The Felt Blog

We start today Monday Monday, April 15 2013 at 5:00 PM                                                     The exhibit will be open this week during the afternoon. (wine, cheese)

Mirando la obra de Manuel Martin Jr.

Celebrating The  Latino Theater in New YorK

At Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center

Abrazo Interno Gallery, (second floor)

107 Suffolk Street, 2nd Floor, bet Rivington St. and Delancey St. F Train to Delancey

J, M, to Essex St.

An exhibit (photos and posters), 

Testimonials from friends and colleagues of Manuel Martin,

and readings of some scenes of  his works.

Master of Ceremonies / Maestra de ceremonia: Gloria Zelaya

FELT Theater Inc. Presents CUBAN SALSA CLASSES

Melany Walter first started her dancing career at the “Marcelle Bonge Ballet Academy” and the “State Ballet Dance Company” in Guatemala, where she also specialized in tap, jazz and funk dance. She began dancing Salsa, Merengue and Bachata in “Baile de Cuba” Dance Company in Italy. She has danced with ”Salsa in Motion Company” in Guatemala, and with Eddie Torres in New York. Dont miss the chance to learn Cuban Style Salsa in New York City from this master of the dance!

For the class no partner is necessary. This is a beginner’s class requiring little to no experience. Ms Walter will teach technique, rhythm, steps, turns and partnering skills. Her classes will help you learn the fundamentals of Salsa and gain knowledge of dancing and musicality, such as when to lead or follow. Each 60 minutes session consists of a warm up, footwork, and partnering work. After just a few weeks you will notice the difference in the way you feel about dancing and your confidence on the dance floor.

Classes begin Friday April 5, 2013  Packages and prices 

Prices:

$20 drop-in class

$65 for 1 month (4 classes per month)

$120 for 1 month for 2 people

*10% off if someone you recommend joins for 1 month.

Admission: Reduced prices for children. Please inquire about age limits and prices.

Friday April  12, 2013 Free Open Class from 7:00 PM to 8:PM (call to reserve a place @Melany Walter at 646.361.0410 or Gloria Zelaya at 212.228.3705 or email feltincnyc@gmail.com, melywalter@gmail.com.)

Classes are every Monday starting April 15, 2013, 

Hours: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Address: Felt THEATRE studio at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center: 107 Suffolk Street, 3rd Floor. Between Delancey and Rivington Streets, NYC

Directions: F, J, M or Z trains to Delancey/Essex Sts.

For more information please call Melany Walter at 646.361.0410 or Gloria Zelaya at 212.228.3705 or email feltincnyc@gmail.com, melywalter@gmail.com.

A simple eclectic approach to acting, drawing in from various acting techniques.

➊ Using a physical, vocal, sense memory and affective memory.
➋ This class will also cover improvisation techniques.
➌ The workshop will encourage the student’s sense of play,
freedom and spontaneity.
➍ Scenes and monologues are very important components of
this class.
➎ Individual expression and fun (ludic aspects of art encouraged)
➏ Scene work and monologues. Performed at the end of class

Dates: Saturday, November 17, 24, and December 1, 8, 14 and 15.
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
at FELT Studio, 107 Suffolk St, suite 311. Bet. Delancey and Rivington St. Trains F to Delancey, J, M to Essex St.
Course Price : $200.00

Gloria Zelaya
10% discount for members. Just write your name and email in the box to the right, sign up! and make sure to answer the confirmation email that will be sent to you

http://www.felttheater.org/

Dates: Tuesday September 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2012                                                      Tuesdays  6:30 to 8:30 PM

Introduction to Screenwriting. John Ramaine(instructor)                                                   A practical application in structure and formula to the construct and execution of writing a screenplay.

 Participants will be stimulated to find their inner voice in expressing their art in pictures.  Also, we will discuss the separation between adaptations and original pieces, dialogue, action direction and character development.

