Adult Class

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Two 8-Week Session Classes are announced for Winter/Spring 2013!

CLASS 1 (now enrolling)

CLASS TITLE: INTRO TO ACTING

iMPROVISATION, THEATER GAMES, TECHNIQUE

Being comfortable on stage as if you are living there, losing self-consciousness and being able to immerse yourself in the given circumstances- these should be key aims of any actor. Actors at every level are always striving to achieve these goals and to surpass what they have accomplished in the past. In this class, we start from the ground up.  Actors will learn how important it is to know who they are, what they want and where they are going. They will learn how environment, time of day, the situation at hand and character relationships can influence their behavior. They will learn how to be part of a whole, and tell a story on stage. This is a great class for the beginner, or someone who needs to take a refresher course.

 

FRIDAY NIGHTS

7:15-9:15

8 Consecutive Weeks

Begins March 15- May 3

SESSION FEE- $150

Brian Gligor, Instructor

 

CLASS 2

CLASS TITLE: SCENE STUDY

and practical application of technique.

This class is for the progressing performer. Classic and contemporary scenes from Gateway's large library will be chosen by the instructor and worked on in class. Emphasis on the playwright's intentions, character relationships, building a full character and scene energy and pacing. The class will start out with a technique exercise to get the mind, heart and body working together, to help provide a skill-set that will help you listen and react truthfully, responding with your own inner voice. Actors learn how to bring themselves to their characters and create natural and vibrant life on stage.

 

MONDAY NIGHTS

7:15-9:15

8 Consecutive Weeks

Begins March 18- May 6

SESSION FEE- $200

Instructor, TBA

 

CALL THE BOX OFFICE TO ENROLL: (631) 286-1133

PAYMENT CAN BE BY CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD.

There are no refunds, as class spots are limited.

Please read the below information regarding our theater and programs. if you have any additional questions, or to place your name on the list for the SCENE STUDY CLASS, you can email: artsoffice.

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INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW-

Gateway Playhouse is one of only three fully professional theaters on Long Island. After 62 years in operation, in 2011 The Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County began managing and presenting the Main Stage Season shows, the Acting School Division and all events at The Gateway.This is a not-for-profit corporation. We look forward to working with them to increase our outreach into the community.

 

To understand the scope of a professional theater in a regional setting, the actors employed on Gateway’s Main Stage are professionals, discovered through rigorous auditions in Manhattan every year, per show. The Acting School Division is geared for the local community. Our classes are designed to train the progressing actor and introduce the novice to the skills and techniques required for straight plays, television and film. Our class focus will vary per session, each running with intermittent breaks throughout the year. The current class is geared to those with a broad range of experience who are seeking individual technique training while exploring solo performance through text.

 

The current Acting School Division has been going strong for eighteen years, however the Bellport theater has always been a training ground for young actors, dating back to the original seasons where the likes of Gene Hackman, James Darren, Ken Howard and Robert Duvall were in residence.

 

The current Acting School Director and Founder, Robin Joy Allan, brought professional acting training back to the area after returning from Los Angeles where she worked in the entertainment industry, casting TV pilots and feature films. To her credit: Lord of the Flies, Ghost, Parenthood (TV pilot and film), When Harry Met Sally, License to Kill, Side Out, My Talk Show, Witness to the Execution, Cutters, Me & Nick, Knights of the City, and The Outsiders (TV) amongst others. Robin was instrumental in the early careers of Leonardo DiCaprio, Balthazar Getty, Tobey Maguire, Alicia Silverstone, Thora Birch, Joaquin Phoenix, Benecio Del Toro and James Badge Dale, as a sampling.

 

"The longevity of the theatre and the experience of the staff provide a unique opportunity for local drama enthusiasts to acquire guidance and training from those who know the level of performance necessary to compete on a professional level. " C. Lentz 2006