ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Ages 6 - 17
"I think your classes/programs/workshops are one of the best going in town." - L. Roche, Chilliwack
"Your workshops are the only workshops my children want to attend because they find them beneficial and enjoyable. They learn a lot in a relaxed, friendly, encouraging environment. Thanks! "
- Liz, South Surrey
Workshops are a great way to keep an actor's skills at their "audition ready" best.
Kids Only Acting Classes strives to keep offering unique, varied and educational opportunities for young actors by bringing in only the best instructors in the performing arts to South Surrey.
*Please check the schedule to find the dates and times of the workshop you're looking for.
*All workshops are 2 - 4 hours (depending on the workshop), have 8 - 12 seats available (depending on the workshop) and include an evaluation form (except where noted).
These are just some of the workshops we offer here at Chameleon Studio, please check our schedule to see which ones are offered throughout the year. And we are always looking for new programs and areas of interest to offer to our kids.
FUN VOCAL WORKSHOP
$75.00 Ages 9 - 17
All Skill Levels
Instructors: KOAC Creative Director/Singer Tom Pickett and an accompianist
Do you aspire to be the next Canadian or American Idol? Do you feel you are one contest away from being discovered? Then you need to get your edge here at K.O.A.C‘s new vocal workshop. Find the unique expression of your own voice through this fun and innovative 3-hour workshop that uses Jazz, Blues, R&B, Country, Gospel and Pop styles which so many idol hopefuls have struggled with.
INTRODUCTION TO STUNTS FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
$105.00 AGES 12 - 17
ALL SKILL LEVELS
Instructor: John Sampson
TBA
This 4 hour workshop covers the following:
- a brief history of stunts in film and television
- the bread and butter of the stunt performer; fighting for film
- the basics: throwing a punch or kick and selling it for camera
- understanding positioning for the camera
- hitting the ground safely
- blocking out the scene for the director, the camera operator and Director Of Photography
- going to camera and shooting the blocked out scene, the steps to rolling camera
- an introduction to the tools and gear of the stunt trade
- the marriage between the stunts and special effects departments
- on set weapon etiquette and handling
- getting out there and working your way into the industry; the resume, the training, the leg work
You won't find this workshop anywhere else in the lower mainland. Don't miss it!
VOICE AND SPEECH WORKSHOP
$60.00 Ages 6 - 8 & Ages 9 - 12, Ages 13 - 17
ALL SKILL LEVELS
Instructor: Robin Douglas
Sounding like a confident, articulate person is something actors of all ages strive to achieve!
This 2 hour workshop is designed to strengthen the muscles used in voice production and articulation, so your child will always sound his or her best. Robin takes the time to introduce the process by which sound is made and then shows the students how to make their voices more flexible and resonant. Whether your child wants to pursue film and TV, theatre, or voiceover work, the exercises used in this workshop will give them all the tools they need to be heard and understood! Every child can benefit from this method used for years by professional actors-in-training at theatre schools in London and New York.
COMMERCIAL AUDITIONING
$75.00 AGES 9 - 17
ADVANCED LEVEL
Instructor: Casting Director Susanne dePencier
Get some great tips on your commercial audition techniques from one of Vancouver's commercial casting directors. This popular 3 hour workshop is recommended by talent agents because Susanne has a keen eye for details and always gives helpful feedback to the students.
Each student will receive a detailed evaluation about their audition and notes about auditioning from Susanne.
"Please thank Susanne for her workshop on Sunday. Hannah had a lot of fun in the class and said that Susanne was very nice to them. She commented that it was great to be able to have the pointers to improve her auditioning techniques. How often can an actor or actress get real feedback from a casting agent! She also learned alot from watching the other kids do their auditions, and her suggestions to them. Thanks for providing these great classes!" - Sarah Spafford-Ricci, Surrey
U.S. DIALECT WORKSHOP
$75.00 AGES 9 - 17
ALL SKILL LEVELS
Instructor: Robin Douglas
Why study the U.S. dialect? Any talent agent or casting director will tell you - it's a MUST!
