8 WEEK INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL AESTHETICS

Practical Aesthetics is a highly effective acting technique which enables the actor to consistently produce work that is as compelling and truthful to watch as it is exhilarating to perform. The technique by its very structure encourages the actor to habitually honor the writer’s intentions, avoid cliché interpretations, and remain outwardly focused. All of these elements combine to allow the story of the play/screenplay to be communicated to the audience in the most illuminating way.

The Introductory course is ideal for actors who would like a solid base from which to begin their creative work on any role. Actors will learn the steps of the script analysis technique and soon put them into practice by working on contemporary scenes with other actors. Focus throughout will be on analyzing the script, moment-to-moment work with the Repetition Exercise and basic performance technique. This class meets twice weekly for 8 weeks and provides a concise introduction to Practical Aesthetics. This course is suitable for actors with or without formal training.

 

DATES & TIMES:

The 8 week Intro Class meets on Saturdays from 11am to 5pm AND Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. You are required to attend BOTH the Saturday and Thursday classes, for a total of 15 sessions.

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2012:

 

Saturdays: (11am - 5pm) February 4, 11, 18 & 25

March 3, 10, 17 & 24
  AND
Thursdays: (7pm - 9pm)

February 9, 16 & 23

March 1, 8, 15 & 22

 

Please email your interest to: info@paaustralia.com

Admission is by interview.

The 8 week Intro Class meets on Saturdays from 11am to 5pm AND Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. You are required to attend BOTH the Saturday and Thursday classes, for a total of 15 sessions.

VENUE (TBC):

Randwick Literary Institute
60 Clovelly Rd, Randwick
NSW

COST:

AU $1095 Earlybird
(paid in full 2 weeks prior to start of class)

AU $1150 Full Price
(can be paid in installments)

Payment can be made via internet bank transfer, or cheques made payable to Practical Aesthetics Australia & mailed to:

Practical Aesthetics Australia
PO Box 1543
Bondi Junction, 1355
NSW, Australia

NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. ALL FEES/DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE
ONLY YOUR PAYMENT GUARANTEES YOUR PLACE IN THE CLASS

REFUND POLICY:
100% refund given up to 7 days prior to start of course. After such time, refund subject to our ability to fill your place. Payment may also be applied to a future course.

CONTACT:

FURTHER COURSE DATES FOR 2012 TBC

ALL COURSE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SCENE CLASS

This class is for actors who have previously trained in Practical Aesthetics, either with PAA or at the Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in New York. At this level, students put their skills into practice by working on more challenging material and making their own directorial choices.

The class will focus on exploring scenes at the level of each individual actor, and encouraging actors to choose roles that will extend them beyond their "type" or safety zone. Included in the course will be work on scenes from different styles and periods, longer scenes, multiple character scenes, Q & A, and trouble-shooting specific problems encountered in the profession or with the technique.

 

DATES & TIMES:

The 8 week Scene Class meets on Wednesdays evenings from 6pm to 9pm.

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2012:

 

Wednesdays: (6pm - 9pm) February 8, 15, 22 & 29

March 7, 14, 21 & 28

 

Please email your interest to: info@paaustralia.com

VENUE:

Randwick Literary Institute
60 Clovelly Rd, Randwick
NSW

COST:

AU $495 Earlybird
(paid in full 2 weeks prior to start of class)

AU $550 Full Price
(can be paid in installments)

Payment can be made via internet bank transfer, or cheques made payable to Practical Aesthetics Australia & mailed to:

Practical Aesthetics Australia
PO Box 1543
Bondi Junction, 1355
NSW, Australia

NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. ALL FEES/DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE
ONLY YOUR PAYMENT GUARANTEES YOUR PLACE IN THE CLASS

REFUND POLICY:
100% refund given up to 7 days prior to start of course. After such time, refund subject to our ability to fill your place. Payment may also be applied to a future course.

CONTACT:

FURTHER COURSE DATES FOR 2012 TBC

ALL COURSE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE