Fall 2008 classes now in session! Contact Van to register for the next MASTERY, held this Nov. 21st, 22nd, and 23rd or to inquire about the next regular session of classes. Regular session classes are limited to 12 students.
TUESDAY NIGHTS:
Nov. 4th- Dec. 16th. 7- 10:30 p.m.
Six classes for $180.
After a deposit of $60, students may pay $30 per class. as long as they are committed to the full six weeks.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS:
Nov. 5th- Dec. 17th. 7- 10:30 p.m.
Six classes for $180.
After a deposit of $60, students may pay $30 per class. as long as they are committed to the full six weeks.
THURSDAY NIGHTS:*
Nov. 6th- Dec. 18th. 7- 10:30 p.m.
Six classes for $180.
After a deposit of $60, students may pay $30 per class. as long as they are committed to the full six weeks.
*This class is only for students who have worked with Van before.
The next MASTERY is
Nov. 21st, 22nd, & 23rd.
Contact Van via email with any questions and to sign up:
vanarama@earthlink.net
Classes are held at
The Austin Actors Institute
502 West 30th Street
Austin TX 78705
Van
Brooks owns and operates The Austin Actors Institute (formerly Two Chairs Studio) in Austin, Texas. Acting
classes of varying levels are offered each weekday. Sessions are
typically eight weeks long and payment plans are available.Here is what covered in weekly classes:
- Script analysis (understanding the story and why you're saying what you're saying).
- Working honestly from the heart (the only way to be a great actor is to be a truthful actor).
- Working for the camera (the details and demands of the set and the intimacy of the medium).
- Connecting with yourself and the other actors you're working with (unless you learn how to get your attention off yourself and on to your partners, you'll never be believable).
- What it is that makes you tick (it's the same thing that makes your character tick).
- Audition technique (understanding and loving the casting director, making quick choices and taking charge, what Austin CD's are looking for and much more).
- Creating your creativity and always finding fun in your work.
Several times each year, Van offers a free on-camera workshop for new students as well as several weekend intensive courses. One of these is The MASTERY. Van Brooks is one of only nine teachers in the world certified to lead The MASTERY. [more information]