Acting Classes & Discount!

My friends at Green Shirt Studio have some great new classes & a nice discount for friends of friends:

It's the New Year and it's a great time to turn over a new leaf in your acting! Why not study Sanford Meisner's Approach to acting with certified instructors?

We at Green Shirt Studio have been working hard to put together our winter classes and are excited for them to begin. This time around are offering two LEVEL 1 MEISNER classes as well as a brand new MEISNER MONOLOGUE class that we're very excited about. But what we're most excited and proud about is that we're able to offer this high quality training at prices well below the average cost of acting classes in Chicago, and on top of our low tuition we want to offer a 10% discount to friends of our friends. If you received this e-mail from a friend, just mention code "FRIENDS OF FRIENDS" when signing up to take advantage of this discount.

Classes are filling up but there is still time for you to sign up and take advantage of the discount!
Here are the details:
LEVEL 1 - LIVING TRUTHFULLY (10 weeks/$225 w/ discount)This is our core Meisner training class-- learn to get out of your head and be present in your acting and in the world around you.
**Saturdays, 1/16 - 3/20 from 1pm-3:30pm --or--**Sundays, 1/17 - 3/21 from 12pm-2:30pm
MEISNER MONOLOGUES (6 weeks/$180 w/ discount)Learn to give an incredibly truthful audition and let your personality shine through your monologues in this intensive class. **Saturdays, 1/16-2/20 from 4pm-6pm
PACKAGE DEAL (2 classes for a steal):Take a Level 1 class and Meisner Monologues at the same time and save $100! That's 2 classes for $350!

Class descriptions at http://greenshirtstudio.com/classes.php
You can't beat the quality of training that we offer, and the affordable price only sweetens the deal.
To signup call 773-944-0611 or email us at signup@greenshirtstudio.com
We look forward to working with you soon!
All the best,
Sommer & Andrew
www.greenshirtstudio.com

Solo Comedy Class

The Playground is offering a solo comedy class, sign up here

If you've been in a creative rut, and/or you lack written material, this solo comedy class will get you in gear. It's also a great jumpstart if you're thinking about doing a solo show. Taught by all-around comedian Paul Thomas, the class focuses on crafting structurally sound scenes, creating multi-faceted characters, and performing with the confidence and discipline of a good stand-up comic.

Chick it out!

Classes!

ComedySportz Classes are now enrolling for November. Check it out- lots of fun options:

Fundamentals of Improv
Scenic Improvisation
ComedySportz Games
Musical Improv

Free Workshops!

The Playground Theater has a great program of FREE classes called the Improvisor's Studio. I just got an email that there are still spots open in two classes: "Giving & Receiving Gifts" and "Monologues."

Check it out!

The Funnest Classes Ever

Lucky you- Second City has another round of Music Improv classes starting up. I am currently in the final level and we're preparing for our run of shows in the Skybox. I truly believe that these are the best classes ever. And they are competing against my voiceover class so you know it must be good. Of course, if you don't like musicals or singing then none of this applies to you. But if you do love music, singing, and dancing, then call now!

From the CIN Post...

The Second City Training Center's

Musical Improv Program

Learn how to create musical songs and scenes through improvisation in this five-term program. Class meets once a week for three hours. There are performances at the end of each of the five levels including a 5-performance graduation showcase.

Auditions will be held Saturday, April 25th in the afternoon.

To sign up, stop by or call the Training Center at 312-664-3959.

Green Shirt Studio NEW Coaching Services

My friends just started a cool new actor coaching service. Details below!

Due to many requests, Green Shirt Studio is launching an actor coaching service. Combined Qualifications Include:

• 2 M.F.A.s in Acting
• 3+ years teaching acting & voice at university level
• 15+ years combined acting experience
• Over 7 years monologue coaching experience
• Chicago's only certified teachers of the Meisner technique and founders/teachers of Green Shirt Studio Meisner Acting Training
• Students of ours have gone on to appear on national television series, booked national commercials, have been accepted to prestigious graduate acting programs, among many other successes!
• We are the only teachers in Chicago to be recommended by Larry Silverberg, renowned teacher, actor, director, author and Meisner guru!

Services Offered:

• Scene work
• Monologue work
• Audition technique
• Cold reading technique
• Actor "life coaching"
• Meisner repetition work (for partners)
• Last-Minute "Oh sh*t, I have an audition coming up, help me!" Sessions
• Or a combination thereof

Rates may vary depending on the service, please inquire for details, and we'd be happy to send resumes upon request.

Sommer Austin & Andrew Gallant
Green Shirt Studio
www.greenshirtstudio.com

Short Form Improv Classes

Are you stuck in a long form rut? I'm lucky enough to do both short form and long form improv on a fairly regular basis. Before I moved here, I had only done short form. Then I only did long form for awhile. And slowly short form improv came back into my life and I remembered how much I liked it.

ComedySportz Classes are about to start - teachers are listed here.

