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general information

Firebelly offers both beginner and advanced acting classes, scene study, monologue and audition workshops and private audition coaching sessions. High school age and adult actors only. Our teaching method creates confident performances and disciplined actors.

The majority of classes are held at Theatre on the Run. Please see the "Locations" section for specific directions and additional details.

Tools of the Trade, a Seminar for:

Directors - Props Artisans - Technical Directors - Actors**

This seminar is comprised of several components, each dealing with the selection and maintenance of theatrical weapons (and anything that could be used as a weapon), including:

Choosing props that are safe.
Avoiding injury to performers.
Avoiding liability for your theatre.
Which prop weapon companies are reliable?
Which companies should you avoid?
What you can expect to spend.
What does “Battle Ready” mean as opposed to “Stage Combat Worthy?”
Maintaining your prop weapons.
Bring your own weapons for evaluation and cleaning (time permitting).

In addition to the topics covered above, we will provide complete lists of reputable theatrical weapon makers and those who are...well...not so reputable.We will have plenty of hands on time with weapons from Lewis Shaw, Tom Fiocchi, Neal Massey, Starfire Swords, Baltimore Knife and Sword and many others.We will also have hands on time with weapons you should just avoid so that you can recognize them for yourself.
Hands on time will continue with methods of cleaning and restoring damaged weapons.

WHERE:

The Reston Community Players rehearsal hall ( 266 Sunset Park Drive , Herndon , Virginia 20170 ) http://restonplayers.org/rehearsalHall.html for directions and information/

WHEN:

Friday, March 2nd at 7pm. Seminar will last at least until 9:00pm. For those who wish, we will extend later.

COST: $25

QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER: Robbhunter@preferredarms.com or 917-604-3008

**(And anyone who has ever had to handle a knife, dagger, sword, spear, axe, mace, baseball bat, club, chain et. al. on stage or backstage)

regular classes

Acting Fundamentals, now accepting registration for winter session.

For any questions, contact instructor at firebellyproductions@gmail.com

Cost: $150.00

Location:
Theater on the Run
3700 S Four Mile Run
Arlington, Va 22206

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Scene and Monologue Study

Instructor: Kathi Gollwitzer

Location: Theatre on the Run

Price: $10.00 per class

Course Description: This class focuses on extensive scene and monologue work for audition situations. Specific scenarios include professional, community theatre, college and League auditions. Actors who only attend the 5 - 7 pm session, must have the instructor's approval. Actors from the Fundamentals class will attend this session when they have scenes or monologues to be worked on.

Register: This class is on a "drop in" basis, as needed. Please send an e-mail to the instructor requesting date and time information.

firebellyproductions@gmail.com

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Private Monologue Coaching

Instructor: Kathi Gollwitzer

Location: TBA

Price: $35.00 per hour

Course Description: Having aided in the preparation of successful auditions for both professional venues and for college admittance to such schools as Juilliard, DePaul, SUNY Purchase, NYU Tisch and Syracuse University, you will leave these sessions confident, balanced and well prepared.

Register: Please send an e-mail to the instructor to arrange the private session.

firebellyproductions@gmail.com

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special seminars

Instructor: Kathi Gollwitzer

Location: Theatre on the Run

Price: TBA

Course Description: A variety of special seminars are offered depending on the student's interest and performance needs. These may include performance techniques such as voice for the actor, dance, stage combat, or may focus on other technical aspect of the theatre such as stage design and makeup.

Previous developed seminars include:

Voice for the Actor
Guest Instructor: Laura Halick

How to Prepare for a Dance Audition
Guest Instructor: Kim Schwartz

Register: Please send an e-mail to the instructor about seminar subjects that interest you.

firebellyproductions@gmail.com

The Finer Points of Smashing and Bashing with the Medieval Broadsword! (AKA: Society of American Fight Directors Skills Proficiency Test Class in the discipline of Broadsword.)

Total of 30 hours of instruction culminating in an adjudicated performance for an SAFD Fight Master. Besides techniques specific to the broadsword, focus will be on safely developing partnering skills, center, balance, intention and truthfully portraying scenes containing violence (yes folks it is all about Acting!)

WHERE: RCP Rehearsal Studio in Herndon, VA

WHEN: September 24, 2006 to December 10 or 17th (students will set exact final date)
Class meets from 10 am to 1 pm

COST: $295 which includes tuition, test fees, weapons, everything

TO RESERVE A SPOT OR FOR MORE INFO: Robb Hunter 917-604-3008 or email: ROBBHUNTER@PREFERREDARMS.COM

Fight Direction/Choreography/Stage Weapon Rentals

If you are seeking a Fight Choreographer for your upcoming production of King Lear, a Stage Combat Instructor for your University's Theatre program, or a Fight Director/Weapons Coordinator for your Opera Company's production of Carmen, contact:

Robb Hunter, S.A.F.D. Certified Teacher, Member S.A.F.D. since: 2000

(917) 604-3008 - Cell
robbhunter@preferredarms.com

For more about Robb Hunter including complete CV and information on his company, Preferred Arms, check out his website, www.PreferredArms.com

* Founded in 1977, the S.A.F.D. is an organization "dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of directing staged combat/theatrical violence."

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