Part Time Fundamentals
- 12 Week Course
- 3 hours and once per week
- 3 Equal Installments of $269.99
- Next Start Date - Week of September 11, 2023
It can be overwhelming when you’re just starting out in the acting industry, so let’s work together to help you reach your goal, whatever it may be. Our Fundamentals classes are designed for those brand new to acting or those returning after an extended hiatus.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Before you learn to run, you’ve got to learn to walk, right? Whether you are brand new to the industry or looking to get back to basics, our Fundamentals classes are designed to provide actors with the essential tools to sharpen their craft. Our classes explore the building blocks of acting, from learning about the industry to finding your emotional truth within a scene, through a mixture of lecture-based classes and exercises that allow you to put your learning into practice. Learn basic text analysis skills, scene study, and on-camera auditioning techniques such as finding your light and eyelines. Feel confident stepping into any class – be it Audition or Scene Study – with the Fundamentals behind you.
UPCOMING CLASSES & REGISTRATION
Our Part-Time classes will take actors of all abilities to new levels of skill and confidence through direct instruction from some of Vancouver’s top working actors. Classes occur once per week and are available on a variety of days to suit your schedule. Click the registration link for the class of your choice to book online, or contact us at 604-564-7242 to reserve your spot. Please note that some advanced classes may require prior approval before registration.
Next Start Date: Week of Sept 11th, 2023
Choose your class
*Please note all classes are 3 month commitments. (12 sessions, 1 class per week, for 12 weeks)
*This is an in person class
Pre-Requisites: No previous experience required.
Accepting Registrations for:
April 11th – June 27th – Register Below
Tuesdays Evenings – 7:00pm – 10:00pm with Jeff Evans-Todd
2023 Sessions:
September 11th – November 27th
Tuesdays Evenings – 7:00pm – 10:00pm with Jeff Evans-Todd
Cost:
3 EQUAL INSTALMENTS of $249.99
Course Summary
This class will focus on the Essentials (Fundamentals) of Auditioning and Scene Study. Giving you tools to approach text not only from a technical point of view but also accessing your emotional truth and how to put that in your work without losing the integrity of the scene. Useful for beginners as well as seasoned actors having trouble accessing their emotions in their work
Meet your instructor
Jeff Evans-Todd
Jeff Evans-Todd is an actor, writer and voice-over artist located here in Vancouver. He is involved in numerous projects, both on-screen and off. He is a member of multiple theatre groups, for which he has been featured in several on-stage productions. Graduating from the Acting for Film, Television and Voice-over Intensive at Vancouver Acting School, Jeff has garnered acting and voice-over credits in productions such as Rogue, Tenkai Nights and Lego’s animated TV Series, Legends of Chima, for which he is the voice of Razar, Bladvic, Crawley and Lennox, among others. Jeff brings to all of his classes a positive energy and tenacious enthusiasm that will have everyone looking at voice-over acting in a whole new way.
Topics Covered
In this class you will learn and implement:
- Text Analysis
- Research – project, character, story
- Emotional connectivity
- Truthfulness and spontaneity in a technical environment
- Dissecting the beats of a scene
- Seeing the scene from multiple paradigms
- Creating business and using props
- Identifying and honouring the facts of a scene
What students are saying about this class
“…Before Sarah’s class I had absolutely no idea what I was doing when it came to VO auditions. She is not only talented but a great teacher for anyone looking to begin their journey in the VO world. She is very inspiring, extremely supportive and equips you with the necessary tools to feel confident as you move forward. Her class environment is very comfortable and a lot of fun to be in, and she provides great direction to bring the best out in you. Also, she is full of useful industry knowledge and is happy to share the tricks of the trade with her students. I’d recommend this class to anyone interested in VO and also for actors who are looking for another avenue to play in within the industry.” –
Arjun Malik, Actor
*Please note all classes are 3 month commitments. (12 sessions, 1 class per week, for 12 weeks)
Current Term:
April 12th – June 28th – SOLD OUT
Upcoming Class:
September 13th – November 29th – Registration open June, 2023
Wednesday Evenings – 7:00pm – 10:00pm with Beverley Elliott
2024 Sessions:
TBA
Wednesday Evenings – 7:00pm – 10:00pm with Beverley Elliott
Meet your instructor
Beverly Elliott
With over 100 film and TV credits to her name, Beverley Elliott is known around the world for her recurring role as ‘Granny’ on the ABC hit series ONCE UPON A TIME. Other film credits include Clint Eastwoods’ Oscar winning film UNFORGIVEN, SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELLING PANTS, WHO’S HARRY CRUMB and several made for tv, Hallmark and Lifetime films, including lead roles in THE MISTLETOE SECRET, EAT DRINK AND BE MARRIED, ALL THINGS VALENTINE and ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS. Television credits include: recurring roles on KINGDOM HOSPITAL, HOPE ISLAND, HARPERS ISLAND, and BORDERTOWN.
