We used a 1-10 ranking system as a way to evaluate how you were feeling about various acting issues. When the class started, rate your feelings about using the numbers?

When the class ended, how did you feel about the numbers?

The pre-class questionnaire: was it helpful to do this before the class?

Yes

A little

Below is a link to class description page. Was the workshop you took the workshop that was advertised?

www.nickhoffa.com/fall-acting-workshop (you may have to cut and paste this into a different browswer window)

Yes

Mostly

Elaborate if you'd like.

"It'll be geared toward bridging the gap between how good you are and how shakily you perform." - If that describes you, do you feel that the gap was narrowed (you performed closer to your potential) or that you have a better understanding of why the gap exists?

Some of the workshop conversation involved breaking down what was working for you and what was not? Did that probing make you feel more self-conscious (either in class or out of it)?

Yes

A little

Do you feel clearer about what you do well?

Do you feel clearer about what you need to work on?

While the class was going on, how did you feel in auditions/on set/in performances?

Looser/more relaxed

The same

Tighter/more self-conscious

Did you ever feel that Nick got too personal/instrusive when talking about your personal acting issues?

Yes

A little

Elaborate if you'd like.

There was a lot of material to work on in six weeks, including working on multiple scenes in a given week. Was there too much too be able to do effective work?

Too much

A lot, but helpful

Totally doable

Was it easy to park?

Yes

Tough, but could always find a spot

Did you feel safe walking to your car?

Yes

Would you prefer working on more film/TV material or were you happy working on material from plays?

Mostly plays was good

50% plays, 50% film/TV

Only film/TV

How much do you think a monthly (4-week) acting class should cost?

EXERCISES

WEEK ONE: Intimate read. We sat in a circle and did an intimate read-through of the scene. as if you were in public. Emphasis was on trying not to perform, but on connecting with partner.

WEEK TWO: Imaginary Center. Imagined a ball of energy in yourself. Then located a ball of energy for the character. Discovered how your ball and characters were different.

WEEK THREE: Favorite line. Wrote down your favorite line from the script. Listened as the rest of class read it.

WEEK THREE: Back-to-back. Sat back to back with your scene partner. Did favorite line, then did portion of scene.

WEEK FOUR: Purgatory interviews. One by one, I interviewed your character as if they were in purgatory. Answers unimportant only discovery of character.

WEEK FIVE: Confession. Called someone in the class and confessed something as the character.

WEEK FIVE: Waiting Room Writing. While waiting for audition portion of scene, did stream consciousness writing, either on paper or on your phone.

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