dOverview

            “Atelier 99” is a Theatre Acting Studio. The Program was created
       from the best developments and experiences of the Eastern and Western
       European theatrical schools and experimental theatre groups. Having a
       full respect for all the World’s famous acting teachers and creators, we
       have not chosen just one or two to follow, rather we’ve selected to study
       them all. According to my personal experience as an actor and teacher, I
       have learned that in the art of theater acting there are no limitations or
       specifications for studying and growing in this field. In this studio, the
       students will have the opportunity to try many different systems and ways
       of acting development. We will “slow walk” through the classic school of
       Stanislavski for exploring the mind, the soul and the deepest of feelings.
       We will “take a bite” from the modernized system of Michael Chechov,
       experiencing the physical and the emotional equivalent of the character
       in the actor. We will “squeeze” the best from L. Strasberg, and get closer
       to the “hidden dimensions” of Bertold Brecht. Most of all, the students
       will have the thrill of studying what many well known actors have
       experienced on stage as well as the ideas they have shared and
       implemented which, in turn, will make the study process very unique
       and exciting. Every step of the program will be approached with an open
       mind allowing students to experiment with those ideas of their own which
       may not be directly connected with theater acting- improvisations in
       music (instrumental/ vocal), clowning, and so forth. All in all, we believe
       in “Simplicity” so as to create “The Unforgettable,” imprinting its
       signature in the Book of Theatre for times to come.
              The study Program is split into Two-Practice Levels:
       The Etude and The Scene. The Etude is the level for those who, for the
       first time, would like to enter into the “magic” world of theatre acting.
       The Scene is the level for those who already have some stage experience
       and are ready to get deeper into character development and complete
       Scene presentation. Both levels will complete with Final Productions in
       front of an audience which will be created from the best developed Etudes
       of the Etude level, and the best developed Scenes from plays of the Scene
       level. If the students’ comprehension in the Scene level is reaching beyond
       the requirements, then for the Final they can perform a One Act complete
       play instead of a separate-scene showcase.
              The time frame for each level is Four Months.
       The practices are Two Times per Week, each practice being Three Hours
       long with a Twenty-Minute Break in between (not included in the three
       hours). Practice days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
       Friday. Practice hours are during Early Afternoons and Evenings for the
       whole of the study process. The students can choose the practice schedule
       most convenient for their working/social schedule.
       (see page "d' Tuition" for specific days and times ).
              Two Absences are allowed during the whole process.
        However, if there are more, the student is obligated to retrieve lost
        material, making it up with his/her colleagues. But if there are more than
        five absences, the student’s work will be considered Incomplete and
        therefore incompatible with most of the production presentations which
        may prevent him/her from receiving equal privileges on stage.