A Testimonial: "After taking Jayne Morgan's 'Acting Freedom' class, I now have
many more tools for approaching the work of cold readings, auditions and
character development. Jayne's feedback is always precise and invaluable, while
giving each student new places to explore within a scene or exercise.
Her ability to pinpoint choices, habits, strengths and
weaknesses in an actor's work is unparalleled, as is her gift of helping each
student get 'real'. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to study with
such a talented actor and teacher, and I highly recommend her class to anyone
interested in sharpening their skills in the craft of acting."
- Leigh Ann Jernigan THANKS TO LEIGH ANN AND ALL THE COMMITTED ACTORS WHO MAKE CLASSWORK SO CHALLENGING AND FUN! | Welcome to Acting Freedom! WE'RE PLANNING AHEAD! The following class offerings takes us through the summer - so check it out. Hopefully, there's a class that works for you! ADULT CLASSES:
ON CAMERA CLASS - You can't lie to the camera, it catches everything. You'll watch yourself and other students on video and learn the tricks and techniques that will help you ace auditions. We work where you are to move you forward so you can take this class as a refresher or an on-going acting program. Four weeks. DATES IN APRIL: TUESDAYS April 19 through May 10. 7 to 9 PM. $125.00 MAY: WEDNESDAY May 18 through June 15 7 to 9 PM. (No class June 1st) $125.00 JUNE: TUESDAY, June 8 through June 29, 7 to 9 PM. $125.00 JULY: TUESDAY July 5 through 26, 7 to 9 PM. $125.00 BACK TO BASICS CLASS – This is a good class for beginners, or anyone who wants to feel freer on stage and off. We'll use improv techniques and theatre games to free up our imaginations, before moving into exploring the actor's instrument – body, voice and energy. We'll use scenes and monologues to learn in-depth text analysis and touch on auditions and the business of acting. Five weeks. JUNE: SUNDAY, June 4 through July 3, 3 to 5 PM. $150.00 ADULT PLAY DAY!! – And afternoon of improvs and theatre games to help you feel free and learn a playful, uninhibited approach to acting. Good for all experience levels! SATURDAY, JULY 16 – 1 – 3 PM. $35.00 KID'S CLASSES ON CAMERA – For students who are interested in working professionally. We’ll cover all the tricks and techniques for acting in front of the camera. In five fun weeks, students will use scene work and monologues to build confidence and professional level acting skills. Space is limited- suggested for ages 10 – 15. APRIL/MAY: Wednesdays, April 13 – May 11. 4:30 to 5:45 PM. $165.00 JULY: Wednesday, July 6 – August 3rd. 4:30 to 5:45 PM. $165.00 ACTING BASICS FOR KIDS – Good for all experience levels. Acting from A to Z – using theatre games, improvisations and scenes to learn acting techniques for stage and screen. A lot of no pressure fun – and a good way for your child to see if they enjoy acting. Four weeks. JUNE: Wednesday, June 8 – June 29. 4:30 to 5:45 PM. $135.00. KID'S IMPROV CLASS – An afternoon of improvisations and theatre games that are great fun and useful. JUNE 18, Saturday 1 - 3 PM $35.00 RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Contact Jayne at jaynemorgan@knology.net. CHECK OUT THE ACTING FREEDOM PAGE ON FACEBOOK AND TALK TO OTHER LOCAL ACTORS.
PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS are available for $65 per session. SPECIAL RATEl IF YOU ARE A CURRENT OR PAST STUDENT, SAVE $15! Private coaching for students is $50.00. Contact Jayne for details. Contact info: Email me at jaynemorgan@knology.net. See my teaching philosophy below or click on the pages at the top for more info on classes. | LOCATIONS AND DIRECTIONS: Email me for current class locations at: jaynemorgan@knology.net.Please let me know in advance of any physical or emotional issues you have that might affect your work in class. Touch
of a non-traditional nature might be used in class, to demonstrate
proper breathing, posture or as part of warmups and scene work. |
ARE YOU READY TO TAKE A RISK?
My philosophy is: whatever works. I’m interested in preparing you to walk into any audition with greater confidence; to understand your own strengths and turn your weaknesses into assets. In other words, you won’t be asked to roll around on the floor pretending to be a resentful pumpkin unless I’m convinced it has some real-world value. I’m asking you to walk into class with an open mind. I was once an actor with strong opinions about what kind of exercises would work for me and what was a waste of time. Years later, I can tell you, I was wrong. It’s impossible to know whether an exercise or scene will blow you wide open until you throw yourself into it. I wish I had learned that lesson earlier than I did. But I was a stubborn, learn-the-hard way actor. If that describes you, we’re kindred spirits. But expect me to challenge you. This class will be a supportive place for you to challenge all your assumptions about acting.
Expect to work hard, but we’ll also have a lot of fun. I like to work intensely, so you get your money’s worth and see the value of committing to class work fully. At some point, I’d like to begin offering showcases for actors – inviting directors, agents and regional casting directors to see our work. But that’s a bit further down the road.
