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The Actors Space West Announces 2012 Schedule for Kids Classes

Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Sara Wood, Acting Coach, Studio Owner (and Momager of Rachel Evan Wood) is starting 2012 off with a bang by announcing several new classes for kids in Woodland Hills, California:

MONDAY

Kids scene study/on-camera class with Sara Wood

*ages 10 – 13

Ongoing class, starting January 9th, 2012
6pm – 8:30pm

$40.00 per class or$ 120.00 per consecutive 4 weeks or $300.00 per consecutive 12 weeks

*under age 10 by invitation only

TUESDAY

Kids ages 5 -8 with Coach Kara Amanda Smith

4pm – 5:30pm

~New 8 week session starts January 10th, 2012. $200.00 for 8 weeks

THURSDAY
Session starts on January 19th! Kid’s foundational class ages 8 – 10 with Kara Amanda Smith
4pm – 5:30 pm
$30.00 per class or $100.00 per 4 consecutive weeks

SATURDAY

Ages 13 -18 (starting January 7th, 2012)

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

$130.00 per month

For more information, call 818-224-7484

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New On-Camera Class For Kids With Elizabeth Bauman in Larchmont Village, CA!

Posted on 29. Oct, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.

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Talented Acting Coach Elizabeth Bauman is offering on-camera private sessions for all ages and levels at Scott Sedita Acting Studios at 526 North Larchmont Blvd., LA,CA, 90004.

Hours to be arranged 7 days a week. Call 323-385-5237.

Elizabeth supplies material or bring your own audition material. Details can be found at ElizabethBaumanActingCoach.com or ScottSeditaActing.com. Tell her Hollywood Mom Blog sent you!

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Where Did Today’s Best Actors & Musicians Learn Their Craft? Summer Camp of Course!

Posted on 12. Jul, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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We’re just halfway through the summer, so I thought it was time to post a reminder about all the wonderful acting and performance camps available for kids. Check out our updated list of Camps, Classes and Schools and while you’re at it try and guess where these famous thespians and musicians spent their childhood summers perfecting the skills we admire today.

By the way, that great picture of Jackson Rathbone (below) was taken by our friend, Photographer Lesley Bryce.

Anjelina Jolie

Robert Downey Jr.

