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  • Experience the legendary Cannes Film Festival - Act in a Film! Attend the Premiere! - Click here for details
  • Ken Feinberg's Master Class Audition Technique for Film and TV
  • Introduction to Television Hosting: A Practical Guide to the Business - Sunday January 29, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Voice Over For Audio Books - Four Mondays in February
  • Bob Bergen's Advanced Animated Voice Over Workshop - May 19 & 20
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    ADULT CLASSES

    We offer the following Classes:

    Registration process: After selecting a workshop or class you would like to attend, please send in the Class Enrollment & Student Information forms found with the class description. Payment can be made by clicking the Add to Cart button for that class. If you don't have a PayPal account, just click the Continue button on the PayPal screen to use any credit or debit card, or checking account. Or you can call 404-355-4588 to make pre-registration arrangements and reserve your spot.
     

    Voice Over Classes - NEW

    Instructor: Deborah Richards
    When: By appointment only
    Please Email

    Investment: $745

    Creative Studios of Atlanta has the cure for the tired and worn out voice over demo…

    Deborah Richards Demo Doctor (cue dramatic music)

    Let award winning editor and voice coach Deborah Richards update your demo and get the bookings your deserve.

    Ideal for:

    * Dated Demos

    (no more cellular phone commercials)

    * Poor Production

    (don’t let bad editing interfere with your voice over performance )

    * New and Improved YOU!!

    (demos should be updated at least once a year to reflect your artistic growth and showcase the jobs you have booked this year)

    "I couldn't be more happy with voice over demos that Deborah produced for me.  I enjoyed the entire process and loved the finished results.  Apparently, so did my agent, as they were impressed enough with the first edits I sent them to not want any changes made at all!  That's very unusual and is a testament to the talent and attention to detail that Deborah puts into all her work." -- Adam Drescher


    Three Levels

    Beginning Voice Over Class - Adults (2 hrs. for four weeks) Designed for students who have no V/O experience, a series of four weekly classes begins with the basic skills. Students will leave with 2 fully produce demos - 1 commercial and 1 narration created exclusively for the talent. 
    Beginning Voice Over Class - 6 and up (2 hrs. for four weeks) COMING SOON - call studio for details - starting in July
    Intermediate Voice Over Class This class is designed for performers who have one to three years experience in the industry.  Learn to expand your repertoire. Update and polish your demo.
    Master Voice Over  Class Experienced voice actors expand their range and grow their V/O business.
    Animation / Gaming Voice Over Class COMING SOON - call studio for details
    Audio Editing COMING SOON - call studio for details - starting in July

     

    Business of Acting Beginning Voice Over (Adult) - Class only -$445
    Business of Acting Beginning Voice Over (Adult) - Demo only - $500
    Business of Acting Beginning Voice Over (Adult) - Class and Demo -$745

    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms


    The Practical Work of an Atlanta Actor with Meisner Focus (Ongoing)

    Instructor: Vince Pisani
    When: Monday Evenings 7p-10p
    (FULL - email creativestudiosofatlanta@yahoo.com to be put on he 7-10pm waiting list.)
    Studio A
    Space is limited to 18 Students
    Investment:  $99/month or $30/class drop in

    Requirements for Class: Read "On Acting" Sanford Meisner, "The Actor's Art and Craft" by William Esper

    This ongoing, on-camera class focuses on the practical tools needed to be successful in the Atlanta Market. Learn the business of "Show Business", how to sign with and maintain a working relationship with an agent, audition preparation, set etiquette, and the expectations of an actor here in the Southeastern Market. Based in the Meisner Technique, you will learn a working process on how to stay moment to moment in a given imaginary circumstance and come out of your work with a more satisfying, truthful experience while learning to live in front of the camera.

    vince   About the Instructor: Vince Pisani has over 20 yrs. of experience in the industry. He has acted since the age of seven on stage and screen, appearing in over 14 films and 30 stage productions. He is most recognized as the Keno Guy in Ga. Lottery’s “Any Given Keno”. He was the lead role of Edward in the PBS feature “A Second Chance”, appeared on Lifetime's, “Army Wives”, guest-starred in BET’s sitcom “Somebodies” and was the main brain cell in the Atlanta Film Festival short film “My Redneck Brain Cell” - awarded “Best of the Fest”.  He is the in-house session runner doing all the on-camera work for one of Atlanta’s leading talent agencies where he has worked hundreds of auditions from industrials to film. As a teacher, he provides unique knowledge and perspective of actor, agency rep and on-camera auditioning.


