WORKSHOPS
ACTING MASTER CLASS WITH DANIEL F. PURCELL
Date/Time TBD
Location TBD
Cost $150
Film, TV, & A Bit of Stage
Come meet Daniel F. Purcell, a friend and colleague, in this 4 hour Master Class. Dan will talk about the last 5 ½ years of his career, the good, the bad, and the fun. He will share valuable information for a career in the performing arts, work with you with sides from actual shows and auditions, and give you tips on techniques (bring your own monologue). Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Please RSVP by October 31st! Email ivyelizabethstudios@gmail.com. Space is limited.
In just five and a half years, Daniel had been able to amass an amazing body of work on the stage and in front of a camera and he loves sharing what he has learned that has made him successful. This will be a highly interactive workshop.
In this workshop you will learn:
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How he builds three dimensional characters for stage and screen, which allowed him to turn a "throw away" character into a major character on a TV show.
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The differences between acting on stage and screen and how to make the leap as he did.
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The nuances of acting in front of the camera that will make you look like an experienced film actor and will make directors want to keep working with you.
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The secrets of auditioning for film that will get you called back.
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The attitude that will help you deal with not being cast.
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Where to find work in the area and other resources he recommends the will help you along the way.

Daniel F. Purcell
www.imdb.me/danielfpurcell
Film
Where Are You Bobby Browning Mr. Browning (Support) Marc Hutchins
The Compass Mr. Morris (Lead) Yuri Sadovnikov
Sis Ana Percy Hughs (Lead) Cheryl Hawkins
Death of a Speaker Lir (Lead) Clint Gaige
For the Glory Dettmar Kramer (Principal) Donald Leow
Shooting the Prodigal Jerry (Principal) David Powers
June, Adrift Roy’s Friend 1 (Principal) Adrienne Subia
TV
Shotgun Mythos Series Regular Clint Gage
U.S. Chamber of Congress Principal Dennis Boni
The Men Who Built America Featured Ruan Magan
Industrial
Government Training Principal 522 Productions
VCU FMLA Principal BES
Theater (representative)
Peter Pan Captain Hook Castaways Repertory Theater
The King and I King Fauquier Community Theater
Performer Skills
Performance Skills: Improvisation, Comedian
Athletic Skills: Fencing, Shooting, Karate (2nd Degree Black Belt), Horseback riding (Western and English)
Accents: British (Standard and Cockney), Australian, Spanish(Castilian, Mexican), French, Irish, Scottish, Russian, American dialects
Other Skills: Teleprompter, ADR, Comfortable with firearms (Both modern and 1800’s) and edged weapons, Cowboy Action Shooting