2011 RMTA Festival Classes & WorkshopsSing Naked: Acting and Singing Technique ExposedExplore the intersection between Acting principles and Singing technique in this dynamic workshop. Be prepared to sing a Musical Theatre song. Accompanist provided. The workshop is intended for any performer interested in Musical Theatre and the idea of fully blending acting and singing techniques, especially as applied to solo singing. Participants, selected randomly, will perform a Musical Theatre song, which will then be worked in detail in front of the audience. John O'Hagan will focus on exploring the character’s need & tactics, while Patrick Newell will address singing techniques, especially as applied to musical theatre styles. The combination results in work that is technically proficient while at the same time freeing the actor to be dynamically connected to given circumstance, relationship, objective and obstacle. The work presented by John and Patrick is fast-paced, dynamic, and tailored to the needs of each individual performer. An accompanist will be provided. This workshop was presented in Reno, NV at Region VII ACTF conference and SETC in Lexington, KY and created a lot of interest in John and Patrick's work. Performers reported a better understanding of their voice, their character, and reported feeling better prepared for auditions. Format: John and Patrick will present a brief introduction of the format of the work shop, as well as a brief discussion of key concepts. Volunteers are then asked to perform one at a time. The performer will have the opportunity to present a song in full, after which John and Patrick will work, separately and together, to improve the performance. Attention will be given to Musical Theatre Singing techniques, acting techniques, stage presence, etc. Each performer will be given between ten and twenty minutes of class time, after which another performer will be asked to perform. Cracking Shakespeare’s CodeThis fun, fast paced, on your feet, hands on workshop will give you specific tools that you can apply to every scene, every monologue - every moment of your work with Shakespeare. We’ll explore techniques that will help you unlock who the character is, what they want and how they feel about it, all without ever leaving the language of the Bard. If you have ever been confused or intimidated by Shakespeare (and really, who hasn’t been?) then this workshop is for you. Nothing is required for the workshop except your powers of observation, a little imagination and the willingness to commit all the way. Shakespeare Standing Up (Adult Workshop)Author and actress Allison Wedell Schumacher will guide you through several ACTivities from her book, Shaking Hands with Shakespeare, designed to help you get comfortable saying the language out loud and teaching others to do so too. Please come prepared to move, and bring a favorite Shakespeare soliloquy or sonnet (doesn’t have to be memorized). Take the Shakes Out of Shakespeare (Youth Workshop)Sure, Shakespeare can be scary…and a lot of fun! Come play with author and actress Allison Wedell Schumacher, and we’ll do some ACTivities from her book, Shaking Hands with Shakespeare, that will help you get more comfortable with the Bard. Please come prepared to move. Hitting the Target (The Actor and the Target)I don’t know what I’m doing, I don’t know what I want, I don’t know who I am, I don’t know where I am, I don’t know how I should move, I don’t know what I’m feeling, I don’t know what I’m saying, I don’t know what I’m playing - these are common expressions of an actor struggling with either a particular moment, an element of character or a text as a whole. This workshop will actively explore Declan Donnellan’s concept of “The Target” and how identifying and working with this concept can help remove the blocks that often cause the lamentations listed above. Landing the Role: From High School to HollywoodIn this dynamic, on your feet, on-camera workshop, we explore the keys to landing the role in anything, anywhere. Whether you want the lead in the school play, to get accepted to the college of your dreams, or book the lead in a feature film, this is the insider information you need to know. Taught by a professional actor who has worked in theatre, television and film, this is the chance to see what it REALLY takes to land the role! Seven Secrets of the Working ActorThis workshop is open to teachers and students looking for answers to the biggest questions in the business. Do I join a union? Do I need an agent or a manager? Or both? Where do I find an agent? How do I GET an Agent? Do I move to Los Angeles, New York, or can I stay near home? I want to audition but WHERE do I find them? Be ready to work like never before in this workshop designed with the professional actor in mind. Do you know the seven secrets? Live from New York: It’s On-Camera Improv!!!From Saturday Night Live to single camera comedies like Modern Family and the Office, improve is moving from the comedy club to the screen. The mockumentary style and the new era of commercials as “sketch comedy” have placed a premium on actors with improve training. In this on-camera workshop, we hit the keys of auditioning for commercials, sitcoms and sketch comedy so you can improve with confidence…oh, and still be funny! Live from…” Beyond Repetition: Meisner for TeachersThis workshop is for TEACHERS ONLY. The Meisner Technique is one of the most widely used and widely ABUSED techniques in acting. Most students and teachers know simple repetition, but that is ONLY the beginning of the technique. In this exclusive workshop, teachers will be given new and exciting tools to use in the classroom TODAY! Taught by nationally recognized Meisner teacher, Richard Robichaux, we will explore the nuts and bolts of the technique and move beyond repetition. The Fundamentals of Stage LightingUsing basic equipment and the script; where the lighting design begins and develops; and how to use available resources. This workshop will help you simplify design utilizing handy and affordable resources, as well as simple upgrades to existing equipment. Scenic Paint: High Style, Low BudgetHow to get the most out of the supplies you already have. In the Heights: Latin Dance for StageAn explosive latin dance workshop that incorporates Latin Jazz footwork and partnering moves for stage.
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