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ACTORS TRAINING CENTER EXCLUSIVE
COAST TO COAST
LA Casting Director Deborah Dion and NY Television Network Casting Director Geoffery Soffer Team up for one unbelievable workshop


Professional On Camera Seminar

Professional On Camera Seminar with LA FILM Casting Director Deborah Dion (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Omen, Failure to Launch, Margot at the Wedding) and NY TELEVISION Network Casting Director Geoffery Soffer (Ugly Betty, Dirty $exy Money, Army Wives, Miss Guided)

June 21

Workshops 9:00am - 6:00pm
½ DAY working with Mr. Soffer on auditioning for Television
½ DAY working with Ms. Dion on auditioning for Film

Actors will explore the realities of auditioning for film/tv working with actual scripts selected personally for each actor

Plus

Navigating the Coasts
Get your questions answered about breaking into and navigating the top 2 markets

June 22
Seminar 10:00am - 1:00pm
Space is limited

Workshop and Seminar $300
Sunday Seminar Only $75
For actors 10-15 and 16-adult
Admission by permission of Studio Director

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SUMMER ACTING WORKSHOPS JUNE 23rd - Aug 1st
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 7-18

"I am delighted to add my enthusiastic support for the dynamic team at the Actor's Training Center and the marvelouswork
they are doing with actors. Cutting edge, full of heart, parent-friendly and student-centered -- the Actor's Training Center of Wilmette meets the needs of students in innovative, engaging ways and is a most welcome addition for families seeking meaningful opportunities in the arts."


Rives Collins
Chair Department of Theatre, Northwestern University
"My husband and I both could not get over the professionalism and poise of these young performers. We also wanted to thank you for offering this tremendous program. You have done wonders with the Wilmette Theatre. What a gift to this community. It was such a treat for my daughter to be able to learn from you. She can't wait to enroll in the next program!"

Diane Flanga
Wilmette

"Janet Louer is without doubt the finest teacher for the Musical Theatre Actor"

Rick Boynton
Associate Producer Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Mission
The Actors Training Center at the Wilmette Theatre is dedicated to offering high-quality, unique classes for actors of all ages. We believe that addressing the industry's expectations in partnership with the actor's need for ethical, creative and practical training is essential to developing the well-rounded actor. We seek to fuse theatrical and film training to empower actors' voices in the creative process under the professional direction of the most accomplished instructors. The Actors Training Center offers process-driven classes that range from cultivating the young actor's imagination to perfecting the most advanced performance techniques.

News & events
Rocky Horror Picture Show 9:00pm
May 24th 9:00pm

MARY POPPINS SING-A-LONG
Movie with live cast

ALL TICKETS $12

purchase tickets online at www.wilmettetheatre.com
or by calling 847.251.7424

Sunday, June 22nd at 11:00am - Buy Tickets
Sunday, July 27th at 11:00am - Buy Tickets
Sunday, August 31st at 11:00am - Buy Tickets

SILENT FILM NIGHT
With Special Family Matinee PETER PAN (1924)
With Live Piano Accompaniment by David Drazin

Summer brings a special Family Silent Film Night with a Matinee Screening as well. Come watch the very first adaption of the children's classic PETER PAN, as we screen the 1924 classic film, PETER PAN, with live piano accompaniment by David Drazin. Ingeniously capturing the mysteries and adventures of childhood, James M. Barrie's timeless play became one of the most popular films of the twenties. Virtually unseen for decades, Paramount Studios' 1924 production of Peter Pan has been fully restored from original nitrate materials, with authentic color tints. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy and her brothers to fly with him to Never Never Land. On this distant island of dreams and magic, they struggle to rescue the Lost Boys from Captian Hook (Ernest Torrence) and his band of pirates, encountering along the way the delightful fairy Tinkerbell (Virginia Browne Faire), a man-eating crocodile, and a band of valiant Indians (led by Anna May Wong).

This memorable adaptation -- which in turn inspired later film versions of the story -- features a delightful cast, remarkable special effects by Roy Pomeroy, and fine photography by James Wong Howe (The Thin Man).

TICKETS $10

Saturday, July 12th at 7:00pm
Sunday, July 13th at 11:00am

Actors Training Center Fan Mail!
"Thank you so much for presenting the Workshop with Deborah Dion. My son learned so much from the class, and couldn't believe how kind Deborah was!"

"Just wanted to get back to you all. Danielle REALLY enjoyed the acting session with Deb Dion!"

" I just want you to know how much I enjoyed the class(es) - and meeting you! I really picked up so many useful 'tools' and it also got me excited and energized to continue in my career."

"Thank you so much for the wonderful class! It was very informational and fun at the same time. Your enthusiasm is contagious and I will pass along info on your classes to everybody I can. I look forward to hearing about future classes."