Tag: workshop

American Accents Workshop 29/02

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Amanda Blake will be leading a workshop on American Accents, on the 29th of February, from 10 am to 1pm, at Colomba. Nearest station: Camden Road.

We’re offering a £10 discount if you’re​ a current 1956 Studio student

Full Price £45
Discounted price £35

Adress

31 Oval Road
London NW1 7EA
07847 222079

About Amanda Blake

Amanda is an American actress and has been based in London since 2016, where she began studying Mamet technique with Lee. She credits learning the technique with increasing her success in auditions and changing her perspective on what it means to “be an actor”. She has an extensive background in American repertory theatre, television and commercials, and has been seen most recently in London on stage as Allison in Orisun Productions “Spring Board”, and in Avenue 5, a new comedy on HBO (pre-production). Amanda has been teaching with 1956 since January 2019.

American Accents Workshop 30/01

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Amanda Blake will be leading a workshop on American Accents, on the 30th of January, from 6:30-9:30pm, at The Umbrella Rooms.

We’re offering a £10 discount if you’re​ a current 1956 Studio student

Full Price £45
Discounted price £35

Adress

241 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE

WC2H 8EH

About Amanda Blake

Amanda is an American actress and has been based in London since 2016, where she began studying Mamet technique with Lee. She credits learning the technique with increasing her success in auditions and changing her perspective on what it means to “be an actor”. She has an extensive background in American repertory theatre, television and commercials, and has been seen most recently in London on stage as Allison in Orisun Productions “Spring Board”, and in Avenue 5, a new comedy on HBO (pre-production). Amanda has been teaching with 1956 since January 2019.

Screen Acting Taster Workshop 05/12

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A free 3-hour intro to Practical Aesthetics for Screen acting by Lee Lomas. Open to all actors looking to improve their screen acting, nail the auditions and develop a natural dialogue delivery.

When

Thursday, December 5th
6:30 to 9:30pm

Where

The Biscuit Factory
100 Drummond Road, Bermondsey, SE16 4DG

Price

FREE to all new students. Attendees will have the chance to apply for any 1956 Studio Courses on special prices.

What we cover

We will be working on:

  • Performing on camera
  • Effecting and being affected
  • Delivering dialogue naturally

In addition to the above, we will be introducing the idea of the actors’ USP – Unique Selling Points, how to discover your own USP and how to use it together with Practical Aesthetics and Mamet to deliver unique and memorable performances.

How to book

To reserve a place, please email a recent copy of your CV and/or showreel at info@1956studio.co.uk or fill out the form below:

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Meisner Intensive 18/12

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A 3-hour deep-dive into Meisner by Lee Lomas. An invaluable tool for approaching emotional scenes and challenging scripts.

When

Tuesday, December 17th
6:30 to 9:30pm

Where

Old Diorama Arts Centre
201 Drummond St, London NW1 3FE

Price

Full Price £45
Discounted price (for 1956 Students) £35

What we cover

We will be working on:

  • Breaking down blocks and defence mechanism
  • Connecting with your partner
  • Staying in the moment
  • Responding truthfully
  • Developing material through repetition and Improv

How to book

Nailing the Basics of Screen Acting 17/12

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A 3-hour intensive workshop, covering the basics of Screen Acting for actors who want to tailor their performances for Film and TV

When

Tuesday, December 17th
6:30 to 9:30pm

Where

Colomba
31 Oval Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 7EA

Price

Full Price £45
Discounted price (for 1956 Students) £35

What we cover

  • Stillness
  • Listening and responding
  • Staying in the moment
  • Blocking, adjusting for frame and other technical aspects of screen

How to book