Acting classes in Los Angeles

Online master class via Zoom with Ivana Chubbuck.

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

In this course, students are introduced to the sounds inherent in General American Speech and learn to identify the sounds they are making in comparison with this standard. Sounds are taught using the International Phonetic Alphabet, a notation system which allows students to visualize sounds and apply the correct sounds to their text work. Students leave with an awareness of their own speech patterns and tools with which to make changes. Required text: Speak With Distinction, by Edith Skinner.

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks

Stella Adler Academy Technique I: Film, television and theatre are all collaborative efforts, and actors are the “doers” in each of these forms. In this very practical, yet creatively inspiring class, all concepts are made “doable” through the use of the actor’s imagination. Some of the concepts that will be covered and applied are:

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM – 1:08 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks

Amazing 2 Week Intensive for the ADVANCED actor to work with top tier LA Casting Directors, Showrunners, & Filmmakers. 2 weeks with 14 industry powerhouses.

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 – 12:00 AM · Full · waitlist

On-camera cold read process to develop your unique voice as an actor. Studio members receive their scene when they arrive and get it up on its feet immediately, working with a two-camera setup that mirrors on-set conditions.

Wed, Oct 28 · 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM · Audit available

In-person acting class at Brickhouse Theater with career coaching included in tuition while attending.

Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesdays 11:30 AM · Audit available

Ongoing in-person class at Brickhouse Theater with career coaching included in tuition while attending.

Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesdays 11:30 AM · Audit available

On-Camera Audition Master Class - Comedy (Intermediate/Advanced). Advanced sculpting of audition technique and performance. Shari recreates the Industry-standard audition experience with detailed adjustments. Intensive on-camera class; actors work three times per class with video playback, analysis and notes.

Wed, Oct 28 · 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Wednesdays 12:00–3:00 PM · 4 sessions

Unleash your inner Bouffon through ensemble play, chorus work, mocking, non-linear ritualized play, and investigating dynamics of objects, actions, and roles. Suitable for actors, clowns, comedians, improvisers, dancers, devisors and anyone investigating pleasure, play and fun.

Wed, Oct 28 · 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Through Oct 29 · 4 sessions

Having concluded work in the General American dialect in the first two levels of Speech training, students will now branch into accents and dialects from around the world. The application of the lessons learned in Speech 1, assessing dialects phonetically, meet the lessons of application in Speech 2 to give students the ability and confidence to teach themselves dialects and accents in the professional world, as well as deepen their understanding and ability to make choices with speech in performance. Pre-requisite: Speech I and II.

Wed, Oct 28 · 1:30 – 3:45 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks

The goal of technique is to enable the actor to create specific characters in specific circumstances and through those characters to communicate the themes of the play. Through Stella Adler’s imagination work we will give the actors the tools to create the background of their characters. This is accomplished through specific exercises designed to strengthen the actors imagination and allowing them to build specific background for whatever character they are given. The technique teaches actors how to be moved by the circumstance and apply that work to their characters. This is the essence of Stella Adler’s work: the communication of the play through specific characters in specific circumstances.

Wed, Oct 28 · 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks

Through the use of theatre games, improvisational exercises, and scene work, the actor learns to leap past boundaries and move forward into strong choices in role playing, characterization, and interrelating. It is a class to explore freedom of imagination and experience acting.

Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 – 4:45 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks

Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 – 6:00 PM · Wednesdays 3:00–6:00 PM · Teens

Core ongoing Meisner technique class, twice a week for 3 hours each. You can start at any point of the month.

Wed, Oct 28 · 3:30 – 6:30 PM · Adults · Audit available

Stand alone classes with different content each month. An introductory class where students will play acting games that will allow you to explore your physical and mental awareness, as well as creativity. Students will work on short scenes, monologues, and sharing the scene with peers.

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 – 5:00 PM · Drop-in · Kids

Students have graduated from YADA's Level 1 or equivalent. Continuing growth in character development, vocal technique & choreography with addition of script analysis.

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Kids

For students who have graduated from YADA's Primary or equivalent. Character development, vocal technique and choreography are introduced.

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Kids

Mixed/all-levels online class; advanced students work on advanced material and receive a higher level of training. Taught by Katie Sarife and/or Tyler Steelman.

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 PM · Wednesdays 4:30 PM · 4 weeks · Adults · Audit available

Each session shifts and evolves with the students. Previous classes have covered scene detective work, improv, authenticity, audition interview, on-set professionalism, and building confidence.

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 – 6:30 PM · Full · waitlist · Wednesdays 4:30–6:30 PM · Through Nov 18 · 8 weeks · Teens

Advanced professional voice-over acting class listed in Kalmenson & Kalmenson's curriculum.

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM · Wednesdays 5:00–8:00 PM · Oct 28 – Nov 18

Master auditioning with curated scenes treated as genuine auditions using The 15 Guideline Map to Booking Technique. Scenes provided a few days ahead.

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM · 4 sessions

Work with Master Teacher Amy Lyndon every week. Every class, Amy handpicks scenes tailored to each actor. Prerequisite: The Lyndon Technique Intensive Workshop.

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Ongoing Zoom class taught by Sara Wallace, meeting twice a month with month-to-month commitment.

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 – 7:30 PM · Wednesdays 5:30–7:30 PM · 2 sessions