IAA October - Using Scene Logic to Make Stronger Choices

The IAA October special workshop will focus on Using Scene Logic to Make Stronger Choices

We will cover:

*What is scene logic

*Using Universals

*Given and Imaginary Circumstances

*Using the text to prove your choices

*Landing beats based on the logic of the moment

*More...

Digging into the text to mine the bits the writer gave us to inform the choices we make goes even deeper when we start applying scene logic. This workshop explores scene logic and how to apply it to your work and is for both new and seasoned actors who want to improve their work by developing a stronger instinct to interpret the material they are working with. When you have a side and little context, scene logic becomes a very valuable tool.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

For over 40 years Jim Dougherty has worked on over 100 films and television shows in capacities ranging from actor to post production and has also performed in over 300 theatrical productions. 

Jim is the chief instructor at both the Southeast Actors Academy and Indy Actors Academy where he approaches the craft much like the blended martial arts, incorporating a variety of techniques and philosophies creating his own unique approach to the craft and helping the student discover what works most effectively for them to develop their role and serve the story.

Jim studied theatre and film at Indiana University and later went on to pursue the craft in Chicago where he worked for Victory Gardens and Body Politic Theatres. While living in Chicago, Jim trained as a stuntman under John Hicks Pearce and became the assistant coordinator for The Chicago Stunt Team.

Jim has directed over a dozen short films which have screened on the festival circuit, and has served as the 1st Assistant Director on multiple features with notable Hollywood talent, and has shared the screen with names such as Jimmy Smits, Margo Martindale, Gil Bellows, Clint Howard, Lew Temple, Marc Menchaca and Kevin Spacey.

His most recent screen work includes appearances on NBC's Bluff City Law, Chicago PD, CBS' The Inspectors, FOX's The Gifted, Dead Draw on Showtime, and appearances in Netflix's Ozark and House of Cards. And most recently, Jim completed work on a film with 2 Academy Award Winners.

Jim's diversified background, both on camera and in production and post production, has contributed to his teaching and the development of his student's skill and awareness of both production and post production needs.