SAG NY Conservatory Friday Seminar Series presents "Audition: Actor-Singers, Singer-Actors" with Debra Wiley

SAG NY Conservatory Friday Seminar Series presents "Audition: Actor-Singers, Singer-Actors" with Debra Wiley
Start: 05/15/2009 - 10:00am
End: 05/15/2009 - 12:00pm

When: Friday, May 15, 2009
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
SIGN-UP starts Monday, May 4th

Where: Screen Actors Guild
14th Floor SAG NY Board Room

Please Note: Depending on the number of people attending, and as time permits, as many prepared participants as possible may work on one self-provided song.

To be eligible to SING in this workshop, PREPARE and BRING:

(1)  your own sheet music in the right KEY, in a BINDER, for the pianist and
(2)  TYPED song lyrics on a separate page from your sheet music.

Debra Wiley’s workshop will explore:

  • How relaxation and concentration are essential to excellent performance
  • Why singing and acting auditions work best when approached the same way
  • How script analysis techniques reveal the message you must communicate
  • Audition and on-camera tips all actor-singers and singer-actors need to know

About Debra Wiley

Debra Wiley is an internationally known acting teacher/coach, singing voice specialist and director. She has taught and directed performers at The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, New York University, and the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute and teaches annual master classes in Europe. In her NYC private studio, Pro Singer/Actor, she specializes in the integration of acting and singing techniques.  Ms. Wiley also works with medical specialists and speech therapists to help retrain singers in vocal recovery.

Important Information

  • SIGN-UP with CONSERVATORY NUMBER is required.
  • IN PERSON ONLY – sorry, no phone registration. Missed the sign- up? Check at door for opening.
  • SHOW CONSERVATORY CARD at DOOR for ADMISSION.
  • You must be a paid-up, current NY Conservatory Member to attend.
  • Not a member yet? Join for only $20 a year* (*with non-refundable check or money order payable to “Screen Actors Guild”).
  • See Committees Staff or call (212) 827-1448 for more information.
  • TO CANCEL, CALL (212) 827-1448 to make space for another actor!

Your fellow SAG members applaud your courtesy and professionalism.

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