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WEIST-BARRON WINTER TO SPRING 2012 & WB/Kids Spring & Summer Schedule (Scroll down for dates)
Call 212 840-7025 For interviews & career counseling & reservations to visit classes for FREE
JANUARY 2012
FREE SAMPLE NIGHT
Call 212 840-7025 to reserve a space meet our instructors – see how they teach
Monday February 27
ON-CAMERA COMMERCIALS w/ Tod Engle & Batt Johnson 6:30pm to 8:00pm
IMPROVISATION w/ Michael Hauschild 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday February 28
AUDITION TECHNIQUE w/ Jason Buyer 6:30pm to 8:00pm
ON-CAMERA COMMERCIALS
Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks $350 / Alumni $295
Same course - choice of three class times
Monday March 5 to April 9 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Wednesday march 7 to April 11 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday March 10 to 21 2:00pm to 5:00pm
IMPROVISATION FOR COMMERCIALS w/ Casting Dir. Shirley Sender
March 7/14/21 3 classes $175 / Alumni $150
6:30pm to 8:30pm
VOICE-OVER - A good voice is just the beginning
Voice-Over Introduction w/ Batt Johnson 6 weeks
Saturday March 10 to April 21 6 weeks 1:00pm to 3:00pm $325 / Alumni $300
Explore the personality of your voice. Includes commercial speech and microphone techniques. How the vo business works.
Voice-Over w/ Casting Dir John McKinney (Pomann Sound)
One-Day Intensive Saturday March 3 - 10:00am to 4:00pm $150
Space is limited and filling fast - don't miss out
Define your voice personality and audition with confidence
Voice-Over w/ Casting Dir John McKinney (Pomann Sound)
Tuesday March 13 to April17 6 weeks 6:30pm to 9:00pm $375 / Alumni $325
John will guide you through the dynamics of engagement, phrasing, laddering, billboarding, trademark and rising action.
Learn to make your audition feel and sound confident, professional and exciting.
AUDIO BOOKS - Make your voice your business w/ Johnny Heller
Thursday Feb 9 to Mar 15 6 weeks 6:30pm to 8:30pm $350 / Alumni $300
• The Job of the Audiobook narrator and how to deliver
• How to prepare a script
• What to put on your audiobook demo
• How to find audiobook producers
• The difference between audiobook narration and commercial vo
• Home studio considerations
MEDIA & HOSTING w/ CD Jamie Carroll & Ed Ferron
Mondays beginning in 2012 date TBA - 5 weeks 6:30 to 8:30 $275 / Alumni $250
• The Show inside you. Developing your speciality
• Creating an on-line presence
• Continued practice with teleprompter
• Developing your natural “on-camera” personality
• What's your "pitch" What goes on your "sizzle reel"
ACTING TECHNIQUE
10 weeks $350 / Alumni $300
Wednesday April 18 to June 20 6:30 to 9:30 Acting Technique w/ Frank Licato Fundamentals Of Acting
Saturday May 5 to July 14 2:00 to 5:00 Acting Technique w/ Frank Petrilli* Introduction to On-Camera
*Frank Petrili's Level II Class begins Wed April 18 to June 6 - 8 weeks 6:30 to 9:30 alumni only $295
ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION
8 Weeks $375 / Alumni $325
Acting for Film & TV w/ Maggie Reed Tuesday April 10 to May 29 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Advanced Film Technique w/ Dir Bill Hopkins Monday April 23 to June 18 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Acting In Sit-Coms w/ Maggie Reed Thursday April 19 to June 7 6:30pm to 9:30pm
AUDITION COURSES
AUDITION TECHNIQUE for Film & TV (Advanced)
w/ CASTING DIR. JESSICA DANIELS Currently Casting Assoc on NBC’s 30 ROCK
Monday March 19 - 4 Classes 7:00pm to 9:00pm $295 / Alumni $275
COLD READING for Film/TV w Casting Dir Valerie Adami (for those new to auditions)
Wednesday April 11 to May 2 4 weeks 6:00pm to 9:00pm $225 / Alumni $195
MONOLOGUE for Auditions w/Jeffrey Zeiner
Three Private session beginning Thursday March 22/29 & April 5 Afternoon or Evening times for private coaching $160
IMPROVISATION w/ Michael Hauschild
Thursdays March 8 to May 10 - 10 weeks 6:00pm to 8:00pm $250
Anyone can learn to "think on their feet", and be relaxed in any "unscripted situation"
Improvisation makes actors feel relaxed, confident and comfortable bringing themselves
into the room when interviewing or auditioning.
