UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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1. Ongoing Scene Study (Hybrid)
2. Acting in TV/Film Comedy (SAG-AFTRA)
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1. ONGOING SCENE STUDY & AUDITION CLASS -
IN PERSON/ONLINE HYBRID
February session:
4 classes
Sundays February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd at 6:00-10:00 pm
Studio located on Melrose between La Brea and Fairfax
$320 for 4 class session (early reg rate of $295)
max 14 students
Hybrid - some online spots available
My classes are known for being a safe and supportive environment where you will grow as an artist and as a person. You can expect to gain:
* clarity about your strengths as an actor
* awareness of what holds you back along with the skills and support to break through
* skills to approach various genres, and unique techniques for comedy in particular
* specificity.... wayyyyy more of it in your work
* techniques for breaking down scenes
* confidence in your auditions and your scenework
* authenticity in how you show up
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2. ACTING IN TV/FILM COMEDY (online)
Wednesday, February 11th 6:00-8:00 pm
Do you want to add more television comedy credits to your resume? Instructor Michael D. Cohen applies his unique holistic approach to comedy to help you bring your unique truth, aliveness and playfulness to your work. Learn specific techniques for analyzing a scene for comedy, nailing the jokes, tone and pacing, and make acting choices that respect the writers yet make you stand out in the casting session. This is a hands-on workshop in which a few members will be asked from the audience to work at the front of the room. You may bring a comedic monologue or a prepared scene if you wish to volunteer.
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3. AUDITIONING FOR TV/FILM COMEDIES (in person)
Monday, February 23rd 7:00-10:00 pm
THE GROUNDLINGS SCHOOL
This seminar will offer techniques for nailing TV comedy auditions. We will address multi-cam vs single-cam tone, finding the jokes, nailing the timing, physical comedy, and more. Learn specific techniques for analyzing a scene for comedy, nailing the jokes, tone and pacing, and make acting choices that respect the writers yet make you stand out in the casting session.
REGISTRATION LINK TBA - GROUNDLINGS SCHOOL WEBSITE
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or email: info (at) michaeldcohen (dot) com
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