ACT & AUDITION 4 CAMERA with John Dawson

Dated On 01-07-2009 :

This intensive, intermediate level master-class in the on-camera experience is ideal for the theatrically-trained and experienced actor making the transition from the stage to film and TV. DAY ONE & TWO: Working from pre-assigned, short scenes, actors will be taken through a series of exercises that develop their abilities to synchronize body and mind thus enabling them to ‘get under the written text’. These internal processes are stressed simultaneously with the external demands so that the actor will develop his/her relationship with the camera. The difference between theatrical performance and ‘naturalistic/behavioral’ on-camera acting is explored and emphasized. The scenes will be shot in various camera set-ups; the master-shot, the medium shot and close-ups, to simulate the on-set experience. DAY THREE: Actors are given audition pieces and taken through a series of exercises that enable them to overcome their natural nervousness, develop a strong presence and confidence in their personal ‘choices’ as well as the flexibility to change/adapt to direction and how to prepare for the call back audition. WHEN: Thursday, July 23rd, Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July. 10am to 5:30pm each day. WHERE: City centre location in Stoneybatter (D7) area. COST: 185.00 Euro (90.00 Euro deposit required by July 12th to enroll) Class limited to 12 actors. John Dawson teaches master-classes and workshops in improvisation, characterization, scene study, audition technique and on-camera acting. He has worked with Dublin’s Gaiety School of Acting, The Actors Centre in London, The Galway Film Centre and Toronto’s Equity Showcase Theatre. He taught film acting for over 6 years at Trinity College’s Samuel Beckett Centre where he trained Irish actors Padraic Delaney and Ruth Negga. Having studied, written and acted with numerous comedy troupes including N. America’s famous Second City, he wrote and performed regularly as well as served as art director on films and theatrical works including an Off-Broadway production in New York. He is a produced screenwriter/director with numerous films in development. TO ENROL: Contact John at: dawsondramaworks@gmail.com