american Acting in Paris (Wednesday, 7:30 - 10:30 PM)

Technique and scenework, with particular focus on Anglo-American scripts. Techniques explored in the first part of each class (sensory exercises, improvisation, visualizations, etc.) are then applied to the work on scenes as needed, to help the actor develop a clearer understanding of his or her creative needs and progress.  This class is taught exclusively in English.

the Actor’s Voice (Tuesday, 10AM - 1PM)

A synthesis of a variety of techniques to unblock and develop the vocal/respiratory system.  Freeing the voice also liberates the emotions and imagination

Technique & Scene Study (Tuesday, 7:30 - 10:30 PM)

Sense memory and complementary techniques used as preparation for scenes, which are explored in terms of given circumstances, objectives, transitions, etc.  The connection between personal technique and dramatic structure is clarified.

Sense Memory (Wednesday, 10AM - 1PM)

Based on the work of Stanislavsky and his American followers, these individual and group exercises and improvisations develop the capacity to transform verbal information given by the script into living experience onstage or on camera.

Scene Study (Thursday, 10AM - 1PM)

The goal is always to go beyond “acting” in order to live truthfully an imaginary life.  Following passage of a scene prepared outside the class, the work involves evaluating the actors’ process  and exploring with them, through dialogue and/or the varied techniques of the craft, a deeper involvement in the life of the character and the world of the script.

New York Workshop - «Summer in the City»

The purpose of this eight-day workshop (August 18-25, 2010) is to give participants a taste of the life of an actor in New York.  In addition to a full and varied program of classes, taught by New York based artists along with Sarah Eigerman, consultations with theatre professionals and exploration of New York’s cultural scene are an integral part of the program.

Scene Presentation

A selection of work from the classes will be shown to students and guests on Saturday afternoon during the Winter Session (date to be announced).  The presentation will be followed by an informal get-together, allowing us to see and share in the ongoing wwork in a  casual, community environment.

Performance Project

Public performance is of course the ideal complement to classroom work, giving the actor a clearer perspective on his or her creative process and professional  goals.  The performance project shows invited professionals FACT’s training approach while giving participants the opportunity to test their performance skills in front of an audience.  Last years production of DE QUOI JE ME MELE, written and directed by Sarah Eigerman, continued our longtime collaboration with the Guichet Montparnasse Theatre.

Sarah Eigerman (Artistic Director)

After obtaining her BA and MFA in Theatre from Smith College and NYU Tisch School of the Arts respectively, she acted off-Broadway and regionally.  Ms. Eigerman has taught at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the T.Schreiber Studio.  Co-founder and Associate Director of The Real Stage in New York, she has also taught numerous independent workshops in Europe.  Since creating FACT in 1989, Sarah Eigerman has directed plays, with the Compagnie Paris-New York  among others, in Paris, regionally in France and in Switzerland, and has written several plays in French. Her most recent directing stint was a theatrical adaptation of George Orwell’s novel, 1984, as part of the Avignon Festival “off”.

Calendar

Winter Session : Jan. 18 - Mar. 25, 2010

Spring Session : Apr. 26 - Jul. 1, 2010

Location

FACT - 65 rue de Reuilly 75012 PARIS

Subway Stop :  Reuilly-Diderot  or Montgallet

Bus 46 : Montgallet

Admission

Admission is by interview; enrollment is continuous, (although we encourage early application to insure your place).

Individualized programs are available to suit particular professional/scheduling needs.

Enrollment

Enrollment is effective upon signature of the student contract & rules and payment of the fee (payement plans upon consultation).

Please note that we have a strict no-refund policy.

Prices

WINTER SESSION (10 WEEKS)

            1 class per week :    450 € TTC

            2 classes per week : 690 € TTC

            3 classes per week : 855 € TTC

            4 classes per week : 960 € TTC

            5 classes per week : 1050 € TTC

COMBINED WINTER-SPRING ENROLLMENT (20 WEEKS)

(represents a 5% price reduction compared to each session)

            1 class per week :      855 € TTC

            2 classes per week : 1311 € TTC

            3 classes per week : 1624,50 € TTC

            4 classes per week : 1824 € TTC

            5 classes per week : 1995 € TTC