I've been working for a few months now on a full length documentary about a group of talented teenaged performers. In June they journeyed from Charleston to New York for a Summer in the City program. I spent a chunk of today looking through the footage and figuring out how to open the film. The kids are photogenic, talkative and interesting. I'm jealous already, and I still have 9 hours of tape to go.

I'm the kind of guy who tries to please all the people all the time, which means I'm the kind of guy who usually ends up pretty miserable - unless I split those people into more than one group and give them each the attention they require. Then everything turns out okay.

This month I'll be running two acting courses: one for film/TV actors, and another for people with a penchant for the stage. Full details below.

ACTING FOR FILM & TV

The ONLY on-camera class offered in Charleston, SC by Nick Smith. This is ideal if you need to learn, polish, and maintain your on-camera skills. You will get a copy of the 'end result' for your audition reel.

Ages 8 and up who are ready to sit through the class. Classes held at the South of Broadway Theatre Company Studios.

Price $100.00 for pkg. of four classes: April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4-6 p.m.

Visit the South of Broadway website for full details.

ACTING FOR THEATRE

Classes for beginning and intermediat-level actors who need to work on their stage acting skills. The course is held at the North Charleston Cultural and Civic Center Complex. It starts on April 14 and runs every Monday through May 19, 6.30-8 p.m.

Visit the North Charleston Cultural Arts website for more information and registration forms.

New Acting Course starts Feb. 4th

South of Broadway Theatre is a great little company based in the historic Old Village, North Charleston. It has gifted teachers from New York and LA. But it's also a kind of secret - not many people know that there's a theatre space on East Montague Avenue.

I'll be teaching a new class there from February 4th, specifically helping people with their on-camera acting. As far as I know, this will be the only regular film and TV course of its kind in this area. It's tailored to actors who need to learn, polish, or maintain their on-camera skills.

Visit the website below if you want to find out more about South of Broadway.

TIME: Mondays: 4-6 pm

DATES: February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25

WEBSITE: http://www.southofbroadway.com/