University of Kentucky - Acting for the Camera
From commercial work to a future on the big screen, this camp offers essential how-to information and experiences.
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July 19 - July 24, 2009 |
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| Grades: |
9 - 12
(Entering in Fall 2009)
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| Tuition: |
$950
(Includes room and meals) |
Details
Tailor 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 Information
Students check-in between 1pm and 2:30pm on the first day of camp.
Flights should arrive into Blue Grass Airport (LEX) on the first day of camp before 1230pm.
Flights should depart from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) on the Last Day of camp after 6pm.
Airport transportation is available to and from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) for $30 each way.
Students MUST FLY TO/FROM BLUE GRASS AIRPORT ONLY!
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Program Directors
Mary Lou Belli, Program Director
 Mary Lou Belli is an Emmy Award winner producer, writer, and director. She has just finished directing her 7th consecutive season of Girlfriends on the CW network as well as the new Web series 3Way. With over 100 episodes to her credit, Mary Lou directed Living with Fran starring Fran Drescher, Misconceptions starring Jane Leeves, and Eve starring hip-hop artist Eve, as well as 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 with over 75 play productions to her credit. 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 UConn. She is the co-author of two books: The Sitcom Career Book, and Acting for Young Actors, and is the head of the Education Advisory Committee for 3 Minute Highschool.com. She has been served as judge and guest speaker for three consecutive years for the CSU Media Arts Fest, a judge for the Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant, and a panelist for Women In Film, the DGA, SAG, and AFTRA. This spring she is a judge for the California Independent Film Festival as well as guest artist at the International Thespian Festival for secondary school theatre where she will give workshops to thousands of teens and high school theatre teachers.
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.
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