East West offers Summer 2005 Conservatory

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre, offers its annual Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive, a 6-week program designed to give actors and others wanting to explore their creative talents an overview of theatre arts through physical, mental and vocal challenges. This year‚s classes include Dance, Fundamentals of Acting, Improvisation, Movement for Actors, Scene Study, Speech and Musical Theatre.

"East West Players‚ Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive provides the ideal professional and nurturing environment for those interested in developing their artistic talents," said East West Players Producing Artistic Director Tim Dang. "More importantly, the program equips students with the necessary tools to have a career in the arts through the variety of outstanding classes offered. The Summer Intensive lives up to its name by offering students full-time instruction, contact with professionals in the field, and the constant opportunity to cultivate their craft."

The Summer Intensive puts students in contact with professionals by setting up informal lunch time Q & A's. These sessions supply students with invaluable knowledge that assists them in navigating their way through the film, television and theatre industries. Last year's speakers included actor Alec Mapa (M. BUTTERFLY, UPN's Half & Half), director Henry Chan (UPN's Moesha, NBC's Friends), television executive Damona Resnick (head of diversity at NBC), and actress Emily Kuroda (WB's Gilmore Girls).

"I particularly enjoyed hearing from seasoned veterans giving their perspectives and sharing their experiences. Their stories helped to give me and my classmates a glimpse of what to expect and do as an actor," said Michael C. Palma, a 2000 Summer Intensive student who can currently be seen in East West Player's production of IMELDA: A NEW MUSICAL.

More than 3,000 talented Asian American performers have participated in the Actors Conservatory's 24-year history. Many Conservatory students have gone on to star in feature films and television shows. Perry Shen and Karin Anna Cheung, stars of the Sundance Film Festival hit Better Luck Tomorrow, were both students at the Conservatory as well as Keiko Agena, a regular on the WB's Gilmore Girls.

The Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive is July 5 to August 12, 2005 with classes Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm at the East West Players‚ David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, in the Little Tokyo District of Downtown Los Angeles. The program culminates with a command performance of newly learned skills for friends and family on August 13. The fee to enroll as a full-time student is $1,500. Students must be at least 17-years old to enroll.

For more information about East West Players Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000 x15.

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	East West Players announces the Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre, offers its annual Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive, a 6-week program designed to give actors and others wanting to explore their creative talents an overview of theatre arts through physical, mental and vocal challenges. This year‚s classes include Dance, Fundamentals of Acting, Improvisation, Movement for Actors, Scene Study, Speech and Musical Theatre. "East West Players‚ Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive provides the ideal professional and nurturing environment for those interested in developing their artistic talents," said East West Players Producing Artistic Director Tim Dang. "More importantly, the program equips students with the necessary tools to have a career in the arts through the variety of outstanding classes offered. The Summer Intensive lives up to its name by offering students full-time instruction, contact with professionals in the field, and the constant opportunity to cultivate their craft." The Summer Intensive puts students in contact with professionals by setting up informal lunch time Q & A's. These sessions supply students with invaluable knowledge that assists them in navigating their way through the film, television and theatre industries. Last year's speakers included actor Alec Mapa (M. BUTTERFLY, UPN's Half & Half), director Henry Chan (UPN's Moesha, NBC's Friends), television executive Damona Resnick (head of diversity at NBC), and actress Emily Kuroda (WB's Gilmore Girls). "I particularly enjoyed hearing from seasoned veterans giving their perspectives and sharing their experiences. Their stories helped to give me and my classmates a glimpse of what to expect and do as an actor," said Michael C. Palma, a 2000 Summer Intensive student who can currently be seen in East West Player's production of IMELDA: A NEW MUSICAL. More than 3,000 talented Asian American performers have participated in the Actors Conservatory's 24-year history. Many Conservatory students have gone on to star in feature films and television shows. Perry Shen and Karin Anna Cheung, stars of the Sundance Film Festival hit Better Luck Tomorrow, were both students at the Conservatory as well as Keiko Agena, a regular on the WB's Gilmore Girls. The Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive is July 5 to August 12, 2005 with classes Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm at the East West Players‚ David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, in the Little Tokyo District of Downtown Los Angeles. The program culminates with a command performance of newly learned skills for friends and family on August 13. The fee to enroll as a full-time student is $1,500. Students must be at least 17-years old to enroll. Individual classes are also available: Dance with Diana Toshiko Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am ˆ 11:30 am (No class Friday, July 22 and 29) Fee: $200 Fundamentals of Acting with Leslie Ishii Mondays from 2 pm ˆ 5 pm Fee: $225 Improvisation with Robert Covarrubias Fridays from 1 pm ˆ 4 pm Fee: $250 Movement for Actors with Cindera Che Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm ˆ 3:30 pm Fee: $175 Musical Theatre with Antoine Diel Wednesdays from 2 pm ˆ 5 pm Fee: $275 Scene Study with Deborah DeLiso Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am ˆ 1 pm Fee: $400 Speech with Leslie Ishii Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 pm ˆ 2 pm Fee: $225 Using Acting Techniques to Find Your Story with Alec Mapa 10 am ˆ 11:30 am, Fridays July 22 and 29 Fee: $60 For more information about East West Players Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000 x15. Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Library \| Plays Copyright 2005, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email

East West Players announces the Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive