Sneak Peek at 2011

Waymire Studio

Our friends at Waymire Studio offer classes for all ages and levels in the NW Valley and Mesa Arizona.  

2011 Schedule DETAILS

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Breaking News: Linda Waymire will be bringing her signature class, GUT REACTING, to Southern CA in 2011!  Stay Tuned. Become a Waymire Studio Subscriber by emailing algproductions@cox.net with the words "HWP Notify Me" in the subject line.
 
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Waymire Studio offers occasional FREE Workshops to subscribers.
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Helen McCready, C.S.A. and Linda Waymire will be "team teaching" a one-day workshop in the Spring of 2011.  STAY TUNED!
 
To Register call (602) 402-7740 or Email: algproductions@cox.net 



2011 Schedule

 

 

WAYMIRE STUDIO

Adult Program

 

Business and Technique of Acting - 6 Tuesdays starting Jan 18th  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Learn about professionalism, marketing, demo reel footage selection, editing, selecting projects, contact of industry professionals, working with agents, website design and construction, headshots and resume's, film industry standards and careers, staying focused on your objectives, audition and scene preparation, connecting, visualizing, being comfortable in front of the camera, and giving of yourself - the key to success. Tuition $250 (register by Jan 17th and save $50) Visa/MC accepted  Details

 

 

Adult Improv - 6 Wednesdays starting Jan 19th   7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Improvisation class will help you to think on your feet while you explore creativity, leadership and collaboration. Whether you have never tried improvisation before or want to expand your skills, our classes are non-judgmental and their difficulty level is progressive. Classes are held in a safe, nurturing environment ~  $250 (Register by Jan 17th and save $50).

 Visa/MC accepted.
 

Elayne Stein Method ~ Commercial Audition Technique (Adult) - 12 Saturdays - Jan 22nd thru April 16th

(no class on Mar 19th for Spring break)

12 weeks of preparing for auditions.  Students will learn how to read commercial copy (completely different than TV/Film), slating, and the interview process. They will learn how to stand out in auditions; learn to feel comfortable in front of the camera, agents and producers.  Students will learn to think and do quickly in an improv situation.  In order to maximize the student-teacher interaction and to keep the learning experience spirited and lively, this class size is strictly limited and will not exceed seven students.  As part of this course, a final DVD of student's' work will be submitted to local agents for possible representation.  Tuition ~ $45 per week cash or check ~ (10% discount when paid in full in advance - Visa/MC, check or cash). $90 Deposit required to hold spot, which will be applied to final 2 weeks of class.  Details

 

Youth Program - Thursdays starting Jan 20th

 

Session A - Ages 4-7     Kiddie Combo   3:30 - 4:30    6 weeks

Tuition $150 (Register by Jan 17th and save $25). Visa/MC accepted

 

Session B - Ages 8 - 12  Youth Acting     4:45 - 5:45    6 weeks (class may be extended for larger class size)

Whether you're young one is new to the business of acting, or returning and need a refresher, this is the place to start. Classes are held in a fun and informative environment and provide a sampling of various acting topics and tools, including but not limited to: *The Business of Show Business *How to get a start (or restart) in the business *How to prepare for an agent interview *Headshots & Resumes *Cold Reads *Improvisation *Scene Work *Monologues *Voice for Performance *Etc.  Tuition $150 (Register by Jan 17th and save $25). Visa/MC accepted

 

Session C - Ages 13 - 17 Teen Commercial - Stein Method   6:00 - 8:00  12 weeks

Tuition $35 Weekly (Save 10% when all 12 weeks are paid in full prior to start) $70 Deposit to hold slot and will be applied to final 2 weeks of class.   Visa/MC accepted.
 

 

To Regsister:

call (602) 402-7740 or Email: algproductions@cox.net 

 

 

  "I love the talent at Waymire Studio! Their teachers are well-trained and the creative energy in their classes and workshops is amazing. They're a real 'Class Act'."  Helen McCready, CSA

 

 

 

"Working with Linda (Waymire) opened my eyes to a new level of focus and performance. Creative visualization is a powerful tool to help the actor and improviser to achieve goals and get out of their head.  Linda is a warm and positive instructor and her energy is contagious." ...Marc Warzecha, Second City Director 

AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH HELEN McCREADY, CSA

Currently casting 8 feature films, 2 Web Series and a reality show, Helen McCready has been connecting talent to Hollywood producers, casting directors and more!

Posters of Projects

Her most recent films were "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin, "Away We Go", with John Krasinki.

She has personally trained and successfully coached actors to learn how to get work during pilot & episodic season and throughout the year and will coach you on what you need to do to be successful!  

CURRENTLY CASTING... 

  FOR INFORMATION ON CURRENT SCHEDULE PLEASE CLICK ON BELOW LINK....

 

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ONE thing I find as a casting director is that the toughest thing I see talent do when they come into the audition room is struggle to keeping their dialogue "real". I see it over and over again and the solution is simple. You can do this by using your energy. Talent must keep their energy up and keep the audition piece they are doing "real" but cannot confuse the two.

When I see actors do an audition that lacks energy, I am ready to see the next actor waiting to audition; it's that simple. Energy is the emotional connection an actor brings to his or her character.

So, how do you have great energy and keep the audition piece real or believable? By using the five elements I have come up with for this book and in my teachings. 

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