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COMMERCIAL
ACTING
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 ADULTS 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 ADULTS can currently
be seen in commercials promoting a variety of products.
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Class Locations
Hollywood
Mondays
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Assistance League of Southern CA
1360 N. St. Andrews Pl.
Hollywood, CA 90028
$10.00 per Class per Week
(Open enrollment)
North Hollywood
Thursdays
1:30pm - 3:30pm
TU Studios (Theatre Unlimited)
10943 Camarillo St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
$10.00 per Class per Week
(Open enrollment)
Pasadena
Tuesdays
1:00pm-3:00pm
Pasadena Senior Center
85 E. Holly Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
626.795.4331
Ten week course $80.00
Advance Registration
www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org
Culver City
Fridays
1:30pm-3:30pm
Memorial Complex
4117 Overland
Culver City, CA 90230
310.253.6650
Ten week course $100.00
Advance Registration
www.Culvercity.org
Burbank (3/27/13 - 5/29/13)
Wednesdays
1:00pm-3:00pm
Ovrom Community Center
601 S. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818.238.5435
Ten week course $100.00
Advance Registration
www.burbankparks.com
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| Class Holidays |
Class does
not meet on these dates:
Monday, May 27
Thursday, July 4
Monday, Sept. 2
Monday, Nov. 11
Thursday, Nov. 28
Monday, Dec, 23
Thursday, Dec. 26
Monday, Dec. 30
Thursday, Jan. 2 |
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MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP
Buddy
Powell offers a 6-week Audition Monologue Workshop. This class
limited to 10 students. Class fee is $15.00 per weekly class.
Workshop
covers:
- Resources
for choosing a monologue
- Character
Analysis
- Physical
Presentation
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Memorization
By
completion of 6 week course you will have a prepared monologue
that can be used for auditioning purposes. Contact Buddy Powell
to be included in next 6-week Workshop.
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