Jewel

Adam Levine

Natalie Portman

Jon Favreau

Scarlett Johansson

Matt Damon

Evan Rachel Wood

Jackson Rathbone

Zooey Deschanel

Norah Jones

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles campus and New York campus): 1336 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles (800) 222-2867. Summer camp application.
Agoura Children’s Theater 818-225-1459
Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts presents Janet Adderley’s Musical Theater Camp: 5015 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills, 91301 (805) 889-3680.
AIA Actor’s Studio: 1918 W. Magnolia Blvd., Suite 206, Burbank (818) 566-1429
Atlantic Acting School for Kids: (646) 216-1171
Cal Shakes, California Shakespeare Theater: For more info about this Northern California day camp contact Jenna Stich, Artistic Learning Coordinator, at 510.809.3293 or learn@calshakes.org Zendaya Coleman (Shake It Up!) attends camp here.
Center Stage Theater Camp: 615 Holmby Ave. LA, 90024; telephone: (310)842-8040, ext. 137
Children’s Civic Light Opera Summer Theatre Work: 10858 Culver Blvd., Culver City (310) 478-5886
Chamberlain’s Performing and Fine Arts Camp: 5699 Kanan Rd. #610, Agoura Hills (818) 735-9464
Children’s Civic Light Opera (CCLO), the Westside’s premier performing arts program for youth 8-18 since 1987! All skill levels embraced! Email: CCLO@verizon.net (310) 478 – 5886
Community Musical Theatre Day Camp: 11301 Bellagio Rd., Los Angeles (323) 954-7250
CRE Kids Summer Theatre Camp at Dolly Saken School of the Arts: 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills (323) 944-0511
Dance Dimensions Musical Theater Camp: Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Cyn Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91367, (818) 999-3262
Dance Factory 28901 S Western Ave Ste. 113, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (310) 519-3600
Diane Christiansen professional coaching for young actors, North Hollywood CA email: actupdi@yahoo.com
Discovery Onstage Summer Acting Camp: Centre Stage Dance Academy, 127 East Olive Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 Phone: 626.357.8308
Edgemar Center for the Arts/The Larry Moss Studio: 2437 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 399-3666
Electric Youth Triple Threat Camp Owner/Director: Debra Gibson. Teachers: Howard Fine, Susan Leslie, Bill Purnell. July 5th through July 16, 2010, attend for 1 week or both. Hollywood, CA
♥Elizabeth Bauman Monologue Workshop & Private Coach for professional child actors, Larchmont Village, (323) 385-5237
Eye Dreams Arts: 135 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena (626) 698-1092
French Woods Festival of The Performing Arts Camp PO Box 609 Hancock, NY 13783 Alumni: Jon Favreau (Cowboys&Aliens, Iron Man); Zoey Deschanel (Elf), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man); Adam Levine (Maroon 5)
Global Groove Cultural Adventure Camp: Westside Waldorf McComb Campus, 17310 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades (310) 402-8138
The Groundlings Improve Teen Classes: 7307 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046-7512, (323) 934-4747 ext 60
International City Theatre: Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach (562) 436-4610
Interlochen Center for the Arts Camp Application. Office of Admission & Financial Aid, 9900 Diamond Park Rd., Interlochen, MI 49643 (231) 276-7472, Alumni: Jewel, Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives); Jackson Rathbone (Twilight); Norah Jones, Kim Kardashian (Keeping Up with the Kardashians).
Kids Muse Art Camp, UCLA’s Fowler Museum, Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825-4361
♥Kids on Stage: Santa Monica, Culver City, Mar Vista (310) 314-0035 Perfect introduction to imaginary play for very young kids and beginners 3 to 6 years.
La Brea Barnstormers Theatre Day Camp: 520 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles (323) 939-9220
♥Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute Young Actors is an intensive/diverse program for young actors ages 7 to 18 years. 7936 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.650.7777; losangeles@strasberg.com Alumni: Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson are former students.
Long Lake Theater Camp: Located in New York State in the Adirondack Park and members of the NY American Camp Association offering Dance, Theater, Fine Arts, Circus, Music and more! E-Mail: marc@longlakecamp.com Tel: 800-767-7111 or 914-693-7111; Fax: 914-693-7684. Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody is a former camper!
Los Angeles Shakespeare Company: 1909 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga (310) 455-9400
Camp Modin: While not technically an performing arts camp, Modin counts many actors, writers, directors and composers among it’s alumni. 51 Modin Way, Belgrade, Maine, 04917 (207) 465.4444, (email) Modin@Modin.com
Musical Theater Los Angeles, (formerly SKTC) Amanda Baird, 310-428-4021, various L.A. locations offering in school and after-school programs. Summer Camp to be held at St. Albans Episcopal Church.
Music Rhapsody: 1603 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach (310) 376-8646
Orange County Screen Actor’s Academy: 2834 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA. 92704 (310) 427-5674 Specializes in getting kids on film
Performing Arts Workshops Education: 13428 Maxella Avenue, Ste. 436, Marina Del Rey, CA 90242; Phone: (310) 827.8827
The Actors’ Spot website: http://www.theactorsspot.com 5215 Lankershim Blvd. Studio A North Hollywood CA 91601 Alumi: Nolan Gould (Modern Family), Coy Stewart (Are We There Yet?), Michael Welch (Twilight trilogy), Megan Good (Californication), Brock Ciarelli (The Middle)
The Performers Academy 24310 Moulton Parkway, Suite I, Laguna Hills, CA 92637, (949) 609-1600
The Rage Entertainment Complex: 16911 Devonshire St., Granada Hills (818) 366-6100
Summer Singing Camp Ages: 6-8 years, Dates: 6/21-7/9, Ages: 9-12 years, Dates: 7/26-8/13, Tuition: $299 (for 3 weeks) www.singingkids.com Phone Number: (310) 737-9387
Santa Monica Playhouse: 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica (310) 394-9779
Stage Door Manor 8 Wingate Road, Lexington, MA 02421. 2011 Application for Admission. Alumni: Natalie Portman (Black Swan); Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes); Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men); Lea Michelle (Glee)
Stage Time Los Angeles: Lyric Hyperion Theater Café in Silver Lake, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 1-800-530-9524
♥Storms Acting Studio Karen Storms is the Coach, husband Chris Storms runs the business. A great team with a phenomenal track record, Professionals only. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 510-2940
Studio C Artists Weekly Acting Class For Children & Teens, Dates: Thursdays, June 17th – August 5th, 2010, 4:00– 6:00 PM located at 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 988-1175 or info@studiocartists.com
Studio LOL (818) 660-3460, 11634 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 (Between Tujunga & Colfax) Email StudioLOLclasses@gmail.com
Teenage Drama Workshop at California State University Northridge : (818) 677-5811
The Acting Studio at Edgemar 2437 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Phone: 310.399.3666, Fax: 310.399.2898 www.edgemarcenter.org or call Alexandra Guarnieri, Managing Director at 310.399.3666 or 310-392-0815. Classes for ages 3-16 years, help to foster strong acting foundation through interactive exercises utilizing improv games, theater and scene work on and off the camera.
TVI Actors Studio, Los Angeles and New York: (323) 599-1900
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts: America’s premier not-for-profit summer school of the arts! Alumni: Mariah Carey, (212) 772 – 6060 ,420 East 79th Street, NY, NY 10075
♥ Valley West Actors Space Run by actress & Hollywood Mom Sara Wood, who coached daughter Evan Rachel Wood back in the day. VWAS located at 22743 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364, 818-222-7484, valleyactors@gmail.com
♥ Young Actors Space Patrick Day, Director, 5918 Van Nuys Boulevard · Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 (818) 785-7979
Young Actor’s Studio 5215 Lankershim Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Second Floor Theaters, Northwest corner of Magnolia & Lankershim) 310-281-7545
Young Artists Ensemble, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, Box Office (805) 381-1246, Center for the Arts (805) 381-2747 – Former participants include TRUE GRIT Star: Hailee Steinfeld.
YADA Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts offers comprehensive theatrical training. 8115 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-655-9232
3-2-1 Talent Showcase Owner/Director Mae Ross, located at 3131 Foothill Blvd. La Crescenta CA 91214 (818) 353-5455

If you have a suggestion for this list, contact the Hollywood Mom via our contact form with the contact name, address and telephone number. We would love to start lists for every state in the USA.

