June 18-24, 2006
Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa Campus
(Registration deadline: June 1)

The Iowa Actors' Workshop gives you a unique opportunity to hone your skills in all areas of the acting craft. If you're 16 years of age or older, come join us for this week-long workshop - you'll not only learn a lot about all aspects of acting and make a bunch of new friends, you can earn college credit, too!

Workshop participants will work on improving their basic acting skills, including

• physical and vocal training,
• scene interpretation, and
• improvisation.

Workshop Schedule

Sunday: Dorm move-in (3-5 p.m.); Dinner (5-6 p.m.); Orientation session (6-8 p.m.)

Daily Activities:

A. Breakfast (8-9 a.m.)

B. Morning Session (9 a.m. - noon) - Full Group Activities

• Physical action and body awareness
• Vocal training and exercises
• Scene interpretation
• Character interpretation
• Expanding emotional range
• Improvisation
• Auditioning/professional presentation

C. Lunch (noon - 1 p.m.)

D. Afternoon Session (1:30 - 4:30 p.m.)

1. Small group work
2. Individual scene improvisation development

E. Dinner (5-6 p.m.)

F. Evening Session (6-9 p.m.)

1. Arriving at material for final class
2. Continuation of group activities

Saturday: Breakfast (8-9 a.m.); Final Activities (9-11 a.m.); Dorm Check-Out (11 a.m. - noon)

Registration & Cost

Cost of the workshop is $300, which includes your dorm room and all meals. College credit will cost an additional $297 for students from Iowa and $447 for out-of-state students.

Fill out your online application to get your registration submitted before the June 1 deadline. Your $50 deposit (non-refundable) will hold your spot in the workshop. Send it today to:

Jennifer Boyenga, Iowa Actors' Workshop
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview, Building 6
Ottumwa, IA 52501

For more information, check out the Iowa Actors' Workshop page, then contact Workshop Coordinator Ray Slavens at (641) 683-5101 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5101.