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30 August 2011

Advanced Scene Study Class

New 9-week class starting on September 22!!

Thursdays, September 22-November 10 from 6:30-8:30pm

We’ll be shooting two different sets of scene work, learning about camera angles used for two person scenes, and deepening your connection to important film acting techniques that bring active, truthful choices to your craft.

This class will be taught by Vivian Nesbitt.  After receiving her MFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s Professional Theater Training Program, Vivian moved to New York to continue her career as an actor. While there she was a guest on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (premier episode) and in Candida at Roundabout Theater on Broadway as well as numerous shows off-off Broadway. Vivian’s regional theater credits include George Street Play House (NJ), The Pittsburgh Public (PA) as well as many productions of Shakespeare and summer stock. In Albuquerque, she has been a guest on the Emmy Award winning shows Breaking Bad, Wild Fire, The Lying Game, and In Plain Sight. She has been seen in Mother Road Theater’s production of >The Love Song Of J Robert Oppenheimer as Kitty Oppenheimer and in Rancho Pancho at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Vivian premiered her original solo show The Bark & The Tree in the Filling Station’s SoloFest 2010.

As co-founder & co-host, with her husband John Dillon, of the nationally syndicated public radio program Art of the Song Creativity Radio, heard on 200 public radio stations across the country, Vivian has had the opportunity to interview hundreds of musical artists, in studio and live with an audience. Her ability to hold a supportive, creative atmosphere on stage for her guests enables them to share their stories in an authentic way with the audience. Vivian has the unique ability to help public speakers get to the heart of their message, encouraging relaxation and readiness to create speeches that are passionate, inspiring, and above all, effective.

Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $213.00 (plus applicable tax) Payment plans are available.  Keep reading for more information!

Register soon to take advantage of this great deal, and tell your friends!

We offer various payment plans to offer you the opportunity to become a part of our classes.  You may hold your place by:

1) registering online and paying in full. This guarantees your spot right away, and saves you money!  OR

2) arranging to make a non-refundable $50.00 deposit before class begins on September 15 to hold your spot.  The remainder of the balance will be due by the 4th class (October 6).  Please email info@solacting.com or call 206-7707 to set up your payment plan today! Class will close when full.

Location:  Nob Hill Studio, 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM, 87106. Lots of free parking!



Acting 101 for Film

We’ve added a new session for Acting 101 for Film on Wednesdays!!  Special guest to be announced soon!!

9 weeks on Wednesdays, September 21-November 16, 6:30-8:30pm

THIS CLASS ALWAYS FILLS QUICKLY, SO ENROLL TODAY!

This is the perfect class for someone who is ready to explore the exciting world of acting on camera. Get vital information on all of the basics as you work on camera during every class: auditioning, cold reading, commercials, movies, television shows, and what to expect when you’re on set. We will also discuss networking, resumes, head shots, finding an agent, and gaining access to auditions.  Class size is limited to 10 students. Enroll now!!  Some our past speecial guests have included:

Carissa Mitchell - Owner of Applause Talent Agency
Darlene Hansen-Casting Director
Carmen Martinez-Casting Director and Talent Agent
Chad Mathis-Local Entertainment Lawyer from Mathis, Regazzi and Associates
Michael Miller-Local Producer and Director
Kara Sachs-Local Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Actor and Choreographer

This session’s guest will be announced soon!!

Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $213.00 (plus applicable tax) Payment plans are available.  Keep reading for more information!

Register soon to take advantage of this great deal, and tell your friends! Early enrollment discount available only for a short time!!

We offer various payment plans to offer you the opportunity to become a part of our classes.  You may hold your place by:

1) registering online and paying in full. This guarantees your spot right away, and saves you money!  OR

2) arranging to make a non-refundable $50.00 deposit before class begins on September 21 to hold your spot.  The remainder of the balance will be due by the 4th class (October 12).  Please email info@solacting.com or call 206-7707 to set up your payment plan today! Class will close when full.

Location:  Nob Hill Studio- 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, ABQ NM, 87106. Lots of free parking!


Professional Actor's Series: How to Break Into the Film Industry in New Mexico and Be Successful!

October 22  from 4:30-6:30pm

This class will be taught by Laura Mathis, owner of Sol Acting Academy!!! Laura will cover everything you need to know about how to break into the Film Industry successfully in New Mexico. Laura will cover:

-How to find a Sag Franchised agent and what to expect.
-Who are the major casting directors in New Mexico and how do you contact them.
-What an actor’s resume should look like and what to put on it.
-Why a headshot is important and what your headshot should do for you.
-View examples of “sides” (actor’s audition materials), film scripts, and commercial copy and learn how to decode them for your best performance.
-How to find auditions for film, commercials, TV shows and even voice over work.

It’s the perfect workshop class for parents whose child has shown an interest in the film world or adults who want to make connections and get cast but don’t feel like they know enough inside info to succeed.  Please bring a pen and paper to capture all the valuable information we will cover in only two hours. There will be an opportunity for questions to be answered after the presentation.

