Have you always wanted to learn more about becoming an MC/Host/Compere but didn't know where you could find a professional to teach you? Come to our next class;
How to MC with Armitage Shanks from Circus Contraption!
Armitage Shanks is an International Compere, Singer and Performer. He is also the Co-Founder of Circus Contraption, a one-ring traveling circus at the forefront of the "New Circus" movement. His recent credits include the London Burlesque Festival, The Supper Club and Paleis Van De Weemoed (Amsterdam), Absolut Burlesque Ball (Dublin), The New York Burlesque Festival, Le Scandal and The Slipper Room (NY) as well as a tour of Portugal with Circus Contraption. Armitage Shanks was featured in the January 2009 issue of Playboy France, Dans (Netherlands premier performance magazine), and Time Out London, which hailed hims as "One of the darkest-hearted comperes on the burlesque circuit- not only a biting ringmaster, but a unique singer as well".
Find out more at- www.myspace.com/armitagephineasshanks
The 4 Horsemen will feature two classes; MC for Beginners and MC for the working Performer.
MC for Beginners
June 13, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
MC for the working Performer
June 14, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Each Class will feature interactive lectures with Armitage Shanks, followed by workshop and interactive critiques. Each class will be offered for a sliding scale fee; $25 to $50. Pre-register by emailing: education@the4horsemen.org
Armitage will cover subjects such as;
-Role of the MC
-storytelling
-functional segue
-preparation and improvisation
-Psychology of the MC
-getting into character
-relationship to performers
-relationship to audience
-Finding your MC Character
-the MC as a character
-originality
-body language
-servant leadership
-Getting Started
-classes
-where to go/offer services
-experimenting
June 13, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
MC for the working Performer
June 14, 2009, 12 pm to 4 pm
Century Ballroom
915 E Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
Each Class will feature interactive lectures with Armitage Shanks, followed by workshop and interactive critiques. Each class will be offered for a sliding scale fee; $25 to $50. Pre-register by emailing: education@the4horsemen.org
Armitage will cover subjects such as;
-Role of the MC
-storytelling
-functional segue
-preparation and improvisation
-Psychology of the MC
-getting into character
-relationship to performers
-Finding your MC Character
-the MC as a character
-originality
-body language
-servant leadership
-Getting Started
-classes
-where to go/offer services
-experimenting
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