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Acting on Camera and Alza's Tools class
(Introductory On-Camera Scene Study and Craft)
On-Camera Teens Scene Study
Intermediate On-Camera Scene Study and Craft
Advanced On-Camera Scene Study and Character Development
The Craft Class
Private Coaching
Shakespeare Classes
Acting on Camera and Alza's Tools class
This class is designed for students who have little to no formal acting training. Actors are guided through an introduction to the craft, as well as an overview of acting on camera. Focusing primarily on scene study, these classes (intro, intermediate and advanced) reveal a specific method of acting for the camera tailored by the founder of Alza Acting Studio. We also use elements from the techniques of Meisner, Chekhov and Stanislavski.
In addition to covering movement and voice, this class teaches you how to:
- break down scenes and monologues from theatre, film and television script
- be present and to work objectives and actions
- make strong choices in interpreting lines
- understand “tempo-rhythm” – its meaning, purpose and application
- train the body for scenes
- understand “line of movement” – in long, medium and close-up shots.
- Character Development
- Text & Script Analysis
- Students are also given the opportunity to review their progress on a large screen.
Instructors: Walter Alza, Tim Kachurov and guest
Time: Saturdays 2:15pm to 5:15pm - 4 weeks - $289 + HST (All ages, must be over 15)
Time: Saturdays 11am to 2pm - 4 weeks - $289 + HST (Must be 18 or over)
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Intermediate On-Camera Scene Study and Craft
This class is designed for students who have completed the introductory class or who have some acting experience (Audition after registering might be required). Focusing primarily on scene study, these classes (intro, intermediate and advanced) reveal a specific method of acting for the camera tailored by the founder of Alza Acting Studio. We also use elements from the techniques of Meisner, Chekhov and Stanislavski . This class focuses not only on scene study and character development, but also on the craft by guiding you to explore yourself more. Students are inspired and challenged in classes to be their very best and learn how to:
- shine while on set
- be remembered when auditioning by focusing on effective techniques
- connect deeply with scenes and with an acting partner
- explore how to make better choices when it comes to execution.
- Character Development
- Text & Script Analysis
- Students are also given the opportunity to review their progress on a large screen.
Instructors: Walter Alza, Tim Kachurov and guest
Time: Friday 6pm to 9:30pm - 5 weeks - $319 + HST
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Advanced On-Camera Scene Study
This class is designed for students who have completed the intermediate classes or who have considerable acting experience (please submit a headshot and resume after registering). Focusing primarily on scene study, these classes (intro, intermediate and advanced) reveal a specific method of acting for the camera tailored by the founder of Alza Acting Studio. We also use elements from the techniques of Meisner, Chekhov and Stanislavski . This class focuses not only on scene study and character development, also in this camera acting class the actor will learn:
- How directors communicate and how to get hired
- Increased ability to respond quickly to direction and adapt
- Effectively responding to on-set direction
- Character Development
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- Text & Script Analysis
Instructor: Walter Alza, Dean Bajramovic and Guest
Time: Wednesdays 6pm to 9:30pm - 5 weeks - $319 + HST
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The Craft Class
Actors learn by doing. Throughout the journey of this class, actors have the opportunity to practice different tools to improve their personal craft.
With a lot of hard work, focus and determination, students learn how to develop a character that can compete with the next person who walks in the audition room or on set. Using tools from various techniques that have been in use for hundreds of years and Alza's own work, which covers more than two decades, is incorporated into the classroom work, with the result an organic approach for each learner: inner dialogue, energy and instincts and bio mechanics come together to take everyone a step beyond. This class goes back to basics, with a focus on making your instrument work for you and working to create a new person who may not be exactly who you are, but was nevertheless birthed by you. Your instrument is your body, soul and voice. (no audits)
Instructor: Walter Alza
Time: Thursdays 6:10pm to 9:30pm 10pm - 4 weeks - $485 + HST
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Private Coaching
Private sessions work differently for each actor depending on their needs. Using methods developed by Walter Alza, students learn effective character development.
One-on-one meetings allow an in-depth approach to connecting with your scenes and partner, in addition to allowing you to make better choices when it comes to execution. Text analysis, audition techniques, and cold reads will also be explored.
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On-Camera Teens Scene Study
Focusing primarily on scene study, these classes (teens, intro, intermediate and advanced) reveal a specific method of acting for the camera tailored by the founder of Alza Acting Studio. This class focuses not only on scene study and character development, but also on the craft by guiding you to explore yourself more. Students are inspired and challenged in classes to be their very best and learn how to:
- shine while on set
- be remembered when auditioning by focusing on effective techniques
- connect deeply with scenes and with an acting partner
- explore how to make better choices when it comes to execution.
- Character Development
- Text & Script Analysis
- Students are also given the opportunity to review their progress on a large screen.
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Time: TBA 6pm to 9pm - 4 weeks - $289 + HST (14 to 18 only)
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Shakespeare Classes
This intensive study of Shakespeare plays and the Sonnets takes close account of the social and political circumstances in which they were written and performed. This broad historicist approach is complemented by a strong emphasis on the diversity of twentieth-century critical responses to the plays and on modern productions of them, both on stage and on screen. The course will develop your knowledge of the range and variety of Shakespeare’s dramatic and poetic work; examine how its reception and status has been shaped by cultural and institutional factors; and explore themes such as questions of genre, politics, sexuality and gender.
Instructors: Tim Kachurov
Time: Thursdays 6pm to 9:10pm - 4 weeks - $289 + HST
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"Pay In Full" written, directed and produced by Alza, gets Canadian Television Distributions and it is a hit a Reelworld.ca Film Festival, with a sold out screening. 