Vancouver's Acting Studio




Class Schedule



The Fundamentals of Acting (Weekdays)
Mondays at 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 6pm
Instructor: Debra Podowski
Cost: $250 per month for Monday and Wednesday classes (twice weekly) or $160 per month for Monday or Wednesday class (once weekly). Deposit required.

The Fundamentals of Acting "On-Camera" (Weekends)
Saturdays 11am- 2pm
Instructor: Debra Podowski
Cost: $160 per month (4 weeks). Deposit required.

This class is for late-teens to adults. Beginner or intermediate actors are welcome. Students must be dedicated and ready to work. How does one begin to create a character? This intensive class is based upon character development and focuses on "substantiating everything said, every situation, and every person referred to in the text". We are always "coming from somewhere and going to somewhere". Also, students will learn about the "doings" in the text and "always being active". Incorporating these techniques will give your character a full body of life!

Debra Podowski's classes are clearly outlined and specifically taught. Students will be challenged and must be prepared to work and train hard. Most of her teachings are based on Uta Hagen's techniques.

For more information or to register, contact:
Debra Podowski at 604.836.3422 
Email: acting101@shaw.ca


The Master Class (advanced- experienced actors)
Tuesdays 6:30pm-10pm or
Saturdays 3pm-5pm
Instructor: Mel Tuck
Cost: $160 per month (4 weeks). Deposit required.
Auditors welcome $25 per class

The Master Class is designed to "fine-tune" the actor, and is geared toward those who have specific individual needs and fears they want to face. Common "tweaking" includes: audition techniques/acting blocks...
Mel will help fine-tune the advanced actor by honing in on their percieved weaknesses and fears, while choosing material suitable for each actors' specific need(s).

For more information or to register, contact:
Debra Podowski at 604.836.3422
Email: acting101@shaw.ca



On Camera Classes with Peter Bryant (all acting levels)
Mondays at 11:00am-2pm and/or Thursdays 6:30-10pm
Instructor: Peter Bryant
Cost: $160 per month for one class or $240 for both classes (twice per week)

"My goal is to help actors make interesting, memorable, actable, and most of all, truthful choices that will ignite their performance. In addition to film acting technique, I will demonstrate vital tools to facilitate scene study as well as auditioning methods that will tame your nerves while setting the room on fire with truth and depth.”

For more information or to register, contact:
Peter Bryant at 604.734.5416
Email: pjbryant1@shaw.ca





Introduction to Scene Study and Film
Sundays 2-4pm
Instructor: Kaaren de Zilva
Cost: $160 (4 week class) Deposit required.

The title says it all. This class is geared towards the begining actor, who wants an intimate, spiritual, class setting. Class sizes are small and intake is on-going. Kaaren approaches her class with a very warm spirit and calming room, while helping you dive into your creative side to challenge your characters, and understand the text.


For more information or to register, contact:
Kaaren de Zilva at 604.719.5940
Email: kdz@shaw.ca


Intermediate Scene Study
Sundays 7-10pm
Instructor: Johnny Cuthbert
Cost $160 (4 week class) Deposit required.

A scene study class for actors who are familiar with the fundamentals of acting and the basic
terminology and methodology of scene study as a whole. The emphasis of the class will be on breaking down text in to beats, finding the character's objective in the scene and the obstacles placed before the character that must be overcome to achieve that objective.

The class will begin with a variety of short warm up excercises followed by intensive scene study work.  Mr. Cuthbert will work with the unique challenges of each actor helping them to
overcome blocks that may be preventing them from tapping into the rich creativity that lives inside of them that can transform words on a page to vibrant, living and memorable performances.


For more information or to register, contact:
Johnny Cuthbert at 604.725.4470
Email: johnnycuthbert@shaw.ca









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