The Durban Actors Studio offers a variety
of classes and workshops:
Theatre
Project:
If you are aged 17 – 25, have some
experience in performance and want a challenge in working toward a staged
production, then the Durban Actors Studio’s Theatre Project is for you!.
The Durban Actors Studio Theatre Project is
a part-time, performance orientated training programme for young people, age 17
to 25, who want to can get a true taste of “real” world actor expectations.
Each semester all students will work towards an in-studio production.
This is a specialised programme, and as
such, it requires a higher level of commitment, dedication, time and
responsibility from all students – do not join this programme if you are not
sure if acting is for you, Impulse is our starter class for young adults new to
the industry, join this programme
because you have a passion for acting and you want to learn how to act well!
Not only will Theatre Project students
receive professional training in various styles of acting they will also receive
VIP access to observe the KickstArt Theatre Productions, KZN’s top professional theatre company,
rehearsal and performance process. They will also be invited to perform at our
annual showcase in front of talent agents, producers and local directors.
Students will also perform for invited
VIPs, talent agents, local directors and industry professionals, as well as
family and friends, in the year-end in studio showcase.
Rehearsals/classes take place once a week
during the school term. Mondays, 18h00 to 20h30. Fees R2,000 per term. Fees can
be paid per year, per semester or per term. NB: this course requires an annual
commitment of time and finances, you cannot leave mid-year due to the
production aspects.
Impulse
– weekly acting class
Impulse is an acting class for ages 17 to
adult which offers weekly training to continuously develop and expand acting
technique, polish and refine skills. Places limited to 12 per class
“During our time together you will learn to
understand the delivery of text and subtext, develop vocal control, improve
articulation and learn how to respond vocally to the demands of a role,” says
director Nicole Theunissen. “You will be taught how to perform with spontaneity
and focus, develop an understanding of body language, posture and gesture,
portray characters from different periods and genres as well as know how to use
your performance space effectively.”
Selected students who excel in this class
will be invited to perform for invited VIPs, talent agents, local directors and
industry professionals at our year-end studio showcase.
Classes take place on a Wednesday as follows:
Term 1: From January 16 to March 6, 2019
Term 2: From April 10 to June 12 (no class May
1), 2019
Term 3: From July 24 to September 18, 2019
Term 4: From October 9 to December 4, 2019
Times: Wednesdays 11h00-12 noon, or
Wednesdays 18h00-19h00 (you register to attend 1-time slot and cannot switch
between classes due to group work). Fees R800 per term
The Studio takes a minimum of six students
and close registration when 12 students per class is reached.
Those interested should complete an enquiry
form at https://www.durbanactorsstudio.co.za/training-enquiry-form/
TV/Film
Acting Club
The TV/Film Acting Club is broken down into
two ages groups, 10 to 15 and 16 to adult – this is a class with a difference. Places
limited to 12 per class
“We approach this class by learning how to
play on camera. We take this “play” approach to reduce the natural tension
everyone has and develop camera confidence. We work with different actions and
reactions, based on character, context and content, to see what works for you,
the camera, the scene, the story. Our TV/Film Acting Club will keep you engaged
and performing as much as possible; from cold reading, delivering sides, to
getting the most out of your script and understanding/portraying subtext in a
believable way. We record and view pieces in class so constructive feedback can
be given by all” says Theunissen.
“Each term we enhance existing skills and
develop new skills; as such, this is a continuous training programme and is
designed for anyone, of every skill level. We grow together as a group of
like-minded individuals who are dedicated to improving our craft on a part-time
basis. Do not join if you think you will be a professional actor after 9 classes,
that doesn’t happen. Even professionals attend regular training to sharpen
their skills, I guess one could say that is why they are professional – the
improvement of one’s skill set in our industry never stops!” she adds
At various times of the year, industry
professionals are invited to attend and talk about “life on set“; the people students
will be interacting with, the terminology used and the expectations the
director and crew have of you, the actor.
Class Day, Time and Fees
16 to Adult – TV/Film Acting Club - R1,200
per term
Tuesdays 18h00 to 19h30
Term 1: January 15 – March 12, 2019
Term 2: April 9 – June 4, 2019
Term 3: July 16 – September 10, 2019
Term 4: October 8 – December 3, 2019
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If you are interested in any of the above, complete
an enquiry form at https://www.durbanactorsstudio.co.za/training-enquiry-form/
Durban Actors Studio is situated at 114
Intersite Avenue, Umgeni Business Park, Durban. For more information call 031
332 0173, WhatsApp 066 013 9880 or visit www.durbanactorsstudio.co.za
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