Scene Study Class
Wednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm
$400, $100 Non-Refundable Security Deposit and then $300/ 1st session or $150/ 1st and $150/4th sessions
To register email Michael Mendelson
8 Students only
This is a compliment to and an extension of Michael Mendelson’s Foundations Class for Actors, based in Meisner’s work. It is not necessary to have taken the Foundations Class for Actors before the Scene Study Class. A thorough understanding of Meisner’s Repeat Exercises are preferable.
*Two scenes are explored in 10 weeks. Scenes will be assigned before class begins, so prepare to hit the ground running.
Week 1: Creative Read Through- A simple exploration of the text and a refresher the Repeat Exercise Basics
Week 2: Crafting the first 5 beats (enough to get you and your scene partner on track) – Begin exploration of Action/ Event/ Environment/ Personalization of the material
Week 3: Scene on it’s feet – Continue to explore Relationship/ Character Development/ Effort actions,
and memorize
Week 4: Memorized (if not already) – Continue to refine and shape the relationship; understanding spacial relations.
Week 5: Final Presentation of 1st Scene
Week 6: Begin Process for new scenes
*During the 10 weeks there will be out of class work. Class time will be peppered with exercises in Character Development; Place Awareness; and Authenticity
Please email Michael Mendelson with questions.
Michael received his BFA from Wayne State University and his MFA from The University of Washington-Professional Actor’s Training Program under Jack Clay. While in New York City he studied with Tanya Berezin, founding member of Circle Repertory Theatre and Artistic Director of Circle Repertory Theatre after Marshall Mason till they closed their doors. Tanya is a celebrated Actress herself honored with an Obie for her work in Lanford Wilson’s ‘The Mound Builders’ and currently teaches herself in Los Angeles. He has worked all across the country and now calls Portland home. Michael is committed to this community and the highest standards he can bring to the stage through the craft of Acting. He is a proud member of Actors Equity Association. Michael was most recently seen as Ben Hecht in The Public Playhouse production of Moonlight and Magnolias.
He is also available for Private Coaching/Monologue work. Please contact him directly for rates.
