WINTER BOOT CAMP FOR
PILOT SEASON 2010
Los Angeles, California
A comprehensive training program for both beginners and seasoned young actors who want to maximize opportunities for success in 2010
INSTRUCTORS tentatively scheduled for this program include
Casting Directors Deborah Dion, Cathy Reinking and Stephen Snyder,
D.G.A. directors Mary Lou Belli and Tom Logan, as well as YPS core instructors Richard Liedle, Rachel Glenn and Ingrid Shaw
Age groups are 6-9, 10- 13 and 14 & older
LEVEL ONE classes are designed for beginners or those young actors who have not been consistently getting callbacks and booking . These foundation classes will strengthen skills and enable actors to improve skills as well as take more advanced classes. Completion of these sessions enables you to take LEVEL ONE – Act 2 sessions or go into LEVEL TWO depending on age and class formats.
LEVEL TWO CLASSES REQUIRE completion of LEVEL ONE sessions
AUDITION DYNAMICS—Understanding the process and perception of casting.
Outlines the audition process from start to finish—submission to booking. Mock auditions to teach and reinforce needed skills with on-camera practice and review.
This program includes a session just for the parents as well!
FEE: $35.00
Ages 6-9 Thurs, Jan 14 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. or Fri, Jan 15 10 – 12 noon
Ages 10 & older Thurs Jan 14 4:00 -6:00 p.m. or Fri, Jan 15, 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
PARENT SESSION Thursday January 14, 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
INTRO to CROW -- a technique for preparing TV and film auditions FEE: $35.00
Useful tool to break down materials, develop characters, make strong choices, taught by Rachel Glenn
Ages 6-9 Thursday 1- 3 p.m.
Ages 8-12 Friday 6:30- 8:30 p.m. ~ Ages 14 & older Friday Jan 15 4:00-6:00
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ON-CAMERA & COMMERCIAL DYNAMICS with DIRECTOR TOM LOGAN ,d.g.a.
A fast-paced and humorous approach to teaching and reinforcing the basics of commercial auditions,
Mastering the slate, understanding how to speak and move well on camera, learning secrets and tips that many have never learned so you have a competitive edge.
Saturday, January 16
Ages 6 – 10 9:30 - 12:00 noon Ages 10 and older 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. FEE: $75.00
The BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS SEMINAR 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. FEE: $35.00
This seminar is designed for the parents of younger actors as well as those actors 10 and older. With 3 decades of experience in this industry as a child actor, adult actor and director, Tom Logan has acquired a TON of information to share that will explain what happens behind casting doors, how casting decisions are made, etc.
The fee for the seminar& the on-camera session is reduced to $100 -
one parent may join actor enrolled for this.
ON-CAMERA & COMMERCIAL DYNAMICS ACT TWO -- TOM LOGAN, d.g.a
Ages 10 and older, younger with approval – beyond the basics/ two-person commercials, etc.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 9:30 – 1 p.m. FEE: $85.00
ON-CAMERA FILM SKILLS with TOM LOGAN, d.g.a for ages 10 and older
For those who have completed at least two sessions with Tom Logan – this session will focus on film acting,
Understanding camera shots and angles, how to work with a scene partner on camera, being believeable and real.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. FEE: $85.00
FEE FOR BOTH SUNDAY SESSIONS COMBINED is $155.00
CHARACTER DYNAMICS – understanding back stories and character attributes
Using a blend of actor exercises, improvisation and scripted scenes, actors will learn how to develop strong, believable characters for film and television. Taught by Rachel Glenn
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 FEE: $45
Ages 6-10 10 – 12:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older 1:30- 4:00 p.m. Ages 10- 15 5:30 - 8 p.m.
MASTERING SIT-COM AUDITIONS – with Casting Director CATHY REINKING, c.s.a
Veteran casting professional for sitcoms such as Frasier, Cheers, According to Jim and more will work on camera with actors to help them understand the dynamics of TV sit com auditions. FEE: $85.00
Act One TUESDAY, January 19 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for ages 12 and older
ActTwo THURSDAY, January 21 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for ages 12 and older
LAYERING & SUBTLETIES OF FILM WORK - with Casting Director, Deborah Dion
Deborah Dion has cast many young actors, some with virtually no major credits before working on major films directed by Tim Burton, M. Night Shyamalan and other greats… a quiet and patientdirector of actors, she peels back the layers to find the truth in their performance.
