STILL ACCEPTING STUDENTS!
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SETTING THE STAGE
STUDIO ACTOR'S TRAINING SHOWCASE CLASSES
Professional Actor's Training for Children, Preteens, and Teens.
Actors learn Script Analysis, Characterization, Improvisation, Scene Study and Cold Readings.
Applicable for film, commercial or stage pursuits.
Ten week sessions (starting Feb.9) culminate in an
ACTOR'S SHOWCASE PRODUCTION *
on April 23, 2010 at Theatre Charlotte
* Showcase is an Saturday Night Live style format, where the actors play several different characters in a series of comedic and dramatic skits, scenes and monologues. A true showcase for the actor!
Agents and casting directors attend the show!!
Three classes still accepting students:
STAGE ONE
(Grades 1-3) Wednesdays 4:45-6:15pm $230
Theatre Charlotte
STUDIO ONE
(Grades 5-8) Thursdays 4:30-6:15pm $265
Theatre Charlotte
STUDIO TWO
(Grades 8-12) Tuesdays 4:30-6:15pm $265
Theatre Charlotte
STUDIO TWO
(Grades 8-12) Saturdays 12 Noon-2pm $295
Myers Park Baptist Church
ADULT MONOLOGUE and COMMERCIAL CLASS*
Mondays Feb.8-Mar.1 or Tuesdays Feb.9-Mar.2
7-10pm Myers Park Baptist Church $150
Beginners to advanced.
Professional Actor's Training in:
Script analysis,Characterization, Improvisation,
Scene Study, Cold Readings
* Adult actors may perform in Actor's Showcase
All classes taught by Helen Kearney Konen
Helen Kearney Konen has a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University Long Beach. She was trained in Method Acting by Mathias Reitz, one of Lee Strasberg's students in the original Actor's Studio of NYC.
She has acted, directed and coached for over thirty years.
Her actors have won numerous awards in competitions in the southeast and act in films, commercials and stage productions. She is a feature film, commercial and monologue audition coach.
She teaches acting classes and workshops in the Charlotte area.
HEAR WHAT ADULT AND TEEN ACTORS SAY ABOUT HELEN'S CLASSES:
"Helen Kearney Konen affected me as an actor as much as any actor I've ever soon. She has a quality of strength and fascination that keeps you glued to her performance. She is thoroughly convincing no matter what role. There's never a doubt that her character is genuine."
Leslie Halloway, theatre teaching artist, Ohio
"Helen Kearney Konen is a brilliant actress- both by instinct and by her thorough training in Method Acting. Her work sizzles with complex emotional veracity."
J Gallo, theatre artist, San Francisco, CA
"Helen's understanding of characterization is unparalleled. She leads me to a place as an actor I could not have found on my own".
Dave Maloney, actor
"If you want to be a working actor, take Helen's classes. She will take you through a complete metamorphosis. She'll bring out the character you never knew was there. Her expertise rivals any New York or LA acting class!"
Susan Likens, actor, Wilhelmina-Evolution
"Helen has a very comfortable style of teaching. She gets the point across without intimidating you. She's good with nervous students and cares about your progress. I have completely changed since I have been training with her. I'm so much more confident now auditioning for films and commercials."
Phillip Lofton, actor, Talent One
"Helen is patient and truly concerned that you "get it". She has the ability to communicate the acting process in very understandable terms. She is committed to your success!"
Terri Lombardo, actor
"Helen is honestly one of the most effective acing teachers I have ever had. I have learned so much from her and she genuinely cares about her students."
Madison Cruse, college actor, Wilhelmina-Evolution
"My experience couldn't have been better. As an actor, I have always focused on "serious" works. Miss Helen taught and showed me the value of comedic acting. After working with her, comedy is now my favorite genre! I recommend these classes to anyone looking to expand themselves as artists."
Stephanie Brashear, teen actor
"The showcases are awesome! Now, when I watch SNL, I really understand what the actors are doing in sketch comedy. It's great to see a scene come together. Helen lets you contribute ideas and develop them. These classes have helped me so much, and socially also. You really come out of your shell and learn to communicate in these classes!"
Matthew Shapiro, teen actor, Wilhelmina-Evolution
TO REGISTER:
Call 704 540-7781 or 704 517-6186