CLASSES FOR KIDS

“From a teacher’s point of view I just want to say thank you for providing my high school students with their first steps over the bridge to the world of professional improv. This has been an excellent opportunity for them to see themselves as performers outside of the high school setting and I’ve seen a real jump in their self-confidence and professionalism. I just want you to know that the gifts an event like this gives kids can last their whole lives. Thanks again!”

Dorothy Palmer, Teacher, Pine Ridge S.S

Most workshops are ideal for ages 10+, our March Break camp has programs for 5+

To register, e-mail us at info@durhamimprov.com

Improv Club!

Ages 12+

Next session starting Sunday, April 28th 2013 ($120 + HST) 4:30pm-6:00pm

Ending June 16th (no class May 12 & 26)

Location: Durham Improv Black Box Theatre (1115 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa, at Boundary Road, Second Floor)

To Register: Contact Stephanie at (647) 899-3342 or info@durhamimprov.com

This is a fast paced class of “Whose Line is it Anyway” style games. The class will be the opening act of the “Student show” at 7pm (admission is free) at the end of the 6 weeks. Improv has been shown to increase confidence, focus, team work, spontaneity, and communication skills that will be essential to the kids throughout their lives. This class is all about fun and trying something new!

 

 

 TV/Commercial & Film Acting Basics:

              From Slating to Stardom!

filmSaturday, May 25th from 1-4pm, $60 + HST (Ages 10 and up!)

This course is laid out to inform you of the behind the scenes professionalism, courtesy and tips about this amazing business.

We will cover all kinds of information including:
  • Slating      
  • Auditions    
  • Cold Reading    
  • Agents       
  • Managers     
  • Head Shots    
  • Unions/ ACTRA
  • Non-union    
  • Print work    
  • Photo Shoots
 
Will will also touch on the following:
 
  • Picking your look
  • Who do I look like? (an exercise in casting)
  • Promoting yourself
  • Working in between acting jobs
  • What to pay for and what you shouldn’t pay for
  • How to practice your skills when you’re not acting
 
About the instructor:
DonDon Masters has been in the business for just over 20 years. Having started by winning a Modeling Contest, continued with several runway fashion shows, then was a Toronto Sunshine Boy, did print work for Royal Bank,Home Depot, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Tim Horton’s.   He has appeared in commercials for Pizza Pops, Co-Operators Insurance and Sam’s Town Resort & Casinos. He has hosted “Wheel Knowledge” on CHEX TV for two seasons. He worked with the Discovery Channel production about Vampires, portrayed Richard Jewel on the TV Series Forensic Factor, and had a role on Take this House and Sell It. He has had roles in Man of the Year, Jumper, By Night and was the principle actor in Abattoir.In between the auditions and teaching, Don is busy writing multiple screenplays ranging from animated kids features to all out beat-em up action films.
Pre-register with Stephanie at info@durhamimprov.com

 4-week Acting on camera workshop!

(Ages 10 and up!)

June 4th-25th, 2013, 6pm-8pm, $100 + HST

Register by e-mail Stephanie at info@durhamimprov.com or calling (647) 899-3342

This class has a focus on getting you as much on-camera time as possible; practice in receiving your “sides” (or lines) a day in advance and having to prepare overnight for an audition; as well as more in depth work with acting on camera. We also will be providing a copy of your best takes that you can use as a demo reel!

We have arranged to have photographer, Jason Chow, come for one day with an offer of 50% off his usual head shot price! He will knock out 2 or 3 looks for each person, if you want to take advantage of this it will only cost $150 per participant. Here is an example of what he shot right at the Durham Improv theatre:

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