La Perla Del Mar is hosting Adult On-Camera Film Acting Classes this fall every Sunday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, taught by professional film actor / director / producer Aaron Metchik. Fee is $150.00/month.

Learn the difference between acting for the camera and acting for the stage.

This fall Aaron Metchik teaches a comprehensive film acting class covering script breakdown, character building and methods to help you "live" through experiences with depth, subtlety, and authenticity rather than "perform" them for an audience.

Students will put up at least two scenes a month in class, each to be followed by discussion and critique. Every two months, each student may choose one of their scenes to be filmed from multiple angles and edited together for their demo reel.

Every several months, a "Best Of" showcase will be presented to the general public, where filmed scenes will be projected on a big screen and other scenes will be performed live.

Class instructor, Aaron Metchik, has over 15 years of professional acting experience. He has played major roles in seven motion pictures and over fifteen television shows, opposite such notable stars as Sissy Spacek, Keanu Reeves, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tim Curry, Jim Belushi, and Rachel Leigh Cook.

Aaron has directed adult and child actors in both theater and film and has also coached professional actors privately, including central coast native mega-star, Zac Efron, before he landed his starring role in High School Musical.

Aaron earned his B.A. at the UCLA Film School. After graduating, he wrote the teenage sports screenplay "Slammin'" for Warner Bros. Studios, and in 2007, he directed the independent feature film "Ten Years Later" from a screenplay that he also wrote. He has another feature film, a comedy, currently in development.

Aaron lives and works in Los Angeles where he studies acting at the world renowned Ivana Chubbuck Studios. (Mrs. Chubbuck is the private acting coach to Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Terrence Howard, Jake Gyllenhaal and many more of Hollywood's elite actors) Aaron studies with Ivana directly in her "Masters Class" every week.

While many of Aaron's students take his classes purely for fun, actors who are considering acting in film and television, should look no further for a place to develop their talents. Over the course of his Spring and Summer sessions, one of his central coast students booked a television promo and got a network screen test for a major new television series. Another has booked several roles in local independent films and several of his students have gotten the opportunity to meet and act for professional casting directors, producers and directors in Los Angeles.

Whether you join this program to pursue the arts as a profession, to build up your demo reel, or simply to enjoy the creative outlet and the fun that acting provides, you will receive the tools and the guidance necessary to advance your craft and take your acting to the next level.

No prior experience is necessary and students of all skill levels are welcome. Separate sessions for younger actors are also available.

To enroll, or for more information, emailMetchikStudioInfo [at] s10productions.com (that's "S - one - zero productions," not "SLO") or leave a message at (323) 488-9388

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La Perla Del Mar is hosting a 12-week Fall Youth Acting Program from September 6th to November 23rd, taught by Aaron Metchik - professional actor / director / producer. Classes are held Sundays, 2:20 – 5:20 pm. Fee for entire program is $450.00.

Aaron Metchik's fall acting program is for young students of all skill levels who have an interest in acting, performing, and filmmaking. The fall program will include improvisation, character building, filmmaking, music video production, and the performance of memorized scenes and monologues. Students will be in a positive environment that promotes creativity and makes learning the craft of acting fun! On the last day of the program, the young actors will present a "Best Of" showcase for friends, family, and the general public. Their film works will be projected on a big screen and their stage scenes will be performed live.

Here's a short example of our summer students' work.



THE INSTRUCTOR

Aaron Metchik currently works as a writer / director / producer in the in Los Angeles. In addition, he has been teaching acting and privately coaching young and adult actors, in los angeles and the central coast, for many years. While many of Aaron's students take his class just for fun, several have achieved success in Los Angeles including booking television, film and commercial roles, securing agents, and meeting and performing for casting directors, producers, and film directors.

Whether students join this program to pursue the arts as a profession, or simply to enjoy the creative outlet and the fun that acting and performing provides, this program is an excellent way to infuse this fall with fun, learning, and creativity.

To enroll in the Fall Youth Acting Program, or for more information, email MetchikStudioInfo [at] s10productions.com (that's "S - one - zero productions," not "SLO") or leave a message at (323) 488-9388.

