Los Angeles: Free Open House at Matthew Arkin’s Technique & Scene Study Class – Monday, March 14th

Matthew Arkin invites you to a free open house of his Technique and Scene Study class, Monday night, March 14th at the Working Stage Theater. Free of charge. A class/info session, to learn about Matthew and what he teaches.

This free session is offered on Monday, March 14th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM the The Working Stage Theater, 1516 North Gardner Street, West Hollywood, CA 90046.

For more information, email info@matthewarkin.com.

 

“Matthew’s insight into technique, character and text are exceptional, as is his ability to communicate that insight. These are the makings of a remarkable teacher.”

Richard Kind, Spin City, Curb Your Enthusiasm

“Matthew is both a rare human being and actor, and that makes him a great teacher. Damn, I asked him to teach for me!”

Austin Pendleton, Actor, Director, Teacher at HB Studio, NYC

“If being taught by Matthew Arkin is anything like acting with Matthew Arkin you are in for a wonderful time”

Linda Gehringer, Actor, Justified, Raising Hope

 

The craft of acting requires the artist to develop a fluid, problem solving approach to the varied challenges presented by each role. Matthew Arkin’s Master Class draws on a variety of techniques and methods allowing the actor to build their own toolbox. The student will develop a flexible approach allowing him to address the specific issues and problems that will change with each part he plays. Drawing heavily on the techniques and exercises described by the great Uta Hagen in her books Respect for Acting and A Challenge for the Actor, the course will also incorporate scene study with an emphasis on textual analysis. The student will explore and isolate their own life on stage, and then apply the lessons learned to find the core of each character, the desires of the heart that motivate him, the flaws and obstacles that stand in his way, and the actions that he must take to try to attain his goal.

Matthew Arkin has taught Technique and Scene Study at New York’s world renowned HB Studio. On Broadway his appearances include The Sunshine Boys, with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall, Losing Louie and Laughter on the 23rd Floor (also national tour).  Off-Broadway he received a Drama Desk Nomination when he originated the role of Gabe in Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer Prize winning Dinner with Friends. Other Off-Broadway credits include Moonlight and Magnolias, Rounding Third, and Barbara Dana’s War in Paramus, directed by Austin Pendleton.  He has worked extensively in regional theater, most recently performing in the world premiere of Richard Greenberg’s Our Mother’s Brief Affair at South Coast Rep, and Surf Report at The La Jolla Playhouse.  Films include indies Second Best,  Raising Flagg, The Curse, and Bittersweet Place, as well as Death to Smoochy, Liar, Liar, North, and An Unmarried Woman.  Television includes recurring roles on Rescue Me, 100 Centre Street, Third Watch and All My Children, and guest spots on Medium, Law and Order,  the PBS pilot Copshop, Law and Order: SVU, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Hack, The Education of Max Bickford, Ed, The Street, Simple Justice for PBS, Kojak, and The Defection of Simas Kudirka. He studied technique, scene study and Shakespeare with Uta Hagen, and also studied with Austin Pendleton and Sheldon Patinkin.