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TEENS

Ages 14-18

Current Term:
SUMMER

Acting For Film & Television
with Jennifer Rose Garcia

July 6th – August 24th (No Class August 3rd) Saturday 12:00pm – 2:00pm $420+GST for 7 weeks of class Monthly payments available: $210+GST billed on the 1st of each month SIBLING DISCOUNT: 50% off Tweens/Teens: 13-17 DESCRIPTION: This class welcomes tweens ages 13-17yrs, looking to approach the world of TV/Film in a fun, collaborative setting. We go through creative techniques and exercises to promote our young actors to engage with the words on the page. This will allow them to fully understand what is needed to create a full character for the camera. We use current and relevant scripts to help them gain the confidence and skills needed to feel comfortable when going out for Film/TV auditions here in Vancouver! Miss Jennifer & and the Tricities Team have become known as THE secret weapon of so many young actors booking in British Colombia's Film and TV industry! They support their actors while they navigate through the various stages of their acting careers, (along with their parents/guardians) helping them realize their own potential as artists and storytellers. Tween classes are fun and lively while focusing on what is required to tell a compelling story on screen! *WEEKLY ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Upcoming Term:
FALL

Current Term:
SUMMER

Sit-Cam: On-Camera Sit-Com Acting
with Lauren McGibbon

Starting on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 TEENS: SIT-CAM: ON-CAMERA SIT-COM ACTING 4:30pm - 6:30pm with Lauren McGibbon Nickelodeon: THUNDERMANS! Fox: ANIMAL CONTROL! Apple Tv: RAMBLER! Sitcoms are BACK on TV and IN VANCOUVER!!! They need young talented actors. "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 12 - 17: - Classic SitCom Structure and Joke Format - How to Break Down the Script and Find the Funny - The difference between Classic 3 Cam and Modern Single Cam Comedy - 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!” Each week we dig deep into scenes from classics to modern, two-handers to 6 person ensemble pieces and laugh our way to confidence when it comes to acting funny. It all ends with a 3 Cam Shoot with a live studio audience (of parents, trusted friends, and maybe a few industry experts!) So our students walk away with camera experience and the footage to prove it.

Acting For Film & Television On-Camera
(All Levels)
with Lauren McGibbon

Starting on Saturday, 7 September 2024 TEENS: ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION 2:30pm - 5:30pm With Lauren McGibbon This class caters to teens ages 14-17 (all levels of experience). Students learn the importance of story, using the script as a tool, camera technique, breath work, and physicality to build a character that will LIVE in each moment of the scene. Lauren is one of the strongest teachers around! She is phenomenal at motivating newcomers and experienced professionals alike, with years of experience teaching as well an abundance of performance experience herself in everything from live stage, to stand up, to on set! All our coaches are known for genuinely supporting each actor on their journey, while they navigate the various stages of their acting careers, (along with their parents/guardians) in hopes to help them realise their own potential as artists and storytellers. Our coaches combined experiences of training, teaching, acting, writing, producing, and casting give our students a strong advantage as they know what it takes, (they don't just talk the talk, they are 100% walking the walk)! *Weekly attendance is highly recommended.

In-Depth Scene Work (Young Professionals)
with Lisa Durupt

Starting on Sunday, 8 September 2024 NO CLASSES THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TEENS: IN-DEPTH SCENE WORK (YOUNG PROFESSIONALS) 2:00pm - 5:00 pm with Lisa Durupt This class is for teens ages 14-17 (with experience) who want to focus on in-depth scene work, On Camera. Actors go deeper into their work, 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.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 and punctuality are expected.

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