blank slate theatre
RISK. COOPERATE. DISCOVER.
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The Acting Institute at blank slate theatre is committed to the intimate intersection of artistic growth and personal growth, led
by some of the Twin Cities' most dynamic teaching artists.
Come risk failure, cooperate together, and discover dramatically with us.
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"Acting
is the greatest high you can experience." ~
Josh, 17, blank slate theatre Actor
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Fairy Tale Theater
Through the character archetypes that are present in all fairy tales (princesses, knights, villians, sidekicks, comedians, animals, and many more) we will begin a journey through theater, the world that we live in, and the mature subject matter that we encounter in our daily lives. Comedy, tragedy, philosophy, and foolery, you name it- we will explore it! Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and more will explored in this performance based workshop.
Teacher: Hannah Steblay
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| Who? Persons of all abilities, ages 10-20
When? Saturdays from 12-3pm starting September 10, 2011 and ending October 29, 2011
Where? blank slate theatre
Fee? $168 per person
How do I sign-up? Email blank slate theatre Artistic Director Adam Arnold, or call at 612-481-2234
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Acting for the New Actor
What makes a "good" actor? Getting the lead role? Memorizing lines? Making people laugh, or cry? In this class, students will play games and exercises from the theories of Viola Spolin, Augusto Boal, and more who share the understanding that good actors are socially aware and conscious people, regardless of their age or experience. Students will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations, to explore what it means to play a character, to tell a story, and to be part of an ensemble. They will use understanding and compassion in creating characters and scenarios that they will perform at the end of the session.
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Who? Persons of all abilities, ages 9-20
When? Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm starting September 20, 2011 and ending December 13, 2011
Fee? $126 per person
Where? blank slate theatre
How do I sign-up? Email blank slate theatre Artistic Director Adam Arnold, or call at 612-481-2234
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A Natural High: Acting for Teens with Chemical Health Concerns
Inviting teens living with or recovering from addictions to this acting workshop. We will explore natural ways of feeling “high” through basic acting techniques and improv games, paying special attention to chemical dependency issues. Respect and sensitivity will be given for where each teen is on the recovery journey. A confidential workshop.
Teacher: Adam Arnold
Who? Persons of all abilities, ages 12-20
When? Wednesdays 7 to 9pm, starting September 21, 2011 through October 12, 2011
Fee? $140 per person
Where? blank slate theatre
How do I sign-up? Email blank slate theatre Artistic Director Adam Arnold, or call at 612-481-2234
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The Shakespeare Toolkit
Even after 400 years, you can find Shakespeare everywhere you look. There are days when it seems you can't even turn on the television or flip through a magazine without finding the bald guy lounging about. Shakespeare's plays, though? Those can be pretty intimidating. But with the right tools, Shakespeare is easy. In fact, Shakespeare does a lot of the work for you. Using these tools, we'll unlock the secrets of Shakespeare's text through acting workshops, creative scene work, and collaborative theatrics.
Teacher: Justin Alexander
Who? Persons of all abilities, ages 12-20
When? Mondays from 5-7pm starting September 12, 2011 and ending October 24, 2011
Fee? $126 per person
Where? blank slate theatre
How do I sign-up? Email blank slate theatre Artistic Director Adam Arnold, or call at 612-481-2234
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Improv!
In order for a performance to affect an audience on a human level, the performances must come from a human place. Our lives are written without scripts; it is an actor's privilege and responsibility to create a character that operates independent of a script. Students will unlearn unuseful habits and integrate new, fun, and daring ways of creating characters based on the art of improvisation. Classes will include movement work, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, and an understanding that all scenes, no matter how long or short, have a beginning, middle, and end. The class will culminate in a completely improvised narrative against the backdrop of short-form improvisation games.
Teacher: Andrew Sass
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Who? Persons of all abilities, ages 13-20
When? Tuesdays from 7-9pm starting September 20, 2011 and ending November 22, 2011
Fee? $140 per person
Where? blank slate theatre
How do I sign-up? Email blank slate theatre Artistic Director Adam Arnold, or call at 612-481-2234
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Safe Screams & Dangerous Whispers
“We all have stories of love, loss, adventure and redemption. When we share our stories, we heal, transform and connect.”–Heidi Arneson
Participants playfully collaborate to create an original autobiographical performance about their own lives, while building theater skills in voice, movement, focus, writing, trust, multiple-character-acting, self-awareness and visualization. Each class begins with a series of vocal, physical, writing and acting exercises, (designed to strengthen and focus each individual’s powers of expression), and ends in a live performance of the freshly generated material. The final class culminates in a public performance of the collaborative autobiographical work. The overall goal of the class is to build intuitive, creative and expressive muscles as we create a safe, healing space to speak personal truth in ways which generate growth and community.
Veteran Performance Artist Heidi Arneson, seasoned expert at creating autobiographical performance, leads this workshop for stretching acting skills, increasing self-awareness and building understanding. Ms. Arneson honed the class over the past 17 years, as a way for both professionals and laypeople to expand creativity, express truth and share life-stories. She has led the workshops for college students, professional theater artists, performance artists, visual artists, writers, dancers, poets, singers, inner city youth and male inmates.
Teacher: Heidi Arneson
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| Who? Persons of all abilities, ages 13-20.
When? Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9pm starting November 7, 2011 and ending November 23, 2011
Fee? $96 per person
Where? blank slate theatre
How do I sign-up? Email blank slate theatre Artistic Director Adam Arnold, or call at 612-481-2234
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