ONGOING CLASS – resumes October 3rd! FOCUS: using improv, physicality & Shurtleff’s Guideposts to find interesting choices for your character & scene work (details below)
KIDS FILM/TV WORKSHOP – September 30th! (details below)
COMEDY & IMPROV WORKSHOP – October 7th! (details below)
CREATING A CHARACTER WORKSHOP – October 14th (details below)
SCRIPT ANALYSIS COURSE: https://app.mastermind.com/masterminds/20867
HOW TO CRY ON CUE: https://app.mastermind.com/masterminds/13781
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ONGOING CLASS
Serious Actors: this is your workout!
Do you know that are you are capable of so much more but not sure how to get there? This dynamic on-going class is geared toward actors who have already been practicing their craft and want to continue to hone their skills and find deeper ways to explore. Each week will have a different focus and will draw from several acting schools including Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner, Michael Shurtleff, Harold Guskin, the Groundlings, Second City, Lesly Kahn, and more. We’ll be working both on film and off, and explore script analysis, character development, freeing yourself from constraint, finding the core of the scene and more. BONUS! Each week I send out videos of your class work which are yours to keep or pass on to agents, managers, CD’s – anyone who is interested in seeing what you can bring to the table.
When: Tuesdays 6:30-9pm
Who: Adults (and mature teens with special permission)
Cost: $185 for 4 classes
Audit for free! (reservation required – new students only)
Where: 5322 West Belfort, Suite 200
The studio is located in the Westbury Square Professional Building. I am on the second floor through the green French doors at the top of the west staircase. Just past the Chimney Rock/West Belfort intersection on the north side. I am directly across from the Chase Bank.
REGISTER: You can register by paying class fee via any of these methods. Please include name of participant:
- Venmo – @Sara-Gaston-1
- Zelle – paid to: sara@ytbuff.com
Terms and conditions: If you miss a class, you have 1 month to make it up. This class is not exchangeable for another class, workshop or private coaching. If you are unhappy for any reason, please let us know and we’ll do our best to make it right.
KID’S FILM AND TELEVISION WORKSHOP!
This workshop will include playing with comedic and dramatic scripts from both film and television, as well as a bit of kid-friendly improv. Scripts will be sent out ahead of time so your child can prepare ahead of time if they choose. Videos of their work will be sent to parents after the conclusion of the workshop. Although I coach kids one on one, I rarely do workshops so don’t miss out! Class size will be limited so sign up today.
WHEN: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
11am – 2pm
WHO: ages 8-13 years old
TUITION: $85 if paid before September 26
$100 if paid after September 26
WHERE: MediaTech, 3324 Walnut Bend, Houston, 77042
REGISTER: You can register by paying class fee via any of these methods.
Please include name & email address, and age if a minor:
- Venmo – @Sara-Gaston-1
- Zelle – paid to: sara@ytbuff.com
Terms and conditions: There are no make-ups for this workshop. If you are unhappy for any reason, please let us know and we’ll try to make it right!
COMEDY & IMPROV WORKSHOP
Do you love comedy? Do you want to have greater access and freedom to your brand of funny? This workshop combines techniques I learned at Second City & the Groundlings with script work to help you find the funny in your scenes. We’ll explore improv, different kinds of comedy, comedy ‘rules’ and comic timing. We’ll be using scripts from sit-coms & comedic films. This will up your game in comedy and (BONUS!) also take your commercial auditions to a whole new level! Videos of work included and will be sent after workshop conclusion.
WHEN: Saturday, October 7th
11am – 2pm
WHO: Adults and mature teens
TUITION: $85 if paid before October 1st
$100 if paid after October 1st
WHERE: MediaTech, 3324 Walnut Bend, Houston, 77042
REGISTER: You can register by paying class fee via any of these methods.
Please include name & email address, and age if a minor:
- Venmo – @Sara-Gaston-1
- Zelle – paid to: sara@ytbuff.com
Terms and conditions: There are no make-ups for this workshop. If you are unhappy for any reason, please let us know and we’ll try to make it right!
CREATING A CHARACTER
This unique workshop will help you build a character from the ground up – including physicality, script analysis, point-of-view, creating a ‘container’, and more. We’ll use scripts as well as improv to create your unique take on a character. Come ready to explore, invent, and move. Videos of your work will be sent after the workshop is complete.
WHEN: Saturday, October 14
11a-2pm
WHO: Adults and mature teens
TUITION: $85 if paid before October 8th
$100 if paid after October 8th
WHERE: MediaTech, 3324 Walnut Bend, Houston, 77042
REGISTER: You can register by paying class fee via any of these methods.
Please include name & email address, and age if a minor:
- Venmo – @Sara-Gaston-1
- Zelle – paid to: sara@ytbuff.com