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Student and Staff Success Stories
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THEATRE
MALLORY ADAMS playss the Greek Chorus in "How I Learned to Drive" at Class 6 Theatre Feb 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19 and 21. AARON SEEVER played Don in "Rapture, Blister, Burn" at Theatre Artists Studio. MARIELLA DeANGELIS plays Mimi in "Rent" at Spotlight Youth Theatre Jan 16-Feb 1. SAM BROWN was cast in Thirteen at TheatreWorks. LOGAN DeSAYE plays Turk Sacramento in "Turk Sacramento" at Tesseract. AUSTIN RAE plays the Dogcatcher in Annie Jr at his school. ASHLEY FAULKNER and ALEXANDRA ERRARIO
are in "The Heiress" at Theatre Artsists Studio.
FILM
"Ouroboros" starring AMANDA MELBY and NANCY MERCURIO is an official selection of the 2015 Phoenix Film Festival as well as the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival and the Multiverse Film Festival in NYC. TANYA RAE helped produce "Legends from the Sky," which is playing at Harkins Flagstaff though February 5. "Leviathan" premiered on Jan 31 at Harkins Scottsdale 101 with LIAM HAWLEY, BLAIR SOUTER, CODY DELISA and EMMANUEL BENIAMINE.
COMMERCIALS
JENNIFER PFALZGRAFF's national Visa commercial, with Larry Fitzgerald, is now running! AMANDA MELBY worked in a medical Industrial film. JENNIFER PFALZGRAFF
booked a PetSmart commercial.
CONGRATS
BRADY WEBER signed with the Leighton Agency.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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FEBRUARY
01: Emma Huish
Ethan Bacon
Nicolette Sciortino
03: Pat Tinney
Cheryl Piatelli
04: Matt Whitwell
Shambra Holguin
Sidney Malone
05: Tyler Gasper
06: Carolyn Heinzer
Frank Sprague
Emmie Ray
Glynn Cunningham
07: Sarah Whittle
08: Alexa Buttafuoco
Maggie Driver
09: Jim Carmody
Mitch Etter
10: Lauren Richter
11: Razel Wolf
12: Robert Peters
Sarah Smeh
13: Erin Dickerson Churchill
14: Don Oseletto
Hope Tevis
Monica Domschot
16: Jerrad Rangel
18: Cody Ballentine
Christopher Gravina
19: Joshua Berwald
Farzana Virani
Maria Sais de Sicilia
Beth Schaffer
21: Terri Jaime
Daniel Deugenio
22: Mallory Kregle
Kamilah Sheats
Bria Murrietta
23: Erika Huyck
Hannah Kaufman
24: George Androne
Gabrielle Lee
Christi Bourne
25: Amanda Bassett
Bailey Hall
Reese Hurni
27: Aaron Seever
Skyler Shelley
Sarah Chapman
25: Debbie Jennings
28: Corey Curley
Sandra Williams
*Check your USPS mail for a special birthday discount! If we don't have your mailing address, be sure to update your profile!
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Verve Video!
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Verve Studios Video
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Current and former students talk about studying at Verve Studios! |
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Marketing materials are important to your success as an actor. They can open the door to more auditions and opportunities (and your training and skill will get you the job). In recent newsletters, I have talked about resumes and headshot. This month, I turn to demo reels.
- If you live here in AZ, you need a combination reel for your agent that includes a variety of film work, commercial work and industrial work. Your agent will advise you on the length, but I recommend no longer than 2.5 minutes.
- If you live or are planning to move to LA, you need separate reels. One for commercials and one for theatrical (film and television); 2.5 minutes max for each.
- You should never include theatre work on any theatrical or combo reel. (The A/V quality is generally too poor.)
- Your opening frame should be of YOU, not the other actor in the scene with you.
- For your first reel, it is okay to include class work, providing it looks professional.
- You should have a high rez version for your records, but a medium rez should be the one you send out.
- You'll want to name the file with your name: MelbyAmandaTheatricalReel.mov, for example.
- Store them in a Dropbox or cloud that has a public link available for e-mailing.
- Post them on YouTube or Vimeo as well, on your own channel, your website and your Facebook page.
- Update, like your headshots, every one to two years.
- I HIGHLY recommend you figure out how to edit this yourself on whatever software your computer has for editing. It will save you a TON of money in the long run and is not that difficult. If you have an Apple computer, the Apple store offers FREE classes on their software, fyi.
Happy Editing and Marketing!
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starts February 2
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Verve's Scene Study has been helping actors for over 9 years. This is the class that offers continuous study to help you grow by taking on new characters, scenes, relationship and exercises. What you practice in Scene Study helps you make quicker, bolder decisions in auditions and deeper characterization in your work. The Industry Showcase will be held May 2015 for Intermediate students (must have also completed commercials course) and the next Guest Artist Master Class will be in May for Advanced students. Read More
DATES: Ongoing, MONDAYS
Schedule and pricing
TIME: 6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Melby
PRE-REQUISITE: THE CORE, Private Study or audition
PRICE: $175 per month/Intermediate, $165/Advanced
REGISTER: Online |
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FILM ACTING
Starts March 11
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Utilizing the acting technique taught in the Foundational classes, the Film Acting course gives actors the experience and knowledge needed to book film roles and perform them with confidence. Through practice and application of film scripts and scenes, and with guided instruction, actors will build experience and knowledge, and have the confidence to make bold, artistic and honest choices. More infoDATES: Wednesdays, March 11-April 15, 2015 TIMES: 6:30-9:30 pm COACH: Susan K. BrighamTUITION: $325* REGISTER: Online |
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TelePrompter
February 24
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More and more local producers are requesting actors proficient in TelePrompTer for commercials, industrials, and television work and now they're even being used in auditions frequently. Those actors that do have a class and experience with the TelePrompTer under their belt have a definite competitive advantage. More Info
Tuesdays, February 24, 2015
TIME: 6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Melby
PRICE: $75*
REGISTER: Online
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VOICE OVER: TOP TEN WAYS TO ENSURE STUDIO SUCCESS
Starts March 22 - Second Session Added!
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Diane Senffner has been recording and producing VO in the Valley for years. She has worked with hundreds of actors and can give perspective on how to score in the studio. Topics covered include the 'hidden breath', making it conversational, making your reading stand out, studio protocols and some 'not-to-do's' - what drives producers crazy! You'll get asked back for more VO every time after taking this class to heart! More info
Sundays, March 22 - 29, 2015
TIME: 1-4 pmINSTRUCTOR: Diane SenffnerTUITION: $150*
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YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
Registration Now Open!
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*There is a $25 one-time studio registration fee for all new students.
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