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 seven-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 7 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!  Join us for the next step in the process!!

“I had the privilege of interacting with the Acting for Film 101 at Sol Academy and was impressed with the level of professionalism, technique and truism being taught by Vivian Nesbitt and Laura Mathis. Their actors are being trained with all the right tools and focus!  I’d recommend Sol Acting Academy to any actors seeking ongoing training.” Kathryn Brink, Casting Director, CSA

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: $250.00 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!

9-Week Class on Tuesdays

March 20-May 15 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:

Darlene Hansen-Casting Director

Lenni Davey-Past Owner of Applause Talent Agency

Carmen Martinez-Casting Director and Talent Agent

Chad Mathis-Local Entertainment Lawyer from Prometheus Legal

Michael Miller-Local Producer and Director

Kara Sachs-Local Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Actor and Choreographer

Carissa Mitchell-New Owner of Applause Talent Agency

Kathryn Brink- Casting Director

“I had the privilege of interacting with the Acting for Film 101 at Sol Academy and was impressed with the level of professionalism, technique and
truism being taught by Vivian Nesbitt and Laura Mathis. Their actors are being trained with all the right tools and focus!  I’d recommend Sol Acting Academy to any actors seeking ongoing training.” Kathryn Brink, Casting Director, CSA

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

Saturday, March 3, 2012

9:00am-4:00pm

Have you been told you have a great voice? Always wanted to learn more about the amazing world of Voice Overs but don’t know how to start? Frustrated because you don’t even have a Demo Reel to GET you jobs? Fret no more! In this amazing workshop, taught by Laura Mathis, in combination with Stuart Overbey (Producer, Director, Editor) from halflife digital (http://halflifedigital.com), we will teach you:

*What voice over work really means, and listen to top examples in the industry

*Work on getting the best performance and flexibility from your voice

*How to create your OWN voice over studio in your home to submit to jobs in LA or other cities and work remotely

*Get feedback while in the recording booth on how to tweak your performance

*Get help choosing your top 3-4 genres, so you can naturally excel in for your Demo Reel

During the last half of the day, we head into the recording booth once again to record your own One Minute Voice Over Demo Reel!! WOW! (Demo reels are typically 60-90 seconds. The shorter the better. When in doubt, leave it out! It’s better to have your demo have 5 great spots than 10 average-to-great spots. “Quality” not Quantity.)

All demos will then be edited by Stuart Overbey and sent to you electronically one week after the class to get started in the Voice Over Industry!

Actors will learn more about what types of “copy” (voice over examples) they will want to bring to the workshop for their demo reel after registering. To hear a few of Laura Mathis’ past Voice Over credits, go to http://www.lauramathis.com/#!videos.

There will be a one-hour lunch from Noon to 1:00pm for lunch on your own.

Don’t miss out on this amazing workshop; register to hold your spot today! Class will close when full.

 Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $120.00 plus tax

Location: halflife digital-  225 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque NM, 87102.

All information is available through Sol Acting Academy.  Please call Sol Acting with ANY questions at (505) 206-7707!! 

10:00am-4:00pm 

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!  We will take a 1 hour lunch from 12:30-1: 30 on your own, either bring a lunch or eat in Nob Hill!

Ages: 18 and up

Cost: $85.00 plus applicable tax

Location: Nob Hill Studio, 127 Bryn Mawr Drive SE, Suite F, ABQ NM, 87106. We are located right in the heart of Nob Hill, steps from the Nob Hill Bar and Grill and Flying Star, half a block South of Central on Bryn Mawr, between Central and Silver. Lots of free parking!