FEEDBACK [feed-bak]
noun : a reaction or response to a particular process or activity.
Anyone who has explored the creative process understands the value of feedback. Exposing our “works in progress” to the critique of our peers certainly takes courage, but feedback can also take our creative endeavors from average to excellent. Art House Dallas wants to provide an encouraging environment within a small group setting to explore your strengths and potential areas of growth as an artist.
In Actors Feedback, participating actors will present a monologue or scene (no more than 5 pages) in front of a panel consisting of seasoned actors who are also theater (director/producer) and film (director/producer) professionals. The panel will provide feedback, and the actor will have the option to perform their piece again incorporating any feedback that resonated.
There are also audit slots for this event available to actors and film and theater professionals.
Details
Date: Thursday, November 14
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm CST
Location: Central Commons | 4711 Westside Dr, Dallas, TX
REQUIRED: Registering for this event assumes your commitment to prepare work to present to the group. This could be a monologue or an excerpt from a script (no more than 5 minutes in length) to be performed in front of the group. If you bring an excerpt, someone else from the group can read with you.
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Mallory Roelke & Tyler Sutton
Mallory Roelke is a versatile actor, director, designer, and educator with a passion for fostering artistic growth in community theater. As the current Theater Chairman for the Grand Prairie Arts Council—her home theater—Mallory is dedicated to pushing creative boundaries while providing actors with opportunities to challenge themselves and develop authentic, skillful performances.
Her directing portfolio showcases a dynamic blend of comedy and drama, including productions such as The Producers, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, School of Rock The Musical (winner of 11 Broadway World Awards), and more.
In addition to directing, Mallory has enjoyed performing in roles such as "Peter" in Peter Pan The Musical, "Susy" in Wait Until Dark, and "Little Red Riding Hood" in Into the Woods.
Tyler Sutton is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller, skilled as a producer, screenwriter, director, and actor. He has worked extensively in the film industry, producing documentaries, short films, and commercials. With a focus on projects that explore themes of faith, redemption, and community, Tyler is dedicated to creating films that resonate with both Christian and mainstream audiences, inspiring change and impacting lives through the power of storytelling.
GUIDELINES FOR FEEDBACK :: Actors
Feedback for Actors is a place where expression, discussion, and new ideas are encouraged. Art House Dallas wants to connect you with one another and pave the way for developing friendships. So, join us for a night of learning and inspiration through the sharing of ideas with fellow artists.
This Feedback Session will be focused on the artistic process and in-process art, so do not feel pressured to bring something you've perfected.
This is a great opportunity to get feedback on audition materials, or that section of a script you don't quite feel you're nailing,
When you express an opinion about someone else's performance, whether it fits your taste or not, it's more important to explain precisely what is good about it and which are the weaker areas that could be improved.
Please remember that any kind of negative criticism is always going to be a bit painful, so be tactful and accurate. Most people tend to over-react to negative criticism, despite the need to improve, so you should compensate for that a little bit
Come Prepared: This isn't the space for a cold read. Bring something you feel you need a little work on.
Keep an open mind: Know that everything is a work in progress and there are always different approaches to creating and executing a project.
Let the work Speak: Often as artists, our insecurities will get the best of us and we want to over-explain or give a disclaimer.
Twice as many positive comments as negative. Be as specific as you can.
Do not present a problem without suggesting a solution. In other words, do not just say what you think is wrong.
Do not make any jokes, they are much too easily misinterpreted.