Cover Games, Scenes Rules of Agreement, Yes Endings.
LONG-TERM ACTING PROGRAMS
Film Technique w/ Jeffrey Zeiner - Winter Term in session
Tuesdays 11 weeks 7:00pm to 10:00pm $480
New Course Offering - Taught by Jeffrey Zeiner
BOOMERS + Acting Technique and Scene Study Especially for individuals 50 and Older
This multi-level course is perfect for those who are only now pursuing a life-long ambition.
Or for mature actors who would prefer to work with actors closer to their age group.
Wednesdays 2:00pm to 5:00pm 8 weeks $375 - In Session
If you are interested in this unique course, please call the studio to arrange an interview with Jeffrey 212 840-7025.
BUSINESS & MARKETING FOR ACTORS
GETTING THE BUSINESS
INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR One Night Only - Tuesday Feb 28 • 6:30 to 8:30 - $45
w/ Agent Sue Winik
A two-hour interactive seminar perfect for newcomers to Show Business.
Ask an industry professional (who knows) any questions you have.
Get practical facts to help you decide how to move forward in your career.
Covers:
Planning a career path.
Choosing training
Researching headshots & headshot photographers, writing resumes.
Finding work (and knowing what kind of work you’re right for)
Beginning marketing and networking strategies
Avoiding scams
Qualifies actors for alumni discounts on other WB classes.
SHOWCASES
THE COMMERCIAL AGENTS SHOWCASE NIGHT
All WB commercial alumni may participate in the evaluation night (no fee) offered after each Commercial Term
One-Night Commercial Showcase - Interview with Five Commercial Guests Wednesday February 29 - 6:30 to 8:30
For actors participating in the Commercial Showcase $175
THE FILM & TELEVISION ACTORS SHOWCASE - JUNE 2012
Weist-Barron's talented actors in performance
Performance This Week Tues/Wed/Thurs JUNE 12/13/14 at WB Studio #1 begins at 6:45
Performances are open to the public – admission free
This week-long performance event happens only twice a year. $380
WB/Kids Spring 2012
Especially for ages 5&1/2 to just 10 years (all levels) For ages 10&1/2 to 12yrs go to acteenjuniors.com
Guest Event - Meet Parkside Management this Saturday Feb 11 2:00pm just $35
Q&A and one-on-one meetings. Copy Provided
SPRING TERM
Saturdays April 14 to May 19 six weeks
9:30am to 11:00am Commercials - Jennifer Kent $250 / Returning Students $200
11:15am to 12:15pm Improvisation - Michael Hauschild $225 / Returning Students $175
12:30pm to 1:45pm Film/TV Scenes – Jennifer Kent $250 / Returning students $200
WB/KIDS SUMMER CAMP
There will be two one-week programs July 16 to July 20 or July 30 to Aug 3
Class will meet Mon-Fri from 9:30 to 4:30
Each day the kids will have 4 classes: Commercials / Improvisation / Film/TV Scenes / Music
Morning & Afternoon breaks between classes and One-hour Lunch (supervised)
Video playbacks for the parents at 4:30
Friday Afternoons – Guest Event (manager and/or agent)
Fee: $725 (Early Registration Discount – Register with a payment in full by May 1 - $50 off)
Classes are limited to six – Send check made out to Weist-Barron or Register by phone 212 840-7025 (visa/discover/mastercard)
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EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT POLICY - Adult Classes
Pay In Full ONE WEEK before a course begins and take $25 off the cost.
Applies to discounted alumni fees. Does not apply to; Showcases, Seminars, Jeffrey Zeiner’s programs or courses costing less than $200. Pay by phone 212 840-7025 with a Visa/Mastercard
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Whatever level you are at … WB has a course that suits your needs.
Newcomers can enroll in any entry-level class without an interview or audition. Experienced actors may schedule an appointment for guidance toward the right course or instructor.
We recommend visiting classes whenever possible. Remember it’s always free to visit
INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR - GETTING THE BIZ’NESS One Night Only - $45
w/ Various Instructors WB C.D. Valerie Adami, C.D. Scott Wojcik, Agent Sue Winik
Perfect for newcomers to Show Business. Ask an industry professional any questions you have and receive practical facts to help you move forward in your career. Covers: Planning a career path.Choosing training / Researching headshots & headshot photographers, writing resumes / Finding work (and knowing what kind of work you’re right for) / Beginning marketing and networking strategies / Avoiding scams Qualifies actors for alumni discounts on other WB classes.
THE COMMERCIAL DIVISION
• On-Cameral Commercials
• Improvisation For Commercials
• Courses with Teleprompter (Media/Hosting)
• Voice-Over
ON-CAMERA COMMERCIAL Instructors: Jerry Coyle / Batt Johnson / Tod Engle
Six Classes $350 / WB Alumni $295 For actors all levels. Class size limited to eight students.
This is the course WB was built around. Covers: Realistic audition preparation / Current commercial trends / Cue Cards vs. hand held scripts / Single person copy / One-liners / Doubles copy / Improvisation / Personalized marketing strategy
Includes final agent evaluation as a prerequisite for the “Commercial Agents Showcase”
IMPROVISATION FOR COMMERCIALS w/ Casting Dir. Shirley Sender
Three Classes $175 / WB Alumni $150 All Levels. Class size limited to twelve students.
Improvisation has become vital to successful commercial performance. This "on your feet" course teaches actors to think creatively, trust their instincts and live “in the moment”. Taught on-camera so actors understand improvising within the “frame”. Ace the often-dreaded “silent” commercial audition. Develop your "listening" skills to succeed at auditions.
MEDIA/HOSTING Including Webcasting Home-Shopping w/Teleprompter
Instructors: Ed Ferron
Six Classes $275 / WB Alumni $250 Intermediate Level, Class size limited to eight students.
Preparation for various new telecommunication venues Hosting / Infomercials/QVC etc. / Web-casting / Industrials, public speaking and corporate presentations / Discover your “On-Camera” personality / Analyze and interpret scripts quickly and connect with the camera. Five classes incorporate teleprompter. All class materials included.
VOICE-OVER w/ Casting Dir. John McKenny or Batt Johnson
Six Classes $375 /WB Alumni $325 All levels. Class size limited to eight. Audition required
Covers script analysis / Commercial speech and microphone technique /An overview of the voice-over industry.
Today's technologies have VO everywhere, on websites on video games and toys as well as commercials and industrials.
The best opportunities go to experienced voices who can produce quickly and creatively in the recording booth.
Voice acting is a skill that can improve vastly with training and practice. An background in acting is always a plus.
Demo tapes are not produced in class. Student demos do not reflect the full potential achieved with continued study and experience.
AUDIO BOOKS w/ Johnny Heller
Six Classes $350 /WB Alumni $300 Winner of 15 Golden Earphone Awards, 2 Audie Awards and named one of the top voices of the 20th Century, Johnny has narrated over 300. AUDIO BOOKS is one of the fastest growing areas of the Voice-Over Industry. Over 70% of recorded books are done by voice actors. The class covers: Acting - The job of the audiobook narrator • Expectations and how to deliver on them What to bring to the narration job • How to prepare a script How an audiobook is selected and produced • What to put on your audiobook demo • How to find audiobook producers • The difference between audiobook narration and commercials • Home studio considerations.
ACTING TECHNIQUE DIVISION
• ACTING I – INTRO TO ON-CAMERA
• JEFFREY ZEINER PROGRAMS
• IMPROVISATION
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING w/ Frank Licato
Ten Classes $350 / WB Alumni $300 Ideal for the newcomer exploring the foundations of communication
Utilizing some Meisner and some Spolin includes sense memory exercises, improvisation and introduces text.
