Programming
Act On Ability offers a variety of programming for persons with disabilities in the industries of film, theatre and television. Act On Ability works to provide this industry level training because accurate representation of persons with disabilities in media matters. To learn more about the programs we offer see the detailed course descriptions below.
With dis-ABILITIES
Course Descriptions for Actors
Commercial Audition Technique
Everything you need to know to book commercial work and become a valuable member on your agent’s roster. Both in-person auditions and ZOOM auditions will be covered.
Script Analysis
Here we will explore the inner workings of a script. We will talk about objectives in a scene and how we use different tactics to attempt to reach our goals.
TV Scene Study
From dramatic to comedic, this course will give actors a chance to do a deep dive into working on TV. Actors will be working in pairs, using scripts from some of today’s biggest shows and performing on-camera
Improvisation
This will be led by a local improv professional. Improvisation is a great tool to free yourself and have fun within the given circumstances.
Film Scene Study
From dramatic to comedic, this course will give actors a chance to do a deep dive into working in FILM. Utilizing the skills, we have learned from TV scene work and Script Analysis, we will work on award-winning film scripts and perform on-camera.
Voiceover
Voiceover work can be a lot of fun. We will cover commercials, PSA’s, narrative, and of course everyone’s favorite…ANIMATION.
Industry 101
This crash course is a workshop on everything you need to know about the business to launch your career successfully. We will learn about the various watch-dog groups that help keep the business safe and legitimate.As well as: blocking, terminology, roles on a working set, do’s and don’t of social media, and of course the unions.
Without dis-ABILITIES
Course Descriptions for Actors
Industry PRO
This industry level Training will contain online modules.
Industry Advocate
This Sensitivity Training Module will have online and hands on components working with our actors with dis-ABILITIES.
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