Actorcise May 30th and 31st

I would like to try a Wednesday eve Actorcise, as well as the regular Thursday daytime meet-up. As always, let me know via email, if you are thinking about coming. AcTed@att.net
Ted

Actorcise - the practice of cold reading for the camera.
This Wednesday at 7pm
Also, this Thursday at 11am
Location:
305 SE 3rd, 4th floor
Portland, OR 97214
(Allow 1015 minutes for parking)

Spring Classes

***Intermediate / Advanced On Camera Scene Study. 5 weeks
Dates: May 7th - June 4th 
Time: Mondays at 10:30am to 1-1:30pm
Cost $160

***Foundational On Camera. 6 weeks
Dates: May 2nd - June 6th
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm to 9-9:30pm
Cost $190

***Foundational On Camera II. 5 weeks
Dates: May 10th - June 7th
Time: Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9-9:30pm
Cost: $160
Especially tailored to students who have already been through the Foundational class and will be focusing on more detailed practices of scene study and auditioning.

There is an advanced class happening on Monday nights by invitation only. If interested in finding out more, drop me a note.


All classes will be held at: 305 SE 3rd #404
Meet outside before class and enter together.

New Class Schedule

Ted Rooney's February Class Schedule

One SpotFoundational on Camera: 6 weeks beginning Feb 26th.  Sundays 3-5:30pm  $175

FULLIntermediate on Camera: 5 weeks beginning Feb 20th.  Mondays 10:30am-1pm  $155

Advanced* on Camera: 4 weeks beginning March 13th.  Tuesdays 6:30-9pm  $100

FULLAuditioning for Camera: 4 weeks beginning Feb 22nd.  Wednesdays 6:30-9pm  $115

OneSpotAuditioning for Camera: 4 weeks beginning Feb 27th.  Mondays 6:30-9pm  $115

Classes are limited to 8 actors - Advanced is limited to 6.  

To register email lindsae.klein@gmail.com.  Please type Ted Rooney's Feb Class in subject line.  Be sure to mention which class you are interested in attending.  

All classes will be held at Vanport Square - North Building 5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd 97211 (3rd Floor) with the exception of Monday's Intermediate Class which will be held at 3294 SE Hawthorne Blvd 97214.

*To register for Advanced on Camera one of the three must apply:  1. Have worked with Ted previously.  2. Ted is familiar with your work.  3. Send headshot and resume and be ready to audition!

January classes - Updated

FULL Auditioning and Career Building (Limited to 8)
Mondays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
5 Weeks. January 9th - February 6th
Cost - $145 ($50 deposit to save a spot)


Advanced On Camera (Limited to 6)
Tuesday 6:30pm - 9pm
4 Weeks. January 3rd - January 24th
$100 ($40 to reserve a spot)


FULL Foundational On Camera Class (Limited to 8)
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
6 weeks. January 4th - February 8th
$175 ($50 to reserve a spot)


FULL Additional Foundational On Camera: (Limited to 8)
Sundays 3:00-5:30pm
6 weeks. January 8th - February 12th
$175 ($50 to reserve a spot)


All classes above are held at:

Vanport Square--North Building

5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

(N. of Alberta) 97211 (3rd Floor)

FULL Daytime Intermediate And Up On Camera (5 weeks)
Mondays 10:30am - 1pm
5 weeks. January 9th - February 6th
$155 ($50 deposit)
Held at: 3294 SE Hawthorne

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


AUDITIONING AND CAREER BUILDING
This class is for actors passionate about moving their career forward. It is perfect for those who have an eye on a larger market, but also well suited to those simply wanting to be doing their best locally.

Auditioning consistently well is the key to becoming a working actor. Since there is nothing like practice---aside from learning the techniques that will enable them to be consistent---students will be practicing auditioning and interviewing in each class. However, getting work as an actor involves more than just auditioning, so students will also be learning and practicing the tools needed to get them those auditions. We will be looking at: career objectives and strategy, knowing who you are and what your selling points are, pictures and resumes and reels, networking, keeping up with contacts, getting an agent, appearance, etc. 