U.S. productions shooting in Vancouver want actors who can sound "American". Mastering standard American speech (and learning the method professional actors use to learn ANY accent) will make your child a more employable actor.
Robin's 3 hour workshop focuses on the changes needed in pronunciation, inflection and placement of the voice to create a realistic U.S. dialect or foreign accent.
It's fun, challenging and a rare opportunity for young actors. If you have an enthusiasm for speech and accents, this workshop is for you! These workshops are not offered very often for young performers, so don't miss it!
COMEDY & IMPROV
$85.00 AGES 9 - 17
ALL SKILL LEVELS
Instructor: Elaine Brewer - White of The Comedy Factory
How are your improv skills!
Taught by The Comedy Factory's Elaine Brewer-White, this fun and entertaining 3 hour workshop is designed to introduce the basic ideas of improvisation and build on what you already know about the much needed skill of improv!
Students will learn how to access their creativity, and gain confidence through improv games and exercises. They will discover how to build and sustain improvised scenes and develop characters through movement and vocal play. Students will also learn to tackle their fears of improvisation and how to really stand out in an improvised situation. A great workshop for ALL ACTORS!
FILM & TELEVISION AUDITIONING
$75.00 AGES 9 - 17
ADVANCED LEVEL
Get some great tips on your Film and Television audition techniques from one of Vancouver's busiest talent agents in Vancouver at this popular 3 hour workshop.
A casting director for over 10 years, AJ recently joined one of Vancouver's busiest talent agencies as a talent agent. Students will learn so much from AJ as he'll share valuable auditioning tips from a casting director and now a talent agent's point of view!
Students receive a very detailed evaluation about their auditioning skills.
“The best part of my job is the opportunity to work with the actors; to empower, inspire and help them find those unique nuances in their performance that make for a stronger audition.” - AJ Unger
INTRODUCTION TO VOICE-OVER WORK
$160.00 AGES 9 - 17
ALL SKILL LEVELS
Instructor: Robin Douglas
Once upon a time, if animators wanted a voice for an 8 year old boy, they hired a woman with a high pitched voice. Just ask Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson.
But those days are gone! Animators and commercial producers use real kids to voice characters and sell products.
Learn what it takes to work in commercials and cartoons from a professional
voice-over performer and instructor!
Each 4 week/2 hr. wk workshop will give students the opportunity to step up to the mircorphone, put on the headset and hear themselves doing both cartoon and commercials, using scripts from real voice-over jobs.
Parents are invited to attend the last 30 minutes of the last class to learn about the "business" of voice-over work.
Voice-over workshops for young performers are very rare, so don't miss this one!
“ON-SET” WORKSHOP
$75.00 Ages 9 – 17
ALL SKILL LEVELS
Instructor: John Banovich
KOAC will be transformed into a movie set complete with lights, camera and action! Award-winning Director, Cinematographer, Actor John Banovich takes his students “ON-SET” in the studio for 3 hrs! Students will learn what to do once they arrive on set, set etiquette, technical aspects while on camera, prop work and more! This workshop is chalk full of valuable information for young actors. No evaluation is given for this workshop.
Don’t miss this unique and exciting workshop! Limited seats available!
Copyright 2003 - 2008
Kids Only Acting Classes is owned and operated by Tom and Jackie Pickett
"As usual Reace had a GREAT time - he sure loves his classes at Kids Only AND Robin is a FABULOUS teacher." - Deb Buchner, Chilliwack
"Hi Michele, thanks so much for the workshop – both kids thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish we didn’t live so far away (North Vancouver) or we would definitely be following through on some weekly sessions. I’m sure we will do more workshops with you though. Input from Susanne is invaluable."
- Lindsay Audet, Vancouver
"...the kids learned a lot and enjoyed the on set work shop." - T. Coleman, Barrier, B.C.
Please note that we have changed the Age range for this workshop -
We are welcoming Ages 9 - 17.
We have encountered so many kids that are singing with other groups that Dorothy and I decided to make this Fun and Innovative workshop available to a wider age range.
We look forward to seeing you at the studio!
Call Jackie at 778-378-9103
to register!
