Training - Academy - Acting
Acting Workshop
“The actor should be able to create
the universe in the palm of his hand.”
Sir Laurence Olivier (English actor, producer
and film director 1907-1989)
|
One of the Academy models, Kylie Watson,
played Shauna Bradley in Channel 7's
"Home and Away". She had
previously represented Australia in
the Miss International finals in Tokyo,
and prior to that completed modelling
assignments in Korea, Taiwan and the
Philippines. Kylie has also worked
in London.
|
|
|
Overview
Acting and drama training is ideal for anyone
seeking a boost in self-esteem or to gain new
skills.
You might have wanted to try your hand at acting
but didn’t know where to begin or you've
completed a Lizzie Wagner Academy course or workshop
and want further tips on acting.
Whether or not you aim to work on stage, in television
commercials or film, our acting workshops will
give you new confidence.
Academy-groomed talent has appeared on television
shows such as "Home and Away" and "Heartbreak
High".
| 
|
Lara Cox completed three
years filming as a cast member, Anita, in
the ABC's Heartbreak High after spending
sometime modelling in Taiwain. Lara has
recently completed a pilot with David E
Kelly, (the producer of Ally McBeal, The
Practice and various other well known TV
shows). |
Topics
| |
* |
basic acting
skills |
* |
preparing for an audition |
| |
* |
removing amateur qualities |
* |
TV commercial preparation |
| |
* |
non-verbal communication
|
* |
‘The Cold Read’ |
| |
* |
warming up the body and
voice |
* |
reading body language |
| |
* |
what the director expects
from you |
* |
improvisation skills |
| |
* |
preparing an actor for stage |
* |
script reading |
| |
* |
body and voice work |
* |
finding that ‘star’
quality |
| |
* |
preparing your CV |
* |
acting for the camera |
| |
* |
relaxation |
* |
and much more…. |
Prerequisites
Anyone is eligible to enrol and be assessed regardless
of age or experience - these workshops are to
assess and increase your potential. Diplomas will
be issued on completion of this course.
Teens and adults who are relatively new to performance
and want to be considered for acting work by the
Lizzie Wagner Academy should also attend.
You should bring -
| |
* |
comfortable clothing for
exercise and easy movement |
| |
* |
an outfit you wish to be
photographed in |
| |
* |
a notepad, pen and folder
for notes
|
| |
* |
lots of enthusiasm and
energy |
You may also wish to bring snacks, lunch and
a drink each day or you can pre-order food and
beverages from the venue where available (reasonable
prices and products have been set for our students).
Course cost
Level 1 Acting Workshop is $395.00. If you have
already done a course with us, or if fees are
paid upfront by a set date it is discounted to
$360.00.
The Drama and Acting Holiday program $500.00
or discounted to $440.00 if you have already done
a course with us or if fees are paid upfront by
a set date. If taken in conjunction with the finishing
school it is $375.00.
You will also have the chance to be photographed
professionally. The sitting fee is $20 to be paid
directly to the photographer. Dates and times
will be advised.
Schedule
See the calendar
for dates, times and locations of our next courses.
How to book
This popular program fills quickly so numbers
are strictly limited.
We must have your registration form and deposit
as soon as possible to hold your place. Deposit
must be made to secure placement in program.
Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred
to another program. Balance of payment is to be
made on day one of the program unless you have
made other arrangements with us.
Cheques and money orders should be made out to
The Lizzie Wagner Group Pty Ltd, PO Box 4444,
Kingston ACT 2604.
Book online or print the
registration
form (Word, 64kb) and post to us with your
deposit (50% of the full fee) by return mail.
We also accept credit card by phone for your
convenience and offer on line banking payment.
More information
* All public courses on our calendar
can be customised for in-house or one-on-one delivery
* See our client list
and showcase,
or
* Contact us to
discuss your needs
top
|