ACTING TECHNIQUE - INTRO TO ON-CAMERA w/ Frank Petrilli w/ Chris Lutkin
Ten Classes $350 / WB Alumni $300 Limited to twelve actors. Recommended for intermediate actor who are moving on to their first on-camera experience. Moves into text and developing a character. Prepares the actor to create a believable performance and bring individuality, vulnerability and intimacy to the screen. Working “in frame” encourages focus on the material, making valid choices, and working cooperatively.
JEFFREY ZEINER ACTING PROGRAM $480
Intermediate Level. Class Size limited to ten students. Participation in FREE Sample required.
Jeffrey offers his unique approach to analyzing and finding the truth to a scene. Though not exclusively a film class, his improvisational style helps actors make a seamless transition to on-camera performance. Three 12-week terms are offered each year, each preceded by a free introductory workshop so actors can experience Jeffrey’s style and technique. Two ten-week Level II terms that incorporate a Performance Showcase (December & April) are offered for returning students. Filmed presentations are offered in the summer. Industry guests attend all presentations.
IMPROVISATION w/Michael Hauschild Ten Classes $250 All levels. Limited to twelve actors.
Improvisation helps actors feel relaxed, confident, and comfortable bringing themselves into the room when interviewing and auditioning. Covers Games, Scenes, Long Form, Yes Endings, Rules of Agreement. A perfect refresher course, or ideal for those new to improvisation.
ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY Recommended for experienced actors
• FILM / TELEVISON (PRIMETIME/SOAP OPERA)
• SIT-COM
ACTING FOR FILM&TELEVISION Instructors: Michael Laibson/Maggie Reed
Eight Classes $375/ WB Alumni $325 Class Size limited to twelve actors. Audition required
Scene work for Film/TV helps the actor make a transition from stage to acting within the camera frame. Re-focusing the physical energy required on stage to an intimate behavior-driven performance needed for on-camera work. Physical movement, blocking, cold reading of the script and work situations similar to actual “episodic” programming will also be covered. Filmed in a multiple camera studio, scenes are played-back and critiqued every session.
SIT-COM w/Maggie Reed
Eight Classes $375 /WB Alumni $325 Class Size limited to twelve actors. Audition required
In this workshop you learn the rules of Sit-Com Success. You’ll be given practical exercises to acquire the technique of the Masters. Work on current show material with different tasks for each assignment. By the last class you’ll know how to find the jokes in any comedic script, develop believable characters, and how to approach physical humor.
ADVANCED ACTING FOR FILM w/ Dir. Bill Hopkins
Eight Classes $375/ WB Alumni $325 Class Size limited to twelve actors. Audition required
Challenging and essential for actors working primarily in FILM. Actors are assigned scenes at the start of each class, learning them quickly and filming them, utilizing their instincts and experience, without over-analysis. The result is a positive impact on the actor's cold-reading and confidence in performance. No matter what previous training the actor has completed, Mr. Hopkins's method elicits the "no acting" style demanded for film. Using his own Digital Camera, lighting and expertise, Bill can provide students with a edited and scored DVD of their class work for a reasonable fee.
AUDITION COURSES recommended for trained actors actively pursuing work.
• COLD READING
• AUDITION TECHNIQUE
• MONOLOGUE
COLD READING Audition for Film & TV Four Classes $225/ WB Alumni $195
w/ Valerie Adami Intermediate level. Class size limited to six.
The actor is often told "make strong choices" now discover what those choices are. In his timeless book Audition, Michael Shurtleff created "Guideposts" bringing the actor closer to the "truth" of a scene and utilize the "self" in the audition. Practical audition info / How to stand, sit, where to look / Communication with the "reader" / General protocol and reinforced career strategy. WB Casting Dir. Valerie Adami studied with Mr. Shurtleff makes the text work for you. AUDITION by Michael Shurtlieff is used as a class text and must be read by the students.
