ADULTS
Ages 18+
Current Term:
SUMMER
Foundations of Screen Acting
July 10th - August 21st Wednesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm $420+GST for 7 weeks of class Monthly payments available: $210 plus GST billed on the 1st of each month Adults: 18+ (10 students max) BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS! DESCRIPTION: This class caters to adults who want to learn the foundations of acting for Film/TV or those experienced actors looking to gain more confidence in front of the camera. We focus on learning about the story, and the character, and using the script as a tool to make our performances on camera truthful and connected. Students learn the importance of camera technique, the use of framing and angles, and the incorporation of physicality to build a character that will really LIVE in each moment of the scene. Coach Lisa has built a reputation among casting, agents, and students alike as one of the top coaches in British Colombia's Film and TV industry! With a BA in Theatre and Film Studies and a Diploma in Musical Theatre, she is a busy working actor and now producer that has a playful way of training actors like athletes, preparing them to play! The bottom line is ...she gets results! From beginning to end, she supports her actors while they navigate through the various stages of their acting careers in hopes to help them realize their own potential as artists and storytellers. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! WEEKLY ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Improv
with Lauren McGibbon
July 9th - August 20th Tuesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm SHOWCASE w/ The Comedy Department: August 31st $420+GST for 7 weeks of class Monthly payments available: $210 plus GST billed on the 1st of each month Adults: 18+ (12 students max) BE FEARLESS! DESCRIPTION: This class is for adults who want to gain the confidence to be FREE in their work. Improvisation is an essential skill to keep in your actor toolkit. Whether you are actively auditioning for commercials, finding a unique button at the end of your scenes, and even on set when the director asks you to ``just improvise some dialogue at the top of the scene``. Be prepared for these moments and have fun in the process! Lauren McGibbon is an actor, improviser, and instructor based in Vancouver. She was a member of the MainStage Ensemble at Vancouver TheatreSports Improv Centre for twelve years starting in 2009. During her time at the company, she performed weekly at the Improv Centre Theatre’s home venue on Granville Island doing five improv comedy shows a week. Through the company, she also traveled the globe performing at Festivals including Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Toronto, and London, UK. Theatresports also partnered with Princess Cruise Lines to provide entertainment to guests on trips from Alaska to the Caribbean. Lauren was also an Instructor at the company’s school Improv Comedy Institute for Five Years. As a writer she created several showcase formats including “O! Canada!” which was one of the company's most successful summer shows. Through stand-up comedy, Lauren has appeared at Just For Laughs Northwest and the Yuk Yuk’s funniest comic competition. As an actor, her film and television credits include NBC’s Trial & Error, Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events and most recently she starred in the Netflix family series Scaredy Cats as the villainous witch Wilma Winkle. Lauren is a phenominal coach as she can be playful yet insightful & direct with challenging instruction, allowing actors to find levels of their work they did not know possible. *FIRST-TIME STUDENTS Please contact Info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up. WEEKLY ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY ARE EXPECTED.
In Depth Scene Work On Camera
with Lisa Durupt
July 10th - August 21st Wednesday 12:00pm - 3:00pm *DAYTIME* $420+GST for 7 weeks of class Monthly payments available: $210 plus GST billed on the 1st of each month Adults: 18+ (10 students max) DON'T BE CAUGHT ACTING! DESCRIPTION: This class is for adults who want to focus on in-depth scene work. This class will allow actors to go deeper into their work while giving them the practical game plan to create completely truthful, honest work, in a short time frame. As a hybrid of both Scene Study and On-Camera Audition classes, students will work on a scene with a partner for 2 weeks, at a time. Lisa is one of the most sought-after coaches as she can be playful yet insightful & direct with challenging instruction, allowing actors to find levels of their work they did not know possible. *FIRST-TIME STUDENTS ARE RECOMMENDED TO TAKE ‘FOUNDATIONS OF SCREEN ACTING’ FIRST. Please contact Info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up. WEEKLY ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY ARE EXPECTED.
In Depth Scene Work On Camera
with Lauren McGibbon
July 7th - August 25th Sunday 7:00pm - 10:00pm $420+GST for 7 weeks of class Monthly payments available: $210 plus GST billed on the 1st of each month Adults: 18+ (10 students max) DON'T BE CAUGHT ACTING! DESCRIPTION: This class is for adults who want to focus on in-depth scene work. This class will allow actors to go deeper into their work while giving them the practical game plan to create completely truthful, honest work, in a short time frame. As a hybrid of both Scene Study and On-Camera Audition classes, students will work on a scene with a partner for 2 weeks, at a time. Lauren is a phenominal coach as she can be playful yet insightful & direct with challenging instruction, allowing actors to find levels of their work they did not know possible. *FIRST-TIME STUDENTS ARE RECOMMENDED TO TAKE ‘FOUNDATIONS OF SCREEN ACTING’ FIRST. Please contact Info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up. WEEKLY ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY ARE EXPECTED.
