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EXPLORING ASL PERFORMANCE
Taught by Alexandria Wailes
This challenging, ground-breaking class focuses on the art of communicating the meaning and subtlety of the written word through American Sign language. This class is for Hearing, Deaf, or Hard-Of-Hearing users of ASL. Whether your knowledge is rudimentary or you are a lifelong practitioner, this class will hone the skills necessary to proficiently use ASL to express yourself on stage and on camera.
This six-week class will teach performance body awareness through monologue and scene work, as well as through improvised exercises and the basics of movement and dance fundamentals. It will also hone and shape the basics of what it takes to create and re-create the perfect audition.
MONDAYS, March 7 thru April 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
COST: $140.00 / 6-week session
GOALS:
* Explore the utilization of acting tools to best present
materials using ASL.
* Analyze choices in creating optimal expression for
TV/Film and Stage.
* Gain a deeper awareness of body language and non-verbal
communication through
movement.
All of the sessions will include warm-up, analysis of materials, and improvisations.
OVERVIEW OF SIX SESSIONS:
** Subject to change**
Classes 1 & 2:
* Learn how to fine-tune choices with non-verbal acting
* Present materials brought to class
Classes 3 & 4:
* Explore presentation of materials by analyzing
translation choices and deconstructing the
intention(s) of body language
Class 5:
* Revisit materials from weeks 1 &2
* Discuss and analyze the presentations
Class 6:
* Wrap up with discussion of the works achieved in the
first five weeks.
* Discuss the basics of the audition process
* Discuss politics of the business and their ramifications
for the deaf/HOH artist.
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LocationTriskelion Arts
118 North 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Studio Y
Brooklyn, NY 11211
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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