RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Acting for Stage & Film
Weekly Class
SCRIPT RECOMMENDATIONS
REGISTRATION INFO
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW TO PREPARE
CLASS DATES
Acting for Stage & Film
SUNDAYS, 17:30 -19:30
COURSES ARE 5 WEEKS
MARCH 1-29. MARCH
APRIL 5. APRIL - 3. MAY
MAY/JUNE 31. MAY - 20. JUNE
JULY 5. JULY - 2. AUG
SEPTEMER 30. AUG -27.SEPT
OCTOBER 11. OCT - 8. NOV
PAYMENT
Acting for Stage & Film
250 Early Bird - All 5 Sessions - paid 1 week in advance
60 Drop in - Rate at the door
PAYMENT DETAILS
BANK TRANSFER
Payment Due: 1 week in advance
TRANSFER INFORMATION:
CATRINA POOR
IBAN:
AT85 2011 1820 5957 1500
BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
Acting for Stage & Film
You'll be able to collaborate with other students for multi person scenes, or you're welcome to bring monologues to work solo. In either case, you'll leave these classes feeling more confident in your instincts, more sure of your process as an actor, and with improved technical skills for your voice, body language, and ability to create and perform a unique character.
Go at your own pace. I won't force anyone to perform if you feel unready - In my classes, you choose how hard your push yourself.
Self-Motivation is very important, and in order to feel comfortable in these classes, you must be ready to ask questions, prepare in advance, and learn both from watching others, and performing/ rehearsing yourself.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Vienna Acting Classes are private, weekly acting classes, taught in English, and designed for actors and enthusiasts of all levels of experience.
This is a welcoming, judgement-free space where you can take risks and develop your skills as an actor, whether you're a native English speaker, or if English is your second language.
Scene study, getting into character, connecting with your scene partners, making the script your own...
in my classes, you'll learn how to create a fresh and engaging performance - every time you go on stage, or step in front of the camera.
HOW TO PREPARE
Acting for Stage & Film
What to bring to class
-
CLOTHING you can MOVE IN
-
NOTEBOOK to write down your thoughts and feedback
-
A COPY of your SCRIPT for each scene partner
How to Prepare a Script
Try to UNDERSTAND YOUR SCENE
-
What does your character want?
-
What's at stake if they succeed - or don't?
Understanding and empathy are much more important than simply being memorised. Read the whole script, develop some opinions about what's going on.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
-
Do you have a good sense of what your character is trying to do, or trying to make happen?
-
Is there a pivotal moment for the character? What makes it so important?
-
Do you know your character well enough to have opinions about the people / events in the scene? (you get this by reading the rest of the script)
Acting Shakespeare
Special Weekly Acting Class
SCRIPT RECOMMENDATIONS
REGISTRATION INFO
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW TO PREPARE
Acting Shakespeare
DATES
Saturdays, 12-14:00
4 week course
MARCH CLASS 7. - 28. MARCH
JUNE CLASS 30. MAY - 20. JUNE
OCTOBER CLASS 10. - 31. OCT
PRICING
200 Early Bird - All 4 Sessions - paid 1 week in advance
60 Drop in - Rate at the door
PAYMENT DETAILS
BANK TRANSFER
Payment Due: 1 week in advance
TRANSFER INFORMATION:
CATRINA POOR
IBAN:
AT85 2011 1820 5957 1500
BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
WHAT TO EXPECT
Vienna Shakespeare is all about performing, exploring and talking about Shakespeare!
Everyone is free to bring in the scene(s) or sonnet(s) of their choice, and you'll spend your time getting on your feet, trying things out, working with the other students on scenes and having conversations about what makes your character tick.
Every week, each student will have their chance to perform their Shakespeare scene or sonnet, talk about it with the group, rehearse it, get feedback and make dramatic discoveries!
Need a scene partner? I'll put you in touch with your fellow classmates on the VAC WhatsApp Group!
Acting Shakespeare
HOW DO THESE CLASSES WORK?