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SUMMER CAMP: KIDS! Shoot & Star in a Short Film with AFFT Summer Day Camp at Valley West Actors Space!

Posted on 15. Apr, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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The “Acting For Film & Television” (AFFT) Summer Camp is coming to Valley West Actors Space in Woodland Hills, CA! Want to have fun and gain great experience acting in front of the camera? Then AFFT is the ticket!

AFFT is for kids who want to act in film and television, either for fun or as a career! During our two week summer session, each day will include a morning session, where each child will receive coaching in various areas of acting including:

Cold reading
Improv
On-camera work
Scene study
Audition techniques
Story development
Special Guest Instructors!

The after a lunch break, the children’s afternoons will be spent rehearsing and eventually shooting a short film, directed, shot and edited by industry professionals who work in feature films, commercials and television.

RED CARPET PREMIERE! Dust off the tux and Vera Wang gown! At the end of the session, we will host a gala red carpet premiere with interviews, screaming fans (parents) and paparrazi (friends) at our studio in Woodland Hills! Last year’s short film “Pup Fiction” was a fan favorite at the Topanga Film Festival!

Session 1 for ages 9 – 14
July 11 – July 22
9am – 4pm
Tuition: 600.00 per session

Session 2 for ages 12 – 18
August 8 – 19
9am – 4pm
600.00 per session

Space limited to 10 kids per session. All classes led by Sara Wood. $100 deposit to hold your space. Full payment due by June 24 for first session and July 22 for second session deposit refundable until payment due date.

For more information email valleyactors@gmail.com or call 818.222.7484 or visit their website: http://www.valleyactors.com/

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Musical Theatre Audition Technique Workshop with Lindsay Levine of Tara Rubin Casting & A Talent Agent for Kids & Teens

Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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A Class Act NY, an award-winning Acting Studio for kids and teens, welcomes Lindsay Levine of Tara Rubin Casting and an agent for a one-day workshop. If your little star dreams of a future on stage, then this class is a must! Work with Lindsay Levine of Tara Rubin Casting, one of the busiest casting agencies in New York City. During the first half of the class, Lindsay will work with the students on audition pieces. Students are required to bring in several 32 bar cuts of songs. Lindsay will then guide them through the audition process, teaching proper audition protocol. She will also weigh in on the students’ song choices. If she feels that a student’s song isn’t showing them in their best light, she will guide them in the right direction.

Lindsay will also work with you on proper acting technique during the scene work portion of class. Towards the end of the day, an agent (to be announced) will come in to conduct a mock audition – A great opportunity to put into practice what you’ve learned from the first half of the day.

Artistic Director of A Class NY, Jessica Rofé says, “Many of our students were scouted from our workshops and are now being sent out on auditions and booking jobs on Broadway, in feature films, television shows and commercials. We love that we can make that introduction for our students. Currently, students of ours can be seen in The Addams Family, Billy Elliot, and West Side Story.”

Musical Theatre Technique Workshop with Lindsay Levine of Tara Rubin Casting & Talent Agent

The workshop will focus on:

· Your audition music – Bring in several 32 bar cuts

· Song Interpretation & Proper Musical Theatre Audition Technique

· Scene Work from your favorite Broadway shows

· Mock audition for a top NYC Agent

When: Sunday, Nov. 7th
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 16
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios – 520 8th Ave – 16th Fl. – 36th & 37th St.
Cost: $160.00

Call (212) 479-8480 or (917) 553-8593. Visit the website at www.AClassActNY.com

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NYC Child Actors: Workshop with Billy Elliot Tony® Winner, Trent Kowalik & Talent Agent, Victoria Kress of Don Buchwald & Associates!

Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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A Class Act NY, Manhattan’s award-winning acting studio for kids and teens (awarded “Best in Class,” by Time Out NY Kids) is proud to announce that Tony winner, Trent Kowalik of Billy Elliot fame will be teaching a one-day BETM master class this Saturday, September 25th.

Don Buchwald & Associates youth agent, Victoria Kress will also be at the workshop to conduct a mock audition. Victoria is always scouting for new talent!

