Gary Chason returning to teach acting class

Former casting director Gary Chason will conduct an actors’ workshop in Shreveport between Dec. 5 and Dec. 8. The workshop is designed for beginners and intermediates, and will focus on different aspects of screen acting.

Chason worked as a casting director for “Paper Moon,” “Pretty Baby,” “Paris, Texas,” and other projects. He lives in Austin.

Class on Dec. 5, scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., is $30 and will focus on reading lines. Class on Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., is $30 and will focus on acting for the camera. Class on Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., is $10 and will be a lecture and demonstration by Chason. Class on Dec. 8, from 1 to 6 p.m., is $50 and will be a scene study workshop.

Attendees can register for all four days for $100. Classes will be held at the Actor’s Café, 1411 Fairfield Avenue (formerly Bear’s Café).

To register or for more information about each day’s activities, contact Erin Howell at erinehowell@yahoo.com or (214) 437-1649.