SUMMER SESSION SIZZLES AT THE BERKELEY REP SCHOOL OF THEATRE Three Acting Classes and Three New Classes, including one with Noted Solo Performer Ron Campbell WHO: Adults of all skill levels WHAT: Summer Classes at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre WHEN: Starting July 5, 2005 WHERE: Berkeley Rep School of Theatre / 2071 Addison Street @ Shattuck / Downtown Berkeley HOW MUCH: Varies by class INFO: 510.647.2972 or www.berkeleyrep.org BERKELEY CA, MAY 26, 2005 Today the School of Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced its summer schedule: six theatre classes for adults start on July 5, including an exciting new workshop with noted solo performer Ron Campbell. All classes are held next door to the Theatre in the Nevo Education Center at 2071 Addison Street in downtown Berkeley. Campbell’s new class is entitled The Hero, the Crone and the Fool—Unleashing Archetypes to Create Theatrical Magic. “Anything can happen and usually does, which is why knee pads are required,” he jokes. “Seriously, this class is about paring away performance to the most essential elements, to the most compelling movements and to the archetypes. These archetypes exist in each of us; it’s merely a matter of revealing and transforming ourselves. That involves concentrated work on our tools, and it involves silly homework like telling the fool to commit a tiny crime such as changing the bookmark in your lover’s book. I like to work on the edge, which is why I’m proud to teach at Berkeley Rep. The Theatre has done a remarkable job of keeping its edge while retaining its support from funders and the community.” “Mirroring the mission of the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Rep, our School of Theatre strives to stretch students’ imaginations, discover their creative potential and encourage them as artists,” says Rachel Fink, the school’s director. “Now in our fourth year, the School offers an interactive environment where students immerse themselves in all aspects of the craft and artistry of theatre, learning the commitment and technique necessary for artistic excellence. We are thrilled to have teachers as distinguished as Ron Campbell working with us.” The full schedule of classes is as follows: • Beginning & Intermediate Acting: These core classes are taught by Marvin Greene, a professional actor who has performed with major theatres such as American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.), Aurora Theatre, Long Wharf Theatre and San Jose Rep. He also teaches at U.C. Berkeley and the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. (Beginning: 7/5-8/9, 7–9 PM, $170; Intermediate: 7/6-8/10, 7–10 PM, $220) • Movement for Gazelles and Elephants—An Improv Class: Come alive with the spirit and energy of play. Whether you’re a trained dancer or a sedentary “boomer,” this class will get you moving in ways that amaze and amuse, allowing you to shape spontaneity, imagination and creativity. This class is ideal for musicians and performing artists—or anyone who wants an expanded and expressive movement vocabulary. The instructor, Betsy Kagan, is a nationally known movement educator, choreographer and dancer with over 25 years of teaching experience. Her choreography has been seen at numerous concerts in the Bay Area and beyond. (7/5-8/9, 7–9 PM, $170) • The Hero, the Crone and the Fool—Unleashing Archetypes to Create Theatrical Magic: This workshop with Ron Campbell gives the actor practical tools to conjure, inhabit and express the strange creatures that live within each of us. Campbell played the title role in the acclaimed solo show R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe. His awards include the London Fringe One-man Show of the Year Award, L.A. Drama Critics’ Circle Award, two Bay Area Critics’ Circle Awards, four KPBS Patte Awards, four Backstage West Garlands and 15 Dramalogue Awards. He has been seen at the Intiman Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Old Globe, San Diego Rep, Seattle Rep, Chicago’s Mercury Theatre, London’s Old Red Lion Theatre and the Edinburgh and Telluride Theatre Festivals. (7/11-8/8, 7–10 PM, $200) • Scene Study with a Laban Emphasis: With this technique, students learn to connect the world of the physical with the world of thought and emotion, leaving the class with a new set of tools for text work. Prepare to be surprised in a supportive, group atmosphere! The instructor, Susan-Jane Harrison, trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has performed widely in London and the UK, as well as at local theatres such as Berkeley Rep, A.C.T., Aurora, Thick Description and Traveling Jewish Theatre. (7/5-8/9, 7–10 PM, $220) • Advanced Scene Study: In this class, students analyze and perform scenes straight from the stages of Bay Area theatres and then have the chance to see the plays in production—including receiving a free ticket to see award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant and HBO star John Doman in Honour at Berkeley Rep! The instructor for this class is Greg Hubbard, the casting associate for A.C.T., who will show participants how to solidify technique, deepen internal connection and strengthen textual analysis skills. (7/11-8/15, 7–10 PM, $220) The Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, housed in the Nevo Education Center, offers a wide array of programming for individuals of all ages. In addition to classes for youth and adults, the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre offers the Hilde L. Mosse Programs for Education which include Target® Story Builders, a drama workshop for elementary-school classrooms; the Student Matinee Series for middle- and high-school students; the Playmaking Project for high-school students and incarcerated youth; in-school residencies; teacher training; and a variety of outreach activities that encourage lifelong learning. To register, or for more information, call 510.647.2972, e-mail school@berkeleyrep.org or visit www.berkeleyrep.org. 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