Masterclass #1: Acting for Directors w/Lynnie Godfrey | Emmaus Moravian Church
Arts
Theater
Masterclass #1: Acting for Directors This class is designed to work with the 33 and Me diectors and to help film directors to branch out of their comfort zones from behind the lens, and into the actors’ shoes. Experiencing what it’s like to be an actor will ultimately aid the director in working with actors to help extract the best performance possible. Lynnie will examine scenes from the “33 and Me” filmmakers’ movies to evaluate the performances based on the director’s intended meaning. Taught by: Lynnie Godfrey Ms. Godfrey studied with Broadway royalty, Lloyd Richards (director of A Raisin in the Sun), at Hunter College which led to her Broadway debut in the musical revue EUBIE! about a year and a half after graduation from NYC’s Hunter College. For Directing, Ms. Godfrey received the TYRONE GUTHRIE AWARD for Excellence in Directing. She is the recipient of a Drama Desk Nomination and has received the Dramalogue and NAACP Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress and the AUDELCO AWARD for Outstanding Performance for her work in SHUFFLE ALONG. She has received the NAACP AWARD for Best Producer and for her recording of THE SNOW QUEEN (the title role) she received the AUDIO EARPHONE AND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARDS. Directing credits include: Off Broadway: UNENTITLED by Charles White at the Hudson Guild Theatre, Thornton Wilder’s INFANCY, Lorraine Hansberry’s TO BE YOUNG, GIFTED and BLACK, Athol Fugard’s BOSEMAN and LENA, Charles Fuller’s ALL FAIR and Ossie Davis’ PURLIE among many more. As readings of new works are an important step in the maturation of a production, Ms. Godfrey also directs readings. They include; Charles White’s LEGACY; and Celeste Bedford Walker’s RED BLOOD OF WAR and GREENWOOD: AN AMERICAN DREAM DESTROYED. Television and film credits include: the female lead in Norman Lear’s 704 HAUSER (the sequel to All in the Family), recurring and guest spots in: 227, AMEN, LA LAW, Oprah Winfrey’s THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE and the Disney film V.I. WARSHAWSKI. In 2017 Ms. Godfrey was honored to be awarded the INAUGURAL ARTIST of the DISTINGUISHED SCRIMSHAW VISITING ARTIST FUND. She was also delighted to be asked to participate in Albany, NY’s WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Panel. Ms. Godfrey is the Founder, Artistic and Producing Director of THE ESSENCE OF ACTING, an invitation-only member organization dedicated to providing the actor membership with creative opportunities that challenge their training and experience. Ms. Godfrey is proud to work with the talented Bathsheba Monk again; having directed a reading of her nontraditional musical LOIS’ WEDDING in March of 2016 at Art Quest. Ms. Godfrey currently sits on the Board and is the President of the LEAGUE of PROFESSIONAL THEATRE WOMEN, the former of President on the Board of FRIENDS OF MUSIC (FOM) and is currently an active member of both FOM and the Performing Arts Board at Art Quest. She is President and CEO of GODLEE ENTERTAINMENT, INC., her production company which seeks new works to develop and produce. Ms. Godfrey proudly belongs to Actors’ Equity, SAG-AFTRA, NAG (Negro Actors Guild), The Broadway Drama Guild and the SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society), The League of Professional Theatre Women and Honor Roll. On Zoom and Live Streaming, Ms. Godfrey has directed the works of Celeste B. Walker “SAY THEIR NAMES. The Tanisha Anderson Story”, “GREENWOOD: AN AMERICAN DESTROYED”, and “THE RED BLOOD OF WAR”, Charles White’s historic: “THE DEPRIEST TEA INCIDENT” and Scenes from Melda Beatty’s “FRONT PORCH”… All New Works… In difference to space and time Ms. Godfrey would only mention the joy that many other theatre, television, cabaret and film performances, writing her book* and creating and recording her CDs** has given her. *LYNNIE GODFREY; SHARING LESSONS LEARNED IN THE SPOTLIGHT. **LYNNIE GODFREY DOES IT HER WAY and** SPENDING THE HOLIDAYS WITH LYNNIE GODFREY. She broadcast her weekly radio/podcast LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER on blogtalkradio.com/sfth2 About Tickets: Our 33 and Me Filmmaker Masterclasses are open for obeservation by anyone with a pass to the festival. At the end of each class, there will be a 15 minute question and answer session open to all observers. We have two passes availalbe: All-Access passports to the entire festival (screenings and masterclasses and events included plus other exciting perks), or a Masterclass only pass. Either pass gets you into all 6 masterclasses for observation: Acting For Directors, Perfecting the Pitch, the Magic of Sound, Secrets of Screenwritng, Hollywood Hacks (Production Design), and Social Media Marketing. The passes are free for students. More info at www.33andMeFilms.com
Information Source: 33 and Me Filmmakers Festival | eventbrite