United Solo will bring back renowned actor and director Austin Pendleton to teach his Master Class, as part of the United Solo Professional Training Program on July 14, 2018 at Theatre Row in New York City. This class will offer the opportunity to meet, work with, and be discovered by this preeminent theatre director. Austin Pendleton will work with the participants on scenes and monologues. He will offer his critique and thoughts, gradually reaching a wider evaluation of the actors' strengths and potential. Participants are expected to bring a scene or monologue they are currently working on. All ages and levels of experience encouraged. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. "Participants of the United Solo Master Class Series have an incredible opportunity to work in a collaborative setting with industry leaders in theatre, television, and film. The wisdom gained from these sessions, as well as the opportunity to connect with top-notch professionals, create an invaluable experience that artists will keep for a lifetime," says Pat McAndrew, Master Class Manager at United Solo.
Austin Pendleton is a playwright, actor, director, teacher, and a Steppenwolf ensemble member since 1987. He received critical acclaim in 1964 for his performance as Motel in the original Broadway cast of "Fiddler on the Roof." He appeared in "The Last Sweet Days of Isaac" (for which he won the Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award), and also played the Chaplain in
Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children" with
Meryl Streep and
Kevin Kline in
The Public Theater production. As a director, Pendleton has worked extensively on and off-Broadway. His direction of
Elizabeth Taylor and
Maureen Stapleton in
Lillian Hellman's "The Little Foxes" garnered him a Tony Award nomination. Additional directing credits include "Between Riverside and Crazy," "Uncle Vanya," "Three Sisters," and "Hamlet," all at
Classic Stage Company in New York. He has made over 100 appearances in television and film. His film work is as diverse as "A Beautiful Mind," "Mr. & Mrs. Bridge" and "The Muppet Movie." In 2007,
Austin Pendleton received a Special Award for his contributions to American theater at the 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards.
The Master Class is hosted by United Solo, a New York-based company dedicated to the genre of solo performance. Since its inception in 2010, United Solo has featured nearly 1,000 productions from all over the world. Each year, United Solo presents solo pieces, discovers original scripts, connects theatre artists with their audiences, and expands its new series of Master Classes for theatre artists, students, and enthusiasts with all levels of experience. The United Solo Professional Training Program is led by world-class theatre professionals, whose accomplishments and credits guarantee a top-notch educational experience, including Pau Aran Gimeno, a dancer and choreographer with Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch;
James Lecesne, a performer and screenwriter of the Oscar-winning film "Trevor";
Fiona Shaw, one of the most influential actresses and directors of contemporary theatre;
Bill Bowers, hailed by critics as the most accomplished and renowned mime of his generation; and
Allan Corduner, internationally acclaimed actor, currently starring in "My Fair Lady" on Broadway.
SCENE STUDY AND MONOLOGUES, a Master Class with
Austin Pendleton, will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:30AM (duration 120 min.) at Theatre Row: Stage Door, 407 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036. Pre-registration is required in order to participate and can be done online at
http://unitedsolo.org/us/uedu - where more details can be found as well.
