Janet Walmsley – Janet has an active, professional career in Acting, Theatre, Film, TV, Commercials and Voice Overs for the past 15 years. She was Co Chair of the Ageism Committee with UBCP. As well as the director of the play “Graceland”. Janet was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for a Comedy at the 6th Annual Indie Awards in Los Angles. She won the Unlimited Woman of Creativity Award at the Unlimited Women Awards in Victoria. Janet is a Best Selling and Award-Winning Author of her Non-Fiction book, “The Autistic Author and Animator”.Description
WORKSHOP FORMAT:
Week 1: Essence of being an Actor
- Opportunities of being a Vancouver Actor
- 3 Phases of an Acting Career
- Initiating Acting Career
- Classwork: One liner scene. Insight on actor’s own process of his character and take on the story.
Week 2: Core Script Analysis
- Script Analysis/Dissecting Script
- Identifying Emotions: Mental and Physical
- Memorization Strategies and Line Delivery Rhythm
- Importance of the Homework Preparation Process
- Identifying your brand, which role is your number one wheelhouse
Week 3: Scene Action with Partner
- Exploring Actors choices on the scene.
- Checklist for Scene: Size; Purpose; Action
- Constructive Feedback and Re-directs
- Importance of having fun and playing dress up, enjoying the learning experience and taking on the role and story.
- Discussion of individual’s homework for choice of brand
- Pre; During and Post Audition Revelations
Week 4:
- Work on each actor’s audition scene
- Difference on homework from 1-2 lines to 6 lines
- Importance of Standard American Accent
- Business side for an Actor
