University of Kentucky
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Tuition includes room and meals From commercial work to a future on the big screen, this camp offers essential how-to information and experiences.Acting for the Camera Camp/Workshop DetailsProgram Directors: Mary Lou Belli, Charlie DoughertyTailor your craft specifically for the on-camera experience in television and film. Develop new skills in a week long intensive that covers everything from auditions - cold readings and callbacks - to on-screen performance. Learn how to present your best self when you enter a room full of strangers. Learn basic techniques to focus mind and body on the acting task. You'll read and perform scenes from produced scripts with your peers as well as professionals, discover how to make the role your own, explore the differences between situation comedy and drama, and have the opportunity to meet and talk with working actors, directors, casting directors, and cinematographers. In a safe, positive space, we focus on each individual's unique talent and specific needs. Small, personalized sessions will be captured on video and analyzed by faculty and peers. For those interested in commercial work as well as a future on the big screen, this camp offers essential how-to information and experiences. You'll leave feeling charged and confident about your ability to make and execute strong, specific acting choices, to get the job, and to reap the rewards of playing it as only you can. * Additional Camp/Workshop InformationStudents check-in between 1 - 2:30pm on the first day of camp. Flights should arrive into Blue Grass Airport* (LEX) on the First Day of camp between 10am and 12:30pm. Flights should depart from Blue Grass Airport* (LEX) on the last day of camp after 5:30pm. Transportation is available to and from Blue Grass Airport* (LEX) for $30 each way. **Flights must be in and out of Blug Grass Airport ONLY**
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Directors and Faculty
Mary Lou Belli
Workshop Director
MARY LOU BELLI is the co-author of "The Sitcom Career Book" and "Acting for Young Actors". An Emmy Award winner producer, writer, and director, she is currently directing her 6th consecutive season of Girlfriends on the new CW network. Last season she directed Living With Fran starring Fran Drescher, Misconceptions starring Jane Leeves, and Eve starring hip-hop artist Eve.
She began her career directing Charles In Charge, Major Dad, and Sister, Sister. Mary Lou received BET nominations for directing Girlfriends and One On One as well as a Prism Award for Girlfriends.
After receiving a BA in theatre from Penn State, Mary Lou acted in musical theatre and soaps in New York, followed by a Los Angeles career producing and directing theatre. She has over 75 play productions to her credit, mostly world or west coast premieres, including Cecile Callan's controversial Angels Twice Descending optioned as a television movie by Fox, Wil Calhoun's The Balcony Scene co-produced Off Broadway with her partner Ian Praiser at NY's Circle Rep starring Cynthia Nixon, and then placed in development as a feature at TRISTAR.
Known for her work in children's programming, Mary Lou coached on NBC's Saturday morning hit Saved By The Bell: The New Class and went on to direct USA High, One World, Amber, Amber and Fox's teenage soap Tribes.
Among the awards she holds the dearest is her citation from the late Mayor Tom Bradley for her work with abused children. She lectures frequently throughout the United States including many universities such as AFI, NYU, Northwestern, and University of Connecticut.
Mary Lou is currently developing No Daughter Of Mine for Lifetime Television.
Charles Dougherty
Workshop Director
Charles Dougherty has been a working actor for over 30 years. He appeared with Minnie Driver in the film BEAUTIFUL, directed by Sally Field. He appeared with Martin Landau in the film AN EXISTENTIAL AFFAIR. He had a starring role in the Roger Corman film, WELCOME TO OBLIVION. Mr. Dougherty has guest starred on numerous television shows from HAPPY DAYS to MONK. This past season he appeared on television in DOLLHOUSE, BONES and THE MIDDLE as well as "The Late Night Wars" on THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW. He has appeared in over 300 television commercials, many of them memorable classics. Trained at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco and the Drama Studio, London, Mr. Dougherty's theatre work includes THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY, directed by Fionnula Flanagan at Theatre West in Los Angeles as well as the Off-Broadway production of KID CHAMPION written and directed by the late Thomas Babe. Mr. Dougherty has taught long form Improvisational Theatre for US Performing Arts as well as Acting For The Camera.
Location Information
Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's scenic Bluegrass region, UK was founded in 1865 as a land-grant university. From its beginnings with only 190 students and 10 professors, UK's campus now covers more than 716 acres in Lexington and is home to more than 27,000 students. The Department of Theatre at the University of Kentucky is committed to the artistic and intellectual discovery of theatre seen clearly in its classes, performances, and productions. The Department welcomes students to explore their creative and artistic self through these summer programs while considering UK as a possible home for their college career.
"To create, to think critically, to manage, and to continually experiment and learn these are the core abilities that the College of Fine Arts' majors and programs offer. In this process of making, appreciating, and managing the arts, you will refine your artistic sensibility while developing ethics of work and of craft. Whether you will become an arts professional, connoisseur, or advocate, you will continue to serve the mission of the University by making a vital contribution to the quality of life in the Commonwealth and in other communities. "
- Bob Shay, Dean of the College of Fine Arts
Dates, Directors, and Faculty subject to change without notice. The faculty is comprised of college professors representing their schools and professional industry artists.
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