    If you are interested in auditing a free class or registering please contact:
    Creative Studios 404-355-4588 or
    creativestudiosofatlanta@gmail.com
    Business of Acting
    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms


    Film Acting Foundation (monthly)

    Instructor: Tom Thon
    Mon    1 - 4 PM       or       
    7-10 PM (FULL - email creativestudiosofatlanta@yahoo.com to be put on he 7-10pm waiting list.)
    Limited to 10 students per class
    Investment $100.00 / Month

    This on-going, "on camera" class will provide beginning and intermediate students with the tools to be successful in audition and on the set. It will allow stage actors to transition their skills form live performance to performing for the camera. Each session will be recorded with playback analysis. Students will receive DVD copies of their work at regular intervals. Class size is limited to 10 students for personalized instruction. The class will offer students an introduction to and practice in the following:

    Audition Technique
    Rapid Script Analysis
    Rapid Character Development
    Cold Reading
    Emotional Control Techniques
    Improvisation
    Camera Awareness
    Audition and Set Etiquette
    Film Set Terms and Vocabulary

    Business of Acting
    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms


    Tom  

    About the instructor:  Tom has just completed principal photography as Doc Kingston in the feature film Quarantine 2: Terminal with Mercedes Masohn and Josh Cooke. He has also worked with John Houston & Jack Nicholson on Prizzi's Honor,  Meryl Streep, Liev Shreiber & Jonathan Demme on The Manchurian Candidate, and with Robert Duval, Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek and Lucas Black on Get Low. Tom was a 2008 Suzi Bass Award nominee as Featured Actor for his multiple roles in Terrance McNally's Some Men at Actors Express. His other stage credits including work at the Alliance Theatre, Horizon Theater and Theatre in the Square.

     
    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms


    Scene Study for Working Actors (ongoing)

    Instructor: Clayton Landey
    When: Wednesdays
    Time: 7-10 pm
    Where: Creative Studios of Atlanta, Suite E4, Studio B
    Space is limited to 10 Adult Working Actors

    Investment: $175 for 4 classes with a 10% discount for members of SAG/AFTRA/AEA
    Interview and recommendation required.
    Students must come prepared to every class.
    clayton  

    'Scene Study for Working Actors' is Creative Studios most intensive class and it is dedicated to the working actor. Sharpen your tools. Gain new tools. Focus on your work and renew your commitment to yourself in this ongoing class. This is the space in which to challenge and stretch yourself. Get camera ready!

    With over 300 credits as an actor, instructor Clayton Landey is proud to celebrate his 39 years as a professional actor, writer, director, producer and teacher.

    On Television he starred as Roger Barrow in the first season of 1st and Ten, one of the first original series on HBO. He has had recurring roles in seven other TV series including 3 seasons as attorney James Westmont on Knots Landing and 1 year as the evil Gregory on Days of Our Lives. Other shows with multiple episodes: Dynasty, Walker, Texas Ranger, Without a Trace, Stargate: Atlantis and the current Lifetime Network hit Drop Dead Diva. As well as starring in the pilot for Used Cars and Guest Starring in the pilot SNOOPS his favorite Guest Starring roles include Becker, Designing Women, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and JAG. Known to jokingly say his film career goes from A-Z: Assault of The Killer Bimbos to Zombie Strippers his over 40 films and movies for television include favorites Norma Rae, Fatal Beauty, Pump Up the Volume and The Cisco Kid. His work has been represented at both the Cannes (She’s So Lovely) and Sundance (Shadow Hours) Film Festivals. It is, however, (sad but) true that more people have probably seen him get sucked down the drain in The Blob than in any other role.

