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ADULTS

Ages 18+

Current 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

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

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

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)

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.

Upcoming Term:
WINTER

Current Term:
SUMMER

An Actor Begins - Introduction to Acting

Starting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm Term ends on March 30, 2025 AN ACTOR BEGINS - INTRODUCTION TO ACTING with Lisa Durupt It’s time to get started. This year is the year you’re going to pursue your dream of being an actor. The first step is always the hardest, but Lisa Durupt is here to remove the fear and mystery by sharing her knowledge and skills with our newcomers and long-absent returning teammates. Lisa’s approach in our Wednesday beginners class is supportive and HIGHLY informative; not only covering the foundations of solid acting craft but the required business skills actors need to be a professional in the fast moving film and television industry. Lisa’s experience is vast in her 22-year career (in everything from stunts to professional Theatre, Musical Theatre, a Comedy Series, Horror, Hallmark and so much more....) offering students smart, reliable information and an undeniable feeling of support as they start their journey. Lisa and her Tricities Film Studio crew have an undeniable reputation for cultivating Tricities Film Studio ‘Teammates’ AKA unwaverable, accountable talent who are educated professionals sought after by agents and production teams alike.

Acting Funny - Daytime Edition

Starting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm Term ends on March 30, 2025 ACTING FUNNY With Lauren McGibbon Intermediate (must complete intro to Acting or have permission from instructor.) 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 12-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.

The Play’s the Thing - Long Form Scene Study with Live Performance

Starting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm THE PLAY'S THE THING - LONG FORM SCENE STUDY WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE 
with Lauren McGibbon Intermediate (For students that have completed Tricities Intro to Acting or by assessment of skills and experience by the instructor.) Every actor dreams of being number 1 on the call sheet: Walter White in Breaking Bad or Viola Davis in How to Get Away with Murder. Few have thought through what that actually entails: a whole lot of work, top-level professionalism and stamina. This class is here to push our teammates to take ownership and responsibility in building their character from the ground up. Hence, they are skilled, collaborative, and ready to bring a director's vision to life. Working with scenes from renowned and sophisticated playwrights, Lauren McGibbon brings her experience from stage and screen to teach the rehearsal process, vocal and movement craft, script analysis and live performance technique so you, the actor, leave the class knowing exactly how to bring whichever character comes across your audition notice in box to life. The class culminates in a live performance!

In-Depth Scene Study (Intermediate)

Starting on Sunday, January 12, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm Term ends on March 30, 2025 IN-DEPTH SCENE WORK FOR WORKING ACTORS 
with Lisa Durupt 

 Intermediate (must complete Intro to Acting or have permission from instructor) 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 ‘An Actor Begins’' first. Please contact info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up.

In-Depth Scene Study (Advanced)

Starting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm Term ends on March 30, 2025 IN-DEPTH SCENE WORK FOR WORKING ACTORS 
with Lisa Durupt 
 and Lauren McGibbon Advanced (must complete Intro to Acting or have permission from instructor) 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 ‘An Actor Begins’' first. Please contact info@tricitiesfilmstudio.com to see if this is the right fit for you, prior to signing up.

Improv for Actors (All Levels)

Starting on Saturday, January 11, 2025 2:30pm to 5:00pm Term ends on March 30, 2025 IMPROV FOR ACTORS - WITH END OF TERM PERFORMANCE AT THE COMEDY DEPARTMENT! with Lauren McGibbon Improv has a set of rules and codes that’s designed for one purpose: making a scene move forward by making grounded character choices. Improv is a skill sought after by casting and production because those actors with improv experience are ideal artists for the collaborative and fast-paced world of commercials, Film And TV. Lauren McGibbon brings two decades of performance and teaching on an international scale (Chicago Improv Festival, Mainstage at Vancouver Theatresports League, Featured Guest entertainer for Princess Cruise lines) and Film/TV set experience to this classroom to show actors how to approach their work with interest, curiosity, collaboration and joy. Stop fearing the unknown and start jumping in confidently in this team-based and supportive class where laughs are guaranteed.

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