FALL 2008

  • Age 9-17
  • TEENS ONLY
  • DIRECTIONS

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION

This is a program for beginners, wondering if acting for film and television is something to pursue. Learn the basics of performing a scene, developing a character and how to prepare and perform an audition. It's fast, fun and affordable!

INCLUDES: a Parent/Instructor interview and written evaluation, scene work is recorded to DVD for personal review, perform in an "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents, presentation scenes are posted to a private website for Talent Agents and Casting Directors

PREREQUISITE: None

AGES: 9-17 years

Fridays 4:30-6:30pm

November 7-28, 2008

$250.00

ACTING & AUDITIONING ESSENTIALS FOR TEENS

This program is designed to develop the essential skills required to pursue on-camera work while immersing you in the training required to become an all-around actor.

Acting & Auditioning Essentials For Teens is a seven week training program for those who are committed to getting on-camera, getting an agent, getting out to auditions and getting their first part!

INCLUDES:

  • Written evaluations and Parent/Instructor interview
  • Scene work made available online to Talent Agents and Casting Directors
  • "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents
  • Invitation to Carole Tarlington's Parent Workshop (an industry essential)
  • PREREQUISITE: None

    AGES: 13-17 years

    Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm

    October 30-December 11, 2008

    $400.00

    TARLINGTON TRAINING - VANCOUVER

    NEW LOCATION!

    #305-3680 East Hastings Street

    (corner of Hastings & Boundary)


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    WINTER 2009

    • Age 5-8
    • Age 9-17
    • TEENS ONLY
    • HOMESCHOOL SPECIAL

    VERY YOUNG PERFORMERS

    An introduction to on-camera acting and auditioning for younger children looking for the experience necessary to get noticed by Talent Agents and Casting Directors

    Learn the fundamentals of developing a character, understanding the scene you're performing and taking direction. Actors perform in an "end of term presentation" for family, friends and talent agents and receive a written evaluation during a Parent/Instructor Interview.

    INCLUDES: a Parent/Instructor interview and written evaluation, scene work is recorded to DVD for personal review, perform in an "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents, presentation scenes are posted to a private website for Talent Agents and Casting Directors.

    PREREQUISITE: None

    Mondays 4:00-5:30pm January 12-February 23 $400.00

    ADVANCED VERY YOUNG PERFORMERS

    This is our most challenging program for this age group. Actors work on individual objectives on-camera through complex and emotional scene work. The course will continue to build confidence, self-awareness and empower young actors to reach their creative potential.

    INCLUDES: Parent/Instructor Interview, written evaluation, scene work recorded to DVD for personal review, "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents, presentation performance made available online for agencies and Casting Directors

    PREREQUISITE: completion of "Very Young Performers" or extensive professional on-camera acting experience. Agency recommendation must include resume. Actors will be expected to prepare scene work for the following week's session.

    Saturdays 12:00-1:30pm January 10-February 28 $450.00

    INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION

    This is a program for beginners, wondering if acting for film and television is something to pursue. Learn the basics of performing a scene, developing a character and how to prepare and perform an audition. It's fast, fun and affordable!

    INCLUDES: a Parent/Instructor interview and written evaluation, scene work is recorded to DVD for personal review, perform in an "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents, presentation scenes are posted to a private website for Talent Agents and Casting Directors

    PREREQUISITE: None

    AGES: 9-17 years

    Fridays 4:30-6:30pm January 16-February 6 $250.00
    Fridays 4:30-6:30pm February 13-March 6 $250.00

    ACTING & AUDITIONING ESSENTIALS FOR TEENS

    This program is designed to develop the essential skills required to pursue on-camera work while immersing you in the training required to become an all-around actor.

    Acting & Auditioning Essentials For Teens is a seven week training program for those who are committed to getting on-camera, getting an agent, getting out to auditions and getting their first part!

    INCLUDES:

  • Written evaluations and Parent/Instructor interview
  • Scene work made available online to Talent Agents and Casting Directors
  • "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents
  • Invitation to Carole Tarlington's Parent Workshop (an industry essential)
  • PREREQUISITE: None

    AGES: 13-17 years

    Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm January 15-March 5 $400.00

    INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS

    Introducing Tarlington Training's newest acting and auditioning program designed specifically for homeschooled actors aged 9-17.

    Develop the basics of performing on camera, preparing and giving an audition, taking direction and more. Become a better communicator and more confident in front of others.

    Your Instructor, Sarah Sawatsky, is a former child actor, a senior instructor at Tarlington Training. Sarah holds a BC Provincial Instructor Diploma. She has studied at both New York’s Circle In The Square Theatre School and the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, Australia.

    Behind the camera, Sarah has directed two short films – “Just Like Everybody Else” for the Vancouver School Board and “Being Elizabeth” for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vancouver. She also teaches acting in elementary and secondary school classrooms as an Artist-In-Residence for the Vancouver School Board.

    INCLUDES: Parent/Instructor Interview, written evaluation, scene work recorded to DVD for personal review, "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents, presentation performance made available online for agencies and Casting Directors

    PREREQUISITE: None

    Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm January 13-March 10 $450.00

    SPRING BREAK

    • Age 5-8
    • Age 9-17

    MY FIRST DEMO REEL

    Spend the week improving your on-camera acting and auditioning technique and prepare individual scenes that will be included on a personalized demo DVD that you can give to your agent or use it to help get one!

    It's fast, fun and affordable and you'll have an essential industry tool that will put you out there with the pros!

    AGES: 5-8 years

    Monday-Friday 4:30-6:00pm March 16-20, 2009 $250.00

    BOOTCAMP!

    Spend the day doing what you love!

    This is an intensive week of performance training, on camera and off. It's a real creative workout and a lot of fun, too!

    Bootcamp! always sells out fast, so it's never too early to sign up (it makes an excellent Christmas gift!).

    INCLUDES:

  • Written evaluations and Parent/Instructor interview
  • Scene work made available online to Talent Agents and Casting Directors
  • "End Of Term Presentation" for family, friends and Talent Agents
  • PREREQUISITE: None

    Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm March 16-20, 2009 $600.00