Paula Russell Acting Class (7 Weeks)

Paula Russell Acting Class (7 Weeks) 7 Consecutive Sundays, Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm. First Class: July 19th Last Class: August 30th Location: Dance Studio Pricing: $100, $150, or $200. [ SIGN UP NOW ] (https://orcascenter.ludus.com/200538387) NEW! Acting Class at Orcas Center with Paula Russell begins Sunday afternoon, July 19th. 1:00pm – 3:30pm. “Perfectionists are to be avoided at all cost” The workshop is for everyone interested in exploring acting. Ages 16-100+. For all levels of experience. No one way is the only way! Paula is a ‘pluralist’ combining the best of the excellent methodologies she’s learned over 45 years. Explore the spontaneous, unique and multi-faceted person beneath learned social behavior. Tackle a challenging scene or monologue that thrills you, learn about film acting or simply learn to tell a good joke. Every person is beautifully unique therefore individual needs are addressed with one-on-one attention. Work-out in a positive environment where Surrendering to Imagination, Risk-taking and Learning are Deep Fun. Relaxation, improvisation and Character Study will be covered. Negative feedback is never given. Student’s personal life is never invaded. Questions are welcome. “The actor is the athlete of the heart.” Lee Strasberg Paula Russell                                                                                                                  Paula is a lifetime member of Actors Equity Association and SAG/AFTRA. She has been teaching actors for over 45 years beginning with her mentor, multiple-award-winning pioneer director, Joan Darling. Paula directed critically well-received professional theater in Los Angeles, Austin TX and Orcas Island and has acted in theatre, film and television. She’s taught Workshops at Orcas Center, Actors Theatre of Orcas Island, The State Theatre School in Austin Texas, USC in Calif and more. In L.A. Paula interned under award-winning directors James L. Brooks and James Burroughs. She has been called upon by both theatre and film directors on Orcas and in Austin to assist them in directing their casts. Paula has been coaching actors privately and at Austin Community College and singing with her band in Austin, TX since 2009 but is now returned home to the island for 6 months of every year.