The workshop will focus on:
Dance Combination from Billy Elliot
Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
Scene Work from Billy Elliot – Kids work opposite Trent in scenes
Musical Theatre Audition Technique
Mock Audition for a Talent Agent

When: Sat., Sept. 25th
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 16 years old
Where: Ripley -Grier Studios – 520 8th Ave – 16th Fl. – between 36th & 37th St.
Cost: $160.00

Register Now by contacting Jessica Rofé, Artistic Director, at (212) 479-8480 or (917) 553-8593 or by emailing her at jessica@aclassactny.com

About JESSICA ROFE, Artistic Director of A Class Act NY

Artistic Director/Casting Director, Jessica’s love of the performing arts began at an early age. At the age of 10, Jessica performed on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in a benefit for famed choreographer, Agnes DeMille. She shared the stage with some of the biggest legends in the business that night, including Tommy Tune and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Jessica continued her studies at the prestigious University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Conservatory Program. After graduation, she received her Masters in Secondary Education at New York University, where she graduated with honors.

As a Casting Director at Nancy Hayes Casting, Jessica worked on Philip Kaufman’s feature film, “Twisted” starring Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia, the Indie feature, “The Zodiac” starring Grey’s Anatomy’s, Justin Chambers, Kieran Culkin and Robin Tunney as well as the television series, “Presidio Med” starring Dana Delany, Christine Baranski, and Blythe Danner and Monk starring Tony Shaloub. With Barden Schnee Casting, Jessica worked on the new Comedy Central Sketch Series, “Important Things” with Demetri Martin. Jessica has also cast many commercials, voiceovers, industrials, and print ads in both New York and California. Jessica also has extensive experience on the agency side of the business, having worked for two of New York’s premier talent management firms, Don Buchwald and Associates and the Professional Artists Agency.

TRENT KOWALIK , Tony Award® Winning Actor
Trent made his Broadway debut in BETM. He previously performed the role of Billy on London’s West End. Trent originated the role in NY along with Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez; the three teens went on to jointly win the Tony Award for “Best Actor in a Musical” in June 2009. Trent also won the prestigious Theatre World Award in ’09, the 30 under 30 award for the best actors/actresses, and others too numerous to mention. Trent has made many TV appearances, including interviews on all of the major networks and on radio shows. He has also been featured in magazines, such as Vogue. He is the winner of national and regional dance titles under the direction of Dorothy Medico, Dorothy’s School of Dance, Bellmore, NY, and five-time undefeated National Step Dancing Champion and World Champion under the direction of Sean Reagan, Inishfree School of Irish Dance.

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Reminder to Round Up The Kids! It’s Time To Make a MOVIE at Valley West Actors Studio’s SUMMER CAMP!

Posted on 02. Jul, 2010 by Hollywood Mom.

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Update: There are still a few spots left for this awesome SFV camp – call and get your Valley girl or boy enrolled today!

Preparations for Acting For Film & Television (AFFT) Summer Camp are underway at Valley West Actors Space. Have fun and gain great experience acting in front of the camera! AFFT is for kids who want to act in film and television either for fun or for a career! During their 2 week summer sessions, each day will be split up into a morning and afternoon session.

In the morning, each child will receive coaching in various areas of acting including…

Cold reading
Improv
On-camera work
Scene study
Audition techniques

After lunch in the afternoons AFFT kids will shoot a short film, that is directed, filmed and edited by industry professionals who work in feature films, commercials and television. And this all culminates in a RED CARPET PREMIERE! Dust off the tux and Vera Wang gown! At the end of the session, VWAS will host a gala red carpet premiere with interviews, screaming fans (also known as parents) and paparrazi (we call them friends) at the Valley West Actors Studio in Woodland Hills!

Session 1: Ages 8 – 12 Monday July 5 – July 16. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily Tuition: $450 per session

Session 2: Ages 11 – 16 August 2 – August 13 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily Tuition: $500 per session Space limited to 12 kids per session and all classes will be taught by Sara Wood.

For more information or to enroll, go to their website and pay via paypal link. $100 deposit is non-refundable after June 21, 2010. Full payment due by June 30, 2010. Email: valleyactors@gmail.com, phone: 818.222.7484.

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NYC: Highschool Talent Apply Now for The Arts Edge Summer Program Scholarship!

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Calling all Gleeks and triple threats! The Arts Edge, an educational consulting firm, is offering a Broadway-inspired Scholarship for Arts Edge Summer, a unique two-week musical theater and college prep boot camp in New York City. Scholarship applicants will be reviewed by top-tier performing arts and education professionals including “Rock of Ages” star and former American Idol Finalist, Constantine Maroulis and “Memphis” headliner Chad Kimball.

The elite Arts Edge Summer program, offered August 9 through August 20, 2010 will give aspiring singers, dancers and actors specialized guidance on the admissions process from prestigious performing arts schools while helping students hone their performances. High school and college transfer students seriously considering a college major in musical theater will learn how to make their college applications, portfolios and auditions stand out so they can get in.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer the opportunity for a student to showcase their talents in front of Broadway superstars, while competing for the chance to attend a unique program that combines musical theater with college prep,” said The Arts Edge founder, Halley Shefler.

