Workshops

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING ON SET ? HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE AUDITION SPACE?

BLOCKING, HANDLING OF PROPS, PHYSICAL ACTION FOR CAMERA, CONTINUITY

Events

June 10

Venue
BRISBANE

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING ON SET ? HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE AUDITION SPACE?

BLOCKING, HANDLING OF PROPS, PHYSICAL ACTION FOR CAMERA, CONTINUITY

Ever wanted to write

your own story ?

Scott Williams- Impulse Theatre Company

BRISBANE WORKSHOP DETAILS

 

29th - 30th August

2-day Taste of Impulse

10am - 5pm

 

DETAILS

This Workshop is designed for actors who want an insight into what it means to “livetruthfully" within their work. You will explore a specific set of exercises developed by SanfordMeisner and distilled by Scott Williams, all designed to connect you to your emotional truthand ‘live in the moment’.


A perfect introduction for those new to the Meisner Technique.

 

31st August - 2nd September 

3-day Advancing Impulse

10am - 5pm

 

DETAILS

This workshop is the perfect next step for Actors familiar with the founding exercises of theMeisner Technique but seeking a deeper understanding of how this can influence yourprofessional practice. 

 

You will discover how this technique transforms an actor’s work with text and deepen yourexisting technique.

 

Previous experience with the technique is essential.

 

 

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

KIM FARRANT THE RAW TRUTH

JULY 2, 3 AND 4 2022 THE FACTORY ACTING STUDIO, WEST END

Kim Farrant ABOUT KIM FARRANT:
Kim’s latest psychological thriller THE WEEKEND AWAY (starring Leighton Meester and Ziad Bakri) streamed recently on Netflix as was the number 1 streamed film worldwide on Netflix for its first ten days. Kim’s other films include STRANGERLAND (Sundance Grand Jury prize nominee) starring Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes and Hugo Weaving, and her psychological thriller ANGLE OF MINE with Noomi Rapace, Yvonne Strahovski, Luke Evans and Richard Roxburgh. Kim has also directed television in Australia (Rush) as well as making multiple award winning short films and feature length and half hour documentaries.

 

Truth in performance is what makes a performance stab you in the heart, blindside you or expand your mind beyond its limitations. Raw truth is an actors greatest pursuit.

COURSE INCLUDES: 
Scene Work. Detailed Script Analysis; How to give greater meaning and visceral relationships to Objects; People, Places, Issues, Events and Time Frames; How to find the Subtext in a scene and differentiate with Inner Monologue; Unique Effective Tools on how to move through historical emotional blocks that prevent you from accessing all of your emotional and physical instrument in service of character and; techniques to further find the depth and breadth, and masculine and feminine qualities in your characters. How to embody a character from a place of truth and safety.

 

Max 12 participants. Max 12 auditors.

 

Due Date for Applications: 9am Friday June 10th
OPEN TO ALL ACTORS with either industry experience or professional training.

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Actors need to submit a completed application form, a showreel link (or self-tape of a scene), headshot and bio. From this information Kim will select who is eligible for the class. Auditors need to submit a completed application form, a headshot and bio. A brief interview will be conducted over the phone for any actor or auditor who has not worked with Kim before. These interviews will be with Chris Sommers who is handling submission.

 

Contact - Chris Sommers chris@factoryactingstudio.com.au and put in subject field RAW TRUTH.

COURSE COST:
For Actors participating: $1200+gst for three days.

Would you like to Audit this masterclass?
Simply apply through the same application form as actors (no need for showreel or tape).
The fee for being an auditor observing the masterclass is: $300+gst for 3 days.

Upon acceptance into the masterclass, participants will receive an invoice showing how to pay their deposit to secure their place.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Course application due 9AM Friday June 10th. (No late applications will be accepted). Successful applicants will be notified by 6pm June 10th

FOR PARTICIPATING ACTORS:
Scenes will be allocated after payment received on June 10th. You must rehearse with your scene partner 4 times prior to the commencement of the masterclass.

FULL PAYMENT due by June 11th. NO part payments. NO extensions. You will be notified by a phone call from The Factory on June 10th end of day if you have been accepted into the course.

MASTERCLASSES

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Directors, Master Teachers, Writers and Casting Directors

We love working with Artists that Inspire excellence and generously feedback into our community with their wisdom and insight to help our actors continue to strive to reach their goals. 

JOVITA O’SHAUGHNESSY

ON SET ON LOCATION WITH JOVITA O’SHAUGHNESSY

Directing the actor-

”ON SET WITH JOVITA O’SHAUGHNESSY”

Working with Directors series JAN 15TH AND JAN 16TH 2022

DIRECTOR JOVITA O’SHAUGHNESSY ON SET OF “MY LIFE IS MURDER”

DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE JAN WORKSHOP JOVITA WILL BE RETURNING TO THE STUDIO FOR A FOLLOW UP WORKSHOP IN MAR/APRIL 2022

ENQUIRE NOW ! PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED



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