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Living, Working and Teaching in Kansas City – An I
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 Posted 5:14 PM Feb. 26, 2010 Andy discusses the founding of the ATS and the Kansas City marketplace. Since many actors receive their initial training somewhere other than NYC or LA, it’s important to examine the many different types, styles and locations of institutions available to them. The studio setting, with its small class size, ongoing sessions and a la carte selection of topics are just one of several options for the actor in training. Andy Garrison, founder/instructor of The Actor Training Studio in Kansas City, talks about his approach to this kind of actor education. In this three part interview, he’ll share his thoughts on the creation of his studio in Kansas City, his particular teaching methods and the pluses and minuses of the studio system.
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Sean Pratt, (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working actor for over 20 years. He received his BFA from the College of Santa Fe, NM. Sean was a member of the resident acting company at The Pearl Theatre, an Off-Broadway classical repertory theatre and has also performed at numerous regional theatres around the country. Major films include - Gods and Generals, Tuck Everlasting and Iron Jawed Angels. Television work includes - The host of HGTV’s, Old Homes Restored, and supporting roles on Homicide, The District and America’s Most Wanted. Audiobooks - He has been narrating for over 13 years and has recorded nearly 500 books in just about every genre. He also teaches classes on and writes articles about the business of the Biz. http://www.seanprattpresents.com/
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