On staff: Broadway Stars Chad Kimball and Constantine Maroulis

The Arts Edge Summer program incorporates daily performance-based classes with one-on-one college planning sessions led by top industry professionals from schools such as Boston Conservatory, University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Miami’s BFA Theater Program.

The Arts Edge Summer program and scholarship are open to high school students who will be sophomores through seniors in fall 2010 and to college transfer students. Applicants must submit a brief application online and a video of themselves performing two short, contrasting and age-appropriate songs from the Broadway repertoire: one ballad and one upbeat selection. Candidates will be judged on stage presence, repertoire choices, interpretation, tone quality, diction, musicianship, acting and intonation. The applications and videos will be reviewed by a panel of professionals that includes Shefler, who is the former Dean of Admissions at The Boston Conservatory, and Broadway stars Chad Kimball and Constantine Maroulis.

The Arts Edge Summer scholarship, with a value of $1,950, covers the full tuition of the summer program. Students must submit their application and video by July 12, 2010, and scholarship recipients will be announced the week of July 19, 2010. The scholarship does not include accommodations, meals or transportation. Additional information and the application for The Arts Edge Summer can be found at: www.theartsedge.com.

About The Arts Edge and Arts Edge Summer

The Arts Edge is an educational consulting firm specializing in helping high school students in the visual and performing arts navigate through the unique college application and audition process. The Arts Edge Summer Program was developed by Halley Shefler, founder of The Arts Edge education consultancy who was Dean of Admissions at The Boston Conservatory for more than 11 years. Ms. Shefler brings 30 years of experience in higher education including admissions and academic positions at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts and The Longy School of Music. She has also served on the faculties of private and public schools in New York and Boston, including The Dalton School and The Rhodes School.

The Arts Edge Founder, Halley Shefler.

Reprinted from The Boston Herald, January 1, 2009, from The ARTS EDGE Website:

Q: Why did you decide to form The Arts Edge?

A: Students who are interested in the visual and performing arts are not always well-served by the resources at most high schools. Guidance counselors are spread thin, and they often lack knowledge about colleges with good programs in the arts. And, as public schools have cut back on arts education, students don’t have access to arts faculty who can provide advice and mentorship.

Q: What kind of guidance do students need?

A: First, many aren’t sure if they want a conservatory or art school education or whether they are looking for a more general university experience. Also, students often focus on just the half-dozen best-known schools and overlook other institutions with excellent programs that aren’t as well known. Then, once they have settled on a few target schools, they often have no idea whether they have a shot at their top choices, and how to package themselves to best effect.

Q: What do you mean by “package themselves”?

A: Competition for admission is intense these days, and it’s important for a student to stand out from the crowd. Admissions officers are looking for grades and test scores, of course, and evidence of outside interests and activities. They are also looking for a well-written application and essays that are thoughtful and compelling. This is true for any student.

But students in the arts have the added responsibility of preparing a portfolio or audition materials, and many have little or no guidance on how to do that. At The Arts Edge, we have that experience and can work with the student to prepare a package that shows himself or herself off in the best light.

Q: What kind of students will benefit from working with The Arts Edge?

A: The kind of students I like to work with are those who are passionate about what they do. I expect students I work with to be sincerely interested in finding a school that is the best possible match – not students who are interested only in the “name” schools or “party” schools, or students who are being pushed into college against their will.

There is so much emphasis these days on standardized testing, and many young people who are enormously talented artistically do not do especially well on those tests. I’m particularly interested in helping those students, as well as those who may be non-traditional or unconventional in background and outlook.

Q: Do you work with students from outside the US?

A: Absolutely! With email and internet resources, it’s possible for us to work very effectively with students in other countries who are interested in applying to schools in the US. In fact, we have quite a bit of international experience and can help students and their families navigate some of the logistical challenges involved in studying in the US.

Q: Why would a family choose The Arts Edge over other educational consultants?

A: Well, first and foremost I really love working with young artists, and am sincerely interested in making sure the student is matched with a school that’s best for them. My working style tends to be friendly and open, encouraging and nurturing, but I place responsibility for following through with the process squarely on the student. I know that the college admissions process can be stressful for families, and I work hard to keep everyone calm as the process unfolds.

I also bring an unusual and varied background to my work. I’ve been head of admissions at several institutions, including both academic university and conservatory environments. I’ve been both a teacher and counselor in secondary schools. I’m a performer myself – I’ve played the flute with several professional ensembles – so I understand the challenges of pursuing the arts. And, I’ve been through this process as a parent too!

Q: What are your expectations of the students you work with?

A: I expect them to be truly committed to their art, to be passionate about wanting to make art an important part of their lives. I expect them to be open and honest about their needs and wants, and to be receptive to my advice and guidance. I expect them to take ownership of the application process – keeping track of the process, keeping appointments, meeting deadlines. College is in many ways a young person’s first step into the adult world, and I expect students to approach the process of selecting a college like an adult.

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Open House Tonight at “Studio C Artists” in Hollywood – Meet Teachers & Enroll in The Kids Professional Acting Intensive!

Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Studio C Artists Co-Founders, John Coppola and Michael Sonntag have built an acting and film-making institute based on their highly successful formula called “The New Approach” which markets each actor according to his or her individual talent, assets, and personality.

This summer, Sonntag and Kid’s Coach Kristoffer Kelly are presenting the Screen Acting Intensive Class – Professional Training For Children & Teens. This course will be divided up into a mixture of lecture, discussion, exercises, and one-on-one instruction with the course teachers. Actors of all skill and experience levels are welcome as they adapt to each individual’s needs. Even if your child has studied before, the teachers build off the student’s current skill set.

Topics for their 8-week intensive include:

• Acting Techniques for Kids – How To Apply The Craft Of Acting To Young Actors
• Working With A Script And Other Actors In A Scene (Paired With Adult Actors)
• What Does Performing In Character Really Mean – Even If You’re A Kid?
• Working In Front Of A Camera – And How That’s Different From The Theater Acting
• Last Class Open To Public – Including Invited Industry Guests And Parents

Cost: $350 in one installment (or $200 x 2 if broken into payments)
Dates: Thursdays, June 17, 2010 through August 5th, 2010, from 4:00pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Studio C Artists, 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038
Open to children of all ages. All major credit cards accepted. For more info, contact (323) 988-1175 or info@studiocartists.com.

ABOUT:

Michael Sonntag is a casting director, film producer, teacher, and actor. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Michael began his career producing local evening news for NBC, after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. He has worked both in front of and behind the camera, in a wide range of positions – most recently casting the feature film, Nephilim, as well as a number of commercials for clients such as Walt Disney Studiods, TV Land, and DeclareYourself.com, with his business partner, John Coppola. Michael has also worked as the casting director and line producer on the television series, Bourbon Street, for Rampart Entertainment. His other producing credits include Co-Producer on award-winning director Vince DiPersio’s acclaimed feature documentary, Truth In Terms Of Beauty, and Associate Producer & UPM on Semper Fi: One Marine’s Journey, for Showtime. His next project, the romantic comedy, Detour, is slated for production in 2009. Prior to producing, Michael held the title of Director of Development for Shakrah Films, after working for many years as an actor in Hollywood. One of the founding partners of Studio C Artists, Michael currently teaches acting classes to both kids and adults, and offers private coaching.

His school Studio C Artists has a proven track record – clients have booked starring, recurring, and feature roles in many film and television projects, a brief list of which includes the following productions:

• Young & The Restless (CBS) • CSI: Miami (CBS) • He’s Just Not That Into You (New Line Cinema) • Spider-Man 3 (Columbia Pictures / Sony) • Ugly Betty (ABC) • The Departed (Warner Bros.) • Friday Night Lights (NBC Universal) • Heroes (NBC Universal) • Entourage (HBO)

Kristoffer Kelly is an actor, producer and teacher. Born and raised in children’s theater in San Diego, CA. Kristoffer received his BFA in Theater from Chapman University before moving to Los Angeles. He can be found on stage at local comedy clubs and on screen in the upcoming golf comedy, Parfection. He recently produced 13 episodes of B.Boppin’ a children’s tv program that will be on air in summer in 2009. Currently he is producing Sleepy Time Pals, a children’s DVD series. Kristoffer brings over five years of experience of teaching acting to children including teaching children from the inner cities of Los Angeles through his favorite non-profit charity, The Life Through Art Foundation.

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Kids Talent Manager Debbie Entin Garner & Partner Jordan Warkol to Teach Acting & Modeling Classes In the West Valley

Posted on 02. Apr, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Debbie Entin Garner, children’s talent manager for RisingTalent.net, (a former actor/model herself with more than 20 years experience) will be teaching acting and modeling classes with professional actor Jordan Warkol (child star of the “Little Rascals” 2002 remake), at the West Valley Actors Space in Woodland Hills, CA. This acting class is specifically geared for young children ages 4 to 8 years, while their modeling class is open to youth ages 4 to 18.

Debbie & Jordan’s Youth Acting Class will teach stage presence, build self-esteem and create a strong foundation in acting technique. During class, Debbie and Jordan will provide the young talent with interactive tools such as theater games, improvisation, commercial cold reading and mock interviews. It promises to be a very fun and up beat class. The series will culminate in a showcase for all the parents during the last class meeting.

What: Acting Classes for ages 4 – 8 years

Where: Valley West Actors Space

When: 6 week session begins Monday, April 19, 2010, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $160 per 6 week session

The team’s Modeling classes will both introduce children to and teach them about the modeling industry while also building their own modeling portfolios. Each child will have the opportunity to shoot with top photographers and work on their modeling technique and each “photo shoot” will be a unique experience with different themes. By the end of the series, each child will have many photos which can be used to complete a portfolio or modeling card and Parents will marvel at their child’s transformation over the course of 6 weeks. Photo shoots will be held at various locations to be announced. When the children are not participating in one of the scheduled photo shoots they will be in a class learning to walk a runway, poses, reviewing pictures from previous shoots and learning how to do commercials. If age-appropriate, children will also learn about modeling specific make-up, hair styles, and clothes.

