Please take a look at our Los Angeles class schedule and our Camps/Intensives schedule for information on when these classes are occurring.

To view some of our classes, please visit the Classwork Videos page.

Whether acting material is scripted or improvised, spontaneity is essential. Through exercises and games based on the work of Viola Spolin, we will address the common mistakes and habits actors make that can inhibit their most honest and interesting performances from reaching the audience.

Through scripted material from a variety of styles from different mediums, we will work on text analysis, character and action. We apply (and cite for beginners) the techniques of the major schools of modern acting: Stanislavsky, Chekov, Strasberg and Meisner. Students learn about these innovators to the art, and explore the benefits of their teaching in their class work.

When it comes to auditions and cold reading, our instructors have a combined four decades of experience in what to do and what not to do. Let their insights pave the way for your future and/or continued success creating a memorable experience for the person who is hiring. The tools taught in this class will assist you whether meeting agents, managers, casting directors, college admissions directors, future employers or the rest of the world.

What are the fundamentals of acting on film? Hitting marks. Emotional and physical continuity. Relaxation. Imaginative and unique acting choices. How can you consistently deliver work that will keep you working?

Learn to calibrate a performance appropriate to the lens choice, shot design and angle. Throughout each session, students will view filmed exercises of their work and engage in discussions to measure knowledge of the content covered. Each student will receive a DVD of their classwork at the end of the session.

Every actor should be able to enjoy the challenges of performing comedy. Making an audience laugh can be tricky work, but it is, by far, the most rewarding kind of acting to do when you have the confidence that comes with technique and training. Overcome any fear of comedic acting and sharpen your skills in this class. Everyone is funny.