John Ramaine’s Bio                                                                                                                   John was born in the city of San Francisco. After a stint in the Air Force, he moved to New York to pursue a theatrical career. He trained at the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts and The Neighborhood Playhouse. Starting out in musical theater he performed a national tour of Man of La Mancha, a regional tour of A Christmas Carol then Off-Broadway dramas The Prettiest Girl in Lafayette County and The Fall of the Ice Boy. After starring in the Off-Off-Broadway comedy, The Loft, John shifted gears towards film. He co-stared in the feature film, Stanley Cuba then starred in the western, Contrition, directed by Jason Begue, where he received a Best Actor nomination from VisionFest in Tribeca in 2010. Completed the civil war era drama Only Fear of Death, directed by Michael Infante, to be released in 2013. Also appeared in two national commercials, Ugly Betty, Law and Order; CI, and 30 Rock, in addition to being hired as a stunt-driver on Men in Black 3. John has also received several awards for his writing. He produced and wrote the short film, A Day in the Life, which received several awards from various film festivals. Also wrote and produced, Psychobabble and co-wrote the multi-award winning drama, I am Julia, both directed, David Capurso. John is also the co-writer on the feature film 79 Parts currently in production. Has completed several screenplays, The Fake, Sic Semper Tyrannus, Undertow, Ancient of Days, The Immortalist and The Perfect Nothing. He and has also realized the release of his long awaited novel, A Long Time Ago; a theme on lost dreams and the ability to regain sanity in Hollywood. It is available on Amazon. He also teaches an introductory screenwriting course at the non-profit FELT School in New York City. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife Julie. “I know in whom I have believed and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him.”

Address: F.E.L.T, Suite 311, Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, Directions:  F, J, M or Z trains to Delancey/Essex. Registration Fee: $250.00                 Buy tickets online  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/272861call_

http://www.felttheater.org/

My name is Gloria Zelaya, and I am the Artistic Producing Director of FELT.

The Fantastic Experimental Latino Theater. Inc

This year we bring to you these classes:

Screen writing, Playwriting, Acting, Filmmaking, Directing and Producing

Classes start on September 25, 2012

Dates: Tuesday September 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2012                                                      Tuesdays  6:30 to 8:30 PM

Address: F.E.L.T, Suite 311, Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, Directions:  F, J, M or Z trains to Delancey/Essex. Registration Fee: $250.00                 Buy tickets online  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/272861call_

Visit our Blog http://www.felttheater.info/ or email us at: feltincnyc@gmail.com http://www.felttheater.org  Tel. 212 228-3705

We have these three bonuses waiting for you: 

A Beautiful watercolor 3×4 (inches) by Hector Marin-Arias

Click on this link to see more paintings:  http://www.freeartlessonsforbeginners.com

And the Filmmaking Class Bonus

(please click on the link bellow)

BONUS_EXCERPT  by David Capurso. Please click on this text to see  Mr. Capurso Bio

Marisol Carrere (SAG-AFTRA, NYWIFT, HOLA) is the writer/producer of the short film “I am Julia…caught in the bully’s lair” (Golden Palm Award MIFF & Nominee QWFF). The film is based on personal experience, she wants to help raise consciousness against Bullying. She Graduated with Honors in Theatre Arts from Hunter College, studied Language and literature in France. Marisol has received various awards & nominations for Excellence in Acting including ACE & HOLA for bilingual performances of Oh!Yantay, which also toured in Peru, You Always Forget Something / Siempre se Olvida Algo, La Pequeña Cabaña, The Imaginary Invalid, Brief Conversations and Screaming in Silence, Oedipus Max (Oedipus of L. A. Seneca), Los Sueños del Coquí and Shadow Theatre with Puto Wijiwa. In addition Marisol has various major TV credits for Commercial Work, Industrials, Public Service Announcements and was featured in NY1, Telemundo & Univision News. Films include Conscientious Objector, BQE and Dreamers among others. She is currently working on pre-production for her next film which tackles other troubling social issues.


Alicia Anabel Santos John, thank you for such an AMAZING experience. In such a short amount of time I feel that I have direction... a clear FOCUS... STRUCTURE~ I am so glad Gloria Zelaya-felt URGED me to take the class telling me, "Alicia, you have to come!" I am so glad I listened. Thank you for ALL of the techniques you provided. I know that I will be better from this experience... SENDING YOU LOVE... so grateful to you. Look forward to round TWO... and finished SCREENPLAY! February 21 at 11:54pm · Like

Please click on the link below to see more testimonials
Testimonials

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October : Methodology of the Fantastic Realism by Guillermo Gentile.

Candido Tirado (instructor) Mr. Tirado is a writer and director.
This class is for Actors, Directors and Writers
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November: Acting Class: Scene, Monologue Study and Improvisation

Gloria Zelaya (instructor) Ms. Zelaya is the Director and producer of FELT
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December: Introduction to Filmmaking, Directing and Producing
David Capurso (instructor) Please click on this text to see  Mr. Capurso Bio  

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Address: F.E.L.T, Suite 311, Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, Directions:  F, J, M or Z trains to Delancey/Essex. Registration Fee: $250.00                 Buy tickets online  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/272861call

Visit our Blog http://www.felttheater.info/ or email us at: feltincnyc@gmail.com http://www.felttheater.org Tel. 212 228-3705

2nd bonus is a flip video of the “Screenwriting class”

3 Bonuses: 1st Bonus is one watercolor painted by Hector Marin-Arias

2nd Bonus is a flip video of the “Screenwriting Class”

3d Bonus is an mp3 (audio clip) of the “Filmmaking Class”

BonusExcerpt

If you are an actor who likes to work in movies, then this is
for you or people you know that may be interested in this class.

