“All of our workshops at JW actors studio focus on the work; the process one needs to experience in order to be the best actor, performer, and speaker that they can be. To be a really truthful, honest actor is to embark on a journey that is not completed in any short amount of time. It takes commitment, discipline, and the ability to give it your all. One needs to be able to unlock their inhibitions, be open to new challenges and to let themselves really tap into and trust their creativity. If one is not willing to commit to being the best they can be then perhaps we are not the right place for you. For those seeking to be professional actors or for individuals looking to use these skills in other areas of life, I guarantee you’ll benefit from allowing me to guide you along this path.”
JW actors studio is the preferred training center in New Jersey for actors by the Noble Talent Management Company and we are now working with one of the top Talent Agencies in New York and Los Angeles!
JW Actors Studio Classes
All Acting and Improv classes will be held at:
Princeton Dance & Theater StudioPrinceton Forrestal Center116 Rockingham Row Princeton, NJ 08540 View Map www.princetondance.com
All Company, Children’s Exploratory, Film, & Oratory Workshops to be held at:
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
Private Lessons
Private lessons are always available upon request.
Registration
Download the class registration form here (Microsoft Word document).
2010/11 Acting Class Schedule
Mondays:
Advanced Acting/Improv for Adults
7:00-9:00PM 12 week sessions $450.00
Next session begins Sept. 13th
Fridays:
Intro to Acting
ages 7-10 4:00-5:00PM (12 week sessions) $325.00 First session begins Sept. 10th
Advanced Acting 1
ages 10-15 5:00-6:30PM (34 Weeks) $1,190.00
(BY INVITATION &/OR AUDITION ONLY!)
Session begins Sept. 10th
Acting/Improv
ages 17-Adult 7:00-9:00PM 12 week sessions $450.00
Next session begins Sept. 24th 2010
Saturdays:
Acting 1
ages 10-15 2:00-3:30PM 12 Week sessions $395.00
First session begins Sept. 11th
Advanced Acting 2
ages 14-18 3:30-5:30PM (34 Weeks) $1,295.00
(BY INVITATION &/OR AUDITION ONLY!)
Session begins Sept. 11th
2010/11 Company/Oratory/Film-TV Workshops
Mondays:
Acting for Film/Television/Commercials ages 14-18 4:00-6:00pm (12 week sessions) $595.00 Begins Sept. 13th
Tuesdays:
JW Oratory ages 12-17 4:00-6:00PM (8 week sessions) $450.00 Begins Sept. 14th
JW Oratory ages 18 thru adult 6:30-8:30PM (8 week sessions)$450.00 Begins Sept. 14th
Wednesdays:
JW Oratory ages 12-17 4:00-6:00PM (8 week sessions) $450.00 Begins Sept. 15th
JW Oratory/Presentation adults 6:30-8:30PM (8 week sessions) $450.00 Begins Sept. 15th
Thursdays:
Acting for Film/Television/Commercials ages 9-14 4:30-6:30PM (12 week sessions) $595.00 Begins Sept. 16th
Saturdays:
JW Acting Company
ages 14-18 (34 weeks) Begins Sept. 11th 11:00AM-1:00PM $1,350.00
(By INVITATION &/OR AUDITION ONLY!)
For any further information please contact JW actors studio at 609-240-7080
or e mail us at info@jwactorstudio.com
Class Descriptions (All Class Schedules Available Upon Request)
Advanced Acting / Improv Adults
Our advanced acting/improv workshop for adults is for those students returning to the program after completing the beginner/intermediate class and for new individuals who have some background in live theater and/or improv. The workshop will combine acting technique with comedy improvisation. Successful students from this workshop would then move on to our Improv Troupe “Far & In Between” that performs in the Princeton area as well as other venues.
Mondays 7:00-9:00PM
Intro to Acting
Our intro to acting workshop for ages 7-10 is our basic workshop introducingchildren to the world of “real” acting. The student will be introduced to games and exercises that will help them explore the opportunity to behave truthfully in the imaginary world. We will move onto brief “storytelling” and monolgues before the conclusion of session 1.
