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IN-PERSON SUNDAY, MAY 18 in SAN FRANCISCO
FILM ACTING, DIALOGUES, STORYTELLING, IMPROVISATION & AUDITION SKILLS
PARENT JOINS LAST 30 MIN. as students perform live.
AGES 10-18
1:00-4:00PM PST
$225.00
ENROLL LIMIT 12
WISE TO ENROLL BY MAY 10
OUR GOALS & VALUE OF THIS WORKSHOP
-TV/FILM DIRECTORS ask actors to tell stories to experience their personality and learn what makes them tick.
–LEARN TO INTERACT IN scripted dialogues & improvisations with a partner
-IMPROV SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT as actors are asked to use their imaginations without a script at auditions. It improves listening and trust in instincts
ALL SKILL LEVELS BENEFIT.
FOR STUDENTS WHO read at grade level & want to improve acting skills.
COACHES: DEBORAH ELIEZER, ASSOC. DIRECTOR, 18 YRS &
JUDY BERLIN, DIRECTOR/FOUNDER, SINCE 1981
ABOUT DEBORAH ELIEZER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR.
For over 25 years she has coached acting for TV/Film and stage, improv, voiceover and dance and she makes learning fun. As a pro voiceover she voiced over 25 Leapfrog Toys TV Commercials; Nickelodeon TV commercial, Dora the Explorer and video games for Monopoly and Godfather. Performances include Marin Shakespeare Co, Olivia cruise ships, Antenna Theater. An arts advocate and Founder/Artistic Director of Aviva Arts. (Scroll down for more and staff page).
ABOUT JUDY BERLIN, DIRECTOR/FOUNDER/AWARD WINNER.
Judy created No. California’s first TV/Film Acting and Voiceover School for ages 5-18 in 1981. Judy was a voiceover on SESAME STREET for 12 years. She trained young actors cast in Disney films and an Emmy Award winner. Adam MacArthur was nominated as best voiceover for ANIME ANIMATED SERIES in 2022. (Full bio on staff page)
OUR CURRICULUM WILL FOCUS ON
-Learning to interact in film dialogues
-Performing with energy and expression
-Learning to add texture and nuances to script readings
-Taking direction, improving timing and making-adjustments
-Sustaining expression and energy
-Interacting in improv with partners
-Developing imagination, taking risks and trusting instincts
-Evaluations emailed within 7-14 days after class
VALUE OF STORYTELLING FOR AUDITIONS
-Actors tell stories at auditions so directors learn what makes them tick.
-Talent agents ask interview questions to get to know new talent.
-Stories help us to connect, inform and inspire.
-Learn to create a 30 second to 1 min. personal story about yourself.
WHAT IS IMPROVISATION & IT’S VALUE
-Improvisation or “Improv” is when a performance is created on-the-spot, without preparation. Improv develops trust in instincts.
-Improve listening, creativity, making strong choices and confidence.
-As improv skills grow, so does the ability to take risks in new situations and worry less about what others think.
ABOUT OUR LOCATION San Francisco in Presidio Heights.
Jewish Community Center. 3200 California. Free street meters on Sunday & indoor parking fees from $3 hr. Two to four blocks to Target, Peets Coffee, Starbucks, Cal Market, Trader Joes, Best Buy and restaurants.
HOMEWORK
Age appropriate film dialogues are emailed 6 days before to practice aloud 6 times before May 18. Instructions are emailed for students to create a 30 second story about themselves to bring to class.
STORYTELLING HOMEWORK INSTRUCTIONS and FUN
STORYTELLING STARTERS:
-Choose ONE story starter from list below from 1-5 to create a story from your real life for 30 secs to 1 minute. Practice aloud 3 times.
-Use 2-3 specific details and use “I” statements. NO need to memorize.
-A real-life story can change a little each time you tell it.
Personal Characteristics: Say each line and finish the sentence.
1-I feel shy when I… I feel brave when I… I feel funny when I…
2-The Best Birthday I ever had was…
3-School Moment: I’ll never forget that time at school when…
4-My most Memorable Vacation was when…
5-Passion Activity: I am really passionate about…. (a sport, dance troupe, music, scouts, acting), because…
JUDY BERLIN LEARNED FROM ROBIN WILLIAMS IN AN IMPROVISATION CLASS.
When I moved to San Francisco I was attending auditions and I took an improv class to improve my listening, trust in my instincts and imagination. Robin Williams was in my class which was before he was on TV in Mork & Mindy. It was wonderful to watch Robin perform and I learned a lot.
ABOUT OUR LARGE COMFORTABLE SAFE CLASSROOM:
Our large classroom has an outdoor deck. We observe State Health Guidelines to keep students safe. (SEE POLICY PAGE)
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES @ KIDS ON CAMERA:
-John Morris; voice of Andy in TOY STORY 1, 2 and 3.
-Bridgit Mendler; Teddy in Disney Series GOOD LUCK CHARLIE
-Adam McArthur; Marco Diaz in Disney TV Show STARS VS THE FORCES OF EVIL and Yuji Itadori in ANIME ANIMATED SERIES
-Nicole Moorea Sherman; Disney’s COOP & CAMI ASK THE WORLD 2018, Lead film role, INTO THE DARKNESS. 2019
Click for more Student Success Stories
ABOUT DEBORAH ELIEZER:
Kids on Camera Assoc. Director, on staff 18 years has helped develop our acting and voiceover programs. Debórah has been the brand-identified voice of LiveOps since 2003 and has voiced for hundreds of 1-800 As Seen on TV Products. Recently she created world premiere of Burning Wild, an outdoor audio/live performance and documentary about the Calif. wildfires. Debórah starred in the short film Wresting Place, written and directed by Coral Cohen. In 2021 she was selected for a theater residency at the esteemed Berkeley Repertory Theatre Ground Floor program. Vido Game Voiceovers for Sims 2 for console, Sims 3 and 4. Theater credits include San Francisco, NYC, and Cairo. For 20 yrs she was Artistic Director of the award-winning foolsFURY Theater Co. A San Francisco native, she holds a B.A. Cum Laude from San Francisco State U. Deborah is a Certified Sound, Voice Movement Healing Arts Practitioner from Calif Institute of Integral Studies and a certified yoga teacher.
WE WELCOME your questions,
Email Judy Berlin at info@kids-on-camera.com
