The Sport of Acting

Classes open Monday and Tuesday nights
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PRIVATE COACHING with Vinny Guastaferro
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PRIVATE COACHING with Cindy Kania
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Acting class for Young Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders!
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THE SPORT OF ACTING Fundamentals

...Vinny understands the fundamentals, knows what the actor’s job is, and is great at communicating with the actors.
No matter what method they were taught, the fundamentals, as distilled by Vinny at THE SPORT OF ACTING inform as well as inspire his students...
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THE SPORT OF ACTING welcomes students from all over the world.

Current members are a mix of students from the USA, Australia, England, Mexico, Norway, Brazil, and Germany to name a few.
As such, our students are sensitive to the concerns of other international students providing a great opportunity for the sharing of helpful information and networking.
The guest seminars that Vinny offers internationally encourages students from all over the world to find a home at Sport.

SPORT IS GOING TO COLOMBIA

Vinny will be teaching an international workshop at Stars Colombia in
Bogota Colombia, May 2010

Giuseppe Campanella

THE SPORT OF ACTING supports:

A batter steps into the batter’s box.
A golfer sets up for a drive.
A diver pauses at the end of the platform.
A football player holds a suspended state of readiness before the ball is hiked.
A tennis player sets himself not knowing where the serve will come from.
A soccer goalie maintains a heightened state hoping he won’t have to act.
A runner sets his feet in the blocks before the start whistle.
A boxer steps into the ring with an intention and an obstacle.

Everything that led to this moment was based on their preparation.

As athletes come to know the limits of their abilities they adapt and base their new training regimen on improving: overcoming their weaknesses, developing new skills, and practicing their craft - all to play the game better.

So must actors.

In most cases athletes are never asked to get into a baseball state of mind, a football mentality, a runner’s head, or a golfer’s mindset. Instead, they are asked to focus on the perfect execution of each task, moment by moment; for an athlete those moments add up to a good game, and ultimately, a win.

An actor also wants to win.

Win his intention - get the girl, defeat the enemy, overcome the odds, save her child, save a marriage, win independence, reach the moon, achieve greatness.
An actor must keep playing that intention, physically, until it is accomplished or defeated.

- Just as a football player can’t stop running until the whistle is blown.
- Just as a batter who is down 0-2 must keep fighting off bad pitches.
- Just as a gymnast on the balance beam prepares for a dismount.

Sometimes they are tackled, or strike out, or fall.
When that happens, they go back to work, adapt, and practice with renewed intensity.

We improve by:
- Revisiting old skills.
- Developing new skills.
- Practice – the practical application of the skills.

The classes at THE SPORT OF ACTING are designed to give actors an opportunity to do just that.