FEE: $85.00
Act One TUESDAY, January 19 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for ages 12 and older
Act Two THURSDAY, January 21 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for ages 12 and older
THE STEPHEN SNYDER APPROACH TO ACTING --- they call him the pitbull
Award winning Casting Director Stephen Snyder has a rough exterior but a gentle heart and his students love working with him. Direct and tough, he challenges actors to “step up” and stretch themselves, take risks and make strong choices but he can also bring laughter & fun to class!
Act One group ages 13 & up will meet on Weds Jan 20 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FEE: $70.00
Act Two group ages 13 & up will meet on Thurs., Jan 21 from 10 a.m – 12:30 p.m. FEE: $70.00
MONOLOGUES -- MOTIVATION AND MOMENTS – making it MATTER , making it REAL!
Small group/semi-private work sessions on monologues with RACHEL GLENN
Ages 6- 10 Wednesday January 20 9-10:30 or 5:00- 6:30 FEE: $25.00
Ages 11 & older Wednesday 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. or 3:00- 4:30 p.m. FEE: $25.00
COMBO FEE for 4 RACHEL GLENN sessions is $125 – Audition Dynamics, CROW, Character Dynamics and Monologues --- SOLID FOUNDATION for just $125.00
"TAMING THE SHOWBIZ JUNGLE"
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION FOR PARENTS & TEENS
7:00- 9:00 p.m. Weds January 20
Facilitated by Donnajeanne Goheen, Director of
YOUNG PERFORMERS STUDIO & MANAGEMENT
Lecture,discussion, questions and answers to help you navigate your way through the Hollywood Jungle -- paperwork and personalities, agents, casting directors, and competitive parents, union vs non-union, payments and residuals,trusts and commisisons, the ups and downs, ins and outs of a challenging industry.
FEE: $35.00
SPECIAL COMBINATION FEE FOR ACTORS 12 and older (younger with approval )
$540 for 10 sessions
30 hours of training with all Rachel Glenn sessions, all Tom Logan sessions, plus any 3 sessions taught by Deborah Dion, Ingrid Shaw, Cathy Reinking or Stephen Snyder )--- and Donnajeanne's seminar and handout materials.
THE RICHARD LIEDLE INTENSIVES
January 22,23,24
9 hours of group instruction and 30 minute private with RICHARD LIEDLE, master acting coach who has coached many of the most successful teens working in TV and film today --- His 12-step MAPPING approach to preparing for TV and film auditions as well as his exercises to enable actors to cry on cue with conviction have truly made him one of the most popular and in demand coaches in L.A. MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL in one weekend with Richard Liedle!
LEVEL ONE actors ages 11 and older will meet Friday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10- 1 p.m. and Sunday 10 - 1 p.m.
FEE: $150 ~ first 5 paid get a private for just $10 more!
LEVEL ONE actors ages 6-10: SUNDAY, January 24 2:30 -4:30 p.m. FEE: $45
LEVEL TWO actors who have worked with Richard previously will work Friday 10- 1 p.m., Saturday 2-5 p.m. FEE: $95 - first 5 paid get private for just $10 more!
Please email to request time for privates. $35 for half hour
MARY LOU BELLI, d.g.a sitcom intensive schedule to be determined...
TO REGISTER: EMAIL YngPrfrmrs@aol.com to reserve space which is VERY LIMITED! Most sessions limited to 10-12 students, younger age groups limited to 8 students. A 50% deposit is required to hold space.
For more information call 818-386-8248
WORKSHOP LOCATION in the Studio City-Sherman Oaks area
ADDRESS TO BE PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION -
Need hotel accommodations? Please email to receive suggestions from us.
Limited financial assistance, sibling discounts available - please inquire...
LOS ANGELES SCHEDULE
NEW session to be scheduled for 2010
THE PHILIP BROWN STUDIO TRAINING PROGRAM
Acting Essentials with Emphasis on Disney Dynamics
January 30, 31 and February 1, 2009
Ages 5-8 ** 9-12 ** 13 and up
Philip Brown is a wonderfully fun and and informative instructor who will mix it up with improv, actor exercises and scripted scene work as he guides each actor through a process to sharpen their acting and audition skills and to develop a better understanding of the business of the business. Be prepared mentally, physically and professionally to do the best work casters will see! His workshop is especially useful for those who will be auditioning for Disney, Nickelodeon and ABC Family Networks.
