Improv Class!

Improv!

WHAT:  This is a solid beginner to intermediate level improv class where we will focus on improv basics and apply those basic skills to scene work.

WHEN: Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm. July 11-August 1.

WHERE: The Magnet Training Center Studio A. (22 W 32nd Street, 10th Floor, between 5th and Broadway.)

HOW (much): $150. If you have studied improv with me before, either independently or at AMDA, you can take $25 off the price of this class. If you bring someone new who pays full price, I will take another $25 off the price.

You: Wow, that's insanely affordable. Are you crazy?
Me: Crazy like a pizza rat.

Venmo $50 to sheilahead@me.com to hold your spot. Feel free to label it something ridiculous. (My favorite so far is, "Nothing Shady.") I cannot refund a deposit, but we can apply it to future classes or a coaching session. The rest can be paid by cash or check.

If you have any questions reach out at teachersheila@me.com

And here's me dorking on Improv -- Improv Dork

I hope to see you there!

Free Voice Class

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just got this from a colleague of mine. I'd love to know what you think of her class, since I've never taken one with her. I think she's a cool person, and I bet it rocks.
So take it and let me know! And tell her I sent you.
All info follows:

• • Sunday, February 19, 2012
  • 10:30am until 12:00pm

• Champion Studios 257 W.39th St, 14th Floor, NYC Room 28

• COST: FREE!!! WHY: To get back into your body. To give yourself what you need!! REGISTER FOR THE FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS NOW!! Registration is on a first come-first serve basis. Space is very limited so register by emailing your name, best email address, and your availability if you were to take a full course of classes at andrea@andreacaban.com About Fitzmaurice Voice Work and the spring class offering: The first part of the work (de-structuring) is focused on the release of habitual tension in the breath and in the body. Self-exploration and finding your true presence are often a result. The second part (re-structuring )is focused on utilizing the freedom you find to create an open, clear and focused channel of energy in which to express your memorized text. The desired result is not to attain a "proper sound" but to have a free and spontaneous voice willing to express true thought. Actors often find a new sense of confidence and empowerment in the ability to stay open & present, and direct & clear at the same time. Andrea’s voice students ARE WORKING and FINDING THEIR OWN VOICE IN THIS INDUSTRY: 1) BOOKING Off-Broadway musicals, 2) BOOKING NATIONAL COMMERCIALS 3) SUCCESSFULLY FUNDRAISING FOR THEIR OWN FILM PROJECTS! What current students are saying about the class: "I feel like I'm not afraid of my voice anymore. I like speaking up, I like being heard, I like walking into a room and introducing myself with pride." –FC "I've really appreciated your enthusiasm and your care in working with each of us. It's been a safe and comfortable environment in the room and it's been easy to feel free and open to do the work." -LL "Thanks again for having these classes and at this affordable price. It's exactly what I needed. I had to long of a break from theatre school where I was training almost 7 days a week for a year. From going fully active like that to nothing was @$#%& of me and you really picked me up by inviting me to your fantastic group and I'm so grateful for that." -JM About Andrea: Andrea is a voice & speech coach, an actor, and a healer in New York City. She has a passion for helping actors become more of themselves and clear in their intentions, in the scene and in life. She is the dialect expert on HowCast.com, demonstrating over 35 accents in a series of 2 minute how-to videos. An award-winning solo artist, she has performed across the US and abroad and is currently touring her play Questions My Mother Can’t Answer. Andrea studied voice & speech under master teachers Catherine Fitzmaurice, Dudley Knight & Phil Thompson and holds an MFA in Acting from UCIrvine. Andrea coaches actors and non-actors from all walks of life on voice/speech/accent work and is available for private coaching in person and via Skype. Professional affiliations include Dramatists Guild of America, Voice & Speech Teacher's Association, Actor's Equity Association, Screen Actor's Guild, League of Professional Theatre Women & she is a Candidate for Certification as an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework®. Learn more about her work at www.andreacaban.com & www.questionsmymothercantanswer.com For more information on Fitzmaurice Voice visit www.fitzmauricevoice.com

Improv is your Secret Weapon!

I’m teaching an improv class. Join me Tuesdays in February (7, 14, 21, 28) and March 6 -- also a Tuesday -- at Ripley Grier Studios.

Class is from 6pm-9pm and the cost is $275.

You: So affordable!

Me: I know! Special rate for you, former student!

Class is limited to 14 students max.

Feel free to share this with interested friends.

Inbox me back for deets if you're interested.

Rock on!

-Sheila

Jack Plotnick in NYC

He's back in town! And the link to his excellent free book for actors is on this site. See it to the right? Yup, that's it. Here is the invite Jack sent out. As always, if you go let me know what you think. (And tell folks I sent you.) I had a great experience at his audition seminar a while back. Good stuff.

Jack says:

Hi Gang-

I'll be back in NYC next week, doing two Lecture Seminars!
...including an Advanced Lecture (with all new material) for those actors who have already seen my Introductory Lecture. Info is below.

These lectures will be just $20 each. No RSVP necessary, the more the merrier!
You can pay in cash or check (made out to "Jack-O-Lantern Productions, Inc.") upon arrival.
These events will be held at Ripley-Grier 520 Eighth Avenue, between 36th & 37th Street.

INTRODUCTORY LECTURE - Wednesday Jan. 25th, 7-8:30pm, room 16H
In this life-changing introductory lecture, I will cover such things as:
- The SECRETS to booking work that no one is telling you.
- How to free yourself from self-destructive thoughts and anxieties.
...This lecture is highly recommended if you've never seen me speak.

ADVANCED LECTURE - Thursday Jan. 26th, 7-8:30pm, room 17A
In this all new lecture, I will cover such things as:
- The BIG LIE teachers have given us, that can destroy your acting.
- Character work: the healthy way to "become" another person.
- How to cry and the myth of preparation.
- Meeting your inner child and freeing yourself from the past.

Looking forward!
Jack

Do Your Own Show!

Peter Michael Marino is a fantastic one-person show developer. He directed me in my most recent one-person show. The one about Sandra O'Day, the ex-con motivational speaker with anger management problems. What? You didn't know I did that show? Here's a link to her blog:

The O'Day Way

And here's a link to Peter's class. He'll get you started on your own show. I guarantee it. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Boot Camp!

My friend is offering this class/workhop.

This sounds great. Marlo has choreographed and directed projects I've been in and she is spot-on fab. As an actor, I can say I can't wait to work with her again. Let me know if you take this workshop. I'm considering it myself.

Casting for a Festival TODAY!

Hey People,

My director friend Jen Hart is casting a couple of shows for a festival -- TODAY -- between 3:30 and 5:30. ‎151 Bank Street. 3 blocks east of 8th and 5 blocks below 14th. If any of this interests you or you fit the bill I'll leave her number at the end of the post. Here's what she is looking for:

Broken Wing-
JAKE: 23; an injured war veteran
ALLISON: 23; his wife
GENE: 28; Jake’s brother.
DERRY: 25; An ex-army nurse.
Blank-
*Katie*: 20s or 30s; female; frantic and filled with longing.
*Buddy*; 20s or 30s; male; her husband.
*Colleen*: an android; female; 20s or 30s. Given to inappropriate emotional outbursts.
*Abraham:* male; an alien; 20s or 30s.

AEA okay for BrokenWing (showcase contract)