EWP Actors' Conservatory

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ACTORS CONSERVATORY

2013 Spring/Summer Enrollment Form (PDF)

Scholarships:
Learn more about our Scholarshp Opportunities here!

Beulah Quo Actors' Conservatory Scholarship Form (PDF)

CLASS

INSTRUCTOR

DATE

FEE

LOCATION

On Camera Commercial Audition Class

With over 45 national commercials under his belt, Aaron Takahashi's commercial workshop takes a comprehensive look at the process of commercial acting, from signing in at the audition, to booking and shooting the job. Through on-camera work, Aaron will introduce you to the numerous types of commercial auditions. He will share his insights on the art of commercial acting, including breaking down audition sides, recognizing the tone of a spot, and finding beats and jokes. Whether you're just starting out in the commercial world, or have been auditioning regularly and not getting callbacks or bookings, Aaron will help you discover what you can do to set yourself apart from the crowd. Prior acting training required.

Aaron Takahashi

Tuesdays
April 2 - May 21
Time: 7-10 pm

$400 (ACTS members $375)

St. Francis Xavier Chapel (Maryknoll),
Room 8

222 S. Hewitt St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(East of Alameda, between 2nd and 3rd streets)

Studio Lab Project (SLP)

This class is open to students who have completed at least one year of study with the EWP Actors Conservatory and/or Studio Lab Project alumni. The purpose of the SLP is to challenge and give students an opportunity to utilize skills they have acquired throughout the year and for returning alumni to continue to hone their performance skills. The project culminates in a public performance for friends and family.

Performance date TBA.

Dom Magwili

Wednesdays
April 24 - July 10
(12 week rehearsal workshop)
Time: 7-10 pm

$600
(ACTS members $575)

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Maryknoll), Room 8

222 S. Hewitt St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(East of Alameda, between 2nd and 3rd streets)

About

Our Actors Conservatory offers a comprehensive theatre arts curriculum for those who are honing their craft as professional actors as well as those seeking personal expression.

Students have ranged in age from 17-65, are of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds, and have skill levels from beginning to advanced. What brings everyone together is the dedication to learning and sharing a unique theatrical experience. Minimum age is 17 with parent or guardian consent. Enrolling and completing studies with East West Players Actors Conservatory does not guarantee you will be cast in an EWP mainstage production.

The History of

(above) Students perform Antigone by Sophocles.

Ever since the curtain rose on the EWP stage in 1965, EWP has been nationally recognized for its award-winning presentations of original works, musicals, and classic plays. Through the season, EWP's productions have garnered awards from Theatre L.A. Ovations, Drama-Logue, Back Stage West, L.A. Drama Critics Circle, and L.A. Weekly, for superior playwriting, production, direction, performance, design and choreography. The accolades speak for the theatre company's talented pool of artists and their ongoing dedication to hone their craft and search for excellence.

Beyond the achievement of critical success, however, is the underlying goal to serve potential and ongoing students who seek a space that nurtures, challenges and enhances the creative spirit.

Studio Lab Project

The Studio Lab Project is geared towards conservatory students who have completed at minimum a one year track study with the East West Players Actors Conservatory. The objective is to give students a real life experience by giving them the opportunity to apply theatrical skills they have learned throughout the year in an environment that simulates the professional theatre process.

The instructor/director is in contact with each prospective participant to ensure the level of commitment is understood. The workshop meets once a week (although added rehearsals are not uncommon as the performance date approaches) and includes script analysis, character exploration and development, voice and speech work and culminates in an evening performance of scenes or one acts selected by the instructor/director. Friends and families are invited to attend.

"The Studio Lab Project was an incredible, memorable experience. The process allowed me to grow so much as an actor. Leslie's role as director facilitated a very collaborative environment that encouraged each member of the cast to stretch his or her skill level."
-Christina, EWP Actors' Conservatory Student

East West Players Scholarship Guidelines

East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization, is dedicated to fostering the creative endeavors of artists who wish to pursue the performing arts as a career, as well as those seeking personal exploration.

Actors Conservatory scholarships through the Beulah Quo Endowment for Theatre Education
- Two scholarships for a class during the Fall, Winter or Spring session.
- One scholarship for the Summer Intensive six-week program.
- Varying number of partial scholarships available "as needed."

Recipients for both the Actors Conservatory and David Henry Hwang Institute are expected to fulfill work scholarship hours equivalent to $10 per hour (i.e. $350 = 35 hours). To document work hours, recipients are required to turn in monthly invoices to Marilyn Tokuda or Jeff Liu detailing the date, time and work completed. Assignments may vary and will consist of tasks including, but not limited to: mailings, event staffing, ushering and office work. East West Players along with the scholarship recipients will determine schedule to complete work hours.

East West Players encourages all those interested in pursuing the arts to apply. For more information, contact Arts Education Director Marilyn Tokuda at (213) 625-7000 x15 or mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org or Literary Manager Jeff Liu at (213) 625-7000 x27 or jliu@eastwestplayers.org.

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