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Currently, Dorsey Studios has adult classes
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What
methods of acting do you teach ? |
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Sandra
Ellenburg-Dorsey teaches you a "method" that works for
you. Dorsey Studios provides you with an individualized acting
program; one that prepares you for a professional acting career.
With regard to specific acting techniques, Ms. Dorsey teaches
"The Method" as taught by The Actor's Studio in New
York City. Ms Dorsey uses the Meisner/Strasberg approach that
incorporates the leading innovations of Stanislavski. |
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How
much does it cost ? |
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Your
tuition depends on how many classes you are enrolled in. The
approximate cost for adults is $135 per month, and $100 per
month for children. |
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your program a specific length ? |
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The overall length of your study is dictated by what
skills your performance goals require, and how long you require to learn
those skills. |
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Do
I need acting/singing experience to enroll ? |
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Dorsey
Studios enrolls beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
We're here to help you reach your
performing goals. |
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What
is the school's aim/goal ? |
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Our
is aim is to train the student thoroughly so that he/she can
reach their respective performing goals. |
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How
many days/hours per week is class ? |
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A
student's class time depends on the course of study. A student
enrolled in an Atlanta-based acting class at Dorsey Studios will attend a
2-hour class 1 day a week. Classes may also involve assignments
that students have to complete on their own time, outside of
class. |
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Do
you for train or stage or film ? |
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Dorsey
Studios trains performing artists for careers in television,
film, and stage. Using an individualized approach, the faculty
at Dorsey Studios will formulate a curriculum that will help you
reach your
performing goals. |
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Will
Dorsey Studios help me learn about working as an actor
(the business
of show business) ? |
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Absolutely.
A fundamental part of every student's curriculum is learning the
business of show business. For over 25 years, Dorsey Studios has
been preparing performing artists for professional careers. Our
faculty includes Broadway veterans, and individuals who have
worked in all aspects of film, television, and stage
production. These individuals share their invaluable
experience with each student. |
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Do
I have to audition to enroll ? |
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Yes.
An audition/evaluation is required for entrance into Dorsey
Studios' programs. |
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Do
many of your students go on to be working actors ? |
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Students
of Dorsey Studios have an outstanding record in the successful
pursuit of their professional goals. Over 95% of the students
who have studied four quarters or more work professionally in
theatre, musical theatre, film, radio, and television. Dorsey
Students continue to appear in Broadway and off-Broadway
productions in New York City, as well as regional and local
productions, and national touring companies. Many students
continue to find and maintain their marketability in television
commercials (national, regional, and local), and as voice-over
talent for both on-camera and radio. See
The Green Room to learn more about the careers of Dorsey
students. |
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Does
your school put on plays, and if so, would I have the opportunity to
be in them ? |
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Part
of our goal to use the theatre to train the performing artist. Actors
in Progress
is our theatre showcase in which students
perform monologues, scenes, and other dramatic material. Dorsey
Studios presents the showcase 3 times a year, and students who
are ready to perform in front of an audience are featured. |
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Do
you teach anything else other than acting (directing, producing,
writing, etc.) ? |
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Dorsey
Studios teaches acting for stage, film, and theatre, musical
theatre, vocal performance, directing for theatre and film,
producing for theatre and film, and writing for theatre and
film. Contact the studio at 404. 633. 3256 for additional
information about our programs. Also see Professional
Classes. |
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