John in Boca Raton, Florida
May 17 at 8:00 am – May 18 at 5:00 pm PDT
 WE’RE BACK BOCA RATON ! DATES May 17th & 18th AGES 9+ John’s back for a weekend of classes! REGISTER HERE! LOCATION Broadway Bound Academy 23102 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive Boca Raton, FL 33428 |
 SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MAY 17TH BOOKING THE DISNEY/NICK MULTICAM YOUTH| Ages 9-13 | 9:00-10:30 AM TEEN/ADULT| Ages 14+ | 12:45-2:15 PM Disney and Nickelodeon are firing up their multicam comedies once again! These shows require a special energy that is not only dynamic and lively, but for some of the characters, grounded in reality. Often, actors think this means that they need to “overact” and create a “cartoon version” of their character. Disney and Nick want real kids who have a strong sense of self and can “find the funny” in almost every line. John teaches students where to look for the comedic reversals, the triplet jokes, and the different character archetypes and how they are defined by their objectives and behavior. Learn how to build believable characters in the genre, identify specific characteristics of notable tropes, and how to bring your authentic self to the role! FROM THE SLATE TO THE BUTTON YOUTH| Ages 9-13 | 10:45 AM-12:15 PM TEEN/ADULT| Ages 14+ | 2:30-4:00 PM The first thing most casting directors see is your slate. What is a slate and why is it important? Do you know what it means to “stay warm” to the character? Are there other things you can do to make your auditions more dynamic? Do you understand the power of a “discovery”? Do you know how to reveal it for the camera? What is a button and how do you use it? When is a button excessive? Learn what it means to “risk or add something” in a scene and still play within the boundaries of a professional audition.   SUNDAY, MAY 18TH ACTIVE INTERROGATION YOUTH| Ages 9-13 | 9 AM-10:45 AM TEEN/ADULT| Ages 14+ | 1:00-2:45 PM Simply put, this course will make you a better actor and take your craft to the next level! Active Interrogation is John’s signature technique that infuses true human reaction into scripted lines. In short, you will never have “blank face” again in between the lines. Actors typically experience a disconnect between how they would organically respond in a conversation with their friends or family versus how they respond to lines of dialogue. Because they know what the other character is about to say, they often just prepare for their next line. John’s technique can be taught to young actors as well as adults. It applies the instinctive human traits that you use everyday to determine everything from whether you’re hungry to whether or not you are in danger. The great thing about the technique is that you’re already doing it! You’re just not applying it to your scripted work. John guarantees that if you practice this technique, your craft will rise to the next level and beyond. If you truly want to up your game, don’t miss this class. STRANGER KIDS: MYSTERY AND ‘WHO DONE IT’S’ YOUTH| Ages 9-13 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Who stole the school mascot? Are there really ghosts in the Amityville Hotel? Where did the dead bank robbers bury all the gold? TV mysteries come in all shapes and sizes with many of them written especially for kids! This class focuses on preparing young actors for auditioning for television and film mysteries. Students will learn the archetypal characters in most mysteries while working on scenes from within the genre. Are you Colonel Mustard with a dagger in the Living Room or Nancy Drew looking at the murderers through a spy cam she set up on a dog collar? Come join the fun and learn how to make strong and specific choices for your colorful, mystery character while building suspense and becoming unforgettable! BOOKING THE TEEN DRAMA (Gossip Girl, Outer Banks, Vampire Diaries) TEEN/ADULT| Ages 14+ | 3:00-4:30 PM The acting on most teen dramas tends to be a little over-the-top. In order for the material to not sound silly, actors must truly commit to their character’s objectives while living in a heightened reality. TV writers only write characters that move the story forward in hopes of grabbing an audience. On these stylized shows, you must have a look, a signature, and a purpose. In this class, you will learn to create indelible characters that make the story stronger while working with carefully selected scenes from the genre. PRICING SINGLE CLASS: $125 THREE CLASS PACK: $300 Choose any three classes for you/your child’s age ($75 discount) FOUR (ALL) CLASS PACK: $325 ALL classes for you/your child’s age ($100 discount) All classes have a 16 Student Limit. To register, please click on the REGISTER HERE button, find the specific class(es) on the calendar, click on them, and proceed with the information requested. If you have any questions, please reach out to emily@johndaquino.net REGISTER HERE |
