Your Stage : Lee MIchael Cohn Los Angeles Acting/Directing Workshops by Lee Michael Cohn

Hi Everyone! I'm writing to let you know about my upcoming LA workshops. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like further info. PRACTICAL AESTHETICS LEVEL I WORKSHOP TEN WEEK SESSION 2/29/16 - 5/2/16 The purpose of this workshop is to impart the foundations of a universally applicable, no-nonsense acting technique that empowers the actor to create work that is honest, dynamic, and personal. Bravery, will, and common sense form the cornerstones of this acclaimed approach to acting. Based on the acclaimed acting technique originally taught by David Mamet and William H. Macy, and outlined in Lee's book, “A Practical Handbook For The Actor,” this class is an excellent choice for both the beginning actor looking for a solid foundation, or the more experienced actor looking to hone and solidify his craft. The workshop covers: • A uniquely powerful approach to script analysis • How live fully “in the moment” • How to effectively deal with self-consciousness onstage • The truth about “character” and the actor’s emotional life • How to prepare quickly and effectively for a scene • To have FUN! DATES: February 29 - May 2, 2016 DAY/TIME: Monday evenings, 6:30pm - 10:00pm LOCATION: Hollywood-area space TBA TUITION: $395 for 10 Classes (10% Discount for Telling Our Story or Women in Media members) THREE DAY WEEKEND WORKSHOP 3/18/16 - 3/20/16 DIRECTING ACTORS WITHOUT FEAR AND LOATHING Directors: Ever been at a loss on how to communicate clearly and effectively with actors? LEE MICHAEL COHN, co-author of A Practical Handbook for the Actor, is offering a three-day intensive workshop in Los Angeles for directors that will enable them to quickly and efficiently prepare a script and work with actors in theater, film and, television. The workshop will cover: • A simple technique to break down every scene, character by character • How to identify the Key Story Points in each scene • Maximizing the dramatic impact in every scene • How to make sure the actor’s choices are telling the story • Effective vs. ineffective vocabulary • The rehearsal process • Giving notes and adjustments • Staging • Comedy vs. drama ALSO GREAT FOR ACTORS!! DATES: March 18 - 20 TIMES: Friday: 6:00pm 10:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 10pm - 5pm LOCATION: Hollywood-area space TBA TUITION: $250 (10% Discount for Seeking Our Story or Women in Media members) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** “The best book on acting written in the last 20 years...a terrific teacher.” – David Mamet “A terrific teacher.” – William H. Macy "His students consistently rave about the training." – Clark Gregg, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D