Please let them know about this unique opportunity to attend
“INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING, DIRECTING AND PRODUCING”
Brought to you by FELT The Fantastic Experimental LatinoTheater Inc.

This Course is taught by DAVID CAPURSO he is an experienced director in
the film industry working regularly IN UNION AND NO UNION FILMS
This course will touch on cinema history,
theory of film making, directing  and producing.
It will teach students how to analyze films, shots and sequences,
how to approach a script and how to communicate with the cinematographer and actors

This course is about cinema history, theory of filmmaking, directing, and producing.

1. Directing and Producing.
2. Filmmaking and Cinema History.
3. Analyzing films, shots and sequence.
4. How to break down a script.
5. How to approach and block scene.
6. How to communicate with your actors and your Cinematographer.
7. The Edit.

“I am Julia” is the winner of The Golden Palm Award at the 2012 Mexico International Film Festival.
Queens World Film Festival official Selection Nominated 2012
Official Selection Big Apple Film Festival NYC
Official Selection New Film  New Film makers anthology Film Archives

Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2012.
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Address: FELT, Suite 311,Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center
107 Suffolk Street, between Delancey and Rivington Streets New York City, NY 10002

Registration: $250
Blog http://www.felttheater.info/

feltincnyc@gmail.com

For more information and to register: Please call 212 228-3705

FELT Theater at TEATRO SEA. Resident company of the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center

The Fantastic Experimental Latino Theater, Inc. (FELT)
Presents its new production, “The Golden Cacao Bean”, a Mayan story telling play written here in NYC by our beloved Manuel Marin Jr. (RIP) our very good friend.
Ms Zelaya previously directed this play for Don Quijote Children’s Theater, and Manuel Martin Jr. was there present in almost every rehearsal. Ms. Zelaya is directing and producing this beautiful Mayan story telling adaptation. It will be on stage only four days: June 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2012. Time: 7:00 P.M. FELT is a non-for profit theater company committed to bring theater productions, films, and classes on filmmaking, writing for films, play writing class, and very soon drama classes for adults and children. We bring our programs to our community and especially to artists community.

This is our address: 107 Suffolk St. 1st Fl, New York, NY 10002
Between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
Subway F to Delancey, M, J, Z to Esex Street.
FELT, 107 Suffolk Street, Suite 311, New York, NY 10002
212 228-3705, <a href=”http://www.felttheater.info/”>http://www.felttheater.info</a>
thefelttheater@yahoo.com and also in facebook: Gloria Zelaya-felt

For tickets online go to this link_ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/249760
ADULTS: $ 15:00 SENIORS and STUDENTS: 12:00. TIME: 7:00 PM

FELT Theater at TEATRO SEA. Resident company of the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center

The Fantastic Experimental Latino Theater, Inc. (FELT)
Presents its new production, “The Golden Cacao Bean”, a Mayan story telling play written here in NYC by our beloved Manuel Marin Jr. (RIP) our very good friend.
Ms Zelaya previously directed this play for Don Quijote Children’s Theater, and Manuel Martin Jr. was there present in almost every rehearsal. Ms. Zelaya is directing and producing this beautiful Mayan story telling adaptation. It will be on stage only four days: June 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2012. Time: 7:00 P.M. FELT is a non-for profit theater company committed to bring theater productions, films, and classes on filmmaking, writing for films, play writing class, and very soon drama classes for adults and children. We bring our programs to our community and especially to artists community.

This is our address: 107 Suffolk St. 1st Fl, New York, NY 10002
Between Delancey and Rivington Streets.
Subway F to Delancey, M, J, Z to Esex Street.
FELT, 107 Suffolk Street, Suite 311, New York, NY 10002
212 228-3705, http://www.felttheater.info
thefelttheater@yahoo.com and also in facebook: Gloria Zelaya-felt
For tickets online go to this link_ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/249760
ADULTS: $ 15:00 SENIORS and STUDENTS: 12:00. TIME: 7:00 PM

IKIK BALAM and CHOMIHA (Monica Walter and Stephanie Garay)

Maria Moreno (Photographer)