REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP
To register for a workshop, please send an email to sightandsoundoxnard@gmail.com with your name and which session you'd like to attend. Space is very limited and is first come, first serve.
To register for a workshop, please send an email to sightandsoundoxnard@gmail.com with your name and which session you'd like to attend. Space is very limited and is first come, first serve.
SATURDAY, September 21, 2019
Title: Special Effects Make-up Workshop
Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Capacity: 12 students; First come, first serve. RSVP.
Admission: Free
Age of participants: 16 & up
Location: PACC Backstage
Format:
Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Capacity: 12 students; First come, first serve. RSVP.
Admission: Free
Age of participants: 16 & up
Location: PACC Backstage
Format:
- Introduction - 5 minutes
- Safety Talk -10 minutes
- Learning Objectives - 10 minutes
- Hands-on activities - 1 hour, 15 minutes
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Just in time for Halloween! Come join Carl Soto of Soto Designs to learn the fundamentals of special effects make-up. From Zombies to Monsters, scars to burns, Carl Soto uses a practical approach and artistic consideration when bringing his craft to life! Carl is not just a workshop instructor or teacher, but a working professional special effects make-up artist. He’s an artisan that’s been in the business for over 20 years. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning how use make-up techniques and artistry to capture the imagination of a growing audience looking for chills and thrills. Don’t miss the crash course of “make-up madness” that promises to equip you with introductory skills and an industry insider perspective on special effects make-up. Dress for mess.
Just in time for Halloween! Come join Carl Soto of Soto Designs to learn the fundamentals of special effects make-up. From Zombies to Monsters, scars to burns, Carl Soto uses a practical approach and artistic consideration when bringing his craft to life! Carl is not just a workshop instructor or teacher, but a working professional special effects make-up artist. He’s an artisan that’s been in the business for over 20 years. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning how use make-up techniques and artistry to capture the imagination of a growing audience looking for chills and thrills. Don’t miss the crash course of “make-up madness” that promises to equip you with introductory skills and an industry insider perspective on special effects make-up. Dress for mess.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
More than three decades ago, Carl Soto began his Artisan career with drawing tools and created images of early classic monster movies. Carl's attention to detail and his eye for visual cause and effect showed that his perspective was always focused on more than just a pictures or colors. It was only a matter of time before he would move on to sculpture, airbrushing, mechanical design and eventually cinematography. With guidance from various mentors, Carl was able to perfect his craft, develop his skills, and develop new ways to express his art and ideas. The culmination of decades of creative growth led Carl to establish Soto Designs, of Camarillo, CA. Born and raised in Oxnard, Carl has made a name for himself as well as establishing his roots here in Ventura County, CA. His company Soto Designs, specializes in all forms of artwork as well as sculptures, props and set designs, special effects makeup, and graphic design.
www.3dfx.iwarp.com
More than three decades ago, Carl Soto began his Artisan career with drawing tools and created images of early classic monster movies. Carl's attention to detail and his eye for visual cause and effect showed that his perspective was always focused on more than just a pictures or colors. It was only a matter of time before he would move on to sculpture, airbrushing, mechanical design and eventually cinematography. With guidance from various mentors, Carl was able to perfect his craft, develop his skills, and develop new ways to express his art and ideas. The culmination of decades of creative growth led Carl to establish Soto Designs, of Camarillo, CA. Born and raised in Oxnard, Carl has made a name for himself as well as establishing his roots here in Ventura County, CA. His company Soto Designs, specializes in all forms of artwork as well as sculptures, props and set designs, special effects makeup, and graphic design.
www.3dfx.iwarp.com
SUNDAY, September 22, 2019
Title: H.O.T. Acting! Headshots, Originality, Training – Becoming a Hot Actor!
Date & Time: Sunday, September 22, 2019 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Capacity: 15 students; First come, first serve. RSVP.
Admission: Free
Age of participants: 16 & up
Location: PACC Backstage
Workshop Format:
Date & Time: Sunday, September 22, 2019 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Capacity: 15 students; First come, first serve. RSVP.