AUDITION TECHNIQUE w/ CASTING DIR. JESSICA DANIELS
4 Classes – $295 / WB Alumni $275 Intermediate to advanced level Limited to 12. Audition required
Cold Read - preparing before there's material (managing nerves, what to wear / Breaking down a scene / Identifying beat changes "Marking your scene" Anatomy of an audition - how the process works, who views your audition / The General - Presenting yourself in the best light / Headshot and resume review, editing your resume / The One Liner & Under 5's Making the most when there's not a lot to say / The Callback - prepping for your callback / The Screen Test
MONOLOGUE for Audition w/ Jeffrey Zeiner Three Classes $160
Intermediate level. Class size limited to six.
Prior to class Jeffrey conducts a phone interview with each student. His goal is to supply a monologue appropriate for each individual actors type and needs. The classes are a series of private meetings for audition coaching. Each actor will finish with a new monologue coached to performance level
WEIST-BARRON SHOWCASES
Showcases are open only to WB Alumni who take the appropriate courses, audition and qualify.
• COMMERCIAL AGENTS SHOWCASE
• FILM & TELEVISION SHOWCASE
• SHOWCASE GRADUATES “SUPPORT GROUP”
• COMMERCIAL PRINT AGENTS SEMINAR
• CASTING CONNECTIONS
• END OF THE SUMMER SHOWCASE
COMMERCIAL AGENTS SHOWCASE Fee $175 Offered after each On-Camera Commercial term.
Primarily for actors who complete either our Commercial, Comm Improv or Media courses and qualify at the Showcase Auditions. The audition for the showcase is an interview/reading for a guest casting dir and WB CD Valerie Adami who then score the actors on talent, marketability, and preparation for the business. Those with the highest scores are invited to participate. The one-evening Showcase consists of private interview/auditions with five top NYC commercial agents.
THE FILM & TELEVISION SHOWCASE 5-Evening Performance Directed by Valerie Adami Fee $380
Offered only twice a year (January / June). This five-evening scene/monologue night is the most prestigious program WB offers. The actors will be seen performing live (2-person scene) and on-camera (contemporary monologue filmed). To participate, actors must complete any of our Film/Television or Audition courses, then be selected by audition. The audition is a cold reading for two industry guests and WB Dir. Valerie Adami, who is also the Showcase Director. Actors are scored on talent, marketability, and preparation. Because it requires research and rehearsal of material, the auditions are held one month before the showcase begins. A maximum of 20 actors are selected to perform for ten invited guests (agents & casting directors). Performances are open to the public free of charge.
WB SHOWCASE GRADUATES “SUPPORT GROUP” (WB supports your career)
Fee One-time $50 membership Industry Nights $25 / Three for $60 / Ten for $190
Continuing industry evenings open only to actors who have participated in the Commercial Agents Showcase, the Film and TV Showcase or Jeffrey Zeiner Showcases. Enables actors to continue meeting industry guests one-on-one or seminar style. Guests are established agents and casting directors who will see actors perform monologues or scenes or commercial copy depending on their area of specialization. Occasionally guests bring material for cold reading, but most often members bring their own prepared material.
COMMERCIAL PRINT AGENTS SEMINAR - $60
Offered five times a year. No pre-prerequisites, commercial print is open to all levels
Commercial print has become an accessible addition to acting work. It’s an area of the industry that seeks “real” people for all advertising venues. Actors should bring pictures & resumes, comp cards if available, or any additional photos. Additional physical skills like sports, dancing or martial arts should be noted on your resume. Actors meet one-on-one with booking agents from three top NYC agencies.
THE CASTING CONNECTION One Night Events $60
Audition Experience with various casting directors & agents
These evenings enable actors to sharpen their audition skills while developing their familiarity with a variety of industry professionals. A guest casting director is paired with an agent for a single night that focuses in either film, TV, voice-over or commercials. Actors are provided with audition material. Written feedback from the guests is provided.
END OF SUMMER SHOWCASE NIGHTS $175 per single night $275 for both
To round off our Summer programs, and offer our students even more access to industry professionals, WB offers two evenings of networking opportunities, one All-Commercial and one All-Film & TV. Four guests attend each evening. Actors are provided with commercial copy and film scripts for cold readings. |
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