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Audition or Meeting for all classes except the Saturday class is required.
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NOTE:
There is a $20.00 fee for bounced cheques. If paying by cash please drop by the studio Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 2pm to 5pm. Our standard audit fee is $20.00


 

THE CRAFT CLASS

This class is off camera.
Be ready to go to a new level of acting and existence, an exacting and in depth class to explore your being and arm your self with amazing elements from various techniques that have been in use for 100 of years and Alza's own work expanding two decades . Allowing to awaken your own organic approach to what works for you using your inner dialogue, energy and instincts and bio mechanics".

 

This is an extremely important class for the growth of any young or pro actor in combination with the on camera work Even though this class is by invitation only you may still apply. In this particular class, Mr. Alza will be concentrating on craft. He will be teaching through the use of different exercises that will help the actor to be present and focused. Elements from Chekhov, Meisner and Stanislovsky will be used, as well as methods that Walter himself has developed over the years. Craft is the foundation of the actor, it’s what enables us to last in this business while others come and go. (no audits)

Instructor Walter Alza
Time Thursdays 610pm to 930pm - 5 weeks - $485 + GST

 

PRIVATE COACHING
To Schedule with Walter Alza or other Instructors, please contact studio.

 

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ON-CAMERA ACTING CLASS
We encourage you in this class by Allowing to awaken your own organic approach to what works for you using your inner dialogue, energy and instincts and bio mechanics and using amazing elements from various techniques that have been in use for 100 of years and Alza's own work expanding two decades. Learning to free yourself from text. Exploring The relationship between actor and camera. Hitting your mark. Working within the frame and yet being present in front of the camera. Transforming yourself to have Successful minds for successful scenes .  The ‘business’ side of acting as well as preparing yourself for auditions. Connecting with your scene partner and adapting to direction, make better choices when it comes to preparing their scene Audition technique as well as cold reads

Instructors Walter Alza
Time Friday 610pm to 910pm - 5 weeks - $319

 

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ON-CAMERA CLASS

This class is designed like the BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ON-CAMERA However we welcome to apply:  actors that have worked with Walter in the past and or studio. Or have extensive theater or television film experience, theater grads crossing to film and tv and or working actors.


Instructors Walter Alza
Time WED 10pm to 910pm - 5 weeks $319

 

BEGINNER/INTRO TO ALZA'S METHOD CLASS

ON CAMERA SCENE STUDY
This class is designed for students who have little to no formal acting or training and for those who have never worked with Mr. Alza. Actors will learn: The craft of acting. How to break down scenes and monologues from theatre, film and television. How to be present Work objectives and actions. How to make strong choices. The business of ‘being’ an actor. An introduction to acting on camera
David Smith Walter Alza
Time Saturdays 2pm to 5pm - 4 weeks - $289 + GST

 

Teens Introduction to On-Camera Acting Class

This class is designed for actors between the ages of 12-17 that have little to no experience acting on camera. We foster each student’s individuality in a safe and supportive atmosphere while teaching the craft of acting. We start with the basics using acting exercises, cold reads and scene work. Auditioning as well as ‘set expectations’ will also be covered. The main goal of this class is to minimize shyness and build their self-confidence in front of the camera so that they can hit their mark when the director says ‘action!’

Jane Hailes
Time Saturdays 10AM to 1pm - 4 weeks - $289 + GST

 

Seminar : Tools To Success and To become An Actor for Film & TV

Walter Alza In Mississauga 9 Time Award Winning Artist/Actor/Director/Writer/Producer/Acting Coach

 

-This Seminars Will Open your eyes about the demands and realities of this business

-And It will save you years of going around with no answers or making the same mistakes over and over.

-have you asked yourselves why I cant make it?  Why I can get my foot in the door?

-How do I start?  Is it really who i know?  What I know?  How does my kid get in?

-Your Marketing Plan-

-The Do it & Don't wait mind.

-Mr. Alza Will be covering the Craft of acting for all ages and nationalities

-What’s is needed. To succeed

-The Secret of Auditioning

-The Business of Acting

-This is your Chance to personally ask all The Questions you want to learned about Show Business

-Finding Your Place in The Business

-Your Image

-Agents

- All this and more for the 1st time in Mississauga!

When: OCT 2nd Limited Space

Time: 1pm to 4pm

Where: Living Arts Center, Mississauga

Cost $99

Deadline Sept 28th

AUDITION TECHNIQUE
Learn the secrets and the most relevant information on how to do a great audition and book it with up coming guest speakers such as:



PAST GUESTS AND GUESTS INSTRUCTORS

Dean Bajramovic
Director/Producer of "GANGSTER EXCHANGE" “Winner of six Best Feature Film Awards”

Jane Hailes (Acrtor, Writer)


Millie Tom
Casting Director (Casting Associate, RDC Casting for "The Incredible Hulk", "Love Guru")

Marsha Chesley
Casting Director & Author ( "Little Mosque on the Prairie", "This is Wonderland")

Marjorie Lecker
Casting Director ("Sticks and Stones" for CTV, "The Good Shepherd", "The Limit and The Last Hit Man for Peace Arch", "Forensic Factor" for Discovery, "Cold Blood" for Global and The CBC)

Juli Ann Kay
Casting Director

GAIL HARVEY
Award Winning Director (The Weight)

Award Winning Directors Ron Murphy, Producer Paula Smith - Assitant to Academy Award Winning Director Jim Shiridan.

 

FROM PAGE TO SCREEN CLASS
This class is for actors who wish to take control of their destiny. Actors will act, write, and direct their own scene at the studio. At the end of this Weekend Intensive Workshop, the individual will receive a copy of their work on a DVD.

Instructor: Walter Alza
Price:


VOICE CLASSES

This course will give you a powerful voice, instruction in diction, pacing and inflection for performances in voice-overs, TV and film. Upon successful completion of this course the actor will be able to have a deeper understanding of speech, breath control, enunciation, pronunciation and diction as it particularly relates to the delivery of acting for entertainment. Through exercises the actor will steadily improve fluency and facility with the language and also be able to objectively criticize their level of talent and expertise while also continuing to improve their ability to interpret and communicate the speaking abilities of established actors.



Instructors: COMING UP

 

 

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