Ages: This class is open to ALL AGES; however, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $60.00 plus applicable tax. Includes a hard copy of all information presented.

Location: Nob Hill Studio, 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87106



Commercials Workshop

6 Week Class on Mondays in the NE Heights!

November 7- December 12 from 6:30-8:30pm

This new Commercial class  is designed to take the actor to the “next level” in commercial auditioning.  All exercises are actual commercial audition copy exercises and each week becomes increasingly more challenging to expand the “talent capacity” of each actor, equipping them with even stronger audition techniques and skills making them more competitive in the marketplace, while building confidence and having tons of fun! . This course is also great for the actor that’s interested in getting an agent and wants to be able to book roles right away, or who has an agent but can’t seem to land as many commercials as you want to.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

» 6 different improv exercises that will help your commercial auditions
» How to let go of nerves and self consciousness and have fun!
» How to think on your feet and respond in Improv situations or when directed.
» How to interpret copy and read it to quickly make sense of it!
» Master your levels of focus and confidence in auditions, on the set and beyond!

The last class is a live “mock audition” in front of invited friends and family, and the Audience will “ direct” you! We will also invite local Commercial Production companies and Talent Agents.  This type of pressure is fantastic to really get your acting chops polished!

Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $150.00 plus applicable tax. Includes professionally edited DVD copy of final commercial work

Location: NE Heights Studio- St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE , Albuquerque, NM 87111.  Cross section of Montgomery and Juan Tabo.



25 July 2011

 

13 July 2011

Please welcome The Second City's Cody Dove to the Applause Talent Agency family! Cody Dove has been performing, writing, and producing work with The Second City for the last nine years. He is an alumnus of the theater's Cleveland main stage, teaches at the Chicago training center, and continues to travel the world performing sketch comedy and improvisation for thousands of people each year. He is now based in New Mexico.

Learn how to improve your in-the-moment skills as an improvisational actor. Cody Dove (The Second City) will teach an Improvisational Comedy Workshop this Saturday at The Box Performance Space, $25, 12pm-3pm. Learn how to get more out of your improvised scenes with this fun and effective workshop open to adults of all experience levels. The Box is located downtown at 100 Gold Ave SW, Suite 1128. To secure a spot, call Kristin at 505-404-1578.

 

1 July 2011

 

New Mexico 's Film, Television, Commercial and New Media industries are still thriving! Summer has officially begun, and Applause Talent Agency has had the privilege of sending many of its talent to auditions on almost a daily basis and is scoring some great bookings, and expects lots more of the same for the future.

Applause Talent should always know that their Agent is just as excited about the results of auditions and will be in contact immediately upon hearing anything. Please don't make "checking in" calls, texts, and emails about the auditions. This can slow their Agent down while trying to submit talent for other opportunities.

There are lots of great changes happening at Applause Talent Agency! Make sure to visit the Applause Talent Agency News Blog to stay informed. Applause Talent Agency is also developing a strong Facebook page. Important news and announcements will be posted there. "Like" the page and notifications will be sent to your FB wall automatically:

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Here are some Summer action items: keep the faith, hone the craft, read the books, update the resume and headshots, watch the classics. Have a wonderful Summer, and stay safe.

 

 

20 June 2011

 

 How to Break Into the Film Industry and Succeed!!!

July 9 from 10:00am-12:00pm
This class will be taught by Laura Mathis, owner of Sol Acting Academy!!! Laura will cover everything you need to know about how to break into the Film Industry successfully in New Mexico. Laura will cover:
-How to find a reputable agent and what to expect.
-Who are the major casting directors in New Mexico and how do you contact them.
-What an actor’s resume should look like and what to put on it.
-Why a headshot is important and what your headshot should do for you.
-View examples of “sides” (actor’s audition materials), film scripts, and commercial copy and learn how to decode them for your best performance.
-How to find auditions for film, commercials, TV shows and even voice over work this summer!
It’s the perfect workshop class for parents whose child has shown an interest in the film world or adults who want to make connections and get cast but don’t feel like they know enough insider info to succeed.  Please bring a pen and paper to capture all the valuable information we will cover in only two hours. There will be an opportunity for questions to be answered after the presentation.
Ages: This class is open to ALL AGES; however, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $50.00 plus applicable tax
Location: Nob Hill Studio, 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Movement for Actors Workshop
Sunday, July 10 from 10:00am-4:00pm
 
