Workshops
PushPush is holding open workshops on Monday evenings in July and on August 9th from 6pm-10pmin for actors, directors and other film or theater artists interested in getting involved in upcoming in their new episodic stage-to-screen series, Slow Down Atlanta. Come play!New Opportunities at New Street Arts!
For those looking for...
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ways to develop your abilities |
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ways to expand your interests in film and theater |
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new collaborators |
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new projects to develop your skills |
Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Actors
PushPush Film and Theater in Decatur announces a series of bi-lingual acting workshops for adult actors fluent in Spanish and English. Modern acting for stage and film will be the focus of this ongoing project. Working professionals are encouraged, this is an advanced workshop. The workshops will consist of readings and scene work from new original scripts.
Tues, June 22, 7pm-9pm and Sat, June 24, 2pm–5pm. Free.
Ongoing workshops (TBA): sliding scale of $5 - $15
Work-study discounts and scholarships are also available.
15x15 Actor Workout
Do 15 more push-ups, read 15 new plays, work with 15 new actors on 15 new scenes! Join us for the first three sessions as we prepare for the 15x15 workout! Set your own 15 goals to accomplish in 15 weeks and/or join in on common goals from the group! This results-based workout for actors, directors, writers, and other artists helps us set landmarks to achieve and push each other to improve on what YOU want to improve on! The initial three workshops will lay the groundwork for you to get a head start on the full workshop beginning in April!
Start-up sessions run Mondays Feb 22 - Mar 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm, $15
Improv "Open Jam"
Taught by Dad's Garage co-founder Matt Stanton and other guest teachers, this workshop focuses on the bridge between short and long form approaches to storytelling. Editing techniques, character development and shape of scene are just a few highlights of this ongoing workout. This improv workshop is offered on a drop-in basis.
Sundays 12pm-2:30pm, $10
Strategic Planning for the Individual Artist: Introduction
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What results do you hope to achieve? This workshop is for the career-minded artist who wants to create a results-based plan for achievement in the short, medium and long range. The workshop is ideal for artists at any level. All participants will come away with an outline and specific details for creating a personal strategic plan, along with tools and resources to help them implement, adjust, and follow the plan toward results. The workshop takes its lead from a series of workshops used for the success of organizations, and applies the information to the individual artist. Participants are asked to come with 1-3 objectives or results that they would like to achieve over the next 3-5 years.
Monday, Feb 8, 6pm-9pm, $15
Setting Goals to Achieve Results: Artistic Planning for PushPush & New Street Artists
How do I start a project? What do I need? What resources are available? What and how can new artists contribute to existing or new projects? Learn the ins and outs of articulating and achieving your artistic goals as current New Street and PushPush artists share feedback and ideas on their current plans. Artists of all experience levels in planning are encouraged to come to this hands-on workshop. Develop your ability to set goals, timelines, actionable steps to achieve results, and funding guidelines through financial planning. This workshop is designed to learn about existing projects and to develop your own.
First Sunday of every month, 6pm-7pm, Free
**No meeting Feb 7. Mar 7, Financial Planning with guest speaker Elisa Fay, CPA with Roedl Langford de Kock**
Dailies Film Screenings: Film Structure Crash Course
Directors and writers of the new independent film movement are often missing crucial background when trying to tell stories. Understanding narratives can be accomplished in two ways - from the perspective of the audience or from the perspective of the artist. The majority of our time is spent watching others’ work. Therefore our perspective is that of an audience member, just more committed. This rarely helps when creating a new work. You have to get under the hood to understand, especially if you want to reinvent!
Step over to the other side of the footlights and behind the camera, roll up your sleeves and dig into an interesting examination of some great films. These workshops help filmmakers better understand structure and are a prime networking opportunity for filmmakers looking to develop a project, or get involved with an existing project.
Last Sunday of the month, 7pm, $2 suggested donation goes toward facility and use of equipment, bar is open!
Play Readings
Twice a month, we will host a reading of a script being considered for production. These film and stage scripts will be read on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Come out and read or come out and listen. Exercise your skills for cold readings, connect with other artists and get involved on the ground level of future workshop collaborations.
Second and fourth Wednesdays (as needed, check calendar), 7pm-9pm, $2 suggested donation goes toward facility, bar is open!
NEW STREET ARTISTS:
Work-Study/Pay-What-You-Can $5-$15 available to current New Street/PushPush artists with artistic plans. First draft of plan must be submitted before start of workshops and updated bi-monthly to be eligible.
All workshops are at New Street Arts, home to PushPush Theater.
Email admin@pushpushtheater.com to register or for more details.
Along with our workshops, there are a variety of production opportunities connected with the writing, directing and acting sessions this year.
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