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KIDS


Verve’s Acting for Kids classes are preparation for the more vigorous Teens curriculum and for those kids and parents who seek or already have agency representation.

Led by professional, working actors, Verve classes contain a combination of exercises, observation, coaching and self-critique.  In addition to developing and coaching acting talent, Verve also assists students take the next steps in their careers with coaching for agency meetings, auditions and booking jobs. 

Group classes and workshops are open to students ages 8-12 and are limited to 10 students per class in order to give each student individual attention.   Private study is open to kids as young as 5 (kids who can already read). 

A deposit and completed registration form is required to reserve space in class; download the Registration Form (pdf).

Verve's new home is in the Scottsdale airpark: 7735 E Gelding, Suite #5, Scottsdale AZ 85260.




CLASS DESCRIPTIONS



The Kids Curriculum is year-round now offering multiple classes for acting foundations and on-camera technique. With scripts and content changing regularly, classes should be taken on an on-going basis. Each student will progress at his/her own rate.


Fall Semester – Technique
The class meets every Wednesday for 8 weeks and provides Tweens/Kids a place to practice and learn acting technique.  Curriculum includes Technique, Script Analysis, Monologues, Improvs, Scene and Character Development.

DATES: Wednesdays, October 19- December 14, 2011
TIME: 4-6 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Pfalzgraff and Amanda Melby
PRICE: $300 (or two payments of $155)
REGISTER: Online or Mail (pdf)



Winter Semester – Technique (On-Camera)
The class meets every Wednesday for 11 weeks and provides Kids a place to practice and learn acting technique.  Curriculum includes Technique, Script Analysis, Commercials, Film and On-Camera presence work, plus The Business (agents and casting directors). This class is essentail for students wishing to get agency representation.

DATES: Wednesdays, January 18-March 28, 2012
TIME: 4:30-6 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Pfalzgraff and Amanda Melby
PRICE: $500 (or three payments of $190)
REGISTER: Online or Mail (pdf)



Winter Semester – Acting Foundations
The class meets every Saturday for 12 weeks and provides Tweens/Kids a place to practice and learn acting technique and build a solid foundation.  Curriculum includes Technique, Script Analysis, Monologues, Improvs, Scene and Character Development.

DATES: Saturdays, February 25-May 12, 2012
TIME: 9:30 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Holt
PRICE: $500 (or three payments of $180)
REGISTER: Online or Mail (pdf)



Film Acting Summer Camp
During this camp, you will not only learn about acting on film, you will act on film! From auditions to wrapping the production, you’ll go through the entire process of participating in a digital short film, all in an educational, instructional and fun environment.  You’ll learn character development, acting skills, camera technique and the differences and similarities between stage and film acting. 

Class is limited to 8 participants; the script is written specifically for the students enrolled.  A DVD of the completed short film will be provided to the student after the conclusion of the camp.

DATES: Monday-Friday June 18-22, 2012
TIME: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Pfalzgraff and Amanda Melby
PRICE: $350
REGISTER: Online or Mail (pdf) *registration will open January 4, 2012


Click here to see some of the Kids/Teens movies made during the camps.





INDIVIDUAL STUDY

Private Ongoing Acting Lessons
These one-on-one weekly lessons are for actors who desire undivided attention and coaching. Course work can include any of the above Group class topics, and also career guidance and monologue coaching. One month commitment required, customized to fit the student’s needs.

This is a great way for beginners to get aquainted with the studio, coaches and techniques taught.

LEVELS: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced; ages 5 and up.
DATES: Monday-Saturday, arranged with student and instructor
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm, arranged with student and instructor
INSTRUCTORS: Jennifer Pfalzgraff and Amanda Melby
PRICE: month to month, paid in advance of month*, $45/60 minutes • $40/45 minutes • $37.50/30 minutes
REGISTER: Online or mail in form with $25 deposit (refundable up to 48 hours before start of 1st lesson.)



Private Acting Coaching
Single session private coaching is also available for those students who wish to prepare for an upcoming audition or who just need a short session rather than on-going lessons. Focus can include: monologues, audition preparation, and career guidance.

LEVELS: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
DATES: Monday-Saturday, arranged with student and instructor
TIME: 10 am - 6 pm, arranged with student and instructor
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Pfalzgraff and Amanda Melby
PRICE: $65/60 minutes • $90/90 minutes, by appointment, paid before session
REGISTER: Online or mail in form with $25 deposit must be received before the session in order to reserve the session (refundable up to 48 hours before session.)


• Prices subject to change without notice. Private lesson prices guaranteed for one-year after commencement of lessons.
• There is a $25/one-time Studio Registration Fee.


Already enrolled and need to make a payment?
CREDIT CARD AND PAYPAL PAYMENTS ONLINE


LOCATION:
7735 E Gelding, Suite #5
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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