Want to land a callback or a role in a musical-even if your voice isn’t comparable to the stars’ of Glee?  Want to dazzle your directors, casting agents and auditors with the sheer power of your presence–because you know the secret to exhibiting your utmost dynamism?  Come! New and or experienced players welcome, join in the fun of exploring the body and its potential to set you apart from all others! 
In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how to gain potency and vigor as an actor by making stronger character choices onstage, on-camera–or in an agent’s office!  You will quicken and sharpen your improvisational games’ performances. (Or, if you’re new to improv, learn how to hook into it expertly!)  And bring us a musical number or two–be it pop or from a Broadway musical-and we’ll show you how to make the most of what you’ve got to set you apart from everyone else as a musical entertainer!
Instructor:  This class will be taught by Robin Lane, two-time Tony Award winner and member of the famed Actors Studio. Ms. Lane has worked professionally in theatre and television since the age of fifteen–in the Middle East, London, New York, and throughout the United States. She has had the privilege of studying with Mike Nichols, Paul Sills, James Lipton and Herbert Berghof, to name a few of her remarkable educators, and has also worked with some of the brightest stars to grace the Broadway stage. Ms. Lane is also a member of Albuquerque’s Theatre Guild, as Co-Leader of the Actors’ Circle.
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $65.00 (plus applicable tax)  Register soon to take advantage of this great deal, and tell your friends!
Location: Nob Hill Studio, 127 Bryn Mawr, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87106
 
Advanced Acting for Film and Cold Reading – Intensive 1-Day Workshop!
 
Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 10:00am-4:00pm
This class is only for students who have taken Acting 101 for Film, or have some experience Acting in Film. Advanced Scene Study/ Cold Reading will give you the tools, confidence and understanding of how to take a script, whether its 2 lines in a commercial, a 10 page TV pilot script, or a cold read, and quickly connect, in a truthful and free way. Most actors struggle with how to find and make the Strongest choice possible, to lift the words off the page, and book the job.
Acting is simple..its just listening and reacting…but until you learn the nuts and bolts of HOW to apply  scene study or script anaylsis in the moment, right away, you will always walk away and feel you could have done more.  This class will change the way you approach every audition and script. It will give you confidence, acting skills and a  finely tuned ability to be bold and true, right away!
This class is taught by Laura Mathis, Owner of Sol Acting Academy!
Class is capped to only 12 students for an intimate and hands on experience for actors. Three different types of Scripts will be emailed to each student 3 days before class to have prepared for the One Day Workshop, just like a real audition for Film, TV and Commercials. Final scenes will be posted on Sol Acting Academy’s Facebook and You tube page..a site visited by hundreds every week! A fantastic way to let others see you in a showcased and perfected scene!
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $75.00 (plus applicable tax)
Location: Nob Hill Studio- 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, ABQ NM, 87106. We are located right in the heart of Nob Hill, steps from the Nob Hill Bar and Grill and Flying Star, half a block South of Central on Bryn Mawr between Central and Silver. Lots of free parking!
“Your classes are the main reason I have started landing more roles. They have really helped in my cold reading abilities and have greatly increased my ability to memorize my lines in a short period of time. I truely believe in my heart that everyone should consider taking your classes and workshops.” ~Curtis C.
 
Adult Acting 101 for Film with Special Guest to be announced soon!!
9 weeks on Tuesdays, September 6-November 1, 6:30-8:30pm
THIS CLASS ALWAYS FILLS QUICKLY, SO ENROLL TODAY!
This is the perfect class for someone who is ready to explore the exciting world of acting on camera. Get vital information on all of the basics as you work on camera during every class: auditioning, cold reading, commercials, movies, television shows, and what to expect when you’re on set. We will also discuss networking, resumes, head shots, finding an agent, and gaining access to auditions.  Class size is limited to 10 students. Enroll now!!  Some our past speecial guests have included:
Darlene Hansen-Casting Director
Carissa Mitchell - Owner of Applause Talent Agency
Carmen Martinez-Casting Director and Talent Agent
Chad Mathis-Local Entertainment Lawyer from Mathis, Regazzi and Associates
Michael Miller-Local Producer and Director
Kara Sachs-Local Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Actor and Choreographer
This session’s guest will be announced soon!!
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $213.00 (plus applicable tax) Payment plans are available.  Keep reading for more information!
Register soon to take advantage of this great deal, and tell your friends!
We offer various payment plans to offer you the opportunity to become a part of our classes.  You may hold your place by:
1) registering online and paying in full. This guarantees your spot right away, and saves you money!  OR
2) arranging to make a non-refundable $50.00 deposit before class begins on June 14 to hold your spot.  The remainder of the balance will be due by the 4th class (September 27).  Please email info@solacting.com or call 206-7707 to set up your payment plan today! Class will close when full.
Location:  Nob Hill Studio- 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, ABQ NM, 87106. Lots of free parking!


Submitted by:  Halecia Scott
Executive Assistant to Laura Mathis
 
(505) 206-7707    www.solacting.com
 
Sol Acting Academy was voted "Best Acting Classes" in the Alibi's "Best of Burque" 2010 awards and "Best Kids' Classes" in Albuquerque the Magazine's Best of the City 2010 Awards!
 
Laura Mathis, Owner of Sol Acting Academy, was voted "Best Acting Coach" in Albuquerque the Magazine’s "Best of the City" 2009 Awards!

 

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