Long-Form Improv Class with Steve Anderson, MFA

 

From: Steve Anderson <teenstreettucson@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2019 12:58 PM
Subject: Long-Form Improv Class

 

LONG-FORM IMPROVISATION

with Steve Anderson, MFA

 

Monday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m., March 18-May 6

 

"I still remember his work fondly, and do wish he was among our faculty."
-Mark Charney - former Director of Theatre, Clemson University
National Coordinator of Criticism & Dramaturgy, Kennedy Center ACTF

 

"After a couple months working with Steve, I retained an agent in LA and have booked several gigs in one year.  Steve is awesome!"
-Max Bergeson - teen actor/model

 

"I took one class with Steve Anderson and was hooked.  Whether you are a beginner or more advance, he will put you at ease and help you grow."
-Laura Munoz-Bottini, Phoenix actor

 

"Steve's approach is powerful and simple; he really puts you into the moment
as an actor.  His coaching has helped me burst through personal blocks and nail
auditions."
-Kate Cannon, University of Arizona Theatre Grad

 

*****

 

I'm always excited about this class because we work on developing the "state of being" that is found in all great performances of realism.  Relaxed.  Grounded.  Outwardly-focused.  Impulsive.  Experiential.  Absorbing through the senses.  All the stuff that elevates the presence of an actor and makes for a magnetic performance regardless of the dialogue, staging, or style.

 

We do this by focusing on various layers of performance, one at a time, during long improvisations.  This gives the actor time to settle in and become more deeply involved in experiencing each moment.  It also instills in us the all-important difference between "showing/indicating" the moment and "experiencing" the moment, the latter being preferable.

 

Some of the layers we'll work on:

 

RELAXATION

BREATHING

FOCUS

STILLNESS

LISTENING

SENSE OF PLACE

CHARACTER

INTENTION

RELATIONSHIP

 

If you want to get "into the zone" for a while, this work will get you there.

 

*****

 

WHEN:  Monday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

WHERE:  The Studio (Swan & Speedway, Tucson)

CLASS FEE:  $325 (sliding scale available for starving artists)

HOW TO GET MORE INFO OR REGISTER:  Email Steve at steve@steveandersonacting.com

 

For more info on Steve, please visit steveandersonacting.com

 

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 ACTORS.

 

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