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Actor's Craft, located conveniently between Milwaukee and Chicago, offers professional training for actors in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Our studio is located in the historic Rhode Center for the Arts in picturesque downtown Kenosha, just blocks from the Metra and a 10-minute drive from I94. There is plenty of free parking. Actor's Craft offers Professional Acting Classes, Workshops and Private Coaching for Adults, Teens and Children. Business professionals and students might be interested in learning techniques to improve Presentations and Public Speaking. We teach acting from a place of service, not ego, which will improve your focus and reduce your stress. Read what people are saying about Actor's Craft in these testimonials. What will Actor's Craft do for me? Actor's Craft will focus on you, as an individual actor. Classes will help pinpoint what makes you unique, and empower you with tools to make dynamic choices and create multi-dimensional characters. By actively applying these techniques, you will develop self-confidence and maximize your edge as a professional actor in a tough industry. For the stage actor, on-camera acting technique will help you adjust your stage persona for film without losing character. Actors also learn warm-up exercises that will improve their body and voice for stage work as well as on-camera. At Actor's Craft, you will be taught by a highly-trained, reputable Acting Coach who is dedicated to helping you become the best you can be. Our small classes (max 12) will give you plenty of time up on your feet doing the work. We don't churn out actors, we invest in the individual. Acting Coach, Maureen Cashin Bolog, is the ONLY acting coach in the Great Lakes Area certified by world-renown acting coach Ivana Chubbuck to teach The Chubbuck Technique. At Actor's Craft you can learn this dynamic technique used by actors who have been nominated for and have won Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Tony's, etc.
Maureen Cashin Bolog with Ivana Chubbuck at Ivana's studio in Los Angeles Acting Technique
Adult Course Books: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck and A Challenge for the Actor by Uta Hagen Classes for Adults, Teens & Children 6+ Schedule & Fees This ten-week class will provide you with an intellectual, psychological, physical and spiritual approach to creating layered characters. You will learn how to break down scripts, analyze characters, make dynamic choices, and organize those choices in a cohesive way. You will learn skills that help you to create emotional vibrancy, identify transitional moments, and maintain your character's scene objective in a chaotic set environment, which will be vital for your career success. You will also learn technical knowledge of on-camera acting, blocking, continuity, lighting and how to handle yourself on a set. Work outside of class is expected. Scene Study: Featuring The Chubbuck Technique Adult Course Book: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck Classes for Adults, Teens & Children 6+ Schedule & Fees Developed by world renown Acting Coach, Ivana Chubbuck, these 12 acting tools create a solid foundation that will keep actors present and inspire a raw, profound, dynamic and powerful performance. The Chubbuck Technique builds upon those techniques used in the past and teaches actors how to use their emotions not as an end result, but as a way to empower a goal. It teaches actors how to win. A solid body of work exemplifies the effectiveness of The Chubbuck Technique. Every year, those who use it are well represented at the Academy Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, Tonys, and many other international awards. For the 2006 Academy Awards, Ivana's students were nominated in every acting category: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Maureen Cashin Bolog of Actor's Craft is the only acting coach officially certified to teach The Chubbuck Technique in the Great Lakes area. Work outside of class includes rehearsing scenes with selected scene partners. Improv Technique Adult Course Book: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck Classes for Adults, Teens & Children Schedule & Fees The spontaneity of improvisation improves your listening and reacting skills. It requires your intellectual, physical, and intuitive involvement which brings to light your unique characteristics. By identifying and honing these unique qualities, you can learn to bring your self to your acting work and create rich characters with vibrant relationships in your scenes. Directors value actors who are comfortable with improvisation since they can add dimension to the scripted material. Actors will work several times in every class, incorporating tools that