Working Actor Kick A%& Audition Workouts (Advanced)
July 11th - August 22nd Thursday 7:00pm - 10:00pm $420+GST for 7 weeks of class Monthly payments available: $210 plus GST billed on the 1st of each month Adults: 18+ (10 students max) BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED! DESCRIPTION: Looking for an intense weekly workout with a coach that will keep you on your toes? 'Train smart, not hard' is a valuable lesson to learn for actors in the fast paced film industry! Actors need to be able to crush auditions in order to work on set, there are no exceptions. Especially in a world of self-tapes, AUDITIONS ARE GOLD, BE PREPARED! Quick memorization, comprehensive text breakdown, and ultimately unlocking your scene is key when you have little to no time to prepare. Each week Lane will build your confidence! He'll help you learn to trust your choices, control your nerves, and be ready to take redirection without hesitation. Pressure cooker situations are what successful film industry actors thrive on, THIS CLASS IS THE CHALLENGE ACTORS NEED! Coach Lane started acting in his early 30's and quickly became one of the most successful 'Newbies’ to not only jump in but crush the competition! Do you want to book the audition? Train with the best! *FIRST-TIME STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME TO INQUIRE. WEEKLY ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY ARE EXPECTED.
Upcoming Term:
FALL
Current Term:
SUMMER
Foundations of Screen Acting
Starting on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 ADULTS: FOUNDATIONS OF SCREEN ACTING 7:00pm - 10:00pm with Lisa Durupt This class is not your typical foundations class. This savvy "business, body, brains" combo style class caters to adults (with little to no experience on camera), who want to learn the foundations of acting for Film/TV. From both the creative side as well as the business side of the industry, students will learn a lot, quickly! Coach Lisa offers a warm, welcoming FUN environment jam-packed with first-hand knowledge (secrets) and techniques. Her experience is vast in her 22-year career (in everything from stunts to professional Theatre, Musical Theatre, a Comedy Series, Horror, and so much more ....offering students smart, reliable information and an undeniable feeling of support as they start their journey to become smart, confident actors. *Weekly attendance is highly recommended.
Acting Funny
with Lauren McGibbon
Starting on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 ADULTS: ACTING FUNNY 7:00pm - 10:00pm With Lauren McGibbon Comedy has come to Vancouver’s Film and TV industry (Animal Control, Rambler, The Chicken Sisters!) so it’s time to let go of your fears and expand your bookability "But I'm not that FUNNY!" you cry, panicked, palms sweaty...GULP! Great news: If you are a human being then YOU'RE ALREADY HILARIOUS. You just don't know it yet! Lauren McGibbon (Trial and Error, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Scaredy Cats) brings her 20 year live comedy performance and on set sitcom experience to this 14-week course that is designed to teach students: - How to Break Down the Script and MAXIMISE the Funny in your auditions. - The technicalities of bringing a comedic script to life while maintaining a grounded and honest performance - Commitment to the Present moment, listening skills, and physical comedy. - Rhythm and Pace for Ensemble Acting and how to “KEEP IT GROUNDED! THE TONE IS VERY REAL!” We move from 3 cam sitcoms through single cam, dramedy for TV & end on Funny Films. Scenes will be worked on Two Weeks at a time, first week on their feet learning all the skills and the second week on Camera to learn how to best translate and capture all that is funny for the audition submission. Laugh your way to set with Acting Funny! *Weekly attendance & punctuality are expected.
In-Depth Scene Work for Working Actors - Daytime Edition
with Lisa Durupt
Starting on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 ADULTS: IN-DEPTH SCENE WORK FOR WORKING ACTORS 11:00am - 2:00pm with Lisa Durupt This class is for adults (with some experience) who want to focus on in-depth scene work. This class will allow actors to go deeper into their work while giving them a practical game plan to create completely truthful, honest work, in a short time frame. As a hybrid of both Scene Study and On-Camera Audition classes, students will work on a scene with a partner for 2 weeks, at a time. *Weekly attendance & punctuality are expected. *STUDENTS WITH NO EXPERIENCE are recommended to take 'Foundations of Screen Acting' first. Please contact info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up.
In-Depth Scene Work for Working Actors
with Lisa Durupt
Starting on Sunday, 8 September 2024 NO CLASSES THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ADULTS: IN-DEPTH SCENE WORK FOR WORKING ACTORS 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Lisa Durupt This class is for adults (with some experience) who want to focus on in-depth scene work. This class will allow actors to go deeper into their work while giving them a practical game plan to create completely truthful, honest work, in a short time frame. As a hybrid of both Scene Study and On-Camera Audition classes, students will work on a scene with a partner for 2 weeks, at a time. *Weekly attendance & punctuality are expected. *STUDENTS WITH NO EXPERIENCE are recommended to take 'Foundations of Screen Acting' first. Please contact info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up.
Working Actor Kick A%& Audition Workouts (Advanced)
with Lauren McGibbon
Starting on Thursday, 12 September 2024 ADULTS: KICK A%& AUDITION WORKOUTS 7:00pm - 10:00pm with Lauren McGibbon AUDITIONS ARE GOLD, BE PREPARED! Unlocking your scene is the key when you have little to no time to prepare. Designed for experienced actors, scenes are assigned 48 hours before class, and each week, actors will be challenged to build their confidence, learn to trust their choices, control their nerves, and be ready to take redirection without hesitation. Pressure cooker situations are what successful film industry actors thrive on! Do you want to book the audition? Train with the best! *Weekly attendance and punctuality are imperative.