Workshops Ages 9+ - Learn to Excel at Talent, Modeling, and Acting Auditions in New Orleans

The Life Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans will prepare one for the future, as well as give one the leading edge for today. It is not only meant for aspiring actors and models; this course can and should be taken by anyone wanting to excel and succeed. The workshop teaches personal development skills that help students achieve higher self-esteem, overcome shyness and gain overall confidence. Topics covered in this workshop include public speaking, manners, etiquette, grooming, creating a great first impression, voice and diction, fashion coordination and wardrobe, visual poise, and goal setting. At the completion of the workshop, the student will have an improved self image, an enhanced outer appearance, and be more aware when in professional and social environments.

The Fashion and Commercial Print Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans helps students develop skills necessary to work successfully as a model. This workshop will teach students about photo posing, body alignment, the differences between editorial and commercial photography, hair and makeup styling, and how to conduct themselves on an audition. At the completion of the workshop, the student will know the fundamentals of photography work, how to pose more naturally and confidently, and how to market themselves to agents.

The TV1 Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans helps students learn the basic techniques in acting and commercial work, improve memorization and confidence in front of people and the camera, as well as develop skills for auditioning with agents, casting directors, and managers. The workshop will instruct students on basic commercial techniques, breaking down commercial copy, the creation of marketing materials, on camera auditioning techniques, and how to market themselves to agents, casting directors, and managers. At the completion of the workshop, the student will have developed skills for acting in television commercials, have improved confidence in front of the camera, know how to market themselves to agents, manager, and casting directors at their acting auditions in New Orleans.

The Communications/Public Speaking Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans is designed to develop the student as a speaker and performer. The goal is to exercise and stretch the vocal instrument, help students become more dynamic and interesting speakers, and develop creative speaking skills to enable students to be more flexible in their approach to public speaking and performance. Some topics covered include articulation, enunciation, pronunciation, breath control, pitch and emphasis, verbal vs. non-verbal communication methods, and group communication. At the completion of the workshop, the student will have learned how to speak more clearly, develop the ability to communicate effectively, and express emotion and energy.

The Runway Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans helps students learn the basic techniques to handle a runway show or audition as well as developing skills needed to improve appearance through poise, posture, and walking. Instruction is given in many different types of modeling including High Fashion Runway, Trunk Shows, Promotional Modeling, and Informal Modeling. At the completion of the workshop, the student will know how to walk with poise and confidence, be able to demonstrate the different types of runway walking, know how to prepare for a runway audition or go see, be capable of demonstrating professional cosmetic techniques and hairstyling, and be able to participate in and help organize a fashion show.

TEEN/ADULT RUNWAY (AGES 13 & UP)

OBJECTIVE:  Learn the basic techniques for runway and fashion shows. Improve visual presentation through better posture and poise. Class will present fashion show at the end of the 10 week session.

The TV2 Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans is an advanced workshop that helps students learn the techniques necessary for acting in television sitcoms and soap operas. The workshop will instruct students on how to improve their on-camera acting and believability, help to develop skills for advanced auditioning, and show how to prepare a character. At the completion of the workshop, the student will have developed skills for acting in soap operas and sitcoms, understand how to act in front of multiple cameras, and be able to make their own audition tapes for agents and casting directors for when they go to acting auditions in New Orleans.

OBJECTIVE:  To learn the fundamentals of acting and becoming more natural and believable. To build one’s creativity     and imagination.

The Improvisation Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans is designed to provide beginning actors with the chance to explore the fundamentals of acting. Improvisation allows actors to stretch their imaginations, create characters, find new forms of expression, and become more confident in performance. Topics covered include developing a character, ensemble acting, vocal technique, pantomime, and physicalization. At the completion of the workshop, the student will be able to perform confidently in front of an audience, be able to express himself or herself creatively, and be more comfortable in social settings.

OBJECTIVE:  Learn the fundamentals of acting and becoming more natural and believable.  Build one’s creativity and imagination.

The Monologue Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans helps the more advanced acting student develop the skills needed for performing both dramatic and comedic monologues. The workshop will instruct students on how to develop techniques to help prepare and relax when performing, how to break down monologues, how to truly get into character using exercises in believability and emotion, and how to select a monologue. At the completion of the workshop, the student will be able to select and perfect a monologue, perform their monologue with self-assurance, and give a believable performance.

OBJECTIVE:  Learn the fundamentals of acting monologues.  Each student will be required to find and perfect one comedic monologue and one dramatic monologue.  Monologue books can be found at most book stores.  Students should select monologues personally based on personality and interest.

The Actor’s Audition Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans helps students develop skills that will allow them to make a lasting impact when at acting auditions in New Orleans. The workshop will instruct students on the audition process, the business of acting, cold reading, preparing monologues, on-camera auditioning techniques, marketing materials, slating, and how to prepare for Agent, Commercial, and TV/Film auditions. At the completion of the workshop, the student will be able to perform cold readings, display an increased level of confidence when placed in an audition, and be more knowledgeable about the business of acting.

The Voice and Diction Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans is designed to teach students how to speak more clearly and express emotion and energy, as well as improve enunciation and vocal presentation. The workshop will instruct students on vocal analysis, articulation and pronunciation, releasing tension through relaxation techniques, and learn the basics of volume, pitch, and rate. At the completion of the workshop, the student will have developed skills to increase memorization skills and focus, be able to express emotion and energy when reading orally, and be able to speak more clearly.

OBJECTIVE:  Learn to speak clearly and express the applicable emotion and energy for the material on hand.  Increase memorization skills and focus.

The Professional Singing Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans nurtures the gifts and talents of aspiring singers and songwriters and brings them to a level of maturity and competitiveness for the exciting world of music entertainment. This workshop supports each individual’s natural talents and interest with a unique and distinctive mode of training. Artists will develop a strong sense of their musical self and strengthen their social skills through emotional development and stage presence. At the completion of the workshop, the student will be able to develop their natural talent, have enhanced their stage presence, and have improved their ability to express themselves creatively.

OBJECTIVE: To excel each individual’s natural talents and interest with a unique and distinctive mode of training. Artists will develop a strong sense of their musical self and strengthen their social skills through emotional development and stage presence. This workshop has been designed to increase confidence and self esteem so that the students can express his/her own personal creativity through the art of singing and songwriting.

The Hip Hop Dance Workshop at John Robert Powers New Orleans will teach students dance techniques and movements, elements, and vocabulary. They will learn dance sequences and routines to be performed individually and in groups, create their own movement sequences, learn historical and cultural elements of dance, and observe performances by other students as well as on-screen. At the completion of the workshop students will have an improved understanding of dance, be able to perform a choreographed dance routine, and have an improved self awareness and creative ability.