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Lightsaber Combat for Movies!

SEATTLE/TACOMA

Lightsaber Combat for Movies!

Unleash your inner Jedi!

This dynamic and fun workshop introduces a “realistic” approach to lightsaber combat. Pulling from the Japanese sword, escrima, and European sword point work, students will explore how to safely perform with a popular weapon to make it look dangerous and exciting on film. Students will learn the accompanying footwork, handwork, and safety to perform choreographed sequences. We will examine lightsaber combat’s different styles, stances, and flourishes. In addition, examples of films will be shown, and a discussion will be held on what works, what doesn’t, and why.

Students are welcome to bring their own lightsaber to class if they have one.

When: Sunday, September 25th, 1:00-5:00 PM

Where: Freedom Martial Arts

2908 Meridian Ave E #107

Edgewood, WA 98371

Price: $140

Instructor: Kendall Wells

https://playhousenw.com/guest-instructor-kendall-wells/

To register, please email [email protected]

You can pay via Venmo or PayPal.

Venmo: Lisa-Skvarla-1

PayPal: [email protected]

For additional questions, call the Playhouse Northwest office @ 206-919-7407.

Seattle “Pay What You Can” Meisner Acting Playdate!

Happy Fall!

You are cordially invited to…

Playhouse Northwest Acting School’s “Pay What You Can” Acting Playdate on Thursday, Sept 22nd from 7-9:30 pm.

This is an in-person class. There will be an after-party with snacks and cake. It’s a great way to kick off the fall, get back into school and reconnect. Hope to see you! All are welcome.

Where: At The Parlor Studio

9610 40th Ave SW

Lakewood WA 98499

The playdate is open to actors of all skill levels.

** (Meisner experience not mandatory)

Each class starts with fun/warm-up exercises that branch out to Meisner’s basic foundation work, Improvisation, and Cold Reading Skills. And for those who have monologues and/or scenes they want to work on, they are welcome to bring them in too. Advanced Meisner students are welcome to work at their own level.

At the end of each class, audition and resume feedback is available on request to students who have upcoming auditions.

Instructor: Lisa Skvarla

Bio: https://playhousenw.com/lisa-skvarla/

Price: Pay what you can (Normally $50)

Registration: To register email [email protected]

The payment choice of Venmo Lisa-Skvarla-1 OR Paypal [email protected]

For additional questions call the Playhouse Northwest Office at 206-938-3375. Space is limited.

At Playhouse Northwest Acting School, we train actors who aspire to work professionally. The benefits include a greater sense of truth, emotional depth, and flexibility in your work.

Come play with us. Hope to see you soon!

Meisner Online Acting Classes (Fall Quarter)

Playhouse Northwest Acting School has now opened registration for the 2022 Meisner Online Acting Classes. (Fall Quarter) October 11th – Dec 6th

The structured Meisner classes are the backbone of what we do. These classes are designed to be taken in sequence. At each level, on-camera, improvisational, and business skills will be interwoven into the curriculum.

There will be 2 classes offered.
Beginner (Level 1 only) will be on Tues nights from 7:00-9:30 pm beginning October 4th
Advanced, (Level 2-4) those with experience, will be Thursday nights 7:00-9:30 pm. beginning October 6th

If youâ€™re serious about transforming your acting, this is the place to start. For professional actors in film and television, itâ€™s no secret that Meisner work is their superpower in both their life and their career. The benefits include a greater sense of truth, emotional depth, and flexibility in your work.

Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Outside practice is required. Students will work individually at their own level and will grow at their own rate.

These interactive meetings will take place LIVE on ZOOM.

The classes will meet 7:00 PM-9:30 PM PST. If a makeup or extra class is needed it will be held the following week. If you have to miss a class you are welcome to request a recording.

Price: $375
Scholarship and Creative Financing are available upon request.

Instructor: Lisa Skvarla Instructor Lisa Skvarla (playhousenw.com)

If you have any questions you can contact the Playhouse Northwest Acting School office at 206-919-7407.

Thank you!

Guest Instructor Kendall Wells

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Kendall Wells has been a student of Anthony De Longis since 2004,and taught his system since 2008. He is also an instructor of Shinkendo Japanese Swordsmanship, studying since 2007. Kendall is a professional actor, stunt performer, and fight coordinator. Credits include The Russo Brothersâ€™ The Gray Man, HBOâ€™s Our Flag Means Death, Tom Clancyâ€™s Jack Ryan, Amazonâ€™s Hunters, and more.

More info at
kendallwells.com