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Student and Staff Success Stories
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FILM
JASON LEWIS was cast in "Car Dogs," a SAG Feature. SHELLY BOUCHER and DECLAN KINNANE were cast in "Dromedary", an ASU Capstone film. JAYME DAVIS won Best Comedy in the 2013 ASU Campus Movie Fest for her film "Postpardon." JUDY EISENBERG and KELLY NICOLE are starring, together, in "Dear M," an ASU Capstone Film. MICHELLE ALLEN is in "Maura." MICHELLE ALLEN was also cast in the Sci-Fi feature film " Secrets of the Superstition." JOHN PIATTONI was cast in "Beyond the Window," an ASU Capstone film playing the role of Daniel. ALEX BALDWIN played Patrick in "Agoraphobia" that placed in the Top 20 at a#f's fall challenge. FRANK MACAUDA is in "Fork in the Socket," a webseries, premiering at Film Bar October 21.
THEATRE
MADDIE WILMINK is in "The Music Man" at Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company playing at PCDC Nov 14-17. MADDIE WILMINK is also in VYT's "The Princess and the Pea" playing Oct 18-Nov 3. BRENNA KAYCE is in "Radium Girls" at Desert Mountain High School. COLTER RAY was cast in the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow" at Ghostlight Theatre. SAM BROWN was cast as the Lion in "The Wizard of Oz" at Mountain View School and the Medium Wolf in Theater Works' Youth Works' Production of "A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol." KELLY NICOLE was cast in Hale Theatre's "A Christmas Carol" as a Toppers Girl. DECLAN KINNANE is in "Done to Death" at Horizon High School. MARCELLA GRASSA and RICHARD WALES performed in "The Mighty Vandals" in Miami, AZ at the end of October. LYDIA McCLOSKEY plays "Lily" in The Death of Dr. Pepper" presented by Northwest Christian School at AZ Broadway Theatre.
COMMERCIAL/TV/VO/INDUST CODY BALLENTINE is on the first episode of "Modern Family" as a Quarterback on the football team. DECLANE KINNANE will be in a Doritos Superbowl contest commercial. CEILIDH JEANS booked a national commercial for Wendy's!!!!! |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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NOVEMBER
2: Anna Gonzalez
3: Kristie Lyn
4: Joanne Benedict
6: Logan DeSaye
6: John Schile
6: Lawannah Ann Curry
7: Marcella Grassa
7: Martin Gomez
8: Jimmie Naylor
8: Katrina Shea
8: Josstyn Redulla
9: Dana Bohanske
10: Elizabeth Grenoble
11: Bethany Brown
11: George Bufford
12: Sandra Colon
13: Amilion Thomas
13: Christopher Hopman
15: Neveen Alba
16: Maddie Wilmink
17: Katelyn Martinez
18: Jeremy Ray Smolik
18: Brian Colwell
19: Lee Forgang
20: Simone Pena
20: Tom Suliga
21: Erik Abramowitz
21: Alexandra Theisen
21: Megan Kesel
23: Cindy Pruett
24: Nicholas Armistead
24: Esther Nalli
25: Autumn Whitaker
26: Rolando Zee
27: Susan Brigham
27: Frank Macauda
28: Brittany Passaro
28: Colter Paden
29: Mariella DeAngelis
29: Danita Jackson
30: Corbin Reese
30: Kendal Durow
30: Susan Shows
*NEW!!! 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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Kids Workshops with LA's Chamber Stevens
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Disney Acting 101
In this workshop we will focus on how to get the laugh, how to make an impression, and the difference between single camera and multi-camera auditions.
Sat. Nov 2nd:
Ages 6-11- 8 am - 12 pm
ages 12-18- 1-5 pm
Commercial Acting
Let's face it, commercials are big business for actors. We will cover how to make an impression and the difference between an audition for a comedic and a dramatic commercial.
Sun. Nov. 3rd
ages 6-11- 8am-12pm
ages 12-18-1pm-5pm
Venue:
Verve Studios
735 E Gelding Dr #5
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Tis the season to be Thankful. And I am. I am filled with gratitude that I am able to so fully enjoy my job in helping people reach their artistic dreams. What a joy it is to help people express themselves and work towards their goals.
I am eternally grateful for all of you that have studied at Verve.
And, I couldn't do it by myself. I am immensly grateful to the talented coaches that work beside me at Verve: SUSAN K. BRIGHAM, JENNIFER PFLAZGRAFF, GENE GANSSLE, DIANE SENFFNER, BARBARA ACKER, KATHERINE STEWART and CHRIS REDISH. They have incredible talent and I am so grateful!
