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GA Schedule, Sign Up, Details & Discussions about our monthly CASA General Assemblies in Denver.
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Latest Activity: Apr 16
Celebrate filmmaking at YOUR monthly MASS FOCUS !
FILM: To get our creative juices flowing, we open with a locally (10 minute max) produced short film and discussion.
SCENE WORK: Then we proceed to pick random local actors from the audience to participate in the traditional GA "cold read" of a scene by a local screenwriter, after which, we will perform the scene with actors who have pre-rehearsed this scene to the writer/director's liking. Then we will engage in comment and discussion about the evolution of the cold read to the finished scene. This way we get to see the scene's transformation, understanding the process of actor choices, character development and direction instead of JUST the cold read and critique on such a raw example.
SCENE AUTOPSY: This is another new twist. MASS FOCUS will feature a 5 minute video clip of a famous movie scene. the audience will watch and then discuss. What makes this scene work, or not work? How does it address and move the story, what is its respective grammar to the film; ie- dialog, character, foreshadowing or all of the above. Let's learn how to improve our crafts by watching the masters and studying their process and intentions.
MEET YOUR CASA COMMUNITY: We are dedicating time here to have CASA members from the audience come up, talk about their projects, ask for advice, promote, pitch or anything else that they want to do.
GUEST SPEAKER: We are inviting a guest speaker to participate in every event. These are working professionals in multiple related fields. Acting, producing, directing, cinematography, music composition, agents, you name it. These speakers will be available for audience Q&A. We are striving to bring experienced and accomplished guest speakers so that we can all really leave our GA's with new knowledge and perspectives.
MIXER: One of the most important parts of a community is the ability to gel by discussing topics that are fresh on our minds. Once the daily events have finished, we have allowed extra time to mingle, meet, network, whatever you want to call it. Let's build our community face to face, not just online!
WHO'S INVITED
>All writers and actors who are able to attend are encouraged to do so. Agents, Filmmakers, Directors and Producers are invited to join us as audience participants.New comers at all levels are welcome.WHAT TO BRING
Writers interested in having 1-6 pages of their scripts read for future MASS FOCUS events should prepare and bring a copy of their scene and a brief character breakdown. Actors should consider bringing their headshots & bios to the meeting. There is no charge for the meetings or to be a member.
-and as always bring as many biz cards as you have passion!
DIRECTIONS TO MASS FOCUS:
>Click here for directions to THE BUG THEATRE
Discussion Forum
Is Mass Focus ongoing? Or discontinued? 2 Replies
Started by nellja bernice allen. Last reply by Steven Wash Jan 11, 2012.
Will there be a Mass Focus on May 14th?
Started by Paddy Apr 27, 2011.
CASA Mass Focus "Serve the Story: 2" April 9th
Started by CoachDalton Mar 26, 2011.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Joy (aka Liz) Harla on July 3, 2009 at 10:50am -
Is there still a GA July 11th?
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Comment by James Fudge on July 3, 2009 at 9:48pm -
Hi Joy: My comment referred to the June GA, where there were 8 attendees. Looks like July is a 'go'...
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Comment by Todd Bradley on July 14, 2009 at 5:19pm -
I'm sad that I missed the July GA, but I'm swamped with the kung fu movie. How was the GA this month?
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Comment by James Fudge on July 17, 2009 at 9:56pm
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We had 9 attendees in July. One monologue, and several scenes for cold reading. Lots of fun getting writers up on stage to practice their acting skills as well!
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Comment by Clara Evans on July 23, 2009 at 11:10am -
Is there a GA scheduled for Aug. 8?
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Comment by Christa Cannon on July 23, 2009 at 11:17am -
Yes--I'm with Clara. Is there an August GA?
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Comment by Diane Thiemann on July 23, 2009 at 11:27am
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Ditto...wondering about Aug. as well,
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Comment by James Fudge on July 26, 2009 at 4:23pm
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Can we get a volunteer to get the Bug key from Paddy, and send an invite to the group?
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Comment by Karen Hemmerle on July 26, 2009 at 5:12pm -
Yes, there is an August GA scheduled for Agust 8th. I'll be hosting, as usual. It's posted under Events. Please sign up there to bring pages and do monologues. Sorry this wasn't posted sooner, but my Mom passed away on the 15th, and I've been kinda busy.
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Comment by Darla Rae on August 4, 2009 at 12:36pm -
I'll be there to help as well.
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