Diversity Players of Harlem Introduces Acting Classes and Talent Showcase for Teens and Children in Midtown Manhattan

(I-Newswire) July 5, 2010 - Media Contact:
Dwight Ali Williams
(212) 591 – 1215
info@diversityplayersofharlem.com

DIVERSITY PLAYERS OF HARLEM INTRODUCES ACTING CLASSES AND TALENT SHOWCASE FOR TEENS AND CHILDREN IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

New York, NY – July 5, 2010 - - Diversity Players of Harlem aka DPOH Entertainment introduces acting classes and talent showcase for teens and children in midtown Manhattan at the Roy Arias Studios and Theaters in the Times Square Arts Center at 300 W. 43rd Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10036

"Acting is Fun" for Children 8 to 12
Instructor: Claudia McLain
15 Week Program Saturdays 10am to 2pm Starting August 14 - November 20, 2010
Classes are $40.00 per class that is $10.00 per hour
Scholarships Available by attending auditions on July 17, 2010

This course will provide a fun and comfortable platform for beginning acting students. There will be a wide range of assessment strategies based on instructional outcomes. Course content is strategically planned to enable participants to learn, as well as practice basic acting skills in the form of monologues, auditions, theatrical scenes, improvisational activities, and a group performance at the end of the course.

Instructor: Claudia McLain is actively pursuing a career in performing arts and is also earning her Master's Degree in Elementary Education. Claudia has had several years of working in education as a Licensed Family Child Care Provider and Preschool teacher, Christian Camp Counselor, Sunday School teacher, and presently, as an acting teacher and elementary / middle school student teacher (K-8).

"The ABC's of Acting" for Teens 13 and above
Instructor: Pernell Walker
15 Week Program Saturdays 10am to 2pm Starting August 7 - November 13, 2010
Classes are $40.00 per class that is $10.00 per hour
Scholarships Available by attending auditions on July 17, 2010

The purpose of this workshop is to create a community of young artist who are educated about the craft of acting. This workshop is also meant to stimulate young actor’s individual creativeness and imagination toward becoming great theater artists

Using world renowned technique of “The Method” as created by Constantine Stanislavsky and further developed by Lee Strasberg. This course is based upon the A B Cs of acting. These are building blocks for great acting. The A B Cs of Acting are: An Actor Prepares *Building a Character *Creating a Role

Instructor: Pernell Walker holds a M.F.A in acting from Actor's Studio Drama School and a B.A in Theater from City College. She is a working actress that just wrapped production on the award winning film, Pariah, in the role of Laura. Besides Pariah she is active on stage and in other film and tv projects.

About The Company:
Diversity Players of Harlem, celebrates five years of striving to ensure education and enlightenment opportunities through diverse forms of artistic and creative medium. It is our ultimate goal to nurture youth of undiscovered talents, and produce platforms for artists of various backgrounds. Furthermore, we believe that effectively meeting our goal will cure some of the societal ills affecting our communities.

For more information, please go to www.diversityplayersofharlem.com or call 212-591-1215


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About Diversity Players Of Harlem:
DPOH Entertainment (aka Diversity Players of Harlem) strives to ensure education and enlightenment opportunities through diverse forms of artistic and creative medium. It is their ultimate goal to nurture youth of undiscovered talents, and produce platforms for artists of various backgrounds.

Company Contact Information
Diversity Players Of Harlem
Dwight Ali Williams
244 5th Avenue #200 New York, NY
10001
Phone : 212-591-0581