My friend Peter Michael teaches an awesome class at the People's Improv Theater. He directed my solo show Head Games. Here is the info from Peter himself:
Just wanted to remind y'all that my award-winning FLYING SOLO classes
at the PIT are starting up again in April and are still open for
registration and filling up fast. I'm offering Levels 1 & 2 once
again, and I wanted you to know about them, and ask you to help spread
the word to your intrepid performer pals who are looking to develop
any type of solo material or show.
Here is the link to info about both classes: http://www.yesand.thepit-nyc.com/classes#FlyingSolo1
Thanks so much. Please feel free to share. Anyone with any questions
can give me a jingle at 917-825-3549
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Be a Reader, Designer, Director, Etc.!
Hey Folks! Hope you're all well. I got the following call for help a few days ago. This is a terrific theater company and I totally dig them. Get involved.
-Sheila
Well, it's that time of year again - time to start planning for the Estrogenius 2011 Festival!
We are hoping that everyone who is interested in being part of Estrogenius 2011 can try to make it to our meeting on Sunday, March 27th @ 3pm.
We need directors, designers, assistant producers, readers, technical supervisors, publicity people...pretty much any thing you can think of - we need it!
Hope you can come join us at this meeting! If you can't make it but are still interested, e-mail us at estrogenius.festival@gmail.com.
Again, the meeting is Sunday, March 27th, 3pm, at Manhattan Theatre Source - 177 MacDougal St. between Waverly Pl. and 8th St.
See you there!
Jen Thatcher
Executive Producer - Estrogenius Festival 2011
October 5th - November 5th, 2011
-Sheila
Well, it's that time of year again - time to start planning for the Estrogenius 2011 Festival!
We are hoping that everyone who is interested in being part of Estrogenius 2011 can try to make it to our meeting on Sunday, March 27th @ 3pm.
We need directors, designers, assistant producers, readers, technical supervisors, publicity people...pretty much any thing you can think of - we need it!
Hope you can come join us at this meeting! If you can't make it but are still interested, e-mail us at estrogenius.festival@gmail.com.
Again, the meeting is Sunday, March 27th, 3pm, at Manhattan Theatre Source - 177 MacDougal St. between Waverly Pl. and 8th St.
See you there!
Jen Thatcher
Executive Producer - Estrogenius Festival 2011
October 5th - November 5th, 2011
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Sign up for Jack Plotnick's Class
Here's the e-mail I got from him. Check out the details and if you're around/interested sign on up. It's a good class. Very interesting and will most certainly help you with your audition technique.
-Sheila
Hi Gang!
I'll be back in NYC and doing Acting Workshops December 10th-16th!
My goal is to help as many actors as possible. So, if you've been touched by what I teach, I sincerely hope you will spread the word and share this invite with your friends. Thanks!
The Workshops will be held at:
Ripley-Grier 520 Eighth Avenue, between 36th & 37th Street
WORKSHOP DATES AND TIMES
Friday Dec. 10th, 2:45-5pm, room 16I
Saturday Dec. 11th, 2:45-5pm, room 16I
Sunday Dec. 12th, 2:45-5pm, room 16H
Monday Dec. 13th, 6:45-9pm, room 16H
Tuesday Dec. 14th, 1:45-4pm, room 16H
Wednesday Dec. 15th, 4:45-7pm, room 16I
Thursday Dec. 16th, 4:45-7pm, room 16H
10 performance spots available per workshop - $30 each (rsvp NOW for a spot)
No limit to how many actors can watch - $10 each (no rsvp necessary)
You may arrive late or leave early if necessary.
There's nothing to prepare. Just show up and I'll give you sides to read, or you can bring anything you'd like to work on.
RSVP for a performing spot in the Workshops at: acting.workshop1@gmail.com
Let me know which workshops you would like to attend in the order of preference (it may be difficult to get more than one performing spot). You will receive a confirmation email at least 3 days before your workshop.
You will be charged if you cancel without a 24 hour notice.
(pay in cash or check upon arrival)
You can read my FREE online book, "New Thoughts For Actors" at:
http://www.jackplotnick.com/4.html
Looking forward!
