Scene Study/Cold Reading - Class Policies, Tuition & Incentives (FREE Audits)

Ken Lerner Studio (818) 753-7744
Monday Night “Scene Study/Cold Reading” Class Policies 1/1/07

• Scene Study/Cold Reading is on Monday nights with four classes each month. Arrive and load in at 6:30 P.M.

• An open forum to trade “Industry War Stories” will begin at 6:45 P.M. (Auditions, Agent/Manager meetings)

• The actors scheduled to perform in the first two scenes for each class must be at the Studio, loaded in and ready to begin set design at 6:45 P.M. If you’re late and your scene is scheduled to be performed, your scene will be rescheduled to go up at the end of the night.

• Class will begin promptly at 7:00 P.M. and all cell phones, pagers, watches etc. must be turned off.

• A minimum of five works will be scheduled to perform every week. Each actor must bring to every class a notebook, pen, and a copy of any material they’ve been assigned or approved to perform.

• Every month Ken will select material for you to perform, assign you a scene partner and a role that’s right for your type. You will be guaranteed to perform two out of the four Mondays every month.

• If schedules permit and Actors would like to double work, they will have the opportunity to perform a cold reading that Ken will provide, or an approved monologue or a second scene. (Ken encourages actors to take advantage of double working as they have the opportunity to perform three or four times in a month.)

• Due to the fact that each actor has the opportunity to perform at least twice each month, with a scene partner, monologue, or cold reading; tuition for class will not be pro-rated and is non-negotiable.

• If you miss a class it’s your responsibility to check in with Sandy Campanella, the class monitor, so you’re prepared for the next week and up to date with any class announcements. (818) 720-1230 Cell

• To cancel a scheduled performance, you must speak with the class monitor by 5:00 P.M. on Friday.

• If you have a problem with your scene partner, ask Ken for advice or to be reassigned with another actor.

• A copy of every scene or monologue must be turned in, prior to performance, for the class library.

• Any scene or monologue may be filmed unobtrusively for post class review.

• Taking hard copy notes is encouraged and the use of a tape recorder is permitted.

• A career counseling session with Ken is available to actors who are enrolled in class for three or more consecutive months. The session will take place at the Studio, promptly at 6:00 P.M. before class begins. You must schedule with Ken at least one week in advance. Bring all materials you wish to discuss to the session.

• You must be enrolled in class for consideration to participate in Studio Productions.

• All actors are responsible for their own hair; make-up, wardrobe, set, sound and lighting designs.

• Ken must safety check all firearms before the scene begins.

• The use of real alcohol is not permitted while performing on stage.

• Candles, open flames and smoking are not permitted while performing on stage.

• On the night you complete your second work, Ken will immediately assign you a new scene partner and new material – so you’re prepared to perform at the next available opportunity.

Tuesday Morning “Cold Reading” Class Policies 1/1/07

• Cold Reading is on Tuesday mornings and is an ongoing class. Arrive at 9:15 A.M.

• Actors will have 45 minutes to review sides provided by Ken from a television or film script.

• An open forum to trade “Industry War Stories” will begin at 10:00 A.M. (Auditions, Agent/Manager meetings)

• Each actor will work in every class session.

• Actors will read opposite another classmate as if they were reading flat. (Like a Casting Director.)

• Ken will critique your read and give notes on how to better your technique in order to book the job.

• Actors will immediately rework the performance so they can apply Ken’s notes.

• You may be excused from class without penalty if you call at least 24 hours in advance.

• Actors are encouraged to bring to class a notebook, pen and two different colored highlighters.

• Actors are also encouraged to bring to class an extra copy of any audition material they’re going to read for. Ken will instruct as if it were a Private Coaching Session with an emphasis on booking the job.

“Tuition” 1/1/07

• Tuition is due the first class of every month. Postdated checks are acceptable. A $25.00 fee will be accessed for any bounced checks. You may pay by credit card via “Pay Pal”, but there is a 3.5% fee for each transaction. E-mail “Pay Pal” payments to kenlerner@dslextreme.com A $10.00 surcharge will be added to tuition received after the second class of the month.

• Tuition for Mon night classes: Scene Study - $200/month (Pay Pal $207/month), Cold Reading working two times - $125/month (Pay Pal $129.38), Cold Reading working four times - $250/month (Pay Pal $258.75).

• Tuition for Tuesday morning classes: Cold Reading - $500.00 for an eight-week session (Pay Pal $517.50). Payments may be divided as follows: $250.00 is due on the first Tuesday of the session, and the remaining balance of $250.00 is due on the fifth Tuesday of the session. (Pay Pal – 2 Payments of $258.75 each).

“Tuition Incentives” 1/1/07

• Refer an auditor for either the scene study or cold reading class and take $50.00 off your choice of either the scene study or cold reading class, or receive a half hour of free private coaching.

• Refer an auditor for the scene study or cold reading class who enrolls for two consecutive months and receive one free month of either scene study or cold reading class, or two hours of free private coaching.

• Refer an actor for private coaching and receive one hour of free private coaching.

• Enroll in both the scene study and cold reading class simultaneously and take $50.00 off the tuition.

• Schedule to perform scene work on the first two weeks of the month and take $20.00 off the tuition.

• Pay for one month in advance and take $25.00 off the tuition. (Tuition is nonrefundable)

• Pay for three consecutive months in advance and take $100.00 off the tuition. (Tuition is nonrefundable.)

• Pay for six consecutive months in advance and save $200.00 off the tuition. (Tuition is nonrefundable.)

• Pay for twelve consecutive months in advance and save $400.00 off the tuition. (Tuition is nonrefundable)

• Gift certificates are always available for either the scene study or cold reading classes, as well as for private coaching. Please call the Studio to make arrangements (818) 753-7744.

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