Professional-level acting classes are for adults and teens that are serious about their acting and want to make this a career choice. The classes are on going, and feedback is individualized for each student’s progress. Students may join class at any time and with no prior experience.

Professional-level acting classes are designed for those committed to their acting and are willing to put in the time and work necessary to achieve their goals.

Adult Master

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Instructor: Onalee Ames

This class is geared solely towards the professional actor. It involves Meisener’s repetition, scene work, cold reads and on-camera auditions.

Prerequisite: Fine Tuning your instrument or by Invitation.

Twilight Teens (13 – 18 yrs)

MONDAY NIGHTS 6:30 – 9:30 PM BY INVITATION ONLY
Instructor: Onalee Ames

The class prepares students for a career in film and television. The focus is on The Meisener Technique, scene work and on-camera work.

Students are required to audition prior to be accepted into classes

• Weekly classes (4 classes a month) with Onalee Ames
• 1 audition class a month
• Representation from Vancouver based Carrier Talent Management
• 2 L.A. Workshops (subject to change)
• Example: Ashmore Brothers (Shawn & Aaron Ashmore)
• Local casting director workshop with Jim Heber
• Headshots by Rob Gilbert
• 50 headshot copies
• 50 business cards
• Marketing 101 — What you need to know to separate yourself from the rest
• Makeup & styling class
• In-house audition taping available for out-of-town audition submissions
• One Showcase a year — 20 students will be chosen for an industry showcase. Scholarship awarded by industry executives towards classes at the studio
• Guest speakers and instructors John Barnard (Director, Farpoint Films), Sean Garrity (Director, Bedbugs Films), Chris Charney (Writer, Farpoint Films), Producer Scott Leary, Jamie Brown (Owner, Frantic Films), Carole Vivier (CEO Manitoba Film & Sound)

Fine Tuning Your Instrument

TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Instructor: Steed Crandell

This class is geared for the hobby actor or for new actors wanting to start their career. The focus is memorized scenes, cold reads and on-camera work.

• Weekly classes (4 classes a month) with Steed Crandall
• 1 audition class a month
• Representation from Vancouver based Carrier Talent Management
• 2 L.A. Workshops (subject to change)
• Example: Ashmore Brothers (Shawn & Aaron Ashmore)
• Local casting director workshop with Jim Heber
• Headshots by Rob Gilbert
• 50 headshot copies
• 50 business cards
• Marketing 101 — What you need to know to separate yourself from the rest
• Makeup & styling class
• In-house audition taping available for out-of-town audition submissions
• One Showcase a year — 20 students will be chosen for an industry showcase. Scholarship awarded by industry executives towards classes at the studio
• Guest speakers and instructors John Barnard (Director, Farpoint Films), Sean Garrity (Director, Bedbugs Films), Chris Charney (Writer, Farpoint Films), Producer Scott Leary, Jamie Brown (Owner, Frantic Films), Carole Vivier (CEO Manitoba Film & Sound)

New Faces (6-8 year olds)

TUESDAY NIGHTS 5:00 – 6:00 pm
POSSIBLE SATURDAYS 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Reena Shah

This class is geared to meet the needs of all children wanting to be involved in acting for film and television. In the class students will put scenes from their favourite shows on camera and be coached weekly. They will learn how to prepare for auditions, how to audition properly, and how the business works. The focus is on having fun. The students will also write their own scripts and film them at the end of the session.

Session #1 (12 weeks)
September 14 – November 30, 2010

Session #2 (12 weeks)
January 11 – April 5, 2010

Session #3 (12 weeks)
April 12 – June 28, 2010, 2010

Rising Stars (9-12 years old)

CLASSES TWICE A WEEK TUESDAY 6:00 – 7:30 PM
POSSIBLE SATURDAYS 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Instructor: Reena Shah

This class is advanced film and TV acting but geared towards all children. The focus is landing roles with lots of on camera work, improve, and auditioning. The focus is preparing students to move to advanced levels with Onalee Ames.

Session #1 (12 weeks)
September 14 – November 30, 2010

Session #2 (12 weeks)
January 11 – April 5, 2010

Session #3 (12 weeks)
April 12 – June 28, 2010

For both New Faces and Rising Stars:

• Weekly classes (2 classes a week Tuesdays & Saturdays)
• Representation from Vancouver-based Carrier Talent Management
• 1 L.A. Workshops (subject to change)
• Example: Ashmore Brothers (Shawn & Aaron Ashmore)
• Headshots by Rob Gilbert
• 50 headshot copies
• In-house audition taping available for out-of-town audition submissions
• One Showcase a year — 20 students will be chosen for an industry showcase. Scholarship awarded by industry executives towards classes at the studio
• Parent workshop at the start of the acting season

Ames Glee Club (all ages)

Musical Theatre

WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm (Adults)
FRIDAY 6:00 pm – 7:15 (Children)
Instructor: Kelly Robinson

In this class students will develop their musical theater skills, pick their own pop songs, and develop their own choreography for their final Glee Club performance.

November 3, 2010 – December 15, 2010
Performance date TBA

Other Classes

One Day Stand Up Comedy Workshop
Instructor: Dan Licoppe
SEPTEMBER 12 – 6:00 – 10:00 PM

3 Week Teen Stand Up Comedy Class
Instructor: Dan Licoppe
SEPTEMBER 5, 19 - 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Talk Funny! Unleash Your Inner Comedian To Communicate Your  Message
Instructor: Dan Licoppe
SEPTEMBER 26 - 6:00 – 10:00 PM

4 Week Stand Up Comedy Intensive
Instructor: Dan Licoppe
OCTOBER 3, 10, 17

Stand Up Comedy Mentoring and Development Group
Instructor: Dan Licoppe
ONGOING REGISTRATION