Wednesday, February 28, 2018

OC I with Brooke Totman

As I have mentioned before, i am super excited to be partnered up in my studio with Brooke Totman. Along with her own comedy acting driven class (https://www.brooketotman.com/classes), she will be teaching my On Camera I class starting this Saturday. There are spots still available. This is still the program that I have designed, but infused with Brooke's unique perspective and energy. More about Brooke below.

On Camera Acting I - 7 weeks (With Brooke Totman)
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: March 3rd - April 14th
Time: Saturdays 11am - 2pm
The total cost is $295.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera. 
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head. 
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. Refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. 
The balance ($195) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Mailing address for check payments, below. Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Square payments (3% surcharge) are also accepted.

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BROOKE TOTMAN
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Brooke is currently starring in the critically acclaimed series, The Benefits of Gusbandryavailable on Amazon Prime.  She is also the coach and director of Big Mother, an ensemble sketch company performing in comedy theaters across Portland. She is thrilled to be joining Rooney acting studios, teaching acting on camera, comedic acting workshops, and sketch comedy classes.

After receiving a degree in Theater performance from the University of Oregon, Brooke Totman moved to L.A. to train at acclaimed sketch and improv company, The Groundlings. Totman became a member of The Groundlings Sunday company alongside Melissa McCarthy, Mitch Silpa, Nat Faxon and Ben Falcone - it's here that her skills for writing sketches and creating unique comedy characters were developed. During its 5th season, Totman joined the cast of the sketch comedy show MadTV, as a featured cast member. Other selected TV credits include: The King of Queens (CBS), Less Than Perfect (ABC), Judging Amy (CBS), Life After First Failure (The CW) and Portlandia (IFC).


Rooney Studio (Class Location - NOT payment address)
305 SE 3rd Ave  4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Address Payments To:
Ted Rooney
2834 NE 50th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213

Monday, February 26, 2018

Last Minute OC I Discount

I would really would like to have a couple more actors in my next OC I class this round. So, I am offering a 15% discount to anyone willing to join last minute. The class begins tomorrow - Tuesday night - at 6:30pm. If you know someone who might be interested, pass the word along, please ;-)

Cheers.

Ted


On Camera Acting I - 7 classes / 8 weeks (NOTE: April 10th is OFF)
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: February 27th - April 17th
Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $345.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera. 
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head. 
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. Refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. 
The balance ($245) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Mailing address for check payments, below. Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Square payments (3% surcharge) are also accepted.

http://pdxacted.blogspot.com/

Rooney Studio (Class Location - NOT payment address)
305 SE 3rd Ave  4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Address Payments To:
Ted Rooney
2834 NE 50th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213

Friday, February 23, 2018

$10 Actrorcise

Hey All. Another last minute invite to Actorcise, Sunday at 2pm.

Actorcise - the practice of cold reading for the camera.
Limited to 12 people
Cost: $10 - Just bring it with you.
This Sunday February 25th, 2pm - 4pm

As always, don't just show up. If we don't get enough interest, I will cancel.
Please email me if you are planning on coming, and wait for confirmation Saturday night: acted@att.net
Make sure you take my phone number for last minute communication.

I wanna allow time for each actor, so I have limited Actorcise to 12 people. 
Therefore, I when you sign up, I need you to be committed to showing up. If you are not sure you can make it, please hold off signing up until you are sure. I will keep a waiting list for last minute cancelations. But if you have signed up and have to drop out last minute, if your spot is not filled by someone on the waiting list, you are on the honor system for payment. You can then send a check or pay via Paypal or Venmo. However, I will certainly try my best to fill your spot ;-)

Come workout!

Cheers. Ted 323-819-9622, acted@att.net

Rooney Studio
305 SE 3rd, 4th floor
Portland, OR 97214
(Allow 10 minutes for parking)

Ted's Classes:

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Authenticity in Life and On Camera

There is still room in my OC I class that starts this coming Tuesday.

