| RTOP helps to bring Palouse to the stage |
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| Written by Meagan Robertson - Argonaut | ||||||
| Monday, 02 February 2009 | ||||||
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 Dustin Larsen, right, a Washington State University student and choreographer with the Regional Theater of the Palouse, teaches a Movement/Dance Workshop at the Regional Theater of the Palouse in Pullman. Jake Barber/Argonaut Many people want to act, but that doesn’t mean they know how. Jim Sato said when he was younger, he went to Los Angeles thinking he knew how to act. But after taking his first acting class, he realized he didn’t know anything. “I want to teach what I learned from the beginning,” Sato said. “Give them what I didn’t have here (in Pullman) when I was growing up.”Sato is one of three teachers who will be teaching acting classes for the Regional Theatre of the Palouse. The classes will run through March 13. Sato’s class, which is a scene study workshop, will focus on teaching beginning actors the basics of acting, as well as techniques for relaxation, concentration and inner dialogue. Sato said he grew up in Pullman, but didn’t have anything like the acting classes RTOP is offering. “When I was growing up here in the 1970s, there wasn’t anything like this,” he said. “I always wanted to act since I was a kid, but I didn’t have an outlet. I would have died from happiness if this was available to me when I was younger.” Dustin Larsen will be teaching a movement and dance workshop. Larsen, who has been involved with various RTOP shows since he was 14, said he has always had a love for dance. Larsen had the opportunity to be one of the dance captains for the RTOP production of “Seussical the Musical” and choreograph RTOP’s “Fiddler on the Roof.” “Whenever we would put on a show, I would give creative input and help other dancers when I could,” he said. “I would pay close attention to movements and choreography and be the go-to guy when they needed help.” Larsen said when it comes to on-stage movement and dance, being comfortable with your body is an important part of any theater production. While the class is an intro-level class, Larsen said anyone could benefit from it, whether they’ve had lots of dance training or very little. “Most people on stage are timid and self-conscious because they don’t know what they look like when they move,” Larsen said. “My philosophy is I want to get people comfortable with their bodies.” Joseph Monohon’s performance workshop will give his students the chance to be involved with the upcoming RTOP production of “Trouble with Angels.” He said part of the class is doing the show and going through the rehearsal process. “The class is designed for people with no theater experience at all or for people who just want some professional training,” Monohon said. “We’ll go over certain things like how to audition, going into auditions and what’s the best thing to do and how to prepare yourself. Also breaking down a character and building it, understanding the script and bringing it all to the stage.” Monohon said the main goal of the classes is to bring arts into the community. “It’s a great opportunity for the community to get involved,” he said. “Join us and have some fun.”  Add as favorites (78) | Views: 884
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