Tarlington Training – Not just for kids!

October 21 is Professional Development Day for all B.C.’s teachers.  School’s out and at Tarlington Training we are offering a special workshop for all young actors between the ages of 9 and 11.  Regardless of your level, (beginner or advanced) you can spend the day learning and doing what you love with Vancouver’s best acting coaches. 

AUDITIONING FOR THE CAMERA

• Age: Young actors – 9 – 16
• Date: November 25th 2011
• Time: 1:30pm start
• Cost: $130 + Tax

Topics covered by the workshop include:

• The fundamentals of acting for camera.
• How to present yourself in the audition
• How to make strong choices in auditions
• How to break down the important ingredients of a scene.
• How to do “cold reads”.
•  What is expected from actors in audition situations.
•  How to read a film side.

After revising the  fundamentals of camera acting, the actors will be put through a simulated audition, so they will know what to expect from an audition from the moment they walk in, to the moment they leave.  The actors will be given feedback about their performance and instruction on how to adapt their acting technique to the camera.  The actors will work from sides from current television series and feature films.  These will be provided.

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF FILM AND TELEVISION. 

The last hour of the day, parents are invited to see the work of the young actors and to have their questions answered.  This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the business side of the film and television industry from a professional who has worked in the industry as a teacher, acting coach, agent and casting director.

Instructors:  Carole Tarlington and Edward Foy

Carole Tarlington is a legend in Canada’s Film and Television Industry.  She has successfully launched many young Canadian actors into film and television careers, including  Kristen Kreuk (Smallvile)  Devon Sawa (Final Destination, NCIS), Peter Stebbings (Ma) Giacomo Baessato() Reece Thompson ()  Cole Heppel (Red Riding Hood) Gig Morton (Mr. Young) Dalilah Bella ()Eliza Vellani (Little Mosque on The Prairie)  Actors she has taught work on every set in Vancouver and also in Los Angeles, Australia and Europe. She has been recognized by the industry with numerous awards, including:  Women in Film Woman of the Year Award, the B.C. Film Award. Award,  Woman of Distinction Award – Arts and Culture and the B.C. Drama Teachers Award for outstanding service in Drama to the young people of B.C.

This is an ongoing training program for young people who want to pursue acting professionally, and who need the skills required to give natural on-camera performances and prepare for and give successful auditions.

Your work is recorded direct to the web each week for personal review and, at the end of the course, you will have footage to use if you’re trying to find an agent, or want to impress the one you already have.

Actors participate in end of term presentations for family, friends and talent agents, and receive a written evaluation as part of a Parent/Instructor interview.

Professional Acting Fundamentals (Course Summary)

Ages: 9 to 18
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Course Duration: 24 weeks (3 terms)

• Sunday Class:            9:30am – 11:30 am
• Wednesday Class:  4:30pm – 6:30pm

Cost:$460 + Tax / Term*

*- This price is based on three equal payments spread across the three terms. If you join late we’ll work out the rate based on actual classes attended.

FALL TERM 2011 (Term 1 of 3) (8 weeks)

• Wednesday Class:  October 19th- December 7th 2011 (8 weeks)
• Sunday Class:          October 16th – December 4th (8 weeks)

Program Costs and Payment Schedule

Full payment for each term required before term starts.

“As a Casting Director, I found the Tarlington Showcase to be invaluable. In fact, I had six performers I knew little about, into my room to audition within two days of the show. It bridges beautifully between theatre and film work to allow me to really view the young actors work. The training is obviously excellent as the work by everyone was exemplary. The show delivered a large number of students in a quick, comfortable and easy manner. I will be thrilled to return again.” -Stuart Aikins- Casting Director, Aikins/Cossey Casting

AGE: 9-18 years
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
Pre-requisites:
Audition
Completion of Showcase Program (for Advanced Showcase)
Duration: 27 weeks (54 hours + Showcase rehearsals and performance)

Every year, young actors audition to participate in this three-term acting and auditioning program that develops on-camera acting and auditioning technique, on-set etiquette, blocking and movement, taking direction in a filmed scene (that is later edited and reviewed to evaluate performance), making smart character choices, accessing emotion on camera, analyzing scenario and environment and preparing for our year end Showcase Of Talent — the biggest industry showcase of young actors in Canada.

About the ADVANCED SHOWCASE — requires completion of Showcase program. 

Advanced Showcase is a three term program that builds on the work accomplished in Showcase. Actors continue exploring the fundamentals of acting and auditioning for camera.  Emphasis is placed on working to access emotions necessary in more demanding roles along with the techniques vital to a working screen actor.

Actors in this course work together with our professional instructors in the development and production of a short film which is shown as part of the Tarlington Training’s Showcase of Talent.  This hands on training and experience is simply the best!

The Advanced Showcase class takes place on Thursday Evenings from 4:30 till 6:30pm.

Images and Reviews of Showcase 2010
Images and Reviews of Showcase 2011

AUDITIONS

Entrance into this program requires prospective entrants to audition.
Participants will be sent details of requirements for the audition when their booking is received. For the Showcase program the audition is run like a class, come with a headshot and resume, dressed to work. It’s your chance to get to know us, see our space and to show us what you can do.

DATES AND TIMES
Actors participate in one session per week. Day and time determined upon admission into the program. Current sessions and term dates are as follows.

Advanced Showcase   

Thursdays    4:30 – 6:30pm   —      TERM 1:  September 29th – December 1st 2011.    TERM 2: January 12th – March 15th 2011.

Showcase Dress Rehearsal (May 28th), Tarlington Showcase of Talent (May 29th 2012)

Please note, Tarlington Training is not open on Public Holidays. There will be no classes, Thanksgiving Weekend etc.

COURSE FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Total Cost: $2,138.40 + HST
An non-refundable deposit of $500 +HST ($560) is required upon acceptance into the program. (Due within 5 business days)
The Remainder is split into two equal payments of $917.51  due on or before September 15, 2011 (Payment 1) and March 15th 2012 (Payment 2)