The Sport of Acting

On Saturday December 12 2009, SPORT hosted a casting workshop Intensive with Emmy Award winning Casting Director Deb Barylski.

It was a fantastic day!

Twenty actors strutted their stuff and every actor read for Deb a minimum of three times. We started the day with some short scenes and split into several groups. Each actor in his or her group then performed opposite a reader for Deb. After each group finished we were all given re-direction and were given the chance to perform the scenes again. We then discussed the choices people had made and were individually given notes and advice on how we could have made different choices and intentions to make our auditions stronger.

We were handed out longer scenes before we had a break where Pizza and drinks were provided and all the actors could discuss what they had learnt.

This also gave the actors the chance to talk with Deb in a relaxed atmosphere.

After giving our bodies some sustenance by eating yummy pizza and salad from Taste Chicago, each group was sent outside and each actor came in individually for a mock audition. A reader was chosen from another group and after auditioning you could stay in the room and watch the other actors in your group perform.

It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to watch and learn from other actors as they performed and were then individually critiqued.

Deb gave valuable comments as to whom she would call back from their audition and why. She also conveyed to us what worked, what didn't and what we, as actors, could do individually to enhance our auditions. I think everyone gained very valuable information from the intensive.

Deb's honest but very actor-friendly approach meant that the actors taking the intensive went home with worthwhile information that they could place in their toolboxes and use in future auditions.

THE SPORT OF ACTING was proud to have hosted Deb Barylski and I hope we will see her again soon.

By Michael G Welch

Events like these are one of SPORT's signatures and have already included:
"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.

♦ Classes ♦

Essential Sport of Acting

Improvisational exercises, monologues, and scenes all explored theatrically with an introduction to acting for the camera.

8 Weeks; $259

Improvisation and Introduction to Scene Study

Using theatre games and scenes from stage and screen, have fun exploring text, and bring a sense of play and immediacy to your acting.

4 Weeks; $159

Character Development

Explore the components of character development, learn how to make creative character choices in several genres, and create an original character from scratch.

4 Weeks; $159

Acting for TV and Film

Explore self generated action sequences, scripted action sequences, and learn to capture “a film moment".

4 Weeks; $169

The Sport of Acting Charter Group

Audition/ Interview Only

• Scene Showcase Nights
• Games Nights
• Interp Productions
• One Acts

8 Weeks; $259

♦ Mega Workshops ♦

The Ultimate One-Day Workout

Prices may vary

• Voice
• Shakespeare
• Mime
• Movement

♦ Special Guest Events ♦

See "Coming Soon" and "News"

Prices may vary

• Actors
• Directors
• Agents
• Casting

♦ Sport Youth Classes ♦

(Ages 8-12 and 13-17)

Improvisation/ Scene Study

A combination of Theatre Games and Scene Work designed to forward your child’s individual talents and bolster self-confidence.

6 weeks; $199

Shakespeare

A specially designed program to find the fun in the Bard, while exploring Voice and Movement.

