Master Classes, etc.

It was a terrific masterclass. I really appreciated what I learned (and reviewed!) as an observer and as a participant. I especially appreciated that you were instructive while supportive. Often masterclasses are very stressful for the singer because the teacher feels the need to demonstrate that they know more than the singer, rather than just sharing their knowledge and ideas. It’s always the teachers that have talent and KNOW it that just make everyone improve while looking good. Bravo! -R.B., San Francisco

Your master class was, by far, one of the best experiences I had this summer. -E.G., Munich (Germany).

Master Classes Topics Include

Acting and Movement Techniques for Singers and Actors
Arias and Action: A 3 Dimensional Technique for Auditioning and Solo Performance
Free Your Creativity: Performing Artists are Creative Artists
Creating a Role: Advanced Acting Techniques
Comedy and Comic Timing
Act Bigger : Presentational Techniques to play in larger houses
Trouser Roles and Cross Gender Performance
Monologues for Singers
Marrying Vocal & Acting Techniques
Generating Original Works: Movement Theatre, Plays, Opera
One Man Shows: Techniques for creating Solo Performances
Master Classes for Stage Directors
Baroque Period Style Movement and playing Molière Texts
Elizabethan Movement Techniques and playing Shakespearean Texts
Period Style Movement from Baroque to Victorian

General Course Objectives

To create and sustain a dimensional and truthful performance in whatever style may be presented. To explore and utilize the complete Psycho-physical energy of the performer; i.e., both physical and mental energies, which allows a greater control of expressiveness by linking specific movement and acting techniques with the generation and truthful expression of emotions and the presentation of dimensional characters in action.

In contrast to the majority of Movement Training courses designed for performers available in the United States, which present exercises that prepare the performer for the stage or that are generally therapeutic, these techniques allow the performer dramatic control over the entire body in order to go “beyond the music” and to “go beyond the words” in the development of character, sub textual conflicts, dramatic intentions, and active choices while performing on stage.

In contrast to the majority of Acting Classes available, these classes are antithetical to the schools dedicated only to Contemporary American Realism which generally distance the performer of style productions from creating truth in their given contexts.

A specific difficulty for chorus and supernumeraries is maintaining action and dimension while “just standing there” or “just sitting there,” and while performing in large groups and oratorio.

For more information about these master class presentations, or to bring a program to your organization, please contact Chuck