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Stephen Lee acting classes in Method and Shakespeare

Sat, 24 Sept 2011, 03:04 am
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Classes for Actors. Classes in Method Acting And Playing Shakespeare be offered this October / November by noted Perth actor/director Stephen Lee When: October 8, 15, 22 and November 5, 12, 19th Where: Blue Room Theatre; James St; Northbridge What: Two separate classes will available: 1 Method Acting (10 am - 12.00 pm) A six week course covering the essentials of Stanislavski's Method a.. Images and Truth in performance b.. Emotion memory c.. Units and Objectives d.. Obstacles and Conflict e.. Layering Method is not (whatever some people feel) a load of pretentious rubbish, but a common sense aid to an actor in using his or her imagination. This course will be a wonderful help both to any young actor starting out and the more experienced performer who wishes to hone and discipline their work. All work will be based around improvisational techniques and will not require learning of scripts. 2 Playing Shakespeare (12.00 - 2.00 pm) A six week course covering the performing of Shakespeare or any Elizabethan/Jacobean works. a.. Elizabethan Language how to approach a better understanding. b.. Verse speaking for dummies c.. Using original texts as an aid to acting. d.. Conventions of the Shakespearean stage. e.. Work on individual monologues Do you love acting, but always been scared off by playing the Bard? Or just want to explore and refine your skills a little further? Stephen Lee has over thirty years of experience directing and teaching Shakespeare (including Lee Strasberg Studio and Italia Conti drama schools in London), and has directed around forty Shakespearean productions. Let him inspire your understanding of the greatest dramatist of the English speaking world. How much: each six week course will cost $250. Places will be limited, so book quickly. How to book: contact Stephen Lee on mrstephenlee@optusnet.com.au or ring 0403 889 352

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SteveleeSat, 24 Sept 2011, 03:04 am
Classes for Actors. Classes in Method Acting And Playing Shakespeare be offered this October / November by noted Perth actor/director Stephen Lee When: October 8, 15, 22 and November 5, 12, 19th Where: Blue Room Theatre; James St; Northbridge What: Two separate classes will available: 1 Method Acting (10 am - 12.00 pm) A six week course covering the essentials of Stanislavski's Method a.. Images and Truth in performance b.. Emotion memory c.. Units and Objectives d.. Obstacles and Conflict e.. Layering Method is not (whatever some people feel) a load of pretentious rubbish, but a common sense aid to an actor in using his or her imagination. This course will be a wonderful help both to any young actor starting out and the more experienced performer who wishes to hone and discipline their work. All work will be based around improvisational techniques and will not require learning of scripts. 2 Playing Shakespeare (12.00 - 2.00 pm) A six week course covering the performing of Shakespeare or any Elizabethan/Jacobean works. a.. Elizabethan Language how to approach a better understanding. b.. Verse speaking for dummies c.. Using original texts as an aid to acting. d.. Conventions of the Shakespearean stage. e.. Work on individual monologues Do you love acting, but always been scared off by playing the Bard? Or just want to explore and refine your skills a little further? Stephen Lee has over thirty years of experience directing and teaching Shakespeare (including Lee Strasberg Studio and Italia Conti drama schools in London), and has directed around forty Shakespearean productions. Let him inspire your understanding of the greatest dramatist of the English speaking world. How much: each six week course will cost $250. Places will be limited, so book quickly. How to book: contact Stephen Lee on mrstephenlee@optusnet.com.au or ring 0403 889 352
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