Friday, February 4, 2011 (5)

Feb 4, 2011
January 10, 2011
Monday
  • Acting in French classes: spotlight on Joel Pommerat

  • Jan 10, 2011 at 1:00pm to Feb 16, 2011 at 5:00pm
  • Location: Chelsea
  • Description:

    Actfrench.com
    Registration is now open for January French classes with Act French (Actfrench.com)  in Manhattan.

    -French language classes

    -Acting in French

    -Act American: for internationals


    Semester Spotlight : Joël Pommerat et la France Métropolitaine

    We offer:
    *French language classes for performing arts professionals and theatre lovers with a focus on contemporary French theatre from around the world (no acting or French experience necessary)


    *Acting in French for native speakers and fluent theatre lovers

     

    *Act American: an acting in English class for international students and Americans who want to connect to the international community or learn to translate for the American theatre.


    *Theatrical excursions

     

    Where::

    Pearl Studios: 500 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

    Actors, opera singers, filmmakers, editors, lawyers, journalists and all theatre enthusiasts equally welcome.

    4 classes

    Français I (for beginners) - Monday at 6:15pm
    Français II (for intermediates) - Mondays at 8:15pm
    Ateli

  • Created by: Manisha Snoyer - Actress/Teacher
January 15, 2011
Saturday
  • Act American: An acting class for internationals

  • Jan 15, 2011 at 6:00am to Feb 12, 2011 at 9:00am
  • Location: Pearl Studios
  • Description:

    In this introduction to acting workshop, international students will have the opportunity to learn basic acting technique while improving their English skills. We will incorporate voice work, physical improvisation and scene study to prepare students to perform in American English. The 5 session class will culminate in a presentation of  monologues and scenes. In keeping with our mission to promote international theatre by living artists, we will draw on texts by contemporary international playwrights from around the world. Students will have the choice to work on contemporary American texts or translate their scene or monologue into English from their native tongue, if they so desire.  The class will include regular visits to international theatre events followed by discussion.

     

    This class is also appropriate for American students who want to connect to the international community and improve their skills in translating international plays for the American theatre.

     

    When: Saturdays 11-2

  • Created by: Manisha Snoyer - Actress/Teacher
 
  • This Fall: Focus on French Design

  • Jan 15, 2011 at 7:00pm to Feb 18, 2011 at 6:00pm
  • Location: Museum of Art & Design / Parson School of Design / Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
  • Description: COOPER-HEWITT NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM
    ONGOING EXHIBITION NATIONAL DESIGN TRIENNIAL WHY DESIGN NOW?
    May 14, 2010 - January 9, 2011
    MATERIAL USE
    A conversation with François Azambourg, Eben Bayer and other triennial participants about innovative materials designers are using in their work.
    Moderated by Andrew H. Dent, Vice President, Material Connexion
    Free for students
    NOVEMBER 16th at 6:30PM
    2 East 91st Street, NY 10128
    www.cooperhewitt.org/calendar

    PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
    QUOTIDIAN PRODUCT: PARIS/NEW YORK
    Panel discussion between two significant product design studios based in Paris (Normal Studio, François Azambourg) with New York City counterparts (Antenna Design, Jeff Miller). Moderated by Parsons Associate Professor Rama Chorpash.

    NOVEMBER 18th AT 6PM
    65 West 11th Street, NY 10011
    wollman Hall, Lang Building - Room B500 (enter at 66 West 12th Street)
    www.newschool.edu/parsons - Free event
  • Created by: Marion Brun
February 4, 2011
Friday
  • RSVP Now to Attend Live Broadcast of 5/7 Boulevard Radio Show

  • Feb 4, 2011 from 7:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: Cultural Services
  • Description: For one week only, the popular France Inter radio show, 5/7 Boulevard, will be broadcasting from the New York headquarters of the French Cultural Services, and you are invited to attend! Hosted by well-known presenter Philippe Collin, the show covers a wide gamut of cultural and social issues and features interviews with luminaries from all walks of life, all in a light-hearted tone.

           As always, the show will be recorded live in front of an audience, of which you can be a part.

           Five sessions will be held from Monday, January 31 to Friday, February 4, from 12pm to 1pm at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy (972 Fifth Avenue at 79th Street).

           Seating is limited, so please RSVP and indicate which session you would like to attend to rsvp@frenchculture.org.

           Please note that audience members must arrive before 11:40am. Because the show is recorded live, latecomers will not be seated.

  • Created by: New York in French
 
  • Teachers' Workshop

  • Feb 4, 2011 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
  • Location: FIAF Tinker Auditorium
  • Description:

    The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, presents its new Teachers' Workshop, entitled Foreign Language Learning (FLL) Teaching Class Best Practices.

    Under the guidance of certified native-speaking educators, current and future French teachers improve their instruction of French to primary and secondary students and adults. These affordable workshops offer teachers the opportunity to learn practical strategies, share experiences and develop specific pedagogical skills that are easily incorporated into existing lesson plans.

     

    Visit fiaf.org for details on workshops and certifications.

  • Created by: FIAF