Learning the basics of acting can help boost self-confidence in relationships at home, in school or at work, or can serve as a hobby or part-time acting or freelance work.

The Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program (GTSDP) will conduct a two-day acting workshop combined with self-confidence booster and personality development. It will be held at Golden Treasure Skills Training Center, 9 Anonas Rd., Project 3, QC, Aug. 17-18, 1-7 p.m.

The coach will cover basic theater and television acting. Participants will learn about the five emotions and how to play with and control them; big and small movements, internalization and character building, voice projection, conquering stage fright and confidence building.

They will also learn about blocking, camera angles, natural acting, commercial acting, reading the lines, memorizing scripts, and basic words/terms used on set while taping or shooting.

Participants will be prepared for auditions in theater, TV and commercial ads, and other acting jobs that they wish to do.

The workshop will culminate with a short video shoot of their class and onsite individual VTR.

Topics also include the truth about Philippine teleserye shooting situations, a short discussion on auditions and preparation for acting jobs. The coach will also share confidence-boosting tips and techniques.

The benefits that the participants can get after attending the workshop include the opportunity to do a VTR with a reputable talent agency that may give them the opportunity to be a commercial model or professional actor in theater and in a major TV network.

Call 4339814, 5874746, 09472888719, 09276414006, or visit www.goldentreasureskills.ph.

Long-weekend deals at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

As the nation commemorates the heroes who shaped Philippine history with holidays this August, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas offers long-weekend deals.

On Aug. 18-21 and Aug. 25-28, guests can enjoy rest and relaxation in a comfortable Superior Room for as low as P3,500 net. Rate is inclusive of breakfast buffet for two, WiFi access, and use of the Health Club’s gym, steam/sauna rooms, and heated indoor pool for an enjoyable swim.

The long-weekend deals are valid only for local residents and subject to room availability.

Call 6387777; visit www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph.