Class Description

Acting 1 & 2 (With Ioanna Katsarou) 

Every Monday or Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 

• Acting 1 (14-15 Weeks): October 16th to February 12)
• Acting 2 (14-15 Weeks): February 26 to June 10th)

SHOW TIME: June 14th or 15th or 16th

– The class can be merged with “Scene Study 1 & 2” 

In this course we will study classical and modern plays (19th and early 20th century). We will work on monologues from the Ancient Greek theater – Shakespeare – Chekhov – Ibsen – Tennessee Williams and Eugene O’Neill.

Specifically, we will focus on:

• The character analysis/ script analysis/ text and subtext/ method of “speech and thought”.
• Flow and rhythm of the poetic language; balance between musicality and natural intonations in speech.
• Breath and emotion. How do we trigger emotions through the breath and the diaphragm muscle?

At the end of the course, there will be a presentation of selected monologues (each actor will present one monologue) at “THESPIS Theater” at the Hellenic Cultural Center NYC which will be open to the audience.

*The number of weeks at this class is subject to change (28 or 30 weeks)

Acting on Camera Workshop 1 & 2 (With Manoli Ioannidis) 

Every Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30

• Acting on Camera 1 (14-15 Weeks): October 17th to February 13)
  
• Acting on Camera 2 (14-15 Weeks): February 27 to June 11th)

Movie Screening: October  3rd to 20th TBA

In this Workshop we will study acting on camera for Film, Television, Advertisement and Studio. How to make a demo Reel and audition methods.

Week 1 to 14/15th learning acting:

• for tv by Manoli Ioannidis
• for film by Manoli Ioannidis and Alex Agisilaou
• for Studio by Alexandros Ammohostianos (as a guest speaker)
• for Advertisement by Alex Malaos (as a guest speaker)
• Character analysis by Ioanna Katsarou (as a guest speaker)
• Film Industry (TBA – as a guest speaker)
• Theater and Acting history by Alexandros Colombo (as a guest speaker)

Week 15-16th to 28-30th acting lessons, how to make a demo Reel, audition methods. and film shooting of the short Film.

– Film screening at Thespis Theater early October 2024

*The number of weeks at this class is subject to change (28 or 30 weeks)

Improvisation 1 & 2 (With Alex Malaos)

Every Wednesday 5:00 to 7:00

• Improvisation 1 (14-15 Weeks): October 18th to February 14)
• Improvisation  2 (14-15 Weeks): February 8 to June 12th)

One of the most common responses that befuddled parents give when they are told their child is a little shy and reserved, is: “But you should see her at home! She sings, she dances… She’s a rock star at home!” In fact, they have inadvertently captured the spirit and teaching foundation of our Improv class: We’re all rock stars when we’re at home. When there’s an audience, the walls come up and we turn into safe versions of ourselves, suppressing every natural and instinctual urge to be funny, silly, and real, at the risk of appearing flawed or simply (gasp!) human.

Through interactive games that encourage teamwork and group-mind development, our Improv classes focus on getting students to a level at which they do, indeed, feel at home, and are comfortable enough to be themselves in front of an audience.

And for the ones who already have no problem breaking out of their shell, we work on “harnessing” that energy, and being able to manipulate those expressive tendencies by allowing things to happen organically rather than forcing the joke or going for the easy laugh.

Together we play, think, and share the spotlight. We learn to be respectful of each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and to be fearless and free, as we discover the truth in comedy. Strengthen your auditions by being comfortable in your own skin! Get out of your head and trust yourself, as you learn to make solid choices and go with your gut. Dare to have fun!  

Scene study 1 & 2: (With Ioanna Katsarou)

Every Monday or Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 

• Scene Study 1 (14-15 Weeks): October 16th to February 12)
• Scene Study 2 (14-15 Weeks): February 26 to June 10th)

SHOW TIME: June 14th or 15th or 16th

– The class can be merged with “Acting 1 & 2” –

In this course, we will study scenes from Contemporary plays (American and non-American). We will work on scenes of two or three actors.

During the course we will focus on:

• Character analysis/ script analysis/ text and subtext.
• Reactions under specific conditions and circumstances.
• Actions that underline the themes of the scene and the intentions of the characters.
• Listening and reacting to each other.
• Studying different acting methods (realistic/ phycological theater, Stanislavski, epic theater and Brecht, post modernism, physical theater).

At the end of the course, there will be a presentation of selected scenes  at “THESPIS Theater” at the Hellenic Cultural Center NYC which will be open to the audience.

*The number of weeks at this class is subject to change (28 or 30 weeks)

Theater History 1 & 2  (With Alexandros Colombos) 

 Every Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 

• Theater History 1 (15 Weeks): October 19th to February 15)
• Theater History 2 (15 Weeks): February 29 to June 13th)