Backstage @ the COFFEE GALLERY
2400 Lake Ave Altadena, CA 91001
And PlayZone Productions Present
LIGHT UP THE STAGE:
A performance workshop
Congratulations. You’ve been booked. Now what?
Follow through and make it real
For anyone who gets up in front of a crowd, or anyone who’s ever wanted to, strengthen your skills in this dynamic introductory evening!
Each Student brings:
$20.00 a 3 minute piece of your chosing . to
Backstage @ Coffee Gallery
7:30-9:45 pm, June 29, ‘11
Each Student leaves with:
Stage time and a diagnostic evalution
An artist statement
An action plan
PLUS: YOU’ll LEARN to:
-Communicate skillfully before and after the gig.
-Work the club. Work the crowd.
-The structure of “an act”
-Presentation and Performance skills:
SOUND CHECK: Working with a mic.
THE BASICS: entrances and exits & the art of being heard .
PERFORMING WITH INTENTION; The art of being understood.
LOVING THE CROWD
Listening to the listening”
STAGE PRESENCE: What is it and how to have more?
STAGE PERSONA: What’s my act? What’s my image?
DIAGNOSTICS: How’s my pitch?
GRACIOUSSNESS: Thank you all. How to accept praise.
PLUS: The first 15 students to register get a link to a YouStream recording of their work, and
a link for follow ups and practice tips!
For questions, info on instructor Dane Stauffer, and to pre-register, Contact:or call: 323-875-2333
“Dane is a personable, sharp, performer of exceeding talent and range that I would recommend to any ongoing troupe, producer or student as a positive, creative comedic actor. Please consider him as equal to your best." Avery Schreiber