Jack Plotnick
-Sheila
Hi Gang!
I'll be back in NYC and doing Acting Workshops December 10th-16th!
My goal is to help as many actors as possible. So, if you've been touched by what I teach, I sincerely hope you will spread the word and share this invite with your friends. Thanks!
The Workshops will be held at:
Ripley-Grier 520 Eighth Avenue, between 36th & 37th Street
WORKSHOP DATES AND TIMES
Friday Dec. 10th, 2:45-5pm, room 16I
Saturday Dec. 11th, 2:45-5pm, room 16I
Sunday Dec. 12th, 2:45-5pm, room 16H
Monday Dec. 13th, 6:45-9pm, room 16H
Tuesday Dec. 14th, 1:45-4pm, room 16H
Wednesday Dec. 15th, 4:45-7pm, room 16I
Thursday Dec. 16th, 4:45-7pm, room 16H
10 performance spots available per workshop - $30 each (rsvp NOW for a spot)
No limit to how many actors can watch - $10 each (no rsvp necessary)
You may arrive late or leave early if necessary.
There's nothing to prepare. Just show up and I'll give you sides to read, or you can bring anything you'd like to work on.
RSVP for a performing spot in the Workshops at: acting.workshop1@gmail.com
Let me know which workshops you would like to attend in the order of preference (it may be difficult to get more than one performing spot). You will receive a confirmation email at least 3 days before your workshop.
You will be charged if you cancel without a 24 hour notice.
(pay in cash or check upon arrival)
You can read my FREE online book, "New Thoughts For Actors" at:
http://www.jackplotnick.com/4.html
Looking forward!
Jack Plotnick
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Jack Plotnick's Class
Wow. Long time, huh? I took a year off from teaching to serve on the Screen Actors Guild New York Board. I'm finally, happily, back in the classroom teaching.
Jack Plotnick, who has a free book on acting online, is going to be in New York teaching his class. It's an interesting class, and very affordable. Here is the e-mail he sent out:
Hi Gang!
This is just a preliminary "heads-up" email to let you know that I'll be back in NYC doing Acting Workshops December 10th-16th!
I love working with New York actors, and am so excited for these seven workshops!
Please do not RSVP at this time. I will be sending out the official invite in about two weeks
As a side note, I am looking for a place to stay while in NYC. If you know anyone in Manhattan who needs a subletter for that time, please let me know. Thanks!
My goal is to help as many actors as possible. If you have friends who you think would enjoy the workshops, please have them write to me so I can add them to the email invite list.
Looking forward!
Jack Plotnick
Link To Jack's Book
Jack Plotnick, who has a free book on acting online, is going to be in New York teaching his class. It's an interesting class, and very affordable. Here is the e-mail he sent out:
Hi Gang!
This is just a preliminary "heads-up" email to let you know that I'll be back in NYC doing Acting Workshops December 10th-16th!
I love working with New York actors, and am so excited for these seven workshops!
Please do not RSVP at this time. I will be sending out the official invite in about two weeks
As a side note, I am looking for a place to stay while in NYC. If you know anyone in Manhattan who needs a subletter for that time, please let me know. Thanks!
My goal is to help as many actors as possible. If you have friends who you think would enjoy the workshops, please have them write to me so I can add them to the email invite list.
Looking forward!
Jack Plotnick
Link To Jack's Book
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Stolen
OK, I stole this from my friend John's blog. Again. But it's so good! Check his link -- I've posted it on this site.
And his wisdom for actors:
I always tell students that the audience already wants to believe, so the less effort you put into pretending, the happier they are. It's like when you walk into a store already intending to buy a shirt and the salesman starts pissing you off by trying to sell you a suit. And sometimes you wind up walking out of the store without the shirt just to get away from the guy.
And his wisdom for actors:
I always tell students that the audience already wants to believe, so the less effort you put into pretending, the happier they are. It's like when you walk into a store already intending to buy a shirt and the salesman starts pissing you off by trying to sell you a suit. And sometimes you wind up walking out of the store without the shirt just to get away from the guy.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Code of Ethics for Theater Workers
Stolen from my friend John's blog, but so wonderful I had to share.
