Watch for details coming this summer for the fantastic workshop!

For working actors who want to bring their craft off the page. Scene work and essential exercises build a foundation for a way of working that will take away the guess work. Become an intuitive, authentic actor that always brings you fully to the role. DVD included of two professionally shot scenes. Previous acting experience required.

Vic Browder is a veteran of theater, film and TV (Sunshine Cleaning, Love Ranch, Breaking Bad, In Plain Sight, Easy Money, MacGruder and more). He is a company member and resident director at Albuquerque’s Mother Road Theater Company. Vic holds an MFA in Acting and has been acting and directing for over 25 years.

When: Wednesdays, March 28-May 16, 2012

Time: 6:00-9:00

Where: Sol Acting Academy’s Nob Hill Studio

Address: 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, ABQ NM, 87106

Cost: $295 plus tax. Payment plans available.  10% discount available until 3/7/12!

RSVP and/or Information: Register at www.solacting.com, info@solacting.com, or 505-206-7707.

6:00-9:00pm

8-Week Class

This class is a follow-up to Acting 101 for Film, or open to actors who have past experience on camera in speaking roles.  This eight-week intensive will focus on scene work to develop your connection and spontaneity that leads to having a genuine experience that brings your work to life!   Over the 8 weeks, we’ll be shooting two different sets of scene work, learning about camera angles used for two-person scenes and deepening your connection to important film acting techniques that bring active, truthful choices to your craft.  Learn to hone your craft in action and get a demo DVD to use too!  Join us for the next step in the process!!

“Vivian is a great acting coach. She is very insightful and works closely with each person in her workshops to help them deliver great performances. She is very constructive and supportive, and she excels at creating a fun atmosphere for learning. I highly recommend her, whether you are new to acting or if you need someone to push you to take that next step.” ~ Matt Berlin

This class will be taught by Vivian Nesbitt.  After receiving her MFA in Acting from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s Professional Theater Training Program, Vivian moved to New York to continue her career as an actor. While there she was a guest on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (premier episode) and in Candida at Roundabout Theater on Broadway as well as numerous shows off of Broadway. Vivian’s regional theater credits include George Street Play House (NJ), The Pittsburgh Public (PA) as well as many productions of Shakespeare and summer stock. In Albuquerque, she has been a guest on the Emmy Award winning shows Breaking Bad, Wild Fire, The Lying Game, and In Plain Sight. She has been seen in Mother Road Theater’s production of The Love Song Of J. Robert Oppenheimer as Kitty Oppenheimer and in Rancho Pancho at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Vivian premiered her original solo show The Bark & The Tree in the Filling Station’s SoloFest 2010.

Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $295.00 plus applicable tax.  Payment plans are available.  Keep reading for more information!

We offer various payment plans to give you the opportunity to become a part of our classes.  You may hold your place by:

1) registering online and paying in full. This guarantees your spot right away, and saves you money!  OR

2) arranging to make a non-refundable $100.00 deposit before class begins to hold your spot.  The remainder of the balance will be due by the 4th class.  Please add $20.00 to the class total to take part in the Deferred Payment Plan.

Please email info@solacting.com or call 206-7707 to set up your payment plan today!

Class will close when full.

Location:  Nob Hill Studio, 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM, 87106. Lots of free parking!

June 12-August 14 from 6:30-8:30pm

This is the perfect class for someone who is ready to explore the exciting world of acting on camera. Get vital information on all of the basics as you work on camera during every class: auditioning, cold reading, commercials, movies, television shows, and what to expect when you’re on set. We will also discuss networking, resumes, head shots, finding an agent, and gaining access to auditions.  Class size is limited to 10 students.  Each session of Acting 101 features a special guest. Some our past guests have included:

Kathryn Brink- Casting Director for Film, TV, and Commercials

Carissa Mitchell- Owner of Applause Talent Agency

Marie Kohl McMasters- Casting Associate with Jo Edna Boldin

Lenni Davey-Past Owner of Applause Talent Agency

Chad Mathis-Local Entertainment Lawyer

Michael Miller-Local Producer, Director, and Actor

This session’s special guest will be announced soon!

Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $270.00 (plus applicable tax) Payment plans are available.  Keep reading for more information!

We offer various payment plans to give you the opportunity to become a part of our classes.  You may hold your place by:

1) registering online and paying in full. This guarantees your spot right away, and saves you money!  OR

2) arranging to make a non-refundable $100.00 deposit before class begins to hold your spot.  The remainder of the balance will be due by the 4th class.  Please add $20.00 to the class total to take part in our Deferred Payment Plan.

Please email info@solacting.com or call 206-7707 to set up your payment plan today!

Class will close when full.

Location:  New Studio at 5500 San Mateo, Suite 114, Albuquerque!!

1:00pm-5:00pm 

Taught by a professionally trained improviser, this class will have you  jump into the fun and fascinating world of improvisation.  Whether you are an actor looking to sharpen your skills, a business professional that wants to work on communication and listening, or just an open-minded person ready to learn a new skill and make some new creative friends, improv is for you!  In this one day class, learn the top secret skills to a great improv scene with lots of games, props, and hilarious fun you can share with friends and family for years to come! This half day workshop will elevate your level of fun to the stratosphere!

Ages: EVERYONE!

Cost: $85.00 plus applicable tax

Location: We’ve outgrown our studio!  Watch for more details on our relocation!

This class will be taught by Vivian Nesbitt, owner of Sol Acting Academy! Vivian will cover everything you need to know about how to break into the Film Industry successfully in New Mexico. Vivian will cover:

-How to find a Screen Actors Guild Franchised agent and what to expect.

-Who are the major casting directors in New Mexico and how do you contact them.

-What an actor’s resume should look like and what to put on it.

-Why a headshot is important and what your headshot should do for you.

-View examples of “sides” (actor’s audition materials), film scripts, and commercial copy and learn how to decode them for your best performance.

-How to find auditions for film, commercials, TV shows and even voice over work.

It’s the perfect workshop class for parents whose child has shown an interest in the film world or adults who want to make connections and get cast

but don’t feel like they know enough inside info to succeed.  Please bring a pen and paper to capture all the valuable information we will cover in only two hours.

There will be an opportunity for questions to be answered after the presentation.

Ages: This class is open to ALL AGES; however, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $60.00 plus applicable tax. Includes a hard copy of all information presented.

Location: Watch for details on our new location!