The last modeling class will be a runway show for the parents! If your child is interested in starting a modeling career, Debbie will help send their pictures to top modeling Agents.

What: Modeling Classes for ages 4-18 years

Where: Valley West Actors Space and various photo shoot locations to be announced.

When: Thursdays beginning May 6, 2010 from 4:00 to 5:30. *The class is an hour and half long and the photo shoot days may run longer.

Cost: 6 week series is $350 and includes 3 photo shoots!

If you would like to hold a spot in either class please email your child’s information and class preference to actandmodel@gmail.com or by calling 818-445-7555. West Valley Actor’s Space is located at 22743Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills CA 91364. Their website is www.ValleyActors.com

* Debbie Entin represents kids and young adults via RisingTalent.net in television, film, print, modeling and commercial advertisements. Her clients have appeared in shows like “The Suite Life on Deck,” “Out of Jimmy’s Head,” “Ugly Betty,” “ER,” “Zoey 101,” “Cory In the House,” ”i Carly,” “Victorious,” “Dexter,” “The Closer,” “How I met Your Mother,” “CSI,” “Everybody Hates Chris” and commercials for McDonalds, Pepsi, Saturn, Ford, KFC, Coca Cola, and Disneyland. Her young clients have also completed modeling jobs for many of the fortune 500 companies.

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Elizabeth Bauman’s Monologue Workshop for Children & Teens

Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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A few years ago, my daughter Jordan took Saturday classes at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles. Her acting coach was a beautiful young woman named Elizabeth Bauman, who wrote and directed the film “Life Lessons” with the class (Jordan’s first IMDB Credit!) which was later made an official selection at both the Los Angeles Children’s Film Festival and the San Francico Children’s Film Festival. Her films showed with distinction at The Kids Space Museum in Pasadena, where Jordan and her cast mates spoke on the panel, as well at The Wondercon Theatre in San Francisco. We reconnected recently when Jordan required private coaching for an important monologue reading and I’d just learned about Elizabeth’s Monologue Workshops for children and teens.

Stepping into Elizabeth’s Zen-like studio is a mental cleanse of modern space, sparse furnishings, and polished concrete floors. Like her studio, Ms. Bauman exudes a sense of welcome, safety and calm. During Jordan’s coaching sessions, I took a seat next to a bowl filled with fragrant clementines and a vase overflowing with white Lilies.

Again: Welcome, Safety, Calm.

Not being an actor myself, I can’t analyze her teaching process in that way; however, I did observe with the eyes of a watchful mother and there is no audience tougher than that, I assure you. As with training an athlete, Elizabeth initially eases the student with relaxation exercises and breathing techniques, then she allows her student to warm up with their material before delving headfirst into the meat of their performance; “finding your truth” is how Liz eloquently states it. All of her language and comments to the child are positive and reassuring, even when making a change or correction to their performance. “There is no wrong way,” she says frequently through the session. It’s these touches of teacher and therapist that set Elizabeth apart. I simply can’t recommend her highly enough.

Elizabeth Bauman & Jordan Bobbitt at the Los Angeles Children's Film Festival

For the past 10 years, Elizabeth Bauman has taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute both in New York and Los Angeles, and at Scott Sedita’s Acting Studios. With a BFA Degree from New York University’s Tisch School of The Arts, a Masters Degree in Educational Theatre from NYU and a Masters Degree in Drama Therapy from The Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles, Elizabeth comes to teaching with a wealth of experience and is uniquely qualified to care for and shape young actors. Not surprisingly, Elizabeth has privately coached and taught thousands of children, in addition to working with and counseling children & teens in group homes and rehabilitation centers. In her private practice she also has extensive experience working with the developmentally disabled and those on the autistic spectrum.

In addition to Film Maker and Teacher, Elizabeth also holds the title of Author. Her book Private Stories Monologues for Young Actors ages 8-16 is sold at Samuel French Bookstores, Borders, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

Now your child has the opportunity to study with Elizabeth in a small group setting. There are a few spaces left for her next workshop, so contact her on 323-385-5237 if you would like to attend. The workshops will be held on an ongoing basis.

The Monologue Workshop – $100
Students will watch and discuss film clips of excellent, truthful, connected performances of child and teen actors: Jackie Coogan in Chaplin’s “The Tramp” (1st child film actor), Diane Lane in “A Little Romance,” Ricky Schreoder in “The Champ,” Bud Cort in “Harold and Maude,” Dakota Fanning in “I am Sam,” among others.

Class includes:
- Assignment of monologue
- Rehearsal of material
- Direction & adjustment of monologue filmed on camera
- Playback watched on a “Big Screen”
- Copy of Elizabeth’s book Monologues for Actors

For additional information please contact her via email at contact@elizabethbaumanactingcoach.com or visit her website at www.elizabethbaumanactingcoach.com

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Triple Threat Summer: 33 Los Angeles Camps, Classes & Workshops for Acting, Singing & Dancing

Posted on 14. Mar, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.

