BROWER PARK, CROWN HEIGHTS
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BROWER PARK, CROWN HEIGHTS 〰️
SUMMER ACTING CAMP
JUNE 30-July 30
Class Registration Fee $700
(30 hours of class)
“Everything hinges on Mark Blane’s performance. Open and emotional and in-your-face as it is, there’s more depth there than first meets the eye.”
TAMARA TUNIE AND MARK BLANE in GHOST BIKE (2021) a short film written and directed by Mark Blane (Photo: Steven Mack)
MARK BLANE, YOUR ACTING TEACHER
Mark is a filmmaker and actor who has lived in Brooklyn for over 10 years. He grew up in Indiana acting in plays and working the register at his family's 85-year-old camera shop. He received his Bachelor's in Drama at Syracuse University, with a minor in English and Textual Studies, which included studying at Shakespeare's Globe in London.
Mark has worked with and taught children ages 4-17 including kids/teens with cognitive and physical impairments in various settings over the past 15 years. That work includes facilitating theater and improv classes at community centers, Northwestern Summer Programs, NYU Summer Programs, senior centers, and NYC Public city schools.
Mark's film's credits include writing and producing the documentary film "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson" the Netflix Original acquired out of Tribeca. He can be seen acting in 6 episodes of the JJ Abrams produced show, Little Voice, directed by Jessie Nelson (I AM SAM) and also played the lead role in the 2019 feature film Cubby which premiered in Italy. Mark was nominated for Best Actor at the Cardiff Iris Prize Festival in Wales. He’s worked on projects with Billy Zane, Kevin James, Michael Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Amy Adams.
Other credits include the lead roles in films THE APOLOGY (dir. Daniel Lewinstein), GHOST BIKE (opposite Tamara Tunie), and the upcoming film BIG DAY, CLYDE PARK (dir. Noah Morse).
FINAL PROJECT/SHOWCASE
A FINAL SCENE WILL BE SOMETHING WE WORK TOWARDS FILMING BY THE LAST WEEK. IT WILL BE SHARED VIA A LINK THAT THE STUDENTS CAN SHARE WITH THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. (We will be taking materials from age appropriate materials from TV shows & movies.
What is Mark Teaching???
Mark’s acting training background includes Meisner, Stanislavsky, Alexander Technique, Grotowsky, Lucid Body, Suzuki, Viewpoints and Composition by Anne Bogart. He doesn’t teach any particular method by itself but likes to incorporate the most creative and imaginative parts of those trainings into his classes with young people. Mark regularly auditions for TV/film parts for casting directors across NY, LA and beyond. That current working knowledge and experience is very much a part of class.
BOTTOM LINE:
If your kid wants a positive, encouraging, fun artistic outlet, this is it. A creative Environment free to try new things and express yourself.
The skills and exercises in this class are useful for
PUBLIC SPEAKING, JOB INTERVIEWS, COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, WRITING, and HEALTHY SELF-EXPRESSION.
Sign up HERE:
NOTE: After you submit, I will reach out with more information. There will be more formal paperwork to sign up for the class and there is an insurance policy that will cover students and teacher during the 30 hours. Parents are ABSOLUTELY allowed to observe class whenever they want to. Although we will begin class in Brower Park, we may take small walking trips in the area to other outdoor spots, especially for filming scenes with different backdrops.
Lastly, the class is meant to be small. No more than 10 students!
PAYMENT IS REQUIRED IN FULL BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
However, payment plans are available. Please state above in form.
Payment can be made through…
Venmo: @MarkBlane
or
Zelle: markjblane@gmail.com
or
Cash
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