Actors Tune-Up
NEW! THE CUSTOMIZED CLASS
Many people enjoy engaging in a physical exercise program more when done with others. Many actors prefer having an acting partner to "play off of" while training since the art form is such a highly collaborative one. Consider this your actor's gymnasium! A pick-your-own-topic series that puts you in control of both what you learn and who learns along with you.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
Instructor/Facilitator Biography
VICKY SAYE HENDERSON is a working actor, teaching artist, guest speaker and singer in the Carolinas. Her performance projects include live stage, film, commercials, and voice-overs. Currently in her 8th season as a Trustus company member, Vicky received her improv training from KVG Studios, Orlando (with Ricci Mann). She is an approved Teaching Artist with the South Carolina Arts Commission, through which she serves as a guest Artist-In-Residence for grades K-12 & colleges, specializing in theatre arts and improvisation. In addition to overseeing the adult actor educational series at Trustus, THE ACTOR’S TUNE-UP, she is also an instructor with the Workshop Theatre School of Performing Arts, where she also serves as Artistic Director for REWIRED (the improv & sketch comedy team for young people). Over the past year, Vicky has broadened her artistic scope by working with businesses, agencies, organizations and churches to provide staff training and member enrichment opportunities via acting and improvisation techniques. She is a member of the Southeastern Theatre Conference and the South Carolina Theatre Association.
In November 2009, Vicky appeared in the two-person, romantic comedy SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR at Workshop Theatre. In February, South Carolina students will see Vicky in their history classes on the ETV series, "South Carolina Women," appearing in the title role of the historical drama, MARY GORDON ELLIS (SC’s first female senator). She is currently working on a film project with filmmaker Kirk Bair.
Previous Courses
Improv!
Vicky Saye Henderson, Instructor
Fee: $30
Improvisation. Most actors love it or fear it. Whether continuing your love affair or conquering your fear, come and engage in the mother of all collaborative acting techniques!
If you love it, treat yourself to this class as a refresher--come, splash around and be juicy again. (Yeah, we said "juicy") Relish in creating some new artistic partnerships, as well.
If you fear it, you'll be surprised by how easily that fear can be overcome by equipping yourself with the partner-based and play-friendly fundamentals. Skills learned here not only aid you as an actor, but can also cross over and can be utilized in real-life situations, beautifully shaping the way you interact with others in the real world. Topics to be explored include:
- Developing trust with your partner(s)
- Agreeing and building
- Speeding up your thought process
- Fundamentals of crafting clear stories
Registration is required. Two ways to sign up or get more info--
- Contact Trustus @ 803/ 254-9732 (Tuesday-Saturday, 1-6pm) OR
- Email Vicky @ sayegirl@yahoo.com
NOTE: For Instructor bio, see info below.
Night Owl Improv!
Vicky Saye Henderson, Instructor
Fee: $15
Do you catch your second wind when others are winding down?
Are you an actor whose body clock has been forever changed by late night rehearsals?
Night Owl Improv is just for you! Come and put that energy to some good, creative use. Enjoy all the same benefits of our "regular" improv class, just do it a little later in the evening and in less time. Topics explored include:
- Developing trust with your partner,
- Agreeing & building,
- Speeding up your thought process, and
- Crafting strong stories.
Then, after you've pumped yourself up with some crazy-good collaboration and fostered a few new artistic friendships, enjoy a warm, soothing drink--tea or cocoa-- before you go-go!
Registration is required. Two ways to register or get more information--
- contact Trustus Theatre @ 803/ 254-9732 (Tuesday-Saturday 1-6pm) OR
- email Vicky at sayegirl@yahoo.com.
About the Instructor:
Vicky Saye Henderson is a working actor, trained improv artist (KVG Studios, Orlando), and Trustus company member. She is the founder and Artistic Director of ReWired, Workshop Theatre of SC's improv & sketch comedy team and training program. Vicky is an approved teaching artist with the SC Arts Commission, offering arts residencies and specializing in improvisational acting techniques. Using this highly versatile medium, she also designs and facilitates professional development opportunities for businesses and organizations.
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