Cours Franco-Américain
Except where otherwise noted, classes are tought in French with English translation as needed. Actors may present scenes in English.
If you want to participate as a director, you can attend to some classes or workshops. After some observation session, you will pick a scene to prepare and present with actors of the classes. You can also use your own materials (plays, scripts, etc.)
American Acting in ParisMonday, 7:30 - 10:30 PMTechnique and scenework, with particular focus on Anglo-American scripts. Techniques explored in the first part of each class (sensory exercises, improvisation, visualizations, etc.) are then applied to the work on scenes as needed, to help the actor develop a clearer understanding of his or her creative needs and progress. This class is taught exclusively in English. The Actor's VoiceTuesday, 10AM - 1PMA synthesis of a variety of techniques to unblock and develop the vocal/respiratory system. Freeing the voice also liberates the emotions and imagination Technique & Scene StudyTuesday, 7:30 - 10:30 PMSense memory and complementary techniques used as preparation for scenes, which are explored in terms of given circumstances, objectives, transitions, etc. The connection between personal technique and dramatic structure is clarified. Sense MemoryWednesday, 10AM - 1PMBased on the work of Stanislavsky and his American followers, these individual and group exercises and improvisations develop the capacity to transform verbal information given by the script into living experience onstage or on camera. Scene StudyThursday, 10AM - 1PMThe goal is always to go beyond “acting” in order to live truthfully an imaginary life. Following passage of a scene prepared outside the class, the work involves evaluating the actors’ process and exploring with them, through dialogue and/or the varied techniques of the craft, a deeper involvement in the life of the character and the world of the script. New York Summer Workshop - Summer in the city
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