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Acclaimed actor Tom G Waites confirms masterclass series at The Courtyard
28th March 2019
In town for a limited time only, Thomas G. Waites (The Warriors, The Thing, Homeland, The Punisher) has confirmed 3 Masterclass dates at The Courtyard Theatre.
Thomas G. Waites – An American Actor
A career man's anecdotal exploration of the ups and downs of an actor in Hollywood. This is the stuff you won't find on wikipedia or read on imdb. The evening will have the perfect blend of fun and learning and especially useful tips for those embarking on a career in the US
Date: 29th April
Start time: 6.30pm
Length: 2.5 hours
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An American Actor —Tom grew up in a blue collar town, Bristol Township, Levittown with six brothers and sisters, lower middle class and won an Acting Scholarship by age 17 to the Juilliard School.
By 23 he was starring on Broadway with Al Pacino in American Buffalo. He has worked with Kurt Russel, Alfred Molina, Jon Voight, Christopher Walden, Debbie Harry and many more both in Film and Television.
He founded his own Acting Studio in New York City in 2000. TGW Acting Studios
He presents an evening with Tom growing up in the entertainment industry and sharing stories and events that have made him and shaped him hard by trial and determination.
Thomas G. Waites – Screen Acting Class
Often as actors we feel our Acting for Camera training at drama school was all to brief, especially for the majority of work that requires this skill. Though it is easy enough to grasp and execute the basics, the neat tricks and methods learned by experienced screen actors are invaluable to those trying to stand out or have that something extra in audition.
Date: 6th May
Start time: 6.30pm
Length: 2.5 hours
Screen acting on television and film varies considerably from stage and must be integral component in the craft of the actor.
In the theatre the audience—whether it be a house of fifty or five thousand must be adapted to, that is the actor must be cognizant of the audience as well as his fellow actors. On Film however, the camera becomes the audience. Where is the camera? How does one adapt to it? Does the concept of "larger or smaller" apply? How do I approach the camera. How do I get it to fall in love with me? Do I look at it ? Ever? Do I still use it to aid and abet the action of the scene?
These and many other issues will be resolved in this On Camera seminar. It will be an uplifting insight into the process whether your interest is Acting or Directing.
- Thomas G. Waites
Thomas G. Waites – Method Acting Masterclass
There are many misconceptions of what Method Acting actually is. Some say they are method but miss the concept, some say they are not but use all the techniques! In this session Tom will explain his process as well as putting myths to bed and replacing with true history and functional facts.
Date: 13th May
Start time: 6.30pm
Length: 2.5 hours
A much misunderstood concept that allegedly originated in America. It did not. Method Acting was invented by Stanislavsky around the turn of the 20th Century. Adopted by Lee Strasberg, Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler and Uta Haagen, the Method is a much mis understood system. Stanislavsky's initial concept was to create a system that was comparable to a musician that warms up by practicing scales. What can an actor do to warm up? How does one create a character? Where does this, " System" apply to the work?
Objective vs Action. Breaking down a script and applying the Method to creating a character. Using the play, Streetcar Named Desire By Tennessee Williams, we will take scenes break them down and apply the Method, and watch, see how it helps the actor to relax and concentrate on the task at hand: What do I want? In the scene. How (according to the character) do I get it.
- Thomas G. Waites
FIND OUT MORE:
IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0906640/
WIKIPEDIA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_G._Waites
