If you’ve ever yearned for the footlights – or if you’re an experienced performer wanting to get better – YC is hosting a team of television, film and stage artists who will meet your talents where they are, and bring them closer to where they could be. Yavapai College Performing Arts invites you to join “The Elevated Actor” Summer Actor Intensive, Monday through Friday, June 24-28, at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center.

“We’ve been working hard to get these professionals up from Los Angeles for a one-week Intensive Workshop,” Yavapai College Theatre Professor Nanette Hofer said. Hofer is one of several professional talents lending their skills to the workshop, including Groundlings veteran, television actor and stand-up comedian Matt Conde; Webby award-winning writer/producer and improv comic Russ Gooberman; Writer-Producer Timothy Boissey and Writer/Director Jonas Brenneman. “This is a great opportunity for actors, teachers, directors or volunteers to hone their skills, learn new techniques and find ways to get their work ‘out there.’”

With more than 15 seminars and workshops, “The Elevated Actor” is designed to introduce new actors to professional acting, and sharpen the skill set of actors already practicing the craft. Sessions include acting study, as well as an auditioning workshop to help actors make a lasting impression. Students will learn the different techniques for stage, film, television and commercial acting. Improvisation and writing workshops are designed to help performers maximize the creative potential in every onstage moment.

“Elevated Actor” performers will conclude their week with a final showcase performance, Friday night, June 28, at 8 p.m. on the Performing Arts Center stage.

“The Elevated Actor” workshop costs $25. Participants must be 16 or older and may attend one or all the week-long sessions. For registration or additional information, please visit: performingarts@yc.edu.

Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, two baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities.

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