Some people have created a feud between the two styles and to them I say- what's the big D? I think learning each style helps the other. You can create art all day long and twice on Sunday, but it's awesome to come up with a 185 joke that kills. I'd like to order a comedy sandwich with two sides- Art Salad and Joke Fries.

Not to mention the fact that if you want to get paid in this town, you better learn some short form games ;)

Study the Meisner Approach to Acting

The Green Shirt Studio is offering a new round of classes:

MAKE CONTACT with your impulses and get out of your head.

EXPERIENCE true spontaneity, authentic communication and genuine emotion.

EXPAND your acting and improvising through this unique, visceral approach.

IMMERSE yourself in the acting approach studied by David Mamet, Robert Duvall, Sydney Pollack and many more.

When: Saturday mornings from 10am-12:30pm, January 24th-March 28th. Where: 4636 N. Ravenswood. We're close to the Brown line and several bus lines.

More details on CIN!

2009

In my other life as a marketing coordinator, we created a plan for 2009 using a year long calendar. The marketing department made a list of everything we are supposed to do and planned out a schedule. As proposal and other day-to-day requests come in, we get pretty busy. So this keeps us on track and reminds us of the big picture things we are supposed to do.

I have always had lots of 'plans' and 'ideas,' but I've never sat down and put it on a calendar like that. As you can tell, I think this is a great idea and I am going to do this for myself. Why? Well, if we're all trying be professional entertainers (actors, improvers, writers, comedians, whatevs) then you are your own show business. So why not run it like a business?

As you can see from the pic, you can download a calendar from the webs. If you have Word, check out the templates and do a search for calendars. You can type right into the boxes and print out a supercute 2009!

Discount on a Class

Here is a great way to save some money on a class at the Acting Studio- the excellent school where I took my voiceover class. Numerous friends have enjoyed their on camera and acting classes. I got this in an email since I'm on their e-list, but I think everyone can use it. Funsies!!

Our 3rd Annual 3 Wishes
New Years Discount
This holiday season, you can save 15% off any Adult class or the Kid/Teen Bootcamp (EXCLUDES ALL WORKSHOPS) if you register by Monday, January 5, 2009.

Just let us know: What 3 things do you most wish to see Acting Studio Chicago provide in 2009?
Email us (info@actingstudiochicago.com SUBJECT LINE: 3 Wishes) 3 wishes you have, for Acting Studio Chicago in 2009, and we will e-mail you a 15% Tuition Discount Coupon.*Check out our website for our updated schedule. The wishes can be for new workshops or classes you would like to see us offer, wishes for our web site, wishes for teachers....use your imagination and we'll see if we can make your wishes come true!

AuDish of the Day

If you're interested in musical improv, I highly recommend audishing for this program:

The Second City Training Center announces Auditions for the Music Improv Program Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th.

I'm in level 2 right now and it is fantastic. I would even say I like it better than the entire conservatory program. In level 2, we are going through the standard structure of a musical and learning about songs for opening/closing, i wish, revolution, variety numbers, and more. Lots of singing!! They only start a new round of classes about twice a year, so get on it if you're interested.


PS-NaNoWriMo is going strong at 46k and I'm going to finish at 50k tomorrow. I promise you many more posts in December.

Solo Sketch Class

Graffiti and The Playground are doing a class that sounds awesome-

Solo Sketch Comedy Class

This workshop is designed to assist, motivate, and inspire those who would like to write and perform character monologues and one-person scenes. Open to the experienced and not-so experienced, it will focus on writing, stage presence, structure, tools, tricks, timing, cadence, finding inspiration --- to name a few. The workshop will be limited to 6 students. Upon completion, performers will have performance slots in Thursday Happy Hour, the weekly solo showcase at the Playground.

Performink Conference

Performink is having a one day seminar on Saturday. Sounds cool!

Monologue Class Roundup

I just did a search for a monologue class and this is what I found:

Act One
$20, 3 hours, March 30.

Victory Gardens Theater:
$225, 4 weeks, starts Monday, April 7.

Audition Studio
$375, 8 weeks, starts April 28 (during the day).

Might end up at Victory Gardens or doing a private sesh at the Audition Studio/Act One.

Anyone ever take these classes? Leave a comment :)

Great deal on classes!

This is where I took my voice over class, and I have several friends who have enjoyed their acting classes. Just got this email with a great discount:

"This holiday season, you can save 15% off any future adult acting class or workshop, if you register by January 4th.

Just let us know: What 3 things do you most wish to see Acting Studio Chicago provide in 2008?

E-mail us (info@actingstudiochicago.com) 3 wishes you have, for Acting Studio Chicago in 2008, and we will e-mail you a 15% Tuition Discount Coupon.* Check out our updated schedule below. We are in the midst of designing a brand new website, so the wishes can be website ideas, wishes for new workshops or classes you would like to see us offer, wishes for teachers....use your imagination and we'll see if we can make your wishes come true!"

www.actingstudiochicago.com