identify personality types, obstacles and through-line objectives. This class provides a supportive environment where actors can take risks and explore their craft. Audition Technique & Intro to Audition Technique Adult Course Book: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck Adult & Teen Course Book: How to Get the Part without Falling Apart by Margie Haber Classes for Adults, Teens & Children (6+ or who can read) Schedule & Fees Enjoy the challenge of the audition process and take the fear out of cold readings. Learn how to handle your script and stay in the moment with authentic, relationship-driven behavior. Identify and hone your unique qualities and learn to bring your self to your acting work to create rich characters with vibrant relationships. Actors will work on-camera each week using a variety of scripted material. Skills developed in this On-Camera Audition class can be applied to Presentations and Public Speaking for school, business and the Arts. Script Analysis Highly recommended for actors working on a role for film or stage. Appropriate for working actors whether Adult, Teen or Child Script Analysis is also part of the Adult Acting Technique Classes Private Sessions Only at this time You've landed the role. Now what do you do with it? Learn a step-by-step approach to staying true to the writers' intent while adding richness and depth to your character. There is plenty of work to do BEFORE you start to memorize those lines. Actors will analyze one script as a class and another script independently. Before the first class date, each student is responsible for acquiring a script containing a role appropriate for his/her type. Class fee includes private session with acting coach to fine-tune independent analysis. Private Coaching By Appointment 262-705-0194 If you are an actor fine-tuning your role or audition piece, or a non-actor working on a music video, corporate video, presentation, etc., private coaching will focus on your individual requirements and can increase your skill and confidence to help you achieve professional results. Private coaching for Acting Technique, Audition Technique and Script Analysis is available if scheduled class times do not work with your availability. Producers, Directors and Agents can benefit by having my professional coaching services on location to achieve optimal performances from their talent. Discover The Power of the Actor
Adult Course Book: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck Workshops for Adult, Teen or Children Developed by world renown Acting Coach, Ivana Chubbuck, these 12 acting tools will keep actors present and inspire a raw, profound, dynamic and powerful performance. The Chubbuck Technique builds upon those techniques used in the past and teaches actors how to use their emotions not as an end result, but as a way to empower a goal. It teaches actors how to win. A solid body of work exemplifies the effectiveness of The Chubbuck Technique. Every year, those who use it are well represented at the Academy Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, Tonys, and many other international awards. Maureen Cashin Bolog of Actor's Craft is the only acting coach officially certified to teach The Chubbuck Technique in the Great Lakes area. The Physical Actor Workshops for Adults, Teens or Children "WHAT DO I DO?" Whether you are an actor or a director, the physical aspects of acting are integral to your work. This class offers a variety of body movement strategies and exercises that will make your work more dynamic, connected and interesting. You will be physically engaged for a good part of the day, so dress comfortably. Audition Technique Adult Course Book: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck Adult & Teen Course Book: How to Get the Part without Falling Apart by Margie Haber Workshops for Adults, Teens or Children (6+ or who can read) Schedule & Fees Enjoy the challenge of the audition process and take the fear out of cold readings. Learn how to handle your script and stay in the moment with authentic, relationship-driven behavior. Identify and hone your unique qualities and learn to bring your self to your acting work to create rich characters with vibrant relationships. Actors will work on-camera each week using a variety of scripted material. Skills developed in this On-Camera Audition class can be applied to Presentations and Public Speaking for school, business and the Arts. Directing the Actor Help your actors deliver their best performance! Create vibrant relationships with rich, layered characters in your scenes. Increase your skill and confidence working with actors both seasoned and novice. Bring Fairy Tales to Life with Transformational Theater This style of theater lends itself extremely well to work with children - whether you wish to bring to life fairy tales, history, social studies or even math skills. It inspires creativity and innovation. Actors, Directors and Educators should all incorporate these techniques in their repertoire. Chicago's Tireswing Theatre, which specializes in Transformational Theater, will hold a Master Workshop at Actor's Craft. The date is not yet determined. Email actorscraft@aol.com with your interest. *** Email actorscraft@aol.comwith your interest and availability. Workshops will be arranged basedon scheduling needs, as demand dictates. Private sessions are alsoavailable. Improv Night
