CHAS (CHAY) SCHOOL OF FILM, TELEVISION AND THEATRE
131 INDUSTRIAL WAY
#15 BELMONT CA 94402 SEE
WWW.CHASACTINGSCHOOL.COM/ FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION
CALL FOR OUR FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS ON THURSDAY EVES 630-930, SATURDAYS 2-5
OR SUNDAYS 1-4
650-548-5303 OR
650-759-6389 CHARLES ASCELLO SAG/AFTRA
Our fully comprehensive six-month course consists of the following two
classes that run simultaneously. Please call or email us for one of our free
introductory classes today.
Scene-Monologue Study
Stanislavski -
Method?? Don't worry about what it's called, work on being believable,
interesting, and exciting to watch!" - C.A.
This class is necessary to
evolve as an actor and strengthen your performing skills. We help you select and
develop suitable monologues for presentation to agents and theatrical auditions.
Also, actors will perform contemporary and classical scenes with partners.
All geared to raise your acting ability above the norm. Charles knows how to get
actors over the top quickly, helping to find that key element, turning average
performances into paid performances.
Included in the many things taught in
this class are, line by line script analyses, arcs/beats, internalization,
characterization, believability, blocking, creating your environment, and
drawing your audience in.
On-Camera Class
"It is vital for an actor to
understand the difference between stage and camera work especially in the
audition process!" - C.A.
In this class we tape our students, play them back
on television and critique their performance. It is important for the actor to
see how they present themselves on screen.
Actors must also understand the
major differences between stage and film work, and the art of acting and the
audition process. Only after mastering on-camera and scene-monologue work can
actors appreciate how both forms integrate. Students work alone, in pairs and in
groups doing scenes and mimicking real auditions preparing them to land those
jobs!
The many things studied in this class include cold readings,
commercial work, improvisation, auditioning techniques, script analyses and
slating. We also teach the complete business application including headshots,
resumes, portfolios, agents, casting directors, self-promotion, unions, the
audition process, principles, featured extras, and extras.
**Private
Lessons Are Available**