More and more, I have absolute beginners and non-actors taking this class. And it seems that they often benefit the most. Perhaps, it is that they come with eyes wide open…meaning, with little preconceived notions. Also, their goal is much less ambitious than to be a successful actor. Many times, the motive is not even to be an actor. just to find more authenticity in how they express themselves and to find their voice. Turns out, this is a great class for this. So, not only are these great reasons to take an acting class, the “low bar” releases them from the pressure of getting results sooner than later. This way, they actually move forward faster than someone who is pushing. Some of the best, simplest and most genuine work in class comes from those who arrived with little to no experience.

So if you have been curious about acting, or just would like to learn a bit about self expressions and get more comfortable in your skin, this class is an excellent choice! Guaranteed :-) And for those of you veterans who still tend to bring a bit of extra performance to your work, this class will help you scale back and start to have fun.

On Camera Acting I - 7 classes / 8 weeks (NOTE: April 10th is OFF)
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: February 27th - April 17th
Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $345.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera. 
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head. 
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. Refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. 
The balance ($245) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Mailing address for check payments, below. Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Square payments (3% surcharge) are also accepted.

http://pdxacted.blogspot.com/

Rooney Studio (Class Location - NOT payment address)
305 SE 3rd Ave  4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Address Payments To:
Ted Rooney
2834 NE 50th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Ted's Spring Classes - One w/Brooke Totman

Here are my spring offerings. In addition, I am thrilled to have Brooke Totman join me in my studio! She will be teaching my weekend On Camera I class. She will also be teaching her own comedy classes at my studio. Brooke is a great comedic actor and teacher, and she will be an excellent compliment to what I offer. I am very proud to be collaborating with her. I am posting Brooke’s bio below, though most of you already know her from her successful Amazon series “The Benefits of Gusbandry”.

On Camera Acting I - 7 classes / 8 weeks (NOTE: April 10th is OFF)
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: February 27th - April 17th
Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $345.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera. 
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head. 
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. Refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. 
The balance ($245) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Mailing address for check payments, below. Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Square payments (3% surcharge) are also accepted.
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**On Camera Acting II - 6 weeks 
Limited to 10 actors
Dates: March 1 - April 5th
Time: Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30pm
The total cost is $245

The class is especially tailored to actors who have already been through the OC I class.
Though this is not a requirement, actors need to have the fundamental abilities that OC I covers.
If I don’t know an actors work, I will need to see something on tape or in person.

Moving beyond "being in your skin" and finding simplicity on camera, here the focus is on 
rehearsal process, the "headspace" of the character,  script analysis, and auditioning. 
Actors are expected to up the ante, as we get into the hard work of acting. 
Know that this class will require more outside time than OC I. 
All work is filmed and (time permitting) viewed and discussed.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. The balance ($145) is due by the second class.
Mailing address for check payments, below. Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Square payments (3% surcharge) are also accepted.
—————————————————

On Camera Acting I - 7 weeks (With Brooke Totman)
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: March 3rd - April 14th
Time: Saturdays 11am - 2pm
The total cost is $295.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera. 
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head. 
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. Refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. 
The balance ($195) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Mailing address for check payments, below. Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Square payments (3% surcharge) are also accepted.
———————————————————

Rooney Studio (Class Location - NOT payment address)
305 SE 3rd Ave  4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Address Payments To:
Ted Rooney
2834 NE 50th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213

————————————
BROOKE TOTMAN
————————————
Brooke is currently starring in the critically acclaimed series, The Benefits of Gusbandryavailable on Amazon Prime.  She is also the coach and director of Big Mother, an ensemble sketch company performing in comedy theaters across Portland. She is thrilled to be joining Rooney acting studios, teaching acting on camera, comedic acting workshops, and sketch comedy classes.

After receiving a degree in Theater performance from the University of Oregon, Brooke Totman moved to L.A. to train at acclaimed sketch and improv company, The Groundlings. Totman became a member of The Groundlings Sunday company alongside Melissa McCarthy, Mitch Silpa, Nat Faxon and Ben Falcone - it's here that her skills for writing sketches and creating unique comedy characters were developed. During its 5th season, Totman joined the cast of the sketch comedy show MadTV, as a featured cast member. Other selected TV credits include: The King of Queens (CBS), Less Than Perfect (ABC), Judging Amy (CBS), Life After First Failure (The CW) and Portlandia (IFC).