Perhaps you are an experienced actor in local theatre. Maybe you took some acting classes or performed in some shows years ago, or it could be that you have never walked unto a stage and have always wondered what it would be like. It doesn't matter what your background. Now you can take an exciting step toward learning more about the art of acting.
For six consecutive Monday nights, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Playhouse Acting Academy will offer an adult acting class taught by actor-playwright Jared Kelner and academy Director Gerry Appel.
Each Monday night session will include improvisations, craft exercises as well as scene study or monologue preparation. But, most importantly, this is a safe place to explore your creativity. Kelner and Appel have developed lesson plans from techniques tailored to help actors with any level of experience.
“Jared and I come from two very diverse schools of thought concerning how to train an actor,” says Appel. “I am a Strasberg method actor, and Jared was first trained in the meisner technique. In my youth while awaiting NYC auditions, I witnessed (and sometimes participated) in shouting matches between actors who had dissimilar training. Meisner vs. Method was often an epic battle. But, now, I believe there is no 'wrong way' to develop your acting skills. Even the grandfather of modern acting techniques, Stanislavski said, 'Create your own method.' This class will give you a foundation of history and craft exercises to help you with that process.”
Registration is open to all. No audition is necessary for this class. Space is limited to only 12 actors, to allow individual attention.
Classes will take place at the East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Tuition is $160 for the six sessions. Each session is two hours, but may go later.
For more information, email Academy Director Gerry Appel at NJActingAcademy@gmail.com.
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