East West Classes, Spring 2005

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian Pacific American theatre, offers three classes this spring through its year-round Actors Conservatory which provides professional training in stage and film techniques to develop the skills of artists. Classes are available for people pursuing professional careers, as well as those simply wanting to explore their creative talents and seeking personal expression. East West Players is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment in order to allow each individual's creativity to flourish. For more information on East West Players Actors Conservatory contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at (213) 625-7000 x15 or mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I
This 8-week beginning class is geared toward providing a firm foundation for those with little or no acting experience. Start an actor's toolbox by learning basic technique through improvisation, sensory, and character exercises. Monologue work will also be done. Instructor Leslie Ishii received her MFA from San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and currently teaches at UC Irvine.
schedule: Thursdays at 7 pm ˆ 10 pm, April 21 ˆ June 16, 2005 (No class May 5)
fee: $350 (ACTS members $325)
location: Downtown Los Angeles

BEGINNING ON-CAMERA WORK
This 6-week class teaches you on camera technique for beginning or mid-career students. Instructor Elizabeth Sung received her MFA from the American Film Institute in Directing. She was selected as one of three recipients out of 700 applicants for the prestigious ABC/DGA TV directing fellowship program in 2002-2003. She is an alumnae of the AFI's Directing Workshop for Women and has completed several award-winning short films.
schedule: Mondays 7 to 10 pm, April 25 to June 6, 2005 (No class May 30)
fee: $300 (ACTS members $275)
location: Studio City

SCENE STUDY
This 10-week class focuses on character and script analysis. Intermediate and advanced students only; audition required. Instructor Heidi Helen Davis currently teaches at the Los Angeles Film School, Howard Fine Studio and East West Players. She recently directed East West Players‚ critically-acclaimed production of PROOF and is the resident director at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.
schedule: Saturdays at 10 am ˆ 1 pm, April 23 ˆ June 25, 2005
fee: $375 (ACTS members $350)
location: Downtown Los Angeles

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	East West Players offers spring session Actors Conservatory classes East West Players, the nation's premier Asian Pacific American theatre, offers three classes this spring through its year-round Actors Conservatory which provides professional training in stage and film techniques to develop the skills of artists. Classes are available for people pursuing professional careers, as well as those simply wanting to explore their creative talents and seeking personal expression. East West Players is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment in order to allow each individual's creativity to flourish. For more information on East West Players Actors Conservatory contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at (213) 625-7000 x15 or mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org. FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING I This 8-week beginning class is geared toward providing a firm foundation for those with little or no acting experience. Start an actor's toolbox by learning basic technique through improvisation, sensory, and character exercises. Monologue work will also be done. Instructor Leslie Ishii received her MFA from San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and currently teaches at UC Irvine. schedule: Thursdays at 7 pm ˆ 10 pm, April 21 ˆ June 16, 2005 (No class May 5) fee: $350 (ACTS members $325) location: Downtown Los Angeles BEGINNING ON-CAMERA WORK This 6-week class teaches you on camera technique for beginning or mid-career students. Instructor Elizabeth Sung received her MFA from the American Film Institute in Directing. She was selected as one of three recipients out of 700 applicants for the prestigious ABC/DGA TV directing fellowship program in 2002-2003. She is an alumnae of the AFI's Directing Workshop for Women and has completed several award-winning short films. schedule: Mondays 7 to 10 pm, April 25 to June 6, 2005 (No class May 30) fee: $300 (ACTS members $275) location: Studio City SCENE STUDY This 10-week class focuses on character and script analysis. Intermediate and advanced students only; audition required. Instructor Heidi Helen Davis currently teaches at the Los Angeles Film School, Howard Fine Studio and East West Players. She recently directed East West Players‚ critically-acclaimed production of PROOF and is the resident director at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. schedule: Saturdays at 10 am ˆ 1 pm, April 23 ˆ June 25, 2005 fee: $375 (ACTS members $350) location: Downtown Los Angeles Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Library \| Plays Copyright 2005, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email

East West Players offers spring session Actors Conservatory classes