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    Atomic Firefly: My Story Core
    ​Screen Writing - ​Adults
    Workshop #4001
    Teacher: Kevyn Bashore
    My Story Core - Screen Writing
    Minimum 10 students
    Adults
    Meets every other Thursday
    Eight bi-weekly meetings -16 weeks
    Meets for 3 hours
    5:00 - 8:00pm
    Starts Thursday February 13 & ends Thursday May 22
    2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22
    Room 320
    Cost for a full 24 hour workshop:  $720
    Payment should be made by the first day of class
    (Payment information will be sent when registration is confirmed)
    For more information: CLICK HERE
    Contact teacher by phone, email  or in person with any questions
    [email protected]
    818-565-9088
    These bi-weekly workshop meetings are for writers utilizing MY STORY CORE METHOD to inspire and guide storytellers to conceive, develop and write original short/feature screenplays and TV pilots, with in-class critiques.  As Artists and Storytellers we get to Dream, to Co-Create, to form worlds out of nothing as we speak and write and paint and dance and sculpt and photograph and act and breathe into existence. This is a gift given to us by God: an awesome, weighty responsibility. MY STORY CORE is focused on personalized. enhanced storyteller's experience.
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    Acting for On-Camera
    Class #4003
    Teacher: Heath Frantz
    Acting for On-Camera
    Age - 9 and up
    Beginner Level
    Group lessons
    Max # of 10 students for group classes
    1 hour
    Meet once a week
    Fridays
    Choose:
    Kids - Age 9 - 12 years old - 10 - 11am
    Adults - Age 18 + - 11am - 12pm
    Teens - Age 13 - 17 years old - 3:30- 4:30pm
    Adults - Age 18 + - 7 - 8pm
    Classes are ongoing
    Take advantage of a free intro class
    Class Cost: 
    $    200 per month - group class
    No materials required outside of scene work days
    This is a beginner level acting course that will cover the different pillars of acting and will focus on perfecting both scene work and audition prep for in-person and self tape auditions.
    Teacher will contact you to confirm a start date
    Choose: Age/Time for Friday Group Lessons
    [email protected]
    405-708-9921
    Self-Tape Auditioning
    Class #4004
    Teacher: Heath Frantz
    Self-Tape Auditioning
    All Ages
    ​1 hour max
    ​Scheduled by appointment
    Cost: $1 per minute
    Actor must bring a printed copy of their audition for teacher to read from
    ​This service offers self-taping assistance, providing actors with a reader, optimal lighting and setup to maximize their chance of getting a call back.  Additionally, minor directorial guidance will be offered, focusing on eye placement, framing, and aiding in the audition submission process.
    [email protected]
    405-708-9921
    Theatre for Real Life
    Class #4005
    Teacher: Krystina Holman
    Theatre for Real Life
    Age: 3 - 10 years old
    Small groups will be created after registration
    # of Students - No limit
    No experience required
    4 week class
    Meets once a week
    10 - 11:30am
    Saturday - March 1, 8, 15, 22
    Finale Event Saturday - March 29 , 12 - 1:30pm - Family Tea Party 

    Class Cost: Introduction Price: $75 for 4 week session (includes Finale Event for students)
    (Pay before first class - contact teacher for details.)
    If you sign up for the Tea Party, Krystina will contact you with more information
    We play theatre games and apply what we have learned, to real life experiences. Students will learn how to make great moments everyday!! From voice, posture and mindfulness, to eye contact and overcoming stage fright, we will  develop skills that build self confidence and memorable experiences through acting, painting, writing and more.  Students will learn how to overcome life's challenges and discover God's best for them. 
    At the finale, students, family and friends enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with vintage fine china, tea sandwiches, hats, gloves and more!
    ​    Family and friends can purchase a seat with their student who attends the Family Tea Party for FREE
    ($15 per guest for Family Tea Party)
    [email protected]
    678-545-8634
    Ventriloquism
    Class #4002
    Teacher: Lorenzo Dawson
    Ventriloquism
    Ages: 15 - Adult
    Maximum # of students in class - 6
    Meets weekly
    50 minute classes
    Flexible days and times - weekdays, Saturdays
    Cost:  $8 per week (group classes) - $15 per week (private lessons)

    Students will select a ventriloquist “dummy” (or puppet) that allows one’s hand to be inside the body of the dummy or puppet.
    Students will learn the basics of ventriloquism, including using substitute sounds that allow one’s lips not to move when the dummy is speaking. Students will also learn how to “throw your voice” and alternate between one’s own voice and the voice of your dummy (or puppet).
    [email protected]
    540-871-9300
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