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Class Locations
Hollywood Class
Mondays
(Beg. Jan. 9)
1:30PM – 3:30pm
Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center
1370 N. St. Andrews Pl.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(1 block W of Western/1 block S of Sunset)
Parking available in rear, in St. Andrews/Fernwood lot, or on
street.
Fees
are $10.00 per weekly class paid at the door. Fees may be paid
in cash or check (made out to Buddy Powell). Receipts will be
issued.
North Hollywood Class
Thursdays/Saturdays
(Beg. Jan. 12/14)
1:30pm - 3:30pm
TU Theatre Unlimited Studios
10943 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(Just E of Vineland. Enter from rear)
Parking available in rear, on Camarillo, or side streets. Do not
park in CVS lot.
Fees are $10.00 per weekly class paid at the door. Fees may be
paid in cash or check (made out to Buddy Powell). Receipts will
be issued.
Pasadena Class
Tuesdays
(Beg. Jan. 17)
1:00pm-3:00pm
Pasadena Senior Center
85 E. Holly Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Pre-register at location
Ten week course/$80.00
Glendale Class
Wednesdays
(Beg. Feb. 15)
1:30pm-3:30pm
Glendale Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado Street
Glendale, CA 91205
Pre-register at location
Ten week course/$80.00
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| WINTER/SPRING 2012 CLASS HOLIDAYS |
Classes do not meet on the following
dates:
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| Monday, January
16 |
Monday,
January 16 |
| Saturday, February 18 |
Saturday, February
18 |
| Monday, February 20 |
Monday, February
20 |
| Saturday, April 7 |
Saturday, April 7 |
| Monday, April 9 |
Monday, April 9 |
| Thursday, April 12 |
Thursday, April 12 |
| Saturday, May 26 |
Saturday, May 26 |
| Monday, May 28 |
Monday, May 28 |
Summer dates to be determined. |
Nearly
every day in Los Angeles, television commercials are produced.
Nearly every commercial produced is seeking new faces to promote
their products. Baby boomers and seniors 60+ currently comprise
the largest demographic of consumers in the United States. Now
is the time for seniors and beginners who think that they might
enjoy performing in television commercials to learn about the
business, develop skills, and go for it!
COMMERCIAL ACTING for SENIOR PERFORMERS are
ongoing open classes taught by commercial actor Buddy Powell.
Mr. Powell has performed in over 100 television commercials
and is uniquely qualified as an actor, and as a credentialed
teacher working with adult performers. He is a patient, caring,
and amusing fellow!
Instruction
includes:
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The history of the television commercial
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The
advertising formats used in commercials
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The
basics of acting in commercials
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The
tools required for commercial acting
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The
interview/audition process
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Understanding
agency representation
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Understanding
electronic casting
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Related
careers in performing
Students are invited to perform regularly on videotape and have
their work professionally critiqued. Emphasis is placed on developing
the individual's unique qualities, understanding student's particular
type, strengthening confidence, and developing professional
skills necessary for entering the television commercial industry.
Guest speakers include working professional seniors, commercial
agents, managers, casting personnel and photographers. Many
students from COMMERCIAL ACTING for SENIORS can currently be
seen in commercials promoting a variety of products.
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