February 8, 2022
Major Tom to Ground Control
Our Weekly Recap, Resources & Recommendations for Actors, Directors & Creatives
"Begin simply. Allow the audience in!"
Thanks to those of you who joined us yesterday for the Saturday Workshop featuring Master Voice & Speech Coach, Julia Lenardon!
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The Work
COLD READ AUDITION
Sandy Lynch and Sophie Rivers
ROMEO AND JULIET
by William Shakespeare
Pippa Winslow & Laura Whiteley
JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by August Wilson
Danielle Johnson
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
By William Shakespeare
Amanda Gallace & Austin Khemraj
WORK READ:
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by William Shakespeare
OTHELLO
by William Shakespeare
RICHARD III
by William Shakespeare
Carolyn Kennedy
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Here are the latest additions to your video library from our session on Saturday January 8th:
- "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov
- "All's Well That Ends Well" by William Shakespeare
- Cold Read Audition Exercise - "Homecoming - Job Interview"
- "Steal Away" (Based on Andrew Ward's book Dark Midnight When I Rise)
- "Ivanov" by Anton Chekhov
- "Macbeth" Act II, Scene I by William Shakespeare
- "Options for Building Your Own Vocal Warm-Up" - Voice & Speech Workout by Patrick Mulryan
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- Monthly Member Meeting (aka "Fireside Chat") from February 3rd, 2022
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Music This Week
INTRO: "Buona Sera" Louis Prima and "Mambo Italiano" Rosemary Clooney
OUTRO: "Tutta La Vita" by Lucio Dalla
Recommended This Week
Our recommendations this week honor the iconic Italian Director, Lina Wertmüller, who we sadly lost in December 2021. She changed the landscape of Cinematography, first in Italy, and then the world. She was an early apprentice of Federico Fellini and a pioneer for female film directors. Read more about her life and work in her , then watch her films!
WATCH
Lina Wertmüller Documentary
It is a musical portrait that shines a spotlight on unknown aspects of the creative, visionary and groundbreaking talent of filmmaker and writer, Lina Wertmüller.
Director: Valerio Ruiz
Writer: Valerio Ruiz
Stars: Lina Wertmüller, John Simon, Massimo Wertmüller
Available on: Amazon Prime and Apple TV
WATCH
THE SEDUCTION OF MIMI
Mimí, forced to leave his family in Sicily, finds a job in a factory in Turin, where he gets involved in an extramarital affair.
Director: Lina Wertmüller
Writer: Lina Wertmüller(screenplay)
Stars: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato & Agostina Belli
Available on: Amazon Prime, YouTube and Apple TV
WATCH
SEVEN BEAUTIES
The defense of honor, a strong value in Neapolitan society, and its effects on the life of everyman Pasquale Frafuso.
Director: Lina Wertmüller
Writer: Lina Wertmüller
Stars: Giancarlo Giannini, Fernando Rey & Shirley Stoler
Available on: Amazon Prime, YouTube and Apple TV
WATCH
SWEPT AWAY
A trip into the Mediterranean sea becomes a trip into the discovery of how society's frameworks of the rich and poor are delicate and temporary.
Director: Lina Wertmüller
Writer: Lina Wertmüller
Stars: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino
Available on: Amazon Prime, YouTube and Apple TV
Want to be part of film history?
Study it.
Ongoing Recommendation:
THE CRITERION CHANNEL
We continually recommend this subscription service because it will give you access to an unparalleled library of films, from the the most obscure, unusual independent movies to the great classics of cinema history! Enjoy curated selections based on shared themes, actors or directors. An incredible resource for any cinephile or student of storytelling.
SEE YOU SATURDAY FEB 12th!
Our international, intergalactic acting jam continues next Saturday - see you there!
Todoroff Technique Flashcard Set
These beautiful cards were created by NYC Studio Director, Mark Guerette. An excellent way to learn and swiftly and joyfully integrate all elements of the Todoroff Technique!
