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VENTURA, Calif. - June 20, 2016 - PRLog -- The Acting Intensive | Ages 13-17 and 18-23

Rubicon announces the return of the ACTING INTENSIVE course with top theatre professionals. Whether you are preparing for college auditions, interested in learning a new skill or simply want to flex your creative muscles, this class offers exposure to a wide range of theatrical disciplines.

Students 13-16 and 17-23 work intensively on a range of monologues while engaging in master classes in Acting, Shakespeare, Voice, Movement, Improv and Mask work. This is a week-long course for serious students culminating in a showcase on the evening of the final class.


Previous teaching artists include, award-winning actor Joseph Fuqua, Shakespearian scholar Dr. Jonathan Drahos, Emmy award-winning writer of "Cheers" and Groundling Alum Bill Steinkellner, acclaimed actress Julie Granata, award-winning Director and Rubicon Casting Director Stephanie Coltrin, and Artistic Director of Grand Guignolers, Debbie McMahon.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Dates: July 5 - July 10, 2016
Days: Tuesday through Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Performances: Saturday, July 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 13-17 & 18-23
Tuition: $350

On-Camera Acting: A Master Class | Ages 16 and up

This acting on-camera master class provides students with a thorough foundation of performance skills aimed specifically at training the actor for the technical requirements of TV and film. No matter how beautiful the cinematography or impressive the special effects, audiences are drawn in by the struggles of the characters on screen. On set, dozens of crew members whirl about, twelve-kilowatt lights bore into the eyes, focus tape is pulled to the actor's cheek, and yet, the actor is still expected to give a believable and moving performance. This workshop enables actors to experience on-camera practice and intensive coaching. Scenes from TV shows, films and plays are performed as cold readings and then worked on until they are perfected. The 4-hour workshop is limited to 12 actors so that each works on camera at least twice during the session. Final recordings of the class work are included with this workshop.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Instructor: TV and film actor Brett Rickaby
Dates: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Session I: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Session II: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Final recording will be provided to each student
Location: CAPS Media Studios, 65 Day Road, Ventura, 93003

Ages: 16 and up
Tuition: $150
Levels: All levels of film experience welcome.
Requirements: All students participating in this class should have a basic understanding of acting and have had some previous acting training.

Finding the Funny: A Writer's Master Class | Ages 20 and up

Did you ever notice how many jokes start with "Did you ever notice?" And what's the deal with "What's the deal?" There's a lot of funny to be found simply by noticing the ordinary, everyday things you don't ordinarily notice every day. Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning comedy writer Cheri Steinkellner ("Cheers" and Sister Act: The Musical) offers a few tips and tricks for finding the funny in your writing.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Instructor: Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning comedy writer Cheri Steinkellner
Dates: Saturday, August 6, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: 20 and up
Tuition: $75
Levels: All levels of film experience welcome.
Requirements: Some experience with creative writing.

Sign up by calling 805-667-2900 or visit our website: http://www.rubicontheatre.org