This class has been very successful. If you would like to hear what students experienced, I could steer you toward one or two as references.

A note: The class will take a close look at “under five” auditions--due to the current need in Portland for actors capable of “nailing” the smaller roles in TV and film.

ADVANCED ON CAMERA
This class is for actors who are comfortable with on camera work but looking for fine tuning. Actors must already understand how to prepare a scene and bring in a professional level audition. Actors are expected to bring in their work "camera ready" - or put another way - as far as they can take the material on their own. So, there is substantial work required. If I am unfamiliar with your work, I will need to see either see an actors reel or meet with you one on one before I can include you. Part of the objective for the class is to developing a common language. Actors that have gone through this four week class - with whom I have that "common language" - are then in the pool of actors who are welcome to come to my forthcoming drop in classes. For those classes, I am hoping to keep the price around $20 bucks per.


FOUNDATIONAL ON CAMERA
This is a no nonsense introduction to acting on camera. The students will start with improv and move toward scripted scene work with the goal of "being themselves in the given circumstances." Learning to listen and simply talk are emphasized. All work is filmed, so students can see for themselves where they are at. This class explains in simple terms the dos and never ever dos of film and TV acting. We will spend time discussing acting approaches, but much of the work will be focused on the plain and simple techniques of successful on camera work. And as much time as possible will be spent in front of the camera---giving students the much needed experience in building the confidence to move further on in the craft.

NEXT ROUND OF CLASSES

I am have nearly finalized my winter schedule, and I will have it up very soon. In January, I will be teaching:

** Foundational On Camera class that will likely be on Wednesdays.
** Either my Auditioning and Career Building class or just a straight Auditioning class - likely on Monday eves.
** I will hold another 4 week round of advanced on camera class for professional actors who have yet to work with me - probably Tuesdays. Each group of actors that pass through my 4 week class then enter the pool of actors who are welcome to drop in on the ongoing advanced class, for which I have yet to settle on a time slot.
** Also, I will start up my ongoing Actorcise classes in January. I am thinking of going Tuesdays at 11am instead of the Thursday group.

** I am excited about offering a free audition seminar to serve the community. For this I will be accepting video audition submissions. I will limit the workshop to ten people of my choosing. This will likely happen in late January.

If you are not on the update email list and wish to be, drop me a note. Otherwise check back here for my new schedule.

TR

2011 Fall Classes - Update

Starting the second week of October, I will be offering three classes. I have dropped the audition class for now and added an Advanced On Camera class, due to requests.

Let me know if you are interested in the next round that will start in mid November. I especially wanna know if there is interest in an audition focused group.

**On Camera Acting - A 6 week tour through foundational practices of on camera scene work and auditioning. $175 (Sunday or Wednesday nights) Limited to 8 students.
**FULL Advanced On Camera - 4 Tuesday evenings. Tailor made practice for each actor. Limited to 6. (By interview, only) $100
**FULL Advanced On Camera - 4 Monday evenings. Added due to interest. Tailor made practice for each actor. Limited to 6. (By interview, only - unless we have already worked together) $100

On Camera Acting 6 weeks. Wednesdays starting October 12th. Cost: $175 Vanport Square 5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, 97211 (3rd Floor - Parking in back - one block south of Killingsworth)

AcTed@att.net
323-819-9622

$10 - Actorcises on temporary hiatus

Taking a break as classes are on and work continues. I will put out notices when the next Actorcise might happen.

NOT THIS WEEK - Tuesday Night 7pm

Cost: $10

Vanport Square

5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

Portland, 97211 (3rd Floor - Parking in back - one block south of Killingsworth)

Daytime Actorcise on Thursday,

Cost: $10

Robert Blanche's Studio (street parking)

107 SE Washington #231

Portland, OR 97214

(Allow 10 minutes for parking)

I will try to keep these times weekly, but always check, first.
Please confirm with me via email that you are coming and leave your phone number with me, in case I have to cancel. Please do not just show up with out hearing confirmation from me :-) I would hate to leave anyone stranded.

AcTed@att.net
323-819-9622