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WORKSHOPS

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: SCENE WORK AND SHAKESPEARE WITH THE HEAD OF ACTING AT NIDA, TONY KNIGHT

DATES: September 18 & 19, 2010
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: September 13

FEES: $375 (incl. GST)

APPLICATION FORM
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OVERVIEW

Tony Knight is one of Australia’s most accomplished and respected acting teachers and is the long-standing Head of Acting at NIDA.

This weekend workshop is a truly unique opportunity for actors to enhance their craft with Tony, with a particular focus on scene work and Shakespeare.

COURSE CONTENT

The first day of the workshop will focus on uncovering scenes through analysis and exploration. Actors will engage with material on a very detailed level, learn how to break down a scene and use improvisation to highlight character and meaning in a text.

The second day will focus on Shakespeare – a challenge for many actors. From script analysis to language and structure, Tony will work from historical perspectives of Shakespeare to lead actors to a place where they can tackle texts with deep appreciation and understanding.

Actors will work on prepared sonnets and soliloquies.

While Shakespeare can be daunting for even the most experienced of artists, the richness of Shakespeare’s plays provides an unparalleled platform for actors to hone their skills.

Actors will:

•enrich their textual analysis
• engage with material that is multi-layered
• develop a greater command of language
• explore genres and how they inform one’s approach to text
• develop rich and varied characters
• make bold choices in their scenes/monologues
• create detail and specificity in their work

Actors are constantly called upon to audition with classical scenes or Shakespearean soliloquies. This workshop will allow you to learn form one of the most experienced teachers in the business.

TONY KNIGHT

Tony Knight is considered one of the foremost acting teachers in Australia. He trained as an actor at NIDA, and then as a director at the prestigious Drama Centre in London, where he worked with Yat Malmgren, Christopher Fettes, John Blatchley and Doreen Cannon.

In 1980, Tony helped establish The Drama Studio, Sydney, before he joined the NIDA staff in 1987. He became Head of Acting there in 1991.

Tony has directed many productions at NIDA including Guys and Dolls, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Pyjama Game, The Art of Success, Angels in America, Assassins and Country Music. Along with Felix Williamson and Aaron Jeffry he established his own production company, producing and directing Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and My Night with Reg.

Tony has directed NIDA’s acting faculty for over 20 years now and has trained some of the most recognisable names on the world stage. He has also spent a great deal of time travelling the country auditioning, teaching and working with thousands of actors.
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NAVIGATING AN ACTING CAREER IN HOLLYWOOD

An exclusive seminar for Australian actors presented by Global P.R.E.P and 16th Street Acting Studio.

SEMINAR: The next seminar dates TBA
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: NA
Please note, places are very limited (50 maximum)
FEES: $165 (incl. GST)

APPLICATION FORM
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SEMINAR OVERVIEW

Many Australian Actors move to Hollywood each year to pursue their acting careers, but the reality is that many arrive unprepared.

Pursuing an international career can be challenging, daunting and logistically difficult.

Learn everything you need to know about the Hollywood industry so that you land at LAX equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.

- Do you understand the differences between the Australian and American entertainment industries?
- Do you know if you qualify for an O1 visa?

Understand the business side of acting so that you can take control of your own career!

This Seminar will provide you with the knowledge you need to make the transition to Hollywood including information on:

• International actor visa requirements
• Navigating Los Angeles
• Living options
• Transport Options
• Finding an Agent and Manager
• Marketing
• Self-submission
• Industry standard resume formatting
• Acting Classes
• Headshot and looks
• The casting process
• The unions (equity) in the USA
• Budgeting

WHO: Global P.R.E.P. is a Los Angeles based company dedicated to helping Actors make the move to Hollywood. They are committed to working with actors, providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in the entertainment industry.