Classes and Workshops

ACTING workshops at the Black Box Theatre
in the Indian Head Center for the Arts

Whether you are a beginner or have experience and just want to stay sharp, we offer a creative and supportive environment for all actors alike. The difference is, the coaches here WORK and are WORKING in TV, Film, and Theater.

Fall Session Workshops start October 7, 2008
Registration now underway

Tuesday's starting October 7, 2008 - 7:00p – 9:00p (8 weeks - Adults) $250.

Principles of Acting:

We will explore, via scripted material, script analysis, characterization, truth of the moment, choices, the monologue, marketing yourself, agencies and much more. The actor will study scenes, memorize material, be paired with a partner, and present material before the class, incorporating what he/she has learned (study materials supplied). Upon completion of the session, the actor will have a basic understanding of scripted material per a professional level.
Showcase Night: On the final night of this workshop, actors will present material (scenes) before family and friends

Hosted by: Kevin Jiggetts / Member (in good standing) - SAG AEA AFTRA

Maximum Seats 16

About the Artist: Kevin Jiggetts

Award winning and critically acclaimed actor / writer Kevin Jiggetts is a sixteen year veteran of the industry. Although local now, he is still represented by one of New York's top literary and legit agencies. His resume' reflects numerous theatre productions, both local and abroad, to include, Joe Turner's Come and Gone / Kennedy Center, Wedding Dance / The Kennedy Center, Fences / Everyman Theatre, Leaving The Summer Land / Theatre J, Anna Lucasta / Rep Stage, and Tripping Through The Car House / Woolly Mammoth Theatre to name a few. In addition, his guest starring role's on t.v. include Law and Order SVU, Homicide (directed by Kathy Bates), The Wire, Miracle's Boys (directed by Spike Lee), America's Most Wanted and The Cosby Show, and starring roles in such films as The Box Preacher, U Need A Ride, Who's Crazy Here (executive produced and directed), The Date, Naked Man, etc. He has two screenplay's currently under strong consideration with several major Hollywood studios. He is a member, in good standing, of SAG (Screen Actor's Guild), AEA (Actor's Equity Association), and AFTRA (American Federation of Television Radio Artists).

See www.IMDB.com or www.Google.com Key words...Kevin Jiggetts

View Demo Reel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7PuLOEstUA

Testimonials:

"...what I enjoyed most was that these guys speak in language that we all understand. It wasn't all that technical language that other use. I took the Principles of Acting and On Camera. It was money well spent."
Dean
Waldorf, MD

..."I'm a beginner and I had the time of my life. I'm gaining the
confidence to pursue a career as an actress."
NP
Alexandria, VA

"...even with gas prices, it was worth the drive every Monday. I thoroughly enjoyed it and now miss Monday evenings. I'll be back when the price of gas goes down - LOL."
Pam
Baltimore, MD

"I took the Principles of Acting workshop twice. That's how good
it was. It was money well spent."
MG
Arlington, VA