The summer acting conservatory for the Summer of 2008 now has a waiting list. Please call if you would like to be considered for the Summer 2009 Acting Conservatory.
We are proud to offer a unique, three week New York summer acting conservatory at the end of July. Our New York summer acting conservatory offers comprehensive, intense immersion in all aspects of acting and performance. You will learn tools from many of the great acting methods. Performers describe the New York summer acting conservatory as a life-changing experience.
A small group of highly committed actors will be selected to take part in this amazing experience.
At the New York Summer Acting Conservatory, you will:
• Experience instrumental work that will free you from the emotional, physical and vocal blocks, fears and inhibitions that so often block the full expression of an actor's talent.
• Experience ensemble improvisation and imagination games and exercises that will dramatically expand your imagination for use in all your work.
• Learn how to handle all kinds of auditions: for theater, film and TV.
• Experience an Archetype Workshop with internationally respected teachers Dr. Martha-Lou Cohen and Dr. Dassie Hoffman.
• Experience a wide range of Archetype through movement and vocal improvisation.
• Have two hours of private acting coaching with Jason Bennett if you have not previously studied with him, in addition to the group classes.
• Learn and use the Sensory Process and Imaging.
• Learn how to use your dreams to solve your acting problems and create amazing characterizations.
• Be able to work on camera at any time during the workshop.
• Have the option of scheduling private voice lessons with Master Voice Teacher Barbara Feller, in addition to group voice and movement work.
• Be introduced to Externals, a giant category of acting tools. Externals forms the basis of many Master actors' approach.
• Learn modern script analysis, rehearsal techniques and character work, synthesized from all the great acting methods.
• Work on scenes and monologues, using all the acting tools you are discovering.
• Learn physical, vocal and emotional warm-ups from all the great voice and movement teachers, integrating relaxation techniques, meditation and yoga practices with special guest teacher Kate Udall.
• Be invited to participate in a performance that will be given in September for invited casting directors and agents.
The New York summer acting conservatory will be held in the beautiful, private space at the Epiphany Theater Company in the West Village. The neighborhood is home to many amazing restaurants and beautiful trees. In the building is a wonderful gym to use during breaks and after hours. The building is a two minute walk from the breathtaking Chelsea Pier, where you can have a picnic in the sun during lunch every day.
For students who currently study with Jason Bennett and faculty, the tuition for this conservatory is $2,250. The tuition is $2,495 if you have not previously worked with Jason Bennett. *At other schools, you may pay less, but be in class with twice as many students or more.*
Dates: July 21st - 25th, July 28th - August 1st, August 4th - 8th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (sometimes 7:00 p.m.), each week.
The New York summer acting conservatory will be limited to approximately 12 highly committed, talented performers. An extensive interview and/or audition is required. Please call us now to discuss your needs, 212-777-7603.
As always, you are invited to schedule a discounted private coaching or attend a group trial class, to experience our work for the first time.