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| 2012 Acting Series for Austin actors and performers |
| The City Theatre is the city's theater, a world class performing arts venue established for Austin directors, designers and performers who have one goal: the continued excellence in stage performances and the desire to bring that quality, commitment, and service to the central Texas theatrical community. |
| 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D, 78722 512-524-2870 info@citytheatreaustin.org |
| CITY THEATRE CLASSES |
| The Art and Craft for Beginning Actors Mj Vandivier - Class Director and Instructor Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Begins March/April: 8 week session. For registration and info: mjvandivier@gmail.com/801-3035 |
| Living Intentionally: Actualizing your True Potential as an Actor A class for beginning students. Introduction into the principles of acting, practiced in a fun and non-judgmental environment. You will learn about how to "be in the moment" by truly listening and responding on stage. And we will explore voice/movement, some improvisation, script analysis and scene study. Acting is a craft. In this class, you will learn the tools of the trade. Hone your craft by developing awareness and mastery of your instrument. Learn to relax and focus in stressful situations. Develop your creativity by accessing your imagination and expressing your emotions. Discover what “finding your motivation” means by exploring and playing an action. But that's not all! Integration of the mind, body and spirit are required to fully embody a character and bring life to the stage or screen. This class will focus on developing your instrument in a variety of ways. In the upcoming session, you will learn about your vocal instrument, how to access your emotional triggers and how to create believable behavior onstage. The acting exercises will be based on the work developed by the legendary acting coach, Uta Hagen, as described in her book, "A Challenge for the Actor." The voice and body work is based on Arthur Lessac's work from his book "The Use & Training of the Human Voice." Some tools of the trade explored in class are: -Developing body consciousness and breath awareness -Relaxing and overcoming fear -Developing focus and concentration -Discovering objectives, obstacles and intentions -Creating inner imagery and finding emotional triggers -Creating the character’s physical life -Exploring the setting -Experiencing sensory work -Practicing moment to moment living in performance Marijane Vandivier is a professional Equity actress with over forty years experience. She enjoyed a successful television career for 30 years including film, radio shows and commercial work, and has been an acting and speaking voice coach for the past 17 years. Mj studied at The America Theatre Wing in NYC where she appeared off-Broadway in “Late Arrival.” Vandivier holds a B.S. from the University of Houston in Psychology and Theatre and is a Certified Lessac Voice / Body Trainer. She sang with her show band in Vegas, Reno, Tahoe, LA, New Orleans, and across the country. Many Texans grew up with Mj on the popular KPRC-TV live children shows, “Happy Hollow and Marijane’s MagiCastle. Her long-running talk/news show “Wake-up Houston” was seen on KUHT-TV daily while she continued acting at the Alley Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars and Houston Music Theatre. Marijane moved to Austin 10 years ago to be with family. She has been an adjunct at St. Edwards University, teaches for The State Theatre School, for private Clients and continues to act professionally. In Austin, Mj has been featured in a variety of roles at St. Edwards Mary Northern Moody Theatre, Zachary Scott, Austin Playhouse and Tex-Arts Theatres. |
