Stories High
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Acting Workshop is now closed.
Acting Workshop with
Juan G. Berumen
DROP IN DATES:
May 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Where:
868 Kearny Street,
San Francisco, CA
Fees: $0-25 (for drop in)
Workshop Overview:
The acting workshop will involve interactive exercises to explore a physical, vocal, and emotional approach to three-dimensional acting. It will cover acting essentials, character development, and script analysis for subtext. The workshop will also challenge participants to go beyond their comfort zones and develop range, learning techniques such as movement and street/protest theater. In cultivating a supportive community, emerging and established actors will guest facilitate, speaking on their experiences in the industry and leading enrichment exercises to engage and further develop participants' skill set. In addition, we will go behind the scenes and attend a rehearsal for an upcoming production with the possibility of attending its performance. The workshop will culminate with auditions for Story High XIV. In preparation, the workshop will cover audition and cold reading techniques.
Juan G. Berumen
A long time teatrista who believes in the power of theater to transform self and society. Has written and directed several plays throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Indiana. Has participated in projects with Cherie Moraga (Chicana Playwright), Daniel Valdez (Teatro Campesino), Teatro Vision (San José), the Bloomington's Playwright Project (Indiana), and Intersections for the Arts (San Francisco). Has presented on panels hosted by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters and National Association of Latino Arts and Culture. A one time board member for National Performance Network and events coordinator for Cuentos, a theater/performance/spoken word series for emerging artists of Color at La Peña Cultural Center. He currently teaches as an adjunct faculty at the University of San Francisco.