At the studio we believe that actors need a consistent platform upon which to play and challenge themselves to be the best they can be. The pressures of building a successful career as a performer in Los Angeles can be daunting as an individual’s focus can easily shift towards booking the next job instead of improving one’s craft. Yes, networking and business skills are important, but in the end it’s what one brings into a room, that unique stamp on a role, that ultimately books great jobs. Our primary goal is to reignite our students’ love for acting through personal growth in a supportive community of talented people. Jobs and acting career successes often are the result of an excitement and love for what one does. Below is a list of classes that we offer at this time. We look forward to working with you.
TUESDAY ALL LEVELS SCENE STUDY/TECHNIQUE CLASS (IN PERSON) TAUGHT BY MICHAEL AND ANOTHER STUDIO TEACHER
4 consecutive weeks
This acting class primarily focuses on scene study, but it also incorporates students performing fully prepared and memorized film/TV scripts in an audition style. Michael may occasionally suggest material from theatrical plays to work on with a scene partner. We encourage students to rehearse with their partners at least once outside of class before performing to incorporate notes from Michael or other studio coaches. The class aims to prepare you for booking roles and showing up to rehearse and/or perform while incorporating a director’s ideas without cementing choices.
THURSDAY ADVANCED SCENE STUDY/TECHNIQUE CLASS (IN PERSON) WITH MICHAEL
4 consecutive weeks
This acting class primarily focuses on scene study, but it also incorporates students performing fully prepared and memorized film/TV scripts in an audition style. Michael may occasionally suggest material from theatrical plays to work on with a scene partner. We encourage students to rehearse with their partners at least once outside of class before performing to incorporate notes from Michael or other studio coaches. The class aims to prepare you for booking roles and showing up to rehearse and/or perform while incorporating a director’s ideas without cementing choices.
SELF-TAPE REMOTE CLASS (ALL LEVELS INCLUDING ADVANCED)
(only self-tape submissions )
Scripts assigned weekly/no class times
4 consecutive weeks
You will tape one audition scene (4 minutes max) as you would for a self-tape, your teacher will be sending a “scene of the week” on Fridays that can be used for the self-tape submission. The tapes can also be a current audition, scenes from the website or a tape that you’ve done in the past that you want feedback. You’ll then receive an audio message from your teacher with notes on your tape the following week. Class can be taken by actors regardless of location or experience.