Free on September 10 from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Join us on Second Saturday in September for a night of Theater Games and Improvisation. Everyone who comes gets to participate. Let your id go wild. Play Readings If you are a screenwriter or playwright who would like their script to be read aloud. Please contact Maureen at 262-705-0194. Casting Call - November 12th Actors - Filmmakers - Writers - Crew: Check out this website to learn more about Casting Call, the television show and the Kenosha Film Festival. http://www.thecastingcallshow.com/about_the_show.php The show will be similar to an American Idol for actors. The initial event takes place at The Rhode Center for the Arts in Kenosha, and the various episodes will be aired on television in Wisconsin. You must register to be part of it. It will be fun and a great networking experience. Professional Acting Technique for Kids & Teens On Mondays during the School Year, Actor's Craft will have a Fall, Winter and Spring Session focusing on Professional Acting Techniques for Children and Teens. These classes can be adjusted depending upon the needs of the student actors in each group, whether your child has professional aspirations, wants to land exciting roles in school productions, or would like to build confidence. When your child has an audition, make sure they mention it in class and we may be able to incorporate it as part of the lesson. Otherwise, private sessions are available for coaching for auditions and roles. Eachsession offers a different focus on Professional Acting Technique. Classes will include age appropriate versions of the classes described above in Professional Coaching: The Chubbuck Technique The Physical Actor Scene Study ImprovisationTechnique Intro to
Audition Technique for Kids
Suggested reading for older students and parents: How to Get the Part without Falling Apart by Margie Haber Audition by Michael Shurtleff Thisclass is geared for young actors who plan to pursue on-cameraauditions but have little or no experience. Actors will learn somefundamentals of acting, how to handle their scripts, and how to presentthemselves on-camera. Audition Technique for Kids Prerequisite: Intro to Audition Technique Young actors will gain confidence and develop their auditioning skills through a variety of scripted materials. We will incorporate techniques developed by Ivana Chubbuck, Michael Shurtleff and Margie Haber. AuditionClasses are typically held on Tuesdays during the School Year. Aftercompleting the Intro class, this on-going class can be taken over andover, since actors are critiqued individually for their on-camerawork. Whenyour child has an audition, make sure they mention it in class and wemay be able to incorporate it as part of the lesson. Otherwise,private sessions are available for coaching for auditions and roles. Bring Fairy Tales to life! Using stories and music from around the globe,children will create their own dramatic interpretations, while theylearn character development and improvisational skills. They will alsodevelop creative thinking, self-confidence, listening skills, andimprove their ability to follow directions. Our focus is on freeing the body and voice, promoting connected movement, diction and projection. Students will learn vocal and physical techniques that will help them with school presentations as well as their acting. Using Transformational Theater, Improvisation, and Body Movement Strategies, actors collaborate on their productions which will be performed for a live audience. Maureen Cashin Bolog developed this camp to empower students for acting and for life. Improv Party - Children 6+, Teens, and Adults
If you are looking for a great activity that breaks the ice and gets people laughing and talking, have an Improv Party. You can even mix your generations. You and your guests get up on your feet with Theater Games and Improvisation. Play the games you see on "Whose Line Is It Anyway." Improv can last 1-2 hours at your party location. AC Student Price is $75/hour. Others, $90/1hour or $170/2 hours
