ACTING! (An intro!)

SUNDAYS / 6PM-8PM / SEPTEMBER 14 - NOVEMBER 2 / 7 WEEKS + performance / $295 + TAXES / ADULTS 18+

THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT - REGISTER TO JOIN THE WAITLIST

ACTING! (An Intro)! w/ Monika Schneider

Mile End Improv is excited to present our first ever acting class at VME with MONIKA SCHNEIDER'S ACTING! (An Intro)!

Acting does not come from the brain at all. We want to shove the brain out and immerse ourselves completely in the atmosphere, the moment. This is the foundation of acting; it’s all about what is going on in the gut. - Peter Wylde

The focus of this introductory class will be on:

- active listening

- authentic, instinctual and honest reactions

- understanding character needs through exploring the given circumstances

- compelling and truthful performances

- staying present and connected to partners

Besides work on foundational skills such as voice & diction, improvisation, and emotional range, the class will also explore concepts and exercises (including Meisner & Stanislavski) as well as scene work.

Classes will entail chat & warm-up, acting and improv games & exercises and text work, when applicable.

Students must be willing to memorize lines, meet outside of class time to practice their scene with their scene partner, as well as perform in front of an audience.

SCHEDULE:

SUNDAYS 6-8PM  / SEPT 14 - NOV 2 / STUDIO A 

Schedule: Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2 (No class October 12th)

Show: Last hour during class time on November 2nd - For invited guests 7pm-8pm (approx)

ABOUT:

Monika Schneider is a Canadian actor, improviser, and instructor based in Montreal.  She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) with a B.F.A. in Acting and was awarded outstanding actress in her graduating class. After writing and touring her one woman show Nevil, she moved to New York City where she performed in a variety of plays including another one woman show at the acclaimed theatre P.S. 122. Her most recent acting credits include a lead role in the short film I Used To Live There directed by Ryan McKenna which screened at a number of festivals including Locarno, The Toronto International Film Festival, and Festival du Nouveau Cinéma. Monika is heavily involved in the improv community, performing regularly at Montreal Improv and Theatre VME. She has performed in several productions including Kevin McDonald does improv with the best of MTL, Films in Focus, and Shakespeare with a Vengeance. Past festivals include OFF JFL/Zoofest, Ladyfest, MPROV, Hartford, and the Big Pond Improv Festival. Monika also enjoys voice over work and has worked on a variety of projects including voicing various characters for video games, audio books, and radio. 

PLEASE NOTE:

In order to offer the best class experience, we require registrants to be able to attend all these days/times they've registered for. Arrive 5 minutes before class begins in order to not disturb a class in session.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE - 10 participants

Once you register, you will wait to receive an INVOICE, within 24 hours. Once you receive the invoice you will have 24 hours to make your payment to secure your spot

Payment is made by sending an e-transfer to: variationsmileendimprov@gmail.com and using the password improv25 (AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE INVOICE)

We cannot accept credit cards or cheques, if you’d like to pay by cash, please let us know and we will arrange an appointment.

Mile End Improv is a safe space. Absolutely no abusive behaviour of any kind will be tolerated.

This is a commitment, and we expect those who register to attend the classes they’ve signed up for. Please be considerate; missing a class will affect the other participants and the delivery of the class material for everyone. There are no refunds or credits for missed classes.

Unfortunately, the studios are located on the second floor of the building.

Being a student at Mile End Improv allows you to attend the Every Thursday Improv Show for free during the weeks you are taking classes (if space allows!) 

If your schedule permits, register using the form below. You will receive an invoice, and then you will send payment to variationsmileendimprov@gmail.com

Please use the password answer: improv25