Fridays 4:00-5:00PM
Advanced Acting 1
Our advanced acting 1 class for youngsters age 10-15 is for those returning to the program as well as for individuals with some theater/acting background. This is a workshop where it is expected that the comittment level will be high. If individuals show any inconsistancy in attendance or in a comitted approach to the work they will be asked to join one of our other classes until they are deemed reday to move back to this level. We will review the basic games and exercises, add in more advanced techniques and then dig into our monologue and scene work. We will present our monologues for an invited audience at the studio halfway through the year as well as an afternoon of theater/improvisation at the conclusion of the session in June.
Fridays 5:00-6:30PM
Acting / Improv For Adults
This workshop is intended for the beginning actor and those with a little experience in the craft. We will explore the techniques needed to behave honestly and truthfully in the imaginary circumstances through acting exercises, games, and a lot of improvisation. We will work on monologues in this session as well as explore scene study techniques.
Fridays 7:30-9:00PM
Acting 1
Ages 10-15: This workshop is intended for youngsters continuing with the program from the intro to acting program and for those with some experience in acting. We will focus on theater games and exercises designed to build confidence and open the student up creatively and bring them to that next level. We will further explore the world of improvisation as well as work on monologues and scenes.
Saturdays 2:00-3:30PM
12 week sessions
Advanced Acting 2
Our advanced acting 2 program for teens is for those students returning to the studio from the advanced acting workshop and for individuals with some fairly solid experience on stage or in an acting program. There are few open spots for the program and are available to students who have worked with Mr. Wood in the past or by audition. Please visit our Open House (See “News & Events” page for Open House details!) or call for an appointment.
The program will begin with a review of our work last season and will then progress into more advanced methods to the work. This year we continue on with a more disciplined approach to the work while maintaining the fun atmosphere the students are used to. The class will be visited by theater and film professionals for talks and seminars throughout the season. Former students from this workshop were brought in for interviews with a top Talent Management Company and asked to sign professional contracts! There will be an afternoon of monologues presented at the studio for an invited audience and a performance of short plays and improvisation on our home stage stage in downtown Princeton, NJ that will be attended by industry professionals.
Saturdays 3:30-5:30PM
JWAS Acting Company for Teens
The JWAS Acting Company for Teens has Finally arrived! This Company workshop will consist of highly elevated acting technique work, further improvisational exploration, perefection of the “rehearsal process”, and much more. The Company will be made up of students who have been in the Advanced Class for at least the past 2 years and have shown the capability and discipline to move on. The company will also hold auditions for teen actors who have some signficant stage experience. We will be visited throughout the year by guest speakers and instructors/directors and our presentations and productions will be advertised to and attended by industry professionals.
Acting for Film, Television, & Commercials
These workshops will incorporate the same philosophy of truthful behavior in the imaginary circumstances and simply transfer it the medium of Film, Television, and yes, Commercials. As crazy as some commercials may be, the actors are still coming from a reality. The workshop will take us from working on the same techniques we work on in the stage acting workshops to eventually getting it all on camera. Film and Television scenes will be distributed to the student to work on along with commercial copy. We will also employ sessions learning & practicing audition techniques. These workshops are desigend to build everyone’s confidence as they appear before the camera. The talent agents and managers we work with insist that if anyone is to wish to meet with them and advance into the world of film that they have some significant professional training. We’ll give you that and more! A DVD of your “before and after” work will be provided at course’s end.
Oratory Workshops
Our Oratory/Public Speaking workshops employ a unique approach to the craft allowing students of all ages to be the very best they can be at the public speaker’s podium or in a presentation of any kind. Students will have a great time while learning and perfecting skills that will last a lifetime by being at the top of their game in any situation that requires good communication skills. Our students will explore various exercises and games to bring out their creative side and will learn to speak from the heart focusing on key objectives and tapping into the passion for their subject matter. Whether it is a speech, presentation, or interview, our students will gain 100% confidence in facing any challange that confronts them!
For any further information please contact JW actors studio at 609-240-7080 or e mail us at info@jwactorstudio.com