Acting for Adults Level IV: Advanced Scene Work
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View Upcoming EventsParticipants will delve into the intricacies of advanced acting techniques and character development. Building upon the skills acquired in the previous levels, this 8-week intensive is designed for seasoned artists who are ready to explore the depths of their craft.
Throughout the course, Tyler Andrew Jones and Nicole Marie Green will guide participants through a series of scene work exercises aimed at honing their abilities to inhabit complex characters and navigate nuanced relationships on stage.
Drawing from a diverse range of theatrical traditions and methodologies, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with techniques such as:
- Character Transformation: Explore methods for fully embodying characters that are vastly different from your own persona, stretching your range as an actor.
- Subtextual Analysis: Learn to uncover the layers of meaning beneath the surface of the text, allowing for richer and more authentic performances.
- Physicalization and Spatial Awareness: Develop a heightened awareness of physicality and space, utilizing Laban's eight efforts and Lecoq's seven levels of tension to bring depth and dimension to your performances.
- Emotional Truth and Vulnerability: Delve into techniques for accessing genuine emotion and vulnerability in your acting, drawing upon Meisner's technique of repetition and Adler's emotional recall.
- Scene Dynamics and Tempo: Explore the dynamics of scene pacing, rhythm, and tempo to create compelling and dynamic performances that captivate audiences.
Throughout the course, participants will work collaboratively with their peers under the guidance of Tyler and Nicole, receiving personalized feedback and guidance to help them grow as artists.
*Completion of Acting for Adults Level III: Actors’ Toolbox required.
Nicole Marie Green is a Pacific Northwest-based actor, director, and theatre educator. She grew up in Nyack, New York where she began studying theatre at a young age within the Rockland County community. She earned her undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts and Public Relations from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida. After a few years living and working in NYC, she decided to head midwest to pursue an MFA in Acting and Directing at UMKC. Nicole has been a working multi-hyphanate artist for over a decade with a focus on physical and ensemble based theatre. Currently she resides in Portland, OR where she loves to teach yoga, cook, walk her dog, and find the funkiest veggies at the farmer's market. Nicole is a proud member of Actor's Equity.
A Portland Center Stage resident teaching artist, Tyler has been seen onstage in The Importance of Being Earnest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and tick, tick…BOOM!, as well as assistant directing Dracula: A Fenimist Revenge Fantasy, Really and The Brothers Size. Additionally, his play Even Faster than a Blink was part of the 2022 Jaw New Play Festival. Tyler attended Marymount Manhattan College and is a proud member of AEA and The Dramatist Guild of America. Tyler offers individual coaching/audition prep for monologues and musical theatre, as well as script analysis and feedback for emerging playwrights. Each session is designed and tailored to your specific needs. One to two hour sessions are provided at Portland Center Stage.
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