    He has appeared in over 40 theatrical productions in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas. He received a Drama-Logue Award, an LA Weekly Award, a Maddy, a Garland Award and a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle nomination for his performance as Luther Adler in the critically acclaimed production of Names at the Matrix Theater and recreated the role the following season in the Off-Broadway production. He also received a Drama-Logue for producing the multi-award winning Andrea’s Got Two Boyfriends.

    His most recent screenplay One Star Awake is co-written with novelist Steven Cain.

    His training includes a BA in Drama from the University of Houston and Masters Classes with Marlon Brando, Stella Adler and Darryl Hickman.

    Clayton is currently the Secretary of the Screen Actors Guild Council for the Georgia Regional Branch.

    If you are interested in interviewing with Clayton for a position in
    the class, please contact:
    Creative Studios 404-355-4588
    creativestudiosofatlanta@gmail.com

    or

    clayton@claytonlandey.com
    www.claytonlandey.com

    Business of Acting
    Business of Acting 10% DISCOUNT FOR ALL UNION MEMBERS

    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms


    Ken Feinberg's Master Class
    Audition Technique for Film and TV

    Instructor: Ken Feinberg
    Investment: $350

    Many actors make simple but fatal mistakes because they don't know what to do when they walk into the casting room or audition on tape. If you were making mistakes in your auditions would you want to know about it?

      This class emphasizes the important, but often underdeveloped skill of auditioning on camera for film and TV. Demystify the audition process and gain the advantage of knowledge! Learn the subtleties that contribute to a successful audition.

    Why be nervous in an audition when you can have fun?

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms
      

    On Camera Improv for Auditions and Callbacks - Adult

    Come to Creative Studios and take the class that has people booking a ton of work!!!
    Come Audit Your First Class!

    Instructor:  Dave Pileggi
    Class time (morning class): Thursday, 10:30am – 1:30pm
    Class time (evening class): Thursday, 7:15pm – 10:15pm
    Class Start date/ Class end Date: Ongoing
    Class Investment: $99/month
    Class Ages:  18+
    Min/Max amount of students: Min 6 / Max 24

    dave   Dave is a full time actor/teacher and has been teaching improv and acting technique since 2008.  He recently was booked as an emcee and corporate trainer by Direct TV for their live events and training tour for the entire summer of 2010. Dave is also a sought after motivational speaker.

    Dave has appeared in multiple industrials, films and theater productions including the hit television series "The Vampire Diaries" as well as national and regional commercials for ReMax, Hooters, Ethan Allen, NAPA Auto Parts and NAMB. He travels across the country performing improv shows with The Ragamuffins, which he founded in 2009. Dave first got involved in acting and improv with Playing In Traffic improv in Atlanta Georgia and is now one of their main stage actors..

    Brief Class Description: On-Camera Improv for Commercials and Callbacks

    There are basic pillars of improv that must be learned in order to truly be successful at any level. This class will give the foundation on which students can build for years to come. Students will be introduced to improv games, improv techniques, do’s and don’ts, the art of character building, stage acting as well as learning how improve can help in everyday life. Whether wanting to grow as an actor, or increase your business savvy, this is the class for you.

    Testimonials:
    “Dave, Thank you for the wonderful class.  Besides being a great actor, you are a great teacher. I learned so much and I feel like I really grew!”

    “Dave, I really want to thank you for helping me come out of my shell. I was more scared than I like to admit to take your class at first. But wow, I’m so glad I did! My wife has even seen a difference in me since I’ve started studying with you.”


    For more information on Dave and his improv troupe, please visit
    www.ragamuffinimprov.com


    If you are interested in Advanced Improv, please contact:
    Creative Studios 404-355-4588 or creativestudiosofatlanta@gmail.com


    Business of Acting Morning Class - starting April 7, 2011

    Business of Acting Evening Class

     

    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms

     


    Screenwriting Class with Ken Feinberg

    Instructor: Ken Feinberg
    Class Investment: $200 Per Session

    Ken Feinberg now teaches screenwriting in private one on one coaching.

    If you're serious about screenwriting call 404-355-4588 or email creativestudiosofatlanta@yahoo.com to set up an interview to join this popular class. Space is limited to the first 15 writers to sign up

    Class Enrollment & Student Information forms