Belton, Texas –The public is warmly invited to the Cru Film kick-off seminar, Saturday, August 20, 11- 5 p.m. in Room 207 of the Parker Academic Center at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. An optional dinner is also available after the workshop. Step Rowe of Keene Studios, professional film acting coach of the Cru Film program, is the presenter. Rowe’s seminar, “The Call of the Actor,” will cover acting and exploring gifts that lead to positive living and working in the film industry and beyond.
"There are many factors that draw people to pursue a career in acting. Identifying one’s “motivation” can be the key to removing the blocks that get in the way of a truthful performance," Rowe said. "Acting is seldom just about the talent, however, and surviving the roller coaster of successes and failures in this business is a challenge. This seminar will introduce the concepts that have helped hundreds find a healthy path to personal success."
“Many very gifted individuals believe that they have something to apologize for when they find themselves desiring a career in the industry," Said Rowe. "Our world has indeed created a wealth of selfish motivations for becoming an actor. I believe that we have been blessed with unique opportunities to reach out and share our most cherished beliefs in an unusually intimate way. Keeping sight of this goal is the first step to a satisfied, faith-filled actor.”
Rowe has over 30 years in the performing arts and has experienced everything from directing award-winning theatre programs to producing and directing films. She has a BFA in theatre and teaching certification from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as years of on-set and behind-the-camera experience.
Rowe’s students have succeeded in studio and independent feature films, in off-Broadway and touring shows and daytime and primetime TV. Former students have gone on to Los Angeles and New York and succeeded in long-term acting, broadcast, and music careers.
Cost of the seminar is $60. Please send an e-mail to keenestudios@gvtc.com with “UMHB” in the subject line for registration details.
For further information, contact Dr. Diane Howard, Professor of Communications and Media Studies, or Donna Teel, Assistant Professor of Business Computer Information Systems.