You'll be able to collaborate with other students for multi person scenes, or you're welcome to bring monologues to work solo. In either case, you'll leave these classes feeling more confident in your instincts, more sure of your process as an actor, and with improved technical skills for your voice, body language, and ability to create and perform a unique character.
In my classes, everyone is welcome to go at their own pace. Self-Motivation is very important, as I won't force anyone to perform if they feel unready. In order to feel comfortable in these classes, you must be ready to ask questions, prepare in advance, and learn both from watching others, and performing/ rehearsing yourself.
HOW TO PREPARE
Acting Shakespeare
What to bring to class
-
CLOTHING you can MOVE IN
-
NOTEBOOK to write down your thoughts and feedback
-
A COPY of your SCRIPT for each scene partner
You'll have the best experience if you bring something in that you've had time to prepare. Get familiar with the play! Know where your character is coming from, what situation they're dealing with, what they want..... Have an opinion about what's going on in your play/ sonnet!
Of course you don't need to know everything - and don't worry at all if you don't have time to get memorized. This class is about having fun, learning and having fabulous discussions about drama, history, character, human behavior and everything else that makes Shakespeare great!
Acting Shakespeare
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A SCRIPT?
-
The major categories are Comedy, Tragedy or Political. Take a look at the RECOMMENDED SCRIPTS - and find something that appeals to you!
-
Choose any character you like - Don't worry about Gender, Age , etc
-
Feel free to prepare more than one scene! You get to decide if you want to work on one scene/ sonnet for the whole course, or if you prefer to work on a different scene/ sonnets each week.
SHOULD I WATCH MY PLAY BEFORE I COME?
You are totally welcome to watch any version of you play if that helps you bring the story to life and understand what's going on. Just make sure you don't copy their performance, or assume that that director/ actors interpretation is the RIGHT one! Your own performance will be totally different, even if you draw inspiration from what you see others doing.
PRIVATE COACHINGS
& LESSONS
SCRIPT RECOMMENDATIONS
REGISTRATION INFO
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW TO PREPARE
PRIVATE COACHINGS
& LESSONS
REGISTER
Schedule your lessons using the studio calendar below then write me using the contact form to let me know what you'd like to work on!
WHEN ARE LESSONS AVAILABLE?
Wednesdays - Sundays, 11:00-19:00
Schedule your lesson here:
PRICING
900 SET OF TEN SESSIONS (FULL HOUR)
(VALID 15 WEEKS)
100 SINGLE SESSION (FULL HOUR
PAYMENT DETAILS
BANK TRANSFER
Payment Due: 1 week in advance
TRANSFER INFORMATION:
CATRINA POOR
IBAN:
AT85 2011 1820 5957 1500
BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW DO PRIVATE LESSONS WORK?
My private lessons are tailored specifically to your needs, which means we can discuss your goals, any specific skills and issues you want to work on, and what techniques work best for you.
We may focus on things like:
-
Vocal health and clarity
-
Character development
-
How to understand and empathise with a script
-
Body language and responding naturally in performance
PRIVATE COACHINGS
& LESSONS
I'll give feedback that helps you to improve your technical skills, to better empathise with your character and to create a uniquely personal performance.
You are welcome to bring your own choices of scenes and characters, or I'm happy to make suggestions! Come ready to ask questions and try out new skills.
See below for suggested scripts, and how to prepare a character for a lesson
HOW TO PREPARE
PRIVATE COACHINGS & LESSONS
WHAT TO BRING
-
CLOTHING you can MOVE IN
-
NOTEBOOK to write down your thoughts and feedback
-
A COPY of your SCRIPT in a font large enough that you can easily read it
How to Prepare a Script
Try to UNDERSTAND YOUR SCENE
-
What does your character want?
-
What's at stake if they succeed - or don't?
Understanding and empathy are much more important than simply being memorised. Read the whole script, develop some opinions about what's going on.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
-
Do you have a good sense of what your character is trying to do, or trying to make happen?
-
Is there a pivotal moment for the character? What makes it so important?
-
Do you know your character well enough to have opinions about the people / events in the scene? (you get this by reading the rest of the script)