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Classes open Monday and Tuesday nights Contact The Sport of Acting to sign up now	PRIVATE COACHING with Vinny Guastaferro Click here to find out more	PRIVATE COACHING with Cindy Kania Click here to find out more Acting class for Young Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders! Click here to find out more
SPORT MERCHANDISE Classes open Monday and Tuesday nights. Enroll Now!!! Contact The Sport of Acting Also coming soon to The Sport of Acting: GEORGE DEL HOYO One of the best known voice over artists in the industry. SPORT hosted veteran Casting Director SIMON AYER on Tuesday 23 March. It was fantastic! A small crowd attended an evening with Simon at the Sport of Acting. He came there to share his vast experience and insights with Sport students and guests. Simon is smart, quick witted, acerbic, and very entertaining. This night gave the actors the chance to talk with Simon in a relaxed atmosphere. Veteran actors Ian Patrick Williams and Barry Cullison came to support this Sport event; their presence was greatly appreciated and their questions were informed. Noted teachers who have worked with the students at Sport - Cindy Kania, David Avcollie, and Rob Adler, were also in attendance - again a very positive interface for all Sport students. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to listen and learn as Vinny asked questions of Simon that addressed a myriad of topics. What was great about Simon is that instead of taking a reactive role only answering questions he was in a proactive mode asking the actors questions like: “What do you think a casting person’s job is?” “What are some of the reasons you think you do not book a job after a good reading?” “What do you, the actor, want out of this; what do you hope will happen as a result of your efforts?” And the responses to these questions revealed once again how we actors tend to develop misconceptions about what a CD does, what our job is when at the audition, and how to build a career. Simon also made a few points about the few things definitely to NOT do when in the audition room. And he backed that with some funny stories. Simon shared some valuable insights as to why he would or would not call back an actor. He embellished further by pointing out all the unseen forces that influence a casting decision. Simon is honest and very actor-friendly; he gave info that an actor needs to have in his toolbox right next to his skills. In other words, knowing how, why, and where to apply your career efforts is as important as developing your craft so you are ready to work when you do get the job. THE SPORT OF ACTING is proud to have hosted Simon Ayer and hope we will have occasion to involve him with us again. Break a leg! "An Evening with Deb Barylski" "An Evening with Joe Mantegna" "An Evening with Steven Banks". CLICK HERE to read about these events and see video footage.	NEW: PODCAST "From the Page to the Stage"	THE SPORT OF ACTING Fundamentals ...Vinny understands the fundamentals, knows what the actor’s job is, and is great at communicating with the actors. No matter what method they were taught, the fundamentals, as distilled by Vinny at THE SPORT OF ACTING inform as well as inspire his students... CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TEACHERS PAGE AND READ MORE THE SPORT OF ACTING welcomes students from all over the world. Current members are a mix of students from the USA, Australia, England, Mexico, Norway, Brazil, and Germany to name a few. As such, our students are sensitive to the concerns of other international students providing a great opportunity for the sharing of helpful information and networking. The guest seminars that Vinny offers internationally encourages students from all over the world to find a home at Sport. SPORT IS GOING TO COLOMBIA Vinny will be teaching an international workshop at Stars Colombia in Bogota Colombia, May 2010 Giuseppe Campanella ♦ "Were I working with young people today, I could think of nothing better than exposure to and collaboration with a great working actor - Vincent Guastaferro has worked in all media for thirty years, and knows from the battlefield the answers to a student’s deepest questions." DAVID MAMET, Playwright ♦ "Vincent is one of those rare and wonderful individuals who have that capacity to teach and influence others in a myriad of positive ways." JOE MANTEGNA, Actor ♦ "Vinny has much to offer students with his extensive background in the theatre, film, movies of the week, episodic sitcoms, and soaps. Above all, he is a professional with great integrity." FRAN BASCOM, Casting Director, Los Angeles ♦ "Mr. Guastaferro is an inspiring and demanding teacher, capable of working with beginners and advanced performers. His wide range of experience and depth of knowledge provide the basis for his work with students. He is an experienced artist of the highest caliber." DAVID AVCOLLIE, DePaul University, Chicago THE SPORT OF ACTING supports:

	♦ Why The Sport of Acting? ♦ A batter steps into the batter’s box. A golfer sets up for a drive. A diver pauses at the end of the platform. A football player holds a suspended state of readiness before the ball is hiked. A tennis player sets himself not knowing where the serve will come from. A soccer goalie maintains a heightened state hoping he won’t have to act. A runner sets his feet in the blocks before the start whistle. A boxer steps into the ring with an intention and an obstacle. Everything that led to this moment was based on their preparation. As athletes come to know the limits of their abilities they adapt and base their new training regimen on improving: overcoming their weaknesses, developing new skills, and practicing their craft - all to play the game better. So must actors. In most cases athletes are never asked to get into a baseball state of mind, a football mentality, a runner’s head, or a golfer’s mindset. Instead, they are asked to focus on the perfect execution of each task, moment by moment; for an athlete those moments add up to a good game, and ultimately, a win. An actor also wants to win. Win his intention - get the girl, defeat the enemy, overcome the odds, save her child, save a marriage, win independence, reach the moon, achieve greatness. An actor must keep playing that intention, physically, until it is accomplished or defeated. - Just as a football player can’t stop running until the whistle is blown. - Just as a batter who is down 0-2 must keep fighting off bad pitches. - Just as a gymnast on the balance beam prepares for a dismount. Sometimes they are tackled, or strike out, or fall. When that happens, they go back to work, adapt, and practice with renewed intensity. We improve by: - Revisiting old skills. - Developing new skills. - Practice – the practical application of the skills. The classes at THE SPORT OF ACTING are designed to give actors an opportunity to do just that.

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