Class Information
Bova Actors Workshop
The Exclusive New York Training Center of the Eric Morris System
Tuesday Evening - Instrumental & Craft Foundation (Weekly Class)
6:30 - 10 /10:30 PM
6:15 PM - Self-regulated relaxation starts
- Class size is between 7 - 13 actors
- Class time may be a shorter or longer depending on the material covered in class as well as the class size.
- Every actor works each night
- Have a short monologue, or part of a monologue (1-2 minute) memorized
- Read (or re-read) No Acting Please, Being & Doing and Irreverent Acting.
- Dress in layers (regardless of the season). The theatre can sometimes get cold.
- Drinks are allowed. Food that does not have strong odors are OK, (fruit, protein bars, salads, etc.)
Class Outline:
In most (2 month) cycles the class focuses on basic Instrumental Work (identifying and eliminating obstacles to expression) and Three Stages of Craft:
1. Obligations
2. Choice
3. Choice Approach
Read Irreverent Acting for more information on the difference between Instrumental & Craft Work.
Especially in the first several cycles, the actor learns the basic foundation of the Eric Morris System through monologues. After several cycles the actors starts to work on scenes.
Mon Eve - Advanced (Weekly Class)
6:30 PM - 10 / 10:30 PM
6:15 PM - Self-regulated relaxation starts
Actors who have been studying with Anthony Vincent Bova or Eric Morris for a period of time (usually at least a year or so) may be invited into this class. This class focuses on areas of the Eric Morris System that the Foundation Acting Class usually doesn't have enough time to cover more in depth; training in the seven major obligations as well as more focused time on several Mega Approaches; Sense Memory, Affective Memory, Sub-Personality, Externals & Imaging.
Another focus of this class is to work in front of industry, creating showcases, projects, etc...
Strategic Planning for the Actor (Weekly Class)
When Actors fall short in their career, it is usually not because of a lack of talent but a lack of Strategic Planning in their career, as well as a lack of vision of their goals and clear systemic personalized approach to achieve their goals. This class demystifies the overwhelming "mental cobwebs" that can be daunting, to simple tasks.
This course is structured to be taken over several times because the main goal has to do with "rewiring" of the actors attitudes and approaches to their career.
Private Sessions
Private sessions are taken for many reasons, dealing with instrumental blocks and need more attention, need to hone in on the craft, having an audition, got the part and need to focus more on character development? Sessions start in 1 hour minimums. Sessions usually