Ages 5-8 $35 one session $60 for both
Saturday 11:45 - 1:15
Sunday 12:30- 2 p.m.
Ages 9-12 One session: $45 Two sessions: $85 ALL THREE: $120
FRIDAY JANUARY 30, 4-6 pm
SATURDAY, 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and older One session: $45 Two sessions: $85 All three: $120
FRIDAY 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
SATURDAY 1:30- 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Classes at Fulton studio--- 5243 Fulton Ave Sherman Oaks 91401 To register email YngPrfrmrs@aol.com ASAP -- space is limited to about 10 per age group! 818-386-8248 Please pay a 50% deposit or pay in full by January 25
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YPS MINI BOOT CAMP
January 22 – 25, 2009
It’s a new year and it’s time to get those skills sharpened up in hopes of booking some great guest star roles or better yet - A PILOT! It’s a busy commercial season also so good reason to refine those on-camera and commercial skills and it’s always important to be ready for improv! We realize that a couple of these sessions may not work well for kids enrolled in regular school program but if you can get out early or part of a day on Thursday or Friday, it will be worth the extra effort to do so!
The YOUNG PERFORMERS MANAGEMENT GROUP continues to be recognized as one of the strongest groups of young talent in L.A. Our clients book many many commercials -- we almost always have at least 25 or more commercials airing each month-- and our clients include a number of recurring & series regular roles, leads in feature films such as GYM TEACHER, BRING IT ON CINCO, TOOTH FAIRY , BURNING PALMS, FAME as well as many guest star roles on shows like CSI, Without a Trace, Ghost Whisperer, How I Met Your Mother, Eli Stone, My Name is Earl, and a number of other shows. Our mini boot camp is provided primarily for our own clients but as space allows we will enroll a few non-clients and young actors from out of town.... SPACE IS VERY LIMITED ~ INQUIRE SOON!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. for ages 12 and older FEE: $75.00
HOW TO NAIL THAT TV /FILM AUDITION taught by casting director DEBORAH DION
Deborah has given many unknown young actors their start in the industry -- casting films such as PETER PAN, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, The Happening and more....
You will be sent audition material approximately 40 hours before class and must prepare as if this is for real audition. Work on camera with tape review & comments.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for ages 10 - 16 FEE: $35.00
ON-CAMERA and COMMERCIAL SKILLS with Donnajeanne/Kirsten
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 10:30- 1:30 p.m. for ages 15 and older FEE: $75.00
The 4 M’s ~MONOLOGUES * MOMENTS * MOVEMENT * MAPPING
The mechanics of being real & believable taught by Richard Liedle-requires NEW monologue
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. ages 10 and older FEE: $35.00
TACTICS, CUES, AND HITTING MARKS-- how to get hired again and again
Session to be directed by Donnajeanne with co-instructor tbd...
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. for ages 9 and older FEE: $35.00
UNDERSTANDING BACK STORIES & CHARACTER DYNAMICS
Exercises and guided improv to help develop stronger sense of back stories and characters
Taught by DONNAJEANNE & KIRSTEN
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. for ages 10-16 FEE: $75.00
The 4 M’s ~MONOLOGUES * MOMENTS * MOVEMENT * MAPPING
The mechanics of being real and believable taught by Richard Liedle- requires monologue
SEMI-PRIVATE or PRIVATE COACHING WITH RICHARD between 5:30 and 8 p.m. INQUIRE! $35 for half hour, $55 for one hour, $30 to share an hour
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 9:00- 10:30 a.m. for ages 7-10 Fee: $20.00
ON-CAMERA and COMMERCIAL SKILLS with Kirsten/Amie
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 9:15 - 11:15 for ages 11 and older Fee: $55.00
Emotional Access and Crying with Conviction taught by Richard Liedle
Understanding faking it versus making it REAL and ORGANIC!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. for ages 8– 12 FEE: $50.00
The 4 M’s -~ MONOLOGUES * MOMENTS * MOVEMENT * MAPPING
The mechanics of being real and believable taught by Richard Liedle ~ requires monologue
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 11:30- 1:30 p.m. for ages 11 - 16 FEE: $40.00
IMPROV DYNAMICS with SAMI KLEIN or DEJI LA RAY
SATURDAY JANUARY 24, 2:30- 5:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older FEE: $75.00