Workshops
Acting Workshop: For the Working Actor (11/11 - 11/13)
Acting Workshop: For the Working Actor (11/11 - 11/13)
Acting Workshop: Balance the 9-5 and the Stage
For the working actor, juggling a full-time job and giving your all on stage is no easy feat. This three-day workshop, led by award-winning director Emil Thomas, is designed to help you seamlessly transition from your day job to fully embodying a character for the audience. You'll learn vital techniques like warmups for the working actor, preparing your voice, character and world building, and partnering—all aimed at sharpening your skills and boosting your performance.
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Meet the Instructor: N. Emil Thomas
Emil Thomas is an award-winning director, playwright, and actor from Powder Springs, Georgia. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Directing for the Stage. For the past decade, Emil has been mastering his craft as the Producing Artistic Director at Marietta's New Theatre in the Square, where he has produced and directed numerous acclaimed productions. After completing his MFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago, Emil returned to Georgia to train the next generation of artists ready to take on the challenges of directing.
Emil’s passion for directing comes from his own rich experiences and the deep understanding he’s developed of the director's role. He focuses on every aspect of storytelling, from script analysis to blocking, and fosters strong collaborations between directors, actors, and designers. His workshops are hands-on, and through guided exercises, Emil offers his students the tools to confidently lead productions of their own.
Topics Featured in the workshop
Warmups for the Working Actor
Preparing the Voice
Character and World Building
Partnering Techniques
Transitioning from Day Job to Stage Performance
Acting Workshop: November 11-13
Dates & Times:
November 18: 6 PM - 10 PM
November 19: 6 PM - 10 PM
November 20: 10 AM - 5 PM
Location
Marietta’s Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Ave Marietta Ga, 30064