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This is an excerpt from a short film (20 minutes long) called "True Chillin'" - written by and starring drama students from Judkins, Paulding and Mesa Middle School and the Aaron Metchik Acting Studio, filmed at La Perla Del Mar.



Join the Summer Youth Acting Program by contacting Aaron Metchik at MetchikStudioInfo [at] S10Productions.com or leave a message at (323) 488-9388.

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Join Catherine Halcomb-LaBarbera and Shelley Massa-Gooch for the Beginner Yoga Series, held Thursdays at 6:00pm from July 17 to August 21 (no class August 7).



Learn to build your practice from the ground up. This series will introduce breathing, build strength, increase flexibility, reduce stress teach alignment foundation and discuss injury prevention.

Set the path for a healthy and inspiring yoga practice. The Beginner yoga series is designed for those new to yoga, beginners who want to ground the practice, and for experienced students wanting a refresher course in the foundation of yoga. No experience required.

Yoga Shala offers the highest quality instruction, infused with years of training and guidance from Zhander Remete. Catherine and Shelley have been teaching together in San Luis Obispo and surrounding communities for 12 and 11 years, respectively.

Ongoing weekly classes include; Beginner, All-Levels, Shadow Yoga, and Yin Yoga. Series classes and intensives are offered and designed to deepen the understanding of the practice and the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. The location provides the peacefulness of the beach, view of the hillside, and fresh ocean air, making Yoga Shala truly unique.

Yoga Shala also welcomes guest teachers to share in the offering. August 8 to 10, "Yoga Journals" Scott Blossom will teach a Yoga Weekend. In October, Emma Balnaves of Australia, Zhander Remete, founder of Shadow Yoga, and renowned author, Dr. Robert Svoboda will be teaching at Yoga Shala.

Catherine and Shelley invite you to enjoy these exceptional classes and events! All programs can be viewed online.

Call 556.0413 or visit www.yogashalaslo.com.

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La Perla Del Mar is hosting Advanced Acting Classes with professional Actor, Director and Producer Aaron Metchik on Sunday afternoons. Take your acting to the next level. Check our Calendar for class times.



It is Aaron's desire to create an advanced, professional caliber, acting class in the Central Coast where actors of all ages can come on a weekly basis to receive the same type of training and guidance that they would in a professional acting studio in Los Angeles.

Combining the techniques he has learned at top acting studios and through his professional experience, Aaron's class will cover advanced script breakdown techniques and methods for creating honesty and depth in any character. Students will keep their skills sharp by putting up a scene or monologue at least twice a month in class.

Whether you enroll for fun or to pursue acting as a profession, you will receive the tools and the guidance necessary to make more powerful choices in any scene and to create memorable performances full of depth and honesty.

For more information or to reserve a space in a Central Coast class, call (323) 488-9388 or email MetchikStudioInfo [at] S10Productions.com.

Aaron Metchik

Aaron Metchik has over 15 years of professional acting experience. He has played major roles in seven motion pictures and over fifteen television shows, opposite such notable stars as Sissy Spacek, Keanu Reeves, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tim Curry, Jim Belushi, and Rachel Leigh Cook.

Aaron has directed adult and child actors in both theater and film and has also coached professional actors privately, including central coast native mega-star, Zac Efron, before he landed his starring role in High School Musical.

Aaron grew up on the central coast before moving to Los Angeles and earning his B.A. at the UCLA Film School. After graduating, Aaron wrote the teenage sports screenplay "Slammin'" for Warner Bros. Studios, and in 2007, he directed the independent feature film "Ten Years Later" from a screenplay that he also wrote.

Aaron currently lives and works in Los Angeles where he studies acting at the world renowned Ivana Chubbuck Studios. (Mrs. Chubbuck is the private acting coach to Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Terrence Howard, Jake Gyllenhaal and many more of Hollywood's elite actors) Aaron studies with Ivana directly in her "Masters Class" every week.

Labels: Aaron Metchik, Acting, Classes, Workshops