Acting and Theater Workshop Feb 2012

P r e s e n t e d b y :

A n t i g u a R h y t h m s

C u l t u r a l & P e r f o r m i n g

A r t s C e n t e r

( 2 6 8 ) 7 2 8 - 0 5 7 5

S t a r t s : 2 / 4 / 2 0 1 2

Taught by Judith Batchelor

“This is an amazing chance to learn what it really takes to make

it to the big stage.” We will cover many aspects of Acting and

the Theater. This is a 3 week course and in-depth study that will

bring to you a wealth of knowledge and experience.

The International Acting & Performance Workshops ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Antigua Rhythms, Cultural & Performing Arts Center Presents

The International Acting & Performance Workshops

Introducing from the UK

Judd (aka Judith) Batchelor

Actress/ Writer/ Director/ Producer

Have you ever wanted to star in a Hollywood movie or act on Broadway?

Do you want to learn the secret to a successful audition?

Learn what it takes to keep the audience watching you?

Learn how to market yourself effectively.

Learn about the real business of Showbiz!

The three week workshop ends with a performance of Monologues, by members and invited guest.

Venue: Antigua Rhythms, Cultural and Performing Arts Center

Sir George Walter Highway (Behind Romeo’s Plumbing)

Dates: (11-18 yrs.): Saturdays: Feb 4th, 11th & 18th. Times: 10:00 am to 11:30am

Tuesdays: Feb 7th, 14th and 21st. Times: 5:30 pm to 7pm

Monday: Feb 20th. Times: 5:30 pm to 7pm

Grand Finale: Tuesdays: Feb 21st. Times: 7:00 pm to 9pm

(18 yrs. +): Saturdays: Feb 4th, 11th and 18th. Times: 12:00 pm to 1:30pm Tuesdays: Feb 7th, 14th and 21st. Times: 7:30 pm to 9pm Monday: Feb 20th. Times: 7:30 pm to 9pm

Grand Finale: Tuesdays: Feb 21st. Times: 7:00 pm to 9pm

Fee: (Ages 11-18 yrs.): EC $10 per class or EC $50 for Entire Workshop

(Ages 18 yrs. +): EC $15 per class or EC $70 for Entire Workshop

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES

Limited Space

Contact: Susan Benjamin: (268) 728-0575 or Colin Charles: (268) 772-1358

Or Email us at: [email protected]

Book Now!

3

Weeks

s

Workshop Title Class Description Materials Used Aim/ Outcome

A

Introduction to Acting & Performance

A brief summary of the Workshop and what they can expect at the end. Getting to know each other. Drama warm up games.

The Actors diary; This is a list of personal goals that each actor wants to achieve by the end of the course. We need plain A4 paper and pencils or pens.

To develop a clear understanding of each of the actors strengths and weaknesses. Learning about each other’s backgrounds and future goals

B

Improvisation Using your natural talent

This class will focus on the actors own ability without text. We will use props to create a scene. The group will be split into pairs.

Props; Hat, Books, Spoon, Cups, Mobile phone etc. Basically any item that can be used in a scene.

Improvisation is a way to tell if the actor is coming from an authentic place. We should see who is a natural performer.

C

Script work & Cold Readings

We will use text from established plays such as August Wilson and Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ and short scenes from various movies

Printed scripts. NB, I will bring enough Copies over for the group.

This is not an exercise In who reads well- as this can be intimidating for some people, the aim is to see how well they interpret the text

D

Monologue Rehearsals Take one!

We will work on the monologues that would have been handed out in workshop one.

Printed monologues NB. I will supply copies for the group.

The aim is to see if they have taken on board what they have learnt so far as well as using their natural instinct to play a solo character

E

Auditions & Interview Technique – How to Sell yourself.

We will focus on the different types of auditions for; film, theatre, commercials, radio drama. And what a Producer, Agent, Casting Director Is really looking for.

Scripts will be provided

The aim is to build confidence with meeting people in the business. This technique is a transferable skill for everyday live.

F

The Business of Showbiz!

Headshots, Resumes, Cover letters etc

I will provide all the samples

The aim is to provide Them with all the tools needed to become a ‘Working Actor’

G

Monologue Rehearsals Take two!

More intensive work on the characters.

Actors must bring their Monologue with them

At this stage the actors should have learnt their lines or be much more familiar with the character.

TIME TABLE FOR ALL CLASSES **

Young Adults Schedule (11-18yrs. Old)

. Cost: $50. EC for ENTIRE Workshop or $10 per class .

Day Date Class Topic Time

Sat.

Feb. 4th A Introduction 10:00 am –11:30 am

Tues. Feb. 7th B

Improvisation Using your natural talent

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Sat. Feb. 11th C Script work & Cold Readings

10:00 am –11:30 am

Tues. Feb. 14th D Monologue Rehearsals

Take one!

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Sat. Feb. 18th E and

F

Auditions & Interview

Technique

Business of Show Biz

10:00 am –11:30 am

Mon. Feb. 20th G

Monologue Rehearsals

Take two!

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Tues.

Feb. 21th

Show TIME

Come Join Us!!!

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

** Times and Dates are subject to change

Contact: Susan Benjamin: (268) 728-0575 or Colin Charles: (268) 772-1358 Or Email us at: [email protected]

TIME TABLE FOR ALL CLASSES **

Adults Group Schedule (18+ yrs. old)

. Cost: $70. EC for ENTIRE Workshop or $15 per class .

Day Date Class Topic Time

Sat.

Feb. 4thd A Introduction 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Tues. Feb. 7th B Improvisation Using your natural talent

7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Sat. Feb. 11th C Script work & Cold Readings

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Tues. Feb. 14th D Monologue Rehearsals

Take one!

7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Sat. Feb. 18th E And

F

Auditions & Interview

Technique

Business of Show Biz

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Mon. Feb. 20th G

Monologue Rehearsals

Take two!

7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Tues.

Feb. 21th

SHOW TIME

Come Join Us!!!

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

** Times and Dates are subject to change

Contact: Susan Benjamin: (268) 728-0575 or Colin Charles: (268) 772-1358 Or Email us at: [email protected]

JUDD BATCHELOR

Actress / Writer / Producer / Director

Founder of Etienese Productions

Judd (aka Judith) Batchelor is an accomplished Actress/Writer/ Producer/ Director. She has worked

in the arts for more than 20 yrs- she believes this is her true calling. She trained at Mountview Theatre School-

one of England’s prestigious Drama Schools. But she credits her craftsmanship to her mentor the late Gene

Frankel; The legendary acting coach based in New York who trained Morgan Freeman and Maya Angelou.

Judd, a published playwright, wrote the highly-acclaimed one-woman play 'A Mother Speaks' which

debuted at London’s Hackney Empire in 2008. She has gone on to write many other short films and

stage plays such as her new production “88 Crowley Road” - which is now available on DVD.

She quotes;

“Coming to Antigua has been one of my dreams. I have trained many young and mature

actors, and seen many of them go on to work in major TV, Stage, Film and Commercials.

Now my aim is to come here to develop Antigua’s talent. “It’s time for Antiguans to

shine on the world stage!”

Why Antigua? Her Father the late David Jeremiah Batchelor was born in Antigua and as a child she

saw that her father was very proud of his homeland. This is her way of giving back to her parents for all

of their support in her creative endeavours - albeit their wish was to see her become a Doctor or

Lawyer. But she knows if her parents were alive today they would be proud of what she is doing for

the Caribbean.

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