MTI WINTER 2021

A VIRTUAL COURSE FOR ACTORS

Having trouble picking a monologue for an audition? Found a chunk of text and now wondering what to do with it? This MTI course will prioritize the development of Asian American actors by assigning text work from a variety of dramatic sources. Learning to bring a monologue to life is a vital skill for the professional performer. So brush up your Shakespeare, Shekar, Yee, or Nanako Winkler, and start building a repertoire of effective pieces that play to your strengths as an actor.

Participants will rehearse and perform 2-4 minute monologues during this virtual MTI offering. The course will culminate in a semi-public Zoom showcase. Acting experience is preferred. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATES

This virtual course will be taught over nine sessions from 7:00-9:00pm CT.

Monday, February 22. 2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Monday, March 1, 2021

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Monday, March 8, 2021

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Monday, March 15, 2021

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Monday, March 22, 2021 (Final showcase)

LOCATION

This MTI class will take place over Zoom video conference calls. We will send you the link to access the Zoom after you have been accepted into the class. Participants are expected to work on their material outside of class hours.

ELIGIBILITY

Adult Asian American actors (age 21+). Acting experience preferred but not required. All experience levels welcome. This class is also ideal for previous MTI participants to further develop their acting skills.

TUITION

$175—Upon acceptance to the class, payment is due in full by the first day of class.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 15, 2021. Students will be notified of acceptance status on or before Friday, February 12, 2021. Follow the link to fill out the application form. If accepted, please note that attendance is expected at all class meetings.

SCHOLARSHIPS

MTI endeavors to make training accessible to Asian American performers regardless of income level. If the tuition amount of $175 is out of reach, please fill out the scholarship section in the application. Theater Mu will award $75 scholarships to two individuals. And Mellon Foundation Playwright-In-Residence, Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay will award full scholarships to two Southeast Asian individuals. Contact Mu at info@theatermu.org for more information.

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

ERIC SHARP is a Korean adoptee actor, director, playwright, and teaching artist based in Minneapolis. He has appeared onstage nationally and internationally at the Guthrie Theater, Ten Thousand Things, Alliance Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, The Jungle Theater, and the Toronto and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Eric portrayed the young Dalai Lama on multiple tours of TigerLion Arts' The Buddha Prince, and starred as Mowgli in CTC’s hit production of The Jungle Book. A longtime performer at Theater Mu and currently serving on the company’s Artistic Advisory Committee, Eric has appeared in Hot Asian Doctor Husband, Two Mile Hollow, Twelfth Night, Into the Woods, and Charles Francis Chan Jr.’s Exotic Oriental Murder Mystery. He also wrote and starred in the Mu world premiere of Middle Brother. He teaches for Theater Mu, COMPAS, and Penumbra Theatre. Training: BFA, Millikin University, Studio 206, Nautilus Music-Theater. www.WorkSharp.org