maintaining artistry
Hello!
We miss working with you…sooooo much. As you know, arvold.casting is not active while productions are shut down, and we cannot predict when this part of our company will resume. However, we have a great desire to support and encourage actors and other film/tv artists during this time, so we’ve pivoted entirely to focus on another division of our company, arvold.education.
The most significant way we can contribute to and inspire individual craft practice is to offer ONLINE classes at “flatten the curve” pricing, several are even pay-what-you-can or FREE.
We’ve had actors, agents, managers, writers, directors, and other tv/film professionals attend our classes, and are thrilled to provide a space for artistry to breathe, and even blossom. Please join us yourself, or share as you feel appropriate. It’s an honor to be part of a thriving creative community.
Upcoming Online Offerings (all times EST):
Pure Prep | 5/13/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20 | 6pm-8pm | PWYC/Free Every Wednesday in May
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Pure Prep is a 90 minute workout providing actors guidance through the Arvold Warner Total Preparation Ten-Step Checklist. This workout is a pure practice of the concepts and craft curriculum studied in AWS’s Total Prep intensives. Actors explore efficient and effective techniques for creating action-based characters.
ReDirect | 5/14/20, 5/28/20 | 6pm-9pm | $185 Participants (3 max) $29 Observers
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ReDirect is a 3 hour online class dedicated to actors seeking one-on-one coaching with master teacher Erica Arvold. Limited to three (3) Participants who each prepare their own scene in advance, this live virtual class offers on-your-feet individual instruction and direction from Erica. Each participant will spend 40 concentrated minutes working their scene: building character, applying craft tools, and gaining confidence in creating authentic, original performance. A gallery of Observers witness Erica (using her directing skills) work with each participant, and gain an inside perspective to what a film professional expects, specifically the preparation required for creative collaboration.
Total Prep | 5/16/20 | 1pm-5:30pm | $89
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Total Prep is a 4.5 hour intensive providing actors personal, in-depth instruction and practical, professional advice on the preparation process for film and television. Features of this class include sensory work, script analysis, in-character thinking, developing relationships, and achieving clear, bold choices.
Self Tape R&R | 5/19/20 | 6pm-9pm | $145 Participants (8 max) $29 Observers
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Self Tape R&R (review & refine) is a 3 hour intensive focused on evaluating and improving an actor’s self-tape. Limited to eight (8) online interactive Participants who tape a scene in advance, this live class views, discusses, and offers on-your-feet instruction and direction from Erica Arvold. Using craft tools, playful exercises, and the Arvold Warner Ten-Step Preparation Checklist, each taped scene is examined, explored, and embodied. A gallery of Observers witness Erica (using her directing skills) work a scene remotely, and gain an inside perspective to what a film professional looks for when evaluating a self-tape.
Total Prep YOUTH | 5/23/20 | 1pm-5:30pm | $89
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Total Prep YOUTH is a 4.5 hour intensive providing young actors (ages 12-17) personal, in-depth instruction and practical, professional advice on the preparation process for film and television. Features of this class include sensory work, script analysis, in-character thinking, developing relationships, and achieving clear, bold choices.
As always, you can find us on social media @arvoldofficial…we’d love to hear from you!
x,
Erica + the education team
“Each time I study with Erica, I notice the integrity and intention of her words, her awareness of their impact, and the extent to which she goes to create a secure space for students to explore and develop technique. In addition to teaching artists practical and accessible tools, I believe she is helping to shift the industry paradigm into one of equity and inclusion.”
– ReDirect Participant
“I learned things that will drastically enhance my script analysis process and auditions! This class will help you LEVEL UP! 10/10 recommend”
– Total Prep Student
“I was really impressed by this class – even as a trained, professional actor, I was able to make some really helpful breakthroughs in the session that will help me with my character, scene and monologue work moving forward! I would absolutely recommend this class to actors at all stages in their career!”
– Pure Prep Student