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Originally I created this post when a close friend asked for a few acting and film camp suggestions in the Los Angeles area and Southern California region in general. I suggested a few I was familiar with and posted for the readership. It’s obviously time to expound on that list because Los Angeles County is an expansive area offering a variety of camps to suit every taste and the requests keep coming for more camp options.

If you have a suggestion for this list, contact the Hollywood Mom via our contact form with the contact name, address and telephone number. This post will soon live as a page of it’s own, like our AGENTS and LINKS lists.

♥ Notates schools we are personally familiar with and which have the Hollywood Mom Blog stamp of approval !

*I’m not personally familiar with many of these programs and therefore can not endorse them. For further information please check with one of the many camp accreditation sites.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles campus and New York campus): 1336 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles (800) 222-2867. Download the summer camp application and brochure here.
Agoura Children’s Theater 2 plays this summer, one in July the other in August. Call 818-225-1459
Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts presents Janet Adderley’s Musical Theater Camp: 5015 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills, 91301 (805) 889-3680.
AIA Actor’s Studio: 1918 W. Magnolia Blvd., Suite 206, Burbank (818) 566-1429
Atlantic Acting School for Kids: (646) 216-1171
Center Stage Theater Camp: 615 Holmby Ave. LA, 90024; telephone: (310)842-8040, ext. 137
Children’s Civic Light Opera Summer Theatre Work: 10858 Culver Blvd., Culver City (310) 478-5886
Chamberlain’s Performing and Fine Arts Camp: 5699 Kanan Rd. #610, Agoura Hills (818) 735-9464
Children’s Civic Light Opera (CCLO), the Westside’s premier performing arts program for youth 8-18 since 1987! All skill levels embraced! SUMMER PRODUCTION: Once Upon A Mattress Email: CCLO@verizon.net (310) 478 – 5886
Community Musical Theatre Day Camp: 11301 Bellagio Rd., Los Angeles (323) 954-7250
CRE Kids Summer Theatre Camp at Dolly Saken School of the Arts: 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills (323) 944-0511
Dance Dimensions Musical Theater Camp: Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Cyn Blvd., Woodland Hills, 91367, (818) 999-3262
Dance Factory 28901 S Western Ave Ste. 113, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (310) 519-3600
Discovery Onstage Summer Acting Camp: Centre Stage Dance Academy, 127 East Olive Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 Phone: 626.357.8308
Edgemar Center for the Arts/The Larry Moss Studio: 2437 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 399-3666
♥Elizabeth Bauman Monologue Workshop for professional actors West Hollywood, (323) 385-5237
Eye Dreams Arts: 135 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena (626) 698-1092
Global Groove Cultural Adventure Camp: Westside Waldorf McComb Campus, 17310 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades (310) 402-8138
International City Theatre: Bixby Park, 130 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach (562) 436-4610
Kids Muse Art Camp, UCLA’s Fowler Museum, Sunset Boulevard at Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825-4361
♥Kids on Stage: Santa Monica, Culver City, Mar Vista (310) 314-0035 Perfect intro for very young kids and beginners 3 to 6 years.
La Brea Barnstormers Theatre Day Camp: 520 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles (323) 939-9220
♥Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute Young Actors at Strasberg is an intensive and diverse course for serious young actors ages 7 to 18 years. 7936 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.650.7777; losangeles@strasberg.com
Los Angeles Shakespeare Company: 1909 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga (310) 455-9400
Music Rhapsody:1603 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach (310) 376-8646
Performing Arts Workshops Education: 13428 Maxella Avenue, Ste. 436, Marina Del Rey, CA 90242; Phone: (310) 827.8827
The Rage Entertainment Complex: 16911 Devonshire St., Granada Hills (818) 366-6100
Santa Monica Playhouse: 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica (310) 394-9779
Stage Time Los Angeles: Lyric Hyperion Theater Café in Silver Lake, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 1-800-530-9524
Teenage Drama Workshop at California State University Northridge : (818) 677-5811
TVI Actors Studio, Los Angeles and New York: (323) 599-1900
♥Valley West Actors Space Run by actress & Hollywood Mom Sara Wood, located at 22743 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364, 818-222-7484, valleyactors@gmail.com
3-2-1 Talent Showcase Owner/Director Mae Ross, located at 3131 Foothill Blvd. La Crescenta CA 91214 (818) 353-5455

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Musical Theatre Technique Workshop with Lindsay Levine of Tara Rubin Casting & Talent Agent

· Your audition music – Bring in several 32 bar cuts

· Song Interpretation & Proper Musical Theatre Audition Technique

· Scene Work from your favorite Broadway shows

· Mock audition for a top NYC Agent

When: Sunday, Nov. 7th Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 7 – 16 Where: Ripley-Grier Studios – 520 8th Ave – 16th Fl. – 36th & 37th St. Cost: $160.00

When: Sunday, Nov. 7th
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 16
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios – 520 8th Ave – 16th Fl. – 36th & 37th St.
Cost: $160.00