Cost:
3 EQUAL INSTALMENTS of $269.99
Course Summary
This class will focus on the Essentials (Fundamentals) of Auditioning and Scene Study. Giving you tools to approach text not only from a technical point of view but also accessing your emotional truth and how to put that in your work without losing the integrity of the scene. Useful for beginners as well as seasoned actors having trouble accessing their emotions in their work
Topics Covered
In this class you will learn and implement:
- Text Analysis
- Research – project, character, story
- Emotional connectivity
- Truthfulness and spontaneity in a technical environment
- Dissecting the beats of a scene
- Seeing the scene from multiple paradigms
- Creating business and using props
- Identifying and honouring the facts of a scene
What students are saying about this class
“Beverley brings an infectious energy that can be felt even through a Zoom meeting. Coming into the class with zero acting experience, Beverley made me feel welcome from the second I joined the virtual class. This wasn’t a regular zoom meeting though. This. Was. Acting. Class. I had so much fun yelling and laughing at my computer, learning so much about script reading and character development with our amazing class. Experienced actor or not, I would highly recommend, if you like having a good time.”
Sheldon, student
*Please note all classes are 3 month commitments. (12 sessions, 1 class per week, for 12 weeks)
*This is an in person class
Pre-Requisites: Students should have completed the Level 1 Fundamentals class prior to registering for this class – Fundamentals: The Beginning
Current Term:
April 13th – June 29th
Upcoming Session:
September 14th – November 30th – Registration open June 2023
Thursday Evenings – 7:00pm – 10:00pm with Beverley Elliott
2024 Sessions:
TBA
Thursday Evenings – 7:00pm – 10:00pm with Beverley Elliott
Meet your instructor
Beverly Elliott
With over 100 film and TV credits to her name, Beverley Elliott is known around the world for her recurring role as ‘Granny’ on the ABC hit series ONCE UPON A TIME. Other film credits include Clint Eastwoods’ Oscar winning film UNFORGIVEN, SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS, WHO’S HARRY CRUMB and several made for tv, Hallmark and Lifetime films, including lead roles in THE MISTLETOE SECRET, EAT DRINK AND BE MARRIED, ALL THINGS VALENTINE and ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS. Television credits include: recurring roles on KINGDOM HOSPITAL, HOPE ISLAND, HARPERS ISLAND, and BORDERTOWN.
Cost:
3 EQUAL INSTALMENTS of $269.99
Course Summary
This class will focus on the Essentials (Fundamentals) of Auditioning and Scene Study. Giving you tools to approach text not only from a technical point of view but also accessing your emotional truth and how to put that in your work without losing the integrity of the scene. Useful for beginners as well as seasoned actors having trouble accessing their emotions in their work
Topics Covered
In this class you will learn and implement:
- Text Analysis
- Research – project, character, story
- Emotional connectivity
- Truthfulness and spontaneity in a technical environment
- Dissecting the beats of a scene
- Seeing the scene from multiple paradigms
- Creating business and using props
- Identifying and honouring the facts of a scene
What students are saying about this class
“Beverley brings an infectious energy that can be felt even through a Zoom meeting. Coming into the class with zero acting experience, Beverley made me feel welcome from the second I joined the virtual class. This wasn’t a regular zoom meeting though. This. Was. Acting. Class. I had so much fun yelling and laughing at my computer, learning so much about script reading and character development with our amazing class. Experienced actor or not, I would highly recommend, if you like having a good time.”
Sheldon, Student