that will make them stand out in an audition room! This week is great because the Bay Area has a LOT of commercial work! (AGES 8-17) Only a few spots left. SIGN UP >
Instructor: Melissa Locsin
AND Guest Instructor CHRISTY ENGLISH!
Students will learn about acting On Camera, Commercial Acting, and practice skills that will make them stand out in an audition room! This week is great because the Bay Area has a LOT of commercial work! (AGES 8-17) Only a few spots left. SIGN UP >
* Also Featured *
DISNEY Week TWO! - Aug 1 - 5
Instructor: Jay Ruby
AND Guest Instructor CHRISTY ENGLISH!
Last year, Disney week SOLD OUT FAST! This year we're bringing it back for a second week! In addition to continuing work on comedic scene study, students will learn about IMPROV and how to incorporate it into their work! (AGES 8-17) SIGN UP >
DISNEY Week TWO! - Aug 1 - 5
Instructor: Jay Ruby
AND Guest Instructor CHRISTY ENGLISH!
Last year, Disney week SOLD OUT FAST! This year we're bringing it back for a second week! In addition to continuing work on comedic scene study, students will learn about IMPROV and how to incorporate it into their work! (AGES 8-17) SIGN UP >
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Ready to get out and PLAY? Do you love watching “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and want to get in on the fun? Here's your chance. Experience the power of play and fun of improvisation in our Improv SF class.
CLASS MEETS WEDNESDAYS, 8:30PM-10:00PM
(starting in JULY)
at MOJO Theatre in San Francisco (first 4 Wednesdays of every month)
Join this fun and exciting IMPROV SAN FRANCISCO class taught by Gomez Gomez.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot NOW! SIGN UP >
*Gomez also teaches IMPROV to Performance in San Jose. Go here to Learn more >
CLASS MEETS WEDNESDAYS, 8:30PM-10:00PM
(starting in JULY)
at MOJO Theatre in San Francisco (first 4 Wednesdays of every month)
Join this fun and exciting IMPROV SAN FRANCISCO class taught by Gomez Gomez.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot NOW! SIGN UP >
*Gomez also teaches IMPROV to Performance in San Jose. Go here to Learn more >
SUCCESSES
 Congratulations to Kyoko Dole auditioned for "Roadies" produced by JJ Abrams and Cameron Crowe on Showtime! |  Congratulations to Anita Argent graduated Improv 101 at Upright Citizens Brigade LA! |
 Congratulations to Laneya Grace booked her SECOND national Old Navy commercial! |  Congratulations to Anne Scottlin auditioned for Hand of God! |
 Congratulations to Kyoko Dole auditioned for the new show "Goliath" for a scene with Billy Bob Thornton! |
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