Admission: Free
Age of participants: 16 & up
Location: PACC Backstage
Workshop Format:
- 15 min sensory recall exercises & techniques for emotional preparation
- 15-minutes script analysis
- 45-55 -min performance (each student will come into the "casting room" learn how to find their mark, slate and deliver copy) then receive feedback
- Short Break (5-15)
- 10-minute screening
- 20-minute Q&A
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Come join Natasha Lee Martin to discover how you can develop your talent, skills and professional career as an actor. Whether it’s discussing the “dos and don’ts” of the film industry or learning how to maximize performance for the camera, Natasha Martin sheds light on what actors need to know to succeed. This workshop is for anyone that is interested in learning more about acting in the Film & TV business. Participants will look at practical and helpful techniques to develop their craft and strengthen their performance skills. In an audition scenario Natasha will take you through a real time audition experience and give helpful feedback to get Casting Director's attention and get that callback! Come and join us to learn some intro hands-on acting techniques to bring a character and the story to life. Dress comfortably for movement and energy exercises. An interactive workshop limited to 15 people, first come, first served
Come join Natasha Lee Martin to discover how you can develop your talent, skills and professional career as an actor. Whether it’s discussing the “dos and don’ts” of the film industry or learning how to maximize performance for the camera, Natasha Martin sheds light on what actors need to know to succeed. This workshop is for anyone that is interested in learning more about acting in the Film & TV business. Participants will look at practical and helpful techniques to develop their craft and strengthen their performance skills. In an audition scenario Natasha will take you through a real time audition experience and give helpful feedback to get Casting Director's attention and get that callback! Come and join us to learn some intro hands-on acting techniques to bring a character and the story to life. Dress comfortably for movement and energy exercises. An interactive workshop limited to 15 people, first come, first served
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Natasha Lee Martin has appeared in television and film roles on FOX, TLC, DISNEY, NIPPON TV JAPAN and many stages throughout Philadelphia, NYC, Los Angeles and across the USA. She holds an MFA in Acting Pedagogy from VCU and trained at the Actor's Studio Program in New York City where she trained extensively in Stanislavski, Strasberg (Moscow Art Theater) Kazan, Hagen and Meisner and at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. At the Actor's Studio Program she trained with world renowned director Arthur Penn (Bonnie and Clyde, The Miracle Worker) executive producer of Law and Order Estelle Parsons, Kestutis Nakas and Digby Wolfe, writer of TV shows such as Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, All the Queen's Men and Fol De Rol. She is currently still active in the field, and represented by several agencies and talent management MMPR Group in Los Angeles.
She has performed, directed and had writing produced at production companies such as Eight VFX Los Angeles and NYC theaters such as JACK, Brooklyn, Theater Lab, The Gene Frankel Theater, Raandesk Gallery, Roy Arias Theater, Theatre 54, Bryant Park and Union Square. Also in Philadelphia at Society Hill Playhouse, Adrienne Theater, Mummpuppet Theater, NJ Palace Theater, VA Barksdale Theater, Richard Newdick Theater, Kansas City at Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Albuquerque, NM Hiland Theater and Sol Arts, Sacred Fools Theater, T.U. Studios and Greenlight Productions . Shows directed in academia include Dracula, A Murder of Crows, Arcadia. Stage Kiss, Romeo and Juliet, Treasure Island, A Murder is Announced, Spamalot, and Noises Off. She is a proud recipient of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Performing Arts Foundation Grant for her original work.
Professional Workshops taught include Theaterlab, NYC, LaMama, E.T.C. (Umbria, Italy), The Lost Studio Theater, Los Angeles, Northern Illinois University, Rutgers, Claro Talent (Phila), Sycamore Rouge, Virginia Commonwealth University, Theater Virginia and Kansas City University. She has also taught and trained actors at The University of California Irvine, UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Oxnard College and several Acting agencies in LA. She is thrilled to be here today to work with the students and community of Ventura.
natashaleemartin.com
Natasha Lee Martin has appeared in television and film roles on FOX, TLC, DISNEY, NIPPON TV JAPAN and many stages throughout Philadelphia, NYC, Los Angeles and across the USA. She holds an MFA in Acting Pedagogy from VCU and trained at the Actor's Studio Program in New York City where she trained extensively in Stanislavski, Strasberg (Moscow Art Theater) Kazan, Hagen and Meisner and at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. At the Actor's Studio Program she trained with world renowned director Arthur Penn (Bonnie and Clyde, The Miracle Worker) executive producer of Law and Order Estelle Parsons, Kestutis Nakas and Digby Wolfe, writer of TV shows such as Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, All the Queen's Men and Fol De Rol. She is currently still active in the field, and represented by several agencies and talent management MMPR Group in Los Angeles.
She has performed, directed and had writing produced at production companies such as Eight VFX Los Angeles and NYC theaters such as JACK, Brooklyn, Theater Lab, The Gene Frankel Theater, Raandesk Gallery, Roy Arias Theater, Theatre 54, Bryant Park and Union Square. Also in Philadelphia at Society Hill Playhouse, Adrienne Theater, Mummpuppet Theater, NJ Palace Theater, VA Barksdale Theater, Richard Newdick Theater, Kansas City at Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Albuquerque, NM Hiland Theater and Sol Arts, Sacred Fools Theater, T.U. Studios and Greenlight Productions . Shows directed in academia include Dracula, A Murder of Crows, Arcadia. Stage Kiss, Romeo and Juliet, Treasure Island, A Murder is Announced, Spamalot, and Noises Off. She is a proud recipient of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Performing Arts Foundation Grant for her original work.
Professional Workshops taught include Theaterlab, NYC, LaMama, E.T.C. (Umbria, Italy), The Lost Studio Theater, Los Angeles, Northern Illinois University, Rutgers, Claro Talent (Phila), Sycamore Rouge, Virginia Commonwealth University, Theater Virginia and Kansas City University. She has also taught and trained actors at The University of California Irvine, UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Oxnard College and several Acting agencies in LA. She is thrilled to be here today to work with the students and community of Ventura.
natashaleemartin.com