East West offers classes for Fall 2013 Conservatory (Aug13)

East West Players is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for those who are seeking to challenge themselves and take risks. Our faculty offers the utmost in creative talent whose mission is to provide our students the opportunity to hone their craft in a risk free environment.

All classes will be held in Downtown Los Angeles at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church located at 222 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, 90012 (East of Alameda between 2nd & 3rd Streets).

Fundamentals of Acting I Instruction by Dom Magwili
When: Wednesdays, September 11 October 30 (8 weeks), 7-10 PM
Fee: $425 (ACTS $400)
Location: St. Francis Xavier Chapel (Maryknoll)
Room: 8 (upstairs)
This beginning 8-week class will continue its exploration of improvisation, sensory, and character exercises as well as beginning monologue work. The Fundamentals of Acting series includes the practice of concentration, focus, connecting, following instincts and relaxation.
*Students are encouraged to enroll in Fundamentals I, II & III. Those who complete the series will qualify to enroll in the Studio Lab Project workshop which will culminate in a performance at the end of the session.

Beginning Voice & Speech (V & S) Instruction by Leslie Ishii
When: Tuesdays, beginning September 10 October 29 (8 weeks), 7-10 PM
Fee: $425 (ACTS $400)
Location: St. Francis Xavier Chapel (Maryknoll)
Room: 9
This course will feature on-going voice and speech technique and will demonstrate how the use of these techniques support the actor to bring the text analysis off the page to increase the richness and level of play in their acting performances. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat!

Essential Skills for Working Actors Instruction by David Dean Bottrell
When: Thursdays, beginning September 12 (6 weeks), 7-10 PM
Fee: $425 (ACTS $400)
Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Room: 8 (upstairs)
This course is for students who have completed first year of Voice & Speech and will continue to build on previous technique. Prior acting studies/training and voice work are required from any of the major voice methods. Students will experience applying the voice work to your acting work with classroom participation and in-class individual coaching.

Vocal Class Instruction by Deborah Shulman
When: Tuesdays, beginning September 10th (8 weeks), 7-10 PM
Fee: $425 (ACTS $400)
Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Room: 2 (downstairs)
This course is designed to focus on vocal technique that addresses each individual¹s vocal issues. Class will also include working with students on the practical application of that technique through exercises using a song they have brought in. Deborah¹s clients included Bette Midler, David Lee Roth and Katherine Fries Vaughn and many more.

Questions? Contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000 x15. Limited Scholarships Available through Beulah Quo Scholarship Fund.

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	East West offers Fall 2013 Conservatory classes East West Players is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for those who are seeking to challenge themselves and take risks. Our faculty offers the utmost in creative talent whose mission is to provide our students the opportunity to hone their craft in a risk free environment. All classes will be held in Downtown Los Angeles at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church located at 222 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, 90012 (East of Alameda between 2nd & 3rd Streets). Fundamentals of Acting I Instruction by Dom Magwili When: Wednesdays, September 11 October 30 (8 weeks), 7-10 PM Fee: $425 (ACTS $400) Location: St. Francis Xavier Chapel (Maryknoll) Room: 8 (upstairs) This beginning 8-week class will continue its exploration of improvisation, sensory, and character exercises as well as beginning monologue work. The Fundamentals of Acting series includes the practice of concentration, focus, connecting, following instincts and relaxation. Students are encouraged to enroll in Fundamentals I, II & III. Those who complete the series will qualify to enroll in the Studio Lab Project workshop which will culminate in a performance at the end of the session. Beginning Voice & Speech (V & S) Instruction by Leslie Ishii When: Tuesdays, beginning September 10 October 29 (8 weeks), 7-10 PM Fee: $425 (ACTS $400) Location: St. Francis Xavier Chapel (Maryknoll) Room: 9 This course will feature on-going voice and speech technique and will demonstrate how the use of these techniques support the actor to bring the text analysis off the page to increase the richness and level of play in their acting performances. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat! Essential Skills for Working Actors Instruction by David Dean Bottrell When: Thursdays, beginning September 12 (6 weeks), 7-10 PM Fee: $425 (ACTS $400) Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Room: 8 (upstairs) This course is for students who have completed first year of Voice & Speech and will continue to build on previous technique. Prior acting studies/training and voice work are required from any of the major voice methods. Students will experience applying the voice work to your acting work with classroom participation and in-class individual coaching. Vocal Class Instruction by Deborah Shulman When: Tuesdays, beginning September 10th (8 weeks), 7-10 PM Fee: $425 (ACTS $400) Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Room: 2 (downstairs) This course is designed to focus on vocal technique that addresses each individual¹s vocal issues. Class will also include working with students on the practical application of that technique through exercises using a song they have brought in. Deborah¹s clients included Bette Midler, David Lee Roth and Katherine Fries Vaughn and many more. View 2013-2014 Professional Enrichment Enrollment Form (PDF) Questions? Contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000 x15. Limited Scholarships Available through Beulah Quo Scholarship Fund. Home* \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Plays \| Library/Storefront \| Timeline Copyright 2013, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email

East West offers Fall 2013 Conservatory classes