Newsletter Updates - Actor's Craft has a monthly e-newsletter. If your organization is looking for talent in the acting or film industry in Wisconsin or Illinois, or if you have important news that impacts this industry, send it to actorscraft@aol.com for possible inclusion. Casting Call - November 12th Actors - Filmmakers - Writers - Crew: Check out this website to learn more about Casting Call, the televisionshow and the Kenosha Film Festival. http://www.thecastingcallshow.com/about_the_show.php Theshow will be similar to an American Idol for actors. The initial eventtakes place at The Rhode Center for the Arts in Kenosha, and thevarious episodes will be aired on television in Wisconsin. You mustregister to be part of it. It will be fun and a great networkingexperience. Grill Games - August 27th Actor's Craft will have an activity for children at the Grill Games event. Grill Games features celebrity grilling, music, and family fun. Check out their website: http://grillgames.org/ Fall 2011 - Summer 2012 ADULTS Acting Technique - Ages 16- Adult
$350/10 week program Fall: Monday Mornings, 10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.+, September 12 - November 21 (no class October 31) Winter: Tuesday Evenings, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. + January 10 - March 13 Spring: Tuesday Mornings, 10:15 a.m. -12:45+ p.m. March 27 - June 5 (no class April 10) Call for Private Sessions Audition Technique - Ages 16-Adult $300/10 week program Fall: Tuesday Evenings 7 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. September 13 - November 15 Winter: Monday Mornings, 10:15-12:15 January 9 - March 12 Spring: Tuesday Evenings, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. March 27 - June 5 (no class April 10) Scene Study featuring The Chubbuck Technique $120/4 weeks - paid monthly Monday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.+ On-Going Summer Workshop Week! Ages 15 - Adult Monday - Friday, July 9 - 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $500 for one week of Workshops -- or just take workshops individually. Monday, July 9: The Physical Actor $105 Tuesday, July 10: Audition Technique $105 Required Reading: How to Get the Part without Falling Apart by Margie Haber Wednesday - Friday, July 11, 12, 13: Intro to The Chubbuck Technique with Scene Work $305 Required Reading: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck Teens & Children Ages 6+
Professional Acting Technique for Teens $160/10 week program Monday Evenings: 5:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. Fall: September 12 - November 21 (no class October 31) Winter: January 9 - March 12 Spring: $128/8 week program, March 26 - May 21 (no class April 9) Professional Acting Technique for Kids 6+ $120/10 week program Monday Evenings: 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Fall: September 12 - November 21 (no class October 31) Winter: January 9 - March 12 Spring: $96/8 week program, March 26 - May 21 (no class April 9) Introduction to Audition Technique for Kids & Teens Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. $150/10 week program Fall: September 13 - November 15 Winter: January 10 - March 13 Spring: March 27 - June 5 (no class April 10) Audition Technique for Kids & Teens Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. $150/10 week program Fall: September 13 - November 15 Winter: January 10 - March 13 Spring: March 27 - June 5 (no class April 10) SUMMER 2012 Rock Your Monologue! Monday - Friday June 18 - 22 $100 Bring your age and type appropriate 1-2 minute monologue(s) to first class. DO NOT HAVE them MEMORIZED! Never Memorize before you Analyze. I will be teaching you how to analyze and create your character. Ages 7-11, 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Ages 12 - 16, 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Summer Acting Camp for ages 6-14 Bring Fairy Tales to Life! Monday - Friday, June 25-29, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Performance on Friday, June 29, at 11 a.m. $145 Print your Registration/Release forms: For the Actor in your life
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Actor's Craft Studio: Rhode Center for the Arts, Pollard Gallery Loft, 518 56th Street Mail: P.O. Box 456, Kenosha, WI 53141-0456 Business Cell: 262/705-0194 Home: 262/652-0150 Email: actorscraft@aol.com From I94, get off at Highway 158. Turn east and drive until you T-intersect with Lake Michagan at Sixth Avenue. Turn right on Sixth Avenue and drive to 56th Street. Left to The Rhode Center for the Arts at 518 56th Street. Actor's Craft is located in the loft of the Pollard Gallery. From the Metra, you can take the Trolley (50 cents) which will let you off in front of the Rhode Center for the Arts, where we are located. Otherwise, from the Metra Parking Lot, turn right and walk a block to 56th Street and turn left for a few blocks to 518 56th Street.
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