Dave Dahl - lead instructor for Northern Colorado Actors Studio, in collaboration with Longmont Theatre Company.

The Northern Colorado Actors Studio and The Longmont Theatre Company presents:
Scene Study

About the workshop
	Scene study gives an actor the opportunity to work on all the essential elements of the acting process in a contained and concentrated way. When we rehearse plays we hear expressions all the time for example: “FOCUS”! “Pick up the cues”... “React don't act”...”Find the beats in this scene”.... and most of the time the meaning of these phrases is not adequately explained. And as a result often the actor gets the same note over and over.... creating frustration for both the actor and director. The purpose of this class is to provide actors with tools to understand and apply these theatrical buzz words in a way that is effective and can make the experience less frustrating and more fun. Scene study is also a wonderful way to stretch our talents in a safe and judgement free environment. The following is the outline for the class: Approach the scene (first steps) Analyze the text (What is the author's intention) Break down the material into beats What is a "beat"? How is it useful? How do I apply it to my work? Listen and react honestly Active Listening: Harder than you think... essential to your craft. Reaction vs Acting. How reacting comes from truly listening to your partner. Action Cues. What it is and how listening can help you pick up the pace of a scene. Make strong choices to "raise the stakes" - Active choices vs. Passive choices EXPERIMENTATION VS Self Consciousness. Behave honestly and in the moment with the other actor Eye Contact. Body Language. Expressions and Micro Expressions. How they can assist or influence a scene. Personalize the text and circumstances GOTE explained and Applied. Articulate and work from the specific circumstance of the scene (who, what, why, where, when) Improvise the scene to explore the depths of the characters world Capture the style and tone of the play. Style and Tone are not something an actor accomplishes in one reading or in one emotional response. Tone is set in the text and how the actor responds to it. Create the world that the character lives in. Select suitable scenes that work for you Rehearse fearlessly and with passion for your craft.
About the instructor
	Dave Dahl has been active in the theater community for decades, in New York, California, and Colorado. He is currently the Educational Director for Taste of Shakespeare, has directed numerous productions, runs monthly Shakeshops, and has a degree in theater and humanities. His theater workshops are warm and supporting, encouraging the actors to find their hidden talents. He has an uncanny ability to find the key triggers for each actor, and bring fresh discoveries to light.

When

Saturdays, starting April 7, 2012, from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm

Where

The first session will be at Mr. Dahl's apartment: 220 Summit Blvd, Apt 117, Broomfield, CO [MAP]

All remaining sessions will be at the LTC Rehearsal Space, 314 Main Street, Longmont CO. Enter through the rear. [MAP]

Size

The workshop space is limited. Please contact the instructor.

Cost

The cost is $15 per session, payable in advance or at the door. Cash, checks, or money order are accepted. No credit cards.

All payments are required before participating in any session.

For workshop members who plan to participate in all sessions, a discount price, if paid in advance. Once you register, the workshop staff will contact you to arrange payment.

Registration

To register, send an e-mail to the workshop staff, with the subject "Workshop registration". Include the following:

Name
e-mail address
Phone number(s) - home, cell, work - and which you prefer
Age range - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, etc.
Gender
Which dates you plan to attend
Whether you plan to pay for the full workshop up front, or pay as you go.

Registration is required.