6 weeks; $199

Contact Us For Audition/Interview Information


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SPORT MERCHANDISE Classes open Monday and Tuesday nights. Enroll Now!!! Contact The Sport of Acting On Saturday December 12 2009, SPORT hosted a casting workshop Intensive with Emmy Award winning Casting Director Deb Barylski. It was a fantastic day! Twenty actors strutted their stuff and every actor read for Deb a minimum of three times. We started the day with some short scenes and split into several groups. Each actor in his or her group then performed opposite a reader for Deb. After each group finished we were all given re-direction and were given the chance to perform the scenes again. We then discussed the choices people had made and were individually given notes and advice on how we could have made different choices and intentions to make our auditions stronger. We were handed out longer scenes before we had a break where Pizza and drinks were provided and all the actors could discuss what they had learnt. This also gave the actors the chance to talk with Deb in a relaxed atmosphere. After giving our bodies some sustenance by eating yummy pizza and salad from Taste Chicago, each group was sent outside and each actor came in individually for a mock audition. A reader was chosen from another group and after auditioning you could stay in the room and watch the other actors in your group perform. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to watch and learn from other actors as they performed and were then individually critiqued. Deb gave valuable comments as to whom she would call back from their audition and why. She also conveyed to us what worked, what didn't and what we, as actors, could do individually to enhance our auditions. I think everyone gained very valuable information from the intensive. Deb's honest but very actor-friendly approach meant that the actors taking the intensive went home with worthwhile information that they could place in their toolboxes and use in future auditions. THE SPORT OF ACTING was proud to have hosted Deb Barylski and I hope we will see her again soon. By Michael G Welch Events like these are one of SPORT's signatures and have already included: "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.		What Vinny's students are saying... ♦ "THE SPORT OF ACTING gives you what you need to be on the winning team; taught by an actual working actor keeps you fit with your finger on the pulse." ♦ "Passionate and Working! Two things very rare in a teacher. Vinny's classes are very intense. If you're not prepared to get up every class and do it, don't bother coming." ♦ "Vinny is relentless in getting the best out of his actors. Like any "sport" he coaches with a keen eye and will not let you get away with anything but your best. I never thought you could work and play at the same time until I discovered this style of acting." ♦ "Vinny teaches with the perspective that skills are tools. His approach has trained me to be flexible in my work and craft, a skill that is invaluable in this ever changing industry." ♦ "THE SPORT OF ACTING keeps you light on your feet and ready to work. Vinny Guastaferro’s passion for his craft coupled with his enormous breadth of experience as a working actor and his gift for mentoring others makes this one of the most exciting arenas for an acting workout." ♦ "Learned so much from you and will apply everything when I am auditioning here in Australia!" ♦ "Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and inspiration." ♦ "I miss your classes so much. You are absolutely a great teacher. I've been taking some classes down here but nothing compares to your energy and enthusiasm." ♦ "Before I met Vinny, I thought that improvisation was something only comedians did. Through his teachings, you quickly learn that improv is one of the major skills in an actor’s toolbox." ♦ "I have been with Vinny for nine months; his classes continue to challenge and inspire me. He has shown me that there is always more to explore which is exciting. He has also taught me how to examine the material further (for action). You are never finished, in the same way that an athlete never stops training!" ♦ "No other acting class I've been to offers the support, information, business experience, personal career experience and passion that you do. You regularly have these amazing, inspiring events...casting workshops, guest speakers, Hynotherapy (loved that). You're just on a completely different level. Your passion is contagious. You treat everyone equally. You inspire." ♦

	♦ Classes ♦ Essential Sport of Acting Improvisational exercises, monologues, and scenes all explored theatrically with an introduction to acting for the camera. 8 Weeks; $259 Improvisation and Introduction to Scene Study Using theatre games and scenes from stage and screen, have fun exploring text, and bring a sense of play and immediacy to your acting. 4 Weeks; $159 Character Development Explore the components of character development, learn how to make creative character choices in several genres, and create an original character from scratch. 4 Weeks; $159 Acting for TV and Film Explore self generated action sequences, scripted action sequences, and learn to capture “a film moment". 4 Weeks; $169 The Sport of Acting Charter Group Audition/ Interview Only • Scene Showcase Nights • Games Nights • Interp Productions • One Acts 8 Weeks; $259 ♦ Mega Workshops ♦ The Ultimate One-Day Workout Prices may vary • Voice • Shakespeare • Mime • Movement ♦ Special Guest Events ♦ See "Coming Soon" and "News" Prices may vary • Actors • Directors • Agents • Casting ♦ Sport Youth Classes ♦ (Ages 8-12 and 13-17) Improvisation/ Scene Study A combination of Theatre Games and Scene Work designed to forward your child’s individual talents and bolster self-confidence. 6 weeks; $199 Shakespeare A specially designed program to find the fun in the Bard, while exploring Voice and Movement. 6 weeks; $199 Contact Us For Audition/Interview Information
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