I wish all of you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Warmly,
Amanda Melby
Owner/Head Coach
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Lynnette LA Brown in the 2013 Industry Showcase
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Verve's Scene Study classes are a safe, vigorous, nurturing environment for you to build and practice your technique. Only through long-term training will you achieve your goals, stretch your previously held limitations, and learn to be flexible and adaptable while remaining true to the character and the script.
Scene Study is month-to-month, and ongoing. Students are encouraged to stay in class for a minimum of six months. Entrance into the class is through audition or completion of THE CORE.
AUDITING: Any prospective students interested in taking The Core or Scene Study should plan on auditing the Monday night Scene Study class. Audits are free and are the last Monday of each month; RSVP to Amanda@VerveStudio.net.
CORE/FORMER STUDENTS: If you would like to re-enroll, come on back! November session starts Monday, November 4.
DATES: Ongoing, MONDAYS. 2013 Schedule and pricing
TIME: 1-4 pm and 6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Melby
PRE-REQUISITE: THE CORE, Private Study or audition
PRICE: $175 per month
REGISTER: Online or Mail. New Students may request an audition.
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Film Acting
Starts This Wednesday!
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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.
Video camera and playback will be utilized. A digital copy of the student's best work will be provided to the student at the conclusion of the course.
DATE: Wednesdays, November 6-December 11, 2013
TIME: 6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Susan K. Brigham
PRICE: $325 (+$25 Studio Registration Fee for New Students)
REGISTER: Online
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Voice Over: Top 10 Ways to Ensure Studio Success (And, They'll Ask You Back!)
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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! DATE: Tuesdays, November 12 & 19, 2013
TIME: 6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Diane Senffner
PRICE: $150 (+$25 Studio Registration Fee for New Students)
REGISTER: Online
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TelePrompTer
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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.
Class participants will have multiple opportunities to use the Prompter during the class with a variety of scripts. Class size is limited to 6 students.
DATE: Thursday, November 21, 2013
TIME: 6:30-9:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Melby
PRICE: $75 (+$25 Studio Registration Fee for New Students)
REGISTER: Online
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Advanced Commercial Workout
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ADVANCED COMMERCIAL WORKOUT is a rigorous, fast-paced class for those who have already taken the COMMERCIALS course. Multiple scripts will be covered audition-style. This workout is offered quarterly and students are encouraged to take it regularly to keep skills sharp.
DATE: Saturday, December 7, 2014
TIME: 12-3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Melby
PRICE: $40
REGISTER: Online
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Youth Classes
| Youth classes are a school-year round acting class, culminating in May 2014 at which time a Showcase DVD will be created of the student's best work and sent to local agents and casting directors.
The class meets every week for 90-minutes and provides students a place to learn and implement acting technique. $160/month.
Curriculum includes Technique, Script Analysis, Commercials, Improv, Film and On-Camera presence work, and the practicality of The Business (local agents, casting directors).
This class is essential for students wishing to get agency representation as well as for those who already have representation.
Students will work individually in monologues, exercises and improvs, as well as be partnered up for scene and on-camera scene work. The difficulty of materials will be assigned based on experience of the actor so beginning, intermediate and advanced actors will all excel in this class.
Teens (14-17 years)
DATES: Mondays, 4:30-6 pm
Tweens (11-14 years)DATES: Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm INSTRUCTOR: Susan K. Brigham REGISTER: Online More InfoKids (8-12 years) REGISTER: Online *interest list forming |
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Intro to Music is Back!
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All Preschoolers and Kindergartners have an innate love of music and this course allows them to explore music through a fun atmosphere.
4-and 6-year olds will learn to identify instruments and the instrument families, the concepts of rhythms, pitch and dynamics through hands-on activities, fun, games, videos and more.
Each course is 8 weeks long and the class size is limited to 6 students.
FALL SESSION: Tuesdays, Oct 8-Nov 26, 2013 TIME: 2:30-3:10 INSTRUCTOR: Amanda MelbyPRICE: $120 REGISTER: online
WINTER SESSION:
Tuesdays, Jan 14-Mar 4, 2014
SPRING SESSION:
Tuesdays, Mar 18-May 6, 2014
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Verve Studios now offers Gift Certificates through PayPal! Go to any page on the Verve Studios website and click on the Gift Certificate Logo to enter any amount.
Great for holiday gifts!
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As always, thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Amanda Melby
Owner/Head Coach
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