Workshops
This Workshop is a single session on Wed. Sept 11th from 1:00-3
This workshop is designed to provide the registrant an inside look at what it takes to put on a stage production. All the major aspects will be covered, including tours of backstage operations, the lighting and audio control booth, and the box office.
Students will gain a first hand appreciation from "NO SHOW WITHOUT JOE" of the work that goes into a production and hopefully find one or more of the tasks they might find interesting to try.
Must be a Theatre Guild member at the time of the workshop.
Joe Selikov's vast experience includes Stage Managing a 100-man Barbershop Chorus at the OC Performing Arts Ctr and Barkley Theatre. He has stage managed at Saddleback College and dozens of shows in LWV for the Theatre Guild and Old Pros. Joe is also a Theatre Guild Board Member and provides support in all endeavors which resulted in our bestowing him with the nickname, “no show without Joe”! He currently is one of the Theatre Technicians for VMS as well.
Maximum Attendees 10
This Workshop is 2 Sessions; September 20 & 27th from 2:00 to 4:00
In this session you will learn how to bring characters to life through makeup. You will receive coaching and hands on experience to enable you to utilize these techniques on your own.
Caroline Cruz is the session leader. She is an artist who loves painting, color theory, hair design but most of all, cosmetology. Spending her entire life in the beauty business, she taught at Fullerton College and always wanted to bring her experience to the theater but never had that opportunity.
Maximum attendees 8
This workshop has 8 sessions in total. Held Tues Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29th, Thurs Oct 10, 17 & 24th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This intensive workshop is for those who would like to hone their skills in the delivery of impactful monologues. You will receive individual coaching throughout the sessions. Students must come with an unrehearsed 2-3 minute monologue that can be perfected over the course of the sessions.
Jeanne Sanner a very popular workshop leader and we're delighted she's bringing this new workshop to us. Quite an accomplished actor, director, singer, coach, orchestra conductor and producer, she's experienced in all aspects of the theater Arts. She's performed in major theaters and directed an array of musicals, comedies and dramas, including: The Fantastics, Steel Magnolias, Twelve Angry Jurors and most recently, Nigh Watch here in Laguna Woods Village. Jeanne successfully ran her own acting studio, Class Acting Academy.
Maximum attendees 10
This workshop has 3 sessions; Mon. Nov. 18th, 25th & Dec. 2nd from 1:30 -3:00 in Instructors' In-Home LW Music Studio
This class will focus on how to sing and act out a song so you can book a part or simply entertain from the shower! You'll also learn how to keep your voice fit and strong while preventing laryngitis.
Elissa Kaplan Senter will be leading this Workshop. She is a stage, film, TV and radio voice over entertainer and artist. She loves teaching and sharing her knowledge with other performers. This will be her 50th year as an Actor's Equity, SAG and AFTRA union member. She began her off Off-Broadway career at the age of nine!
MAXIMUM ATTENDEES: 5
This workshop has 3 sessions Dates are Thurs, Dec. 5, 12 and 19th from 9:30 - 12:00
Have you ever thought, "I'd like to try my hand at directing"? We're excited to offer this mentor style, introductory class, individually led by 3 seasoned directors. They will be sharing their methods and formulas for success which will enable you to develop your own bag of tricks.
Leaders are:
Donna Valenti
Donna directed our latest performances of "In Juliet's Garden". From directing her siblings in backyard plays, to acting and directing in school productions. she has always had a passion for storytelling. Directing was her major in college and she traveled across the country training motivational speakers. Now she's thrilled to bring her experience and enthusiasm to directing our amazing senior actors.
Beth Siegel-Graf
Beth has been involved in theater since the age of 14 having started her training at Circle in the Square Theater in NYC and continued to receive a BA in English/Theater Arts Education. She has taught acting, directing, improvisation, theater history and other aspects of theater, as well as directing both straight plays and musicals. Beth has performed and directed in community theater and is looking forward to sharing her experience.
Barbara Turino
Barb has enjoyed a successful acting career for over 40 years. She has been fortunate to work with many different directors and directing styles. As the president of the Theater club in Casta Del Sol, a senior community in Mission Viejo, Barb and her creative partner write, direct, and perform in numerous shows each year. Barb has also directed several Theater Guild productions, including Almost Maine, Cemetery Club, and some Readers Theatre one acts. She is excited to share some of her directorial tips and tools in this workshop.
Workshops are free to Theatre Guild members. Must be a member to participate.
Donations always appreciated.
For more information contact: TheatreGuildLW@Outlook.com
The Performing Arts Company of Laguna Woods Village, Inc.
Theatre Guild of Laguna Woods Division
P.O. Box 2838, Laguna Hills, CA, 92654
E-Mail: theatreguildlw@outlook.com