Testimonials
"There are people that one meets that change the
course of one’s life forever. For me, Jodie
Lynne McClintock is one of those people. I first
met Jodie while performing in a production of
Romeo and Juliet. I was blown away by her
performance, by her knowledge of, and connection
to the text. I felt as if I was in the presence
of one of those fabled RSC actors (little did I
know!). She was equally funny and moving in the
role of the Nurse, and I knew I had to get to
know her. In conversation, she told me that she
was an acting coach, and I quickly made the
decision to study with her…She is the perfect
blend of American and British Acting styles, and
her knowledge of classical material is
unparalleled. I cannot recommend Jodie highly
enough..."
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from Daniel Lendzian.
"Jodie's authentic love and passion for
Shakespeare and the work is rooted in every
aspect of her teaching…I've studied acting at
both RADA in London, and at the Yale School of
Drama, and have not encountered or worked with a
teacher and actress of Jodie's caliber and skill
at either school..."
More from Eric Stone.
"Jodie is a genius when it comes to classical
texts and we would go over every word of a piece
to decipher the sound, meaning, perspective,
relevance, and significance to the character,
the play, and within the context of the society
when the play was written..."
More from Anitha Ghandi.
"Working with Jodie was brilliant. She is a
genius in understanding Shakespeare and she
presents it to you with so much intelligence,
color, energy and love. She brings out your
imagination for the craft and stays close with
you in owning your own individuality to the
work. That's what I love about her! Coaching
privately with her was fantastic! In fact, I
didn't want the sessions to end. Jodie's own
professional background in the UK was one of the
first reasons I decided to go to her… She is the
#1 master teacher here in New York and she
should be recognized for her contribution,
dedication and craftsmanship..."
More from Fiona Marr.
I didn't even begin to comprehend Shakespeare
until I worked with her..."
More from Jeff Farkash.
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Shakespeare
Because Ms. McClintock’s career and training
has straddled both sides of the Atlantic, her
approach to the work and most especially to
Shakespeare is about bridging the two great
acting traditions.
Being one of the very few American guest
artists to have acted with the Royal Shakespeare
Company, her coaching mission in Shakespeare and
other heightened classical texts is to meld the
British reverence for text with the vitality of
the American actor.
To that end she has created a series of
exercises that she employs not only in private
coaching sessions and in on-going Shakespeare
classes held at the Queens Studio but also in
specialized workshops and master-classes
designed to tour educational institutions and
theatre companies.
Class Syllabus This syllabus for her
classical process can be adapted to a
single master-class, a weekend workshop, or for
an extended visiting residency. Topics covered
can include: scansion and text analysis; playing
action on the text rather than subtextually;
operative words, alliteration, antithesis,
conjunctions, and items in a series to inform
choices and fashion characters; period movement
and style in service to the text and in
historical context; inventive metaphors and
color to focus character based on Shakespeare’s
aural imagery. To book a
workshop/master-class/residency or to inquire
about availability/schedule or to discuss any
logistics or questions, please contact Ms.
McClintock at the Queens Studio email (info@thequeensstudio.com)
or phone (718) 476-2590. Shakespeare 1
Introductory
This five-week workshop has been designed to
introduce actors to Ms. McClintock and her
methodology based on the British RSC approach to
text. We create a shared vocabulary and bond to
attack the work from a common point of view. The
five weeks cover a progression of work that
includes:
- Hamlet Act I - acting at the Globe, Shakespeare
speaking beyond the grave
- Hamlet's 5th Soliloquy - everything you will
ever need to know about Iambic Pentameter
- The Sonnets - the best one-minute Shakespeare
monologues
- Status Exercises from Max Stafford Clark
- The 5 Question Technique of Earle Gister
- Patsy Rodenburg's voice, breath and text work
- Video comparison of Shakespeare productions
This class is generally a prerequisite for the
Shakespeare Level 2 and Level 3 courses and has
been taken by actors of all levels and ages. The
idea is to create a common ground enabling us to
move more quickly and successfully into advanced
work.
The class meets for five weeks. Each session is
approximately 3 hours long. Minimum class size:
4.
Shakespeare 2
Sonnets, Soliloquies and Scene
Study Where modern and contemporary playwrights demand
that an actor work between the lines,
Shakespeare requires a technical proficiency
with language. It is in the text that
Shakespeare gives us everything we need. This
course will give actors the tools to clarify
character choices, setting of time and place,
scenic demands, and how to "speak the speech".
We will analyze such concepts as operative
words, scansion for proper pronunciation,
conjunctions, comparisons, alliteration, and
items in a series.
This course is designed to
give you a basic foundation in the British
approach to text and combine it with the
vibrant, forceful American acting style. Each
student works every week and will be assigned
both scenes and monologues.
Shakespeare 3
Advanced Performance Technique Playing with Passion (Rehearsal Into
Performance) For the professional actor or someone with a
strong foundation in technique and language
skills. This class will be conducted like a rep
company in rehearsal for several rotating
Shakespearean productions. Rehearsal/classes
will use scene analysis and text work to help
you fine-tune the skills you already possess.
The course's aim is to give you such confidence
in your technical proficiency, that you will be
able to combine your intellectual and emotional
work and fly freely into performance. Exact
choice of plays and casting to be determined by
student makeup. Rehearsals will be conducted
following the tenets of repertory as practiced
by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Admission by
audition. (Prerequisite: Shakespeare 1 or the
equivalent.)
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