In Conversation with Atlantic School's Chris Booth and Atlantic alumna Lumka Coleman
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26 August 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Applications Close 26 August 2021 8:00 am

Synopsis
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26 August 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the Director of Admissions at the acclaimed Atlantic Acting School in New York City, Chris Booth, and alumna of Atlantic Acting School Conservatory (2019), Lumka Coleman, as they discuss the school, the unique training it offers, what it is like to study there as a performer, and give further details about the opportunity for Equity members to apply for the Atlantic Acting School Virtual Scholarship. Applications close Sept 5. Founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy, the Atlantic has the only conservatory program in the world that offers in-depth training in Mamet and Macy’s unique and influential approach to acting: Practical Aesthetics, the Atlantic Technique. The school’s mission is to ensure that each graduate masters the essential analytical and physical disciplines of acting and to empower every student with skills necessary for success in the profession.
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Lumka Coleman
Lumka Coleman, she/her is an Afro-aussie who originates from Johannesburg, South Africa. She currently lives on unceded Wangal land and is a proud alumna of Atlantic Acting School Conservatory (2019).During her time at Atlantic her credits have included: Sabina/Reporter/Ensemble in The Skin of our Teeth by Thornton Wilder directed by Raelle Myrick-Hodges and Meredith, Freefalling by Aurine Squire directed by James Katz. Most recently her work has included; ‘Goodbye Smile’, spoken word voice over in collaboration with NYC based musician Antoine Amay (2020), ‘Antique Heroes’ a short film written and directed by Caroline McQuade (2021) & Squarespace TVC by Finch/Somesuch directed by Sam Hibbard (2021).Lumka has been selected to be one of the performers in Equity Foundations 2021 Screen Diversity Showcase in ‘Bast’ by Rafief Ismail.She has been a proud member of MEAA since 2014.