Acting Essentials is an on-going entry level class designed to provide all your needs to get started on your career in acting. Whether you've never acted in your life, or want to brush up on your technique, this is the class for you!  You'll learn all the basics of acting, through focusing on the root forms of acting. i.e. emotion connection, listening skills, voice development, physical awareness, interpret script, and by beginning basic auditioning and cold reading skills.

More importantly, you'll learn to relax in front of the camera and in front of other people.  You'll learn about the movie set, working with other actors, learning scenes and what you can do on your own to become a better actor, lessening your performance anxiety through introspective strengthening.

The class is fun, inspiring and motivational.

Wednesdays, 7pm - 10pm and Fridays, 10am – 1pm
Price: $150/month

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Intermediate Film Acting is an ongoing training program that focuses on the initial stages of scene study, character development, and the exploration of the various acting approaches and techniques.  Unlike most programs, Intermediate Film Acting scene studies end in a camera session where the entire scene is filmed with a master and 2 close ups.  The footage is then edited and studied.  Each actor sees how their work is affected by the editing process.

Students are matched on experience levels and scenes are selected by the instructor to develop specific areas each actor requires.

The classroom atmosphere is closed and intimate.  Actors are free to explore character in a safe environment.  All students benefit from watching all scenes live and on the TV monitor simultaneously.

Mondays, 7pm - 10pm
Fridays, 2pm – 5pm
Pre-requisite: Graduation from Acting Essentials, or comparable film set experience.
Price: $170/month
Instructors: Jeff Skinner, Daina Leitold

Special: 25 % discount on the first month of "Intro to Film Acting" classes to all ACTRA members, On Screen Manitoba Members and  Winnipeg Film Group members  

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Advanced Film Acting is an intensive ongoing training program that focuses on work in the context of the edited scene.  Students will begin to master the actor's tools and an individualized method of study and preparation.  Ongoing work includes delving into complex scene work mastering the audition process.

Students are matched on experience levels and scenes are selected by the instructor to develop specific areas each actor requires.

The classroom atmosphere is closed and intimate.  Actors are free to explore character in a safe environment.  All students benefit from watching all scenes live and on the TV monitor simultaneously.

Tuesday, 7pm - 10pm

Pre-requisite: Graduation from Intermediate Film Acting, or comparable film set experience.

Price: $170/month

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Starts Sunday, September 7th, 2008
Sunday, 7pm to 10pm
Price: $180/month
Duration: 3 months  
Instructor: Nancy Drake

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This class in an extension to the Practical Voice and Diction class that incorporates intensive advanced exercises.

This class will focus on one play in its entirety, from read through to full stage production.
It will give you the chance to learn the techniques of the trade and prepare you with protocols and processes on how to conduct yourself in any production with a work ethic and a professionalism that will make you truly more employable.

This class is designed for University theatre students and advanced students who have had theatre training of a more practical sense.

Sunday, 10am to 1 pm
Price: $175/month
Duration: 5 months
 Instructor: Nancy Drake


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If you are 55+, the film industry in Manitoba is looking for you!
Join our Acting Essentials55+ class which focuses on simple exercises to connect the voice, body and intellect with an emphasis on basic acting through story-telling.

Together we will develop a script and produce it for public performance.

Starts November 5th, 2008
Wednesday, 10am-1pm
Cost: $165/month
Duration: 4 months
Instructor: Nancy Drake

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Instructor:  Nancy Drake in cooperation with daCapo Productions

ATCMB can provide custom designed training programs for corporate personnel in the areas of presentation, interpersonal dynamics, public speaking and Master of Ceremonies as well as simulation training.

Sessions run by appointment only.

Cost: Custom packages available on request

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