Check it out, a 1945 Code of Ethics for Theater Workers, written by Equity member Kathleen Freeman:
Foreword to the Code
“A part of the great tradition of the theatre is the code of ethics which belong to every worker in the theatre. This code is not a superstition, nor a dogma, nor a ritual which is enforced by tribunals; it is an attitude toward your vocation, your fellow workers, your audiences and yourself. It is a kind of self-discipline which does not rob you of your invaluable individualism.
“Those of you who have been in show business know the full connotation of these precepts. Those of you who are new to show business will soon learn. The Circle Players, since its founding in 1945, has always striven to stand for the finest in theatre, and it will continue to do so. Therefore, it is with the sincere purpose of continued dedication to the great traditions of the theatre that these items are here presented.”
The “rules” follow:
1. I shall never miss a performance.
2. I shall play every performance with energy, enthusiasm and to the best of my ability regardless of size of audience, personal illness, bad weather, accident, or even death in my family.
3. I shall forego all social activities which interfere with rehearsals or any other scheduled work at the theatre, and I shall always be on time.
4. I shall never make a curtain late by my failure to be ready on time.
5. I shall never miss an entrance.
6. I shall never leave the theatre building or the stage area until I have completed my performance, unless I am specifically excused by the stage manager; curtain calls are a part of the show.
7. I shall not let the comments of friends, relatives or critics change any phase of my work without proper consultation; I shall not change lines, business, lights, properties, settings or costumes or any phase of the production without consultation with and permission of my director or producer or their agents, and I shall inform all people concerned.
8. I shall forego the gratification of my ego for the demands of the play.
9. I shall remember my business is to create illusion; therefore, I shall not break the illusion by appearing in costume and makeup off-stage or outside the theatre.
10. I shall accept my director’s and producer’s advice and counsel in the spirit in which it is given, for they can see the production as a whole and my work from the front.
11. I shall never “put on an act” while viewing other artists’ work as a member of an audience, nor shall I make caustic criticism from jealousy or for the sake of being smart.
12. I shall respect the play and the playwright and, remembering that “a work of art is not a work of art until it is finished,” I shall not condemn a play while it is in rehearsal.
13. I shall not spread rumor or gossip which is malicious and tends to reflect discredit on my show, the theatre, or any personnel connected with them-either to people inside or outside the group.
14. Since I respect the theatre in which I work, I shall do my best to keep it looking clean, orderly and attractive regardless of whether I am specifically assigned to such work or not.
15. I shall handle stage properties and costumes with care for I know they are part of the tools of my trade and are a vital part of the physical production.
16. I shall follow rules of courtesy, deportment and common decency applicable in all walks of life (and especially in a business in close contact with the public) when I am in the theatre, and I shall observe the rules and regulations of any specific theatre where I work.
17. I shall never lose my enthusiasm for theatre because of disappointments.
In addition, the document continued:
“I understand that membership in the Circle Theatre entitles me to the privilege of working, when I am so assigned, in any of the phases of a production, including: props, lights, sound, construction, house management, box office, publicity and stage managing-as well as acting. I realize it is possible I may not be cast in a part for many months, but I will not allow this to dampen my enthusiasm or desire to work, since I realize without my willingness to do all other phases of theatre work, there would be no theatre for me to act in.”
All members of the Circle Theatre were required to sign this document. And they must have-because the theatre, and the group into which it evolved, was successful for many years.
Check it out, a 1945 Code of Ethics for Theater Workers, written by Equity member Kathleen Freeman:
Foreword to the Code
“A part of the great tradition of the theatre is the code of ethics which belong to every worker in the theatre. This code is not a superstition, nor a dogma, nor a ritual which is enforced by tribunals; it is an attitude toward your vocation, your fellow workers, your audiences and yourself. It is a kind of self-discipline which does not rob you of your invaluable individualism.
“Those of you who have been in show business know the full connotation of these precepts. Those of you who are new to show business will soon learn. The Circle Players, since its founding in 1945, has always striven to stand for the finest in theatre, and it will continue to do so. Therefore, it is with the sincere purpose of continued dedication to the great traditions of the theatre that these items are here presented.”
The “rules” follow:
1. I shall never miss a performance.
2. I shall play every performance with energy, enthusiasm and to the best of my ability regardless of size of audience, personal illness, bad weather, accident, or even death in my family.
3. I shall forego all social activities which interfere with rehearsals or any other scheduled work at the theatre, and I shall always be on time.
4. I shall never make a curtain late by my failure to be ready on time.
5. I shall never miss an entrance.
6. I shall never leave the theatre building or the stage area until I have completed my performance, unless I am specifically excused by the stage manager; curtain calls are a part of the show.
7. I shall not let the comments of friends, relatives or critics change any phase of my work without proper consultation; I shall not change lines, business, lights, properties, settings or costumes or any phase of the production without consultation with and permission of my director or producer or their agents, and I shall inform all people concerned.
8. I shall forego the gratification of my ego for the demands of the play.
9. I shall remember my business is to create illusion; therefore, I shall not break the illusion by appearing in costume and makeup off-stage or outside the theatre.
10. I shall accept my director’s and producer’s advice and counsel in the spirit in which it is given, for they can see the production as a whole and my work from the front.
11. I shall never “put on an act” while viewing other artists’ work as a member of an audience, nor shall I make caustic criticism from jealousy or for the sake of being smart.
12. I shall respect the play and the playwright and, remembering that “a work of art is not a work of art until it is finished,” I shall not condemn a play while it is in rehearsal.
13. I shall not spread rumor or gossip which is malicious and tends to reflect discredit on my show, the theatre, or any personnel connected with them-either to people inside or outside the group.
14. Since I respect the theatre in which I work, I shall do my best to keep it looking clean, orderly and attractive regardless of whether I am specifically assigned to such work or not.
15. I shall handle stage properties and costumes with care for I know they are part of the tools of my trade and are a vital part of the physical production.
16. I shall follow rules of courtesy, deportment and common decency applicable in all walks of life (and especially in a business in close contact with the public) when I am in the theatre, and I shall observe the rules and regulations of any specific theatre where I work.
17. I shall never lose my enthusiasm for theatre because of disappointments.
In addition, the document continued:
“I understand that membership in the Circle Theatre entitles me to the privilege of working, when I am so assigned, in any of the phases of a production, including: props, lights, sound, construction, house management, box office, publicity and stage managing-as well as acting. I realize it is possible I may not be cast in a part for many months, but I will not allow this to dampen my enthusiasm or desire to work, since I realize without my willingness to do all other phases of theatre work, there would be no theatre for me to act in.”
All members of the Circle Theatre were required to sign this document. And they must have-because the theatre, and the group into which it evolved, was successful for many years.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Technical Difficulties
So a while back I asked a few friends and colleagues to help me with an experimental video project. It involves using your computer or phone camera to shoot a quick (1-2 minute) question. I would take that question, edit around it, and it would appear as though Sandra O'Day (ex-con motivational speaker with an anger management problem) were answering your question.
www.sandraoday.blogspot.com
But there are all kinds of tech problems! Only one person was able to save the file as a .mov and use yousendit.com to ship it to me -- and I know more than one person made a video!
So, if you know some clever way to shoot and send would you let me know? And for those of you who want to participate e-mail me at teachersheila@aol.com. I'm ready to schedule time and use my camera and just shoot you someplace myself.
Speaking of shooting ... I'm rocking off to Texas to visit the family, but will be back July 14. We'll start around then. Happy Trails!
www.sandraoday.blogspot.com
But there are all kinds of tech problems! Only one person was able to save the file as a .mov and use yousendit.com to ship it to me -- and I know more than one person made a video!
So, if you know some clever way to shoot and send would you let me know? And for those of you who want to participate e-mail me at teachersheila@aol.com. I'm ready to schedule time and use my camera and just shoot you someplace myself.
Speaking of shooting ... I'm rocking off to Texas to visit the family, but will be back July 14. We'll start around then. Happy Trails!
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