Beginner scene study classes in Los Angeles

For actors taking their first serious step into professional training. Same rigorous foundation as the advanced program—truth, specificity, courage—with scene work from the classical canon and contemporary material.

Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM · Adults · Application required

On-camera commercial acting workshop online via Zoom based on fundamental acting in a short-scene study format, with self-taping techniques. Designed for beginners and advanced.

Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM · Thursdays 5:00–8:00 PM · 5 weeks

The 6-Week Acting Technique program is an accelerated course which covers BOTH the foundations of acting technique and audition technique. Foundations include personalization, sensory work, emotional recall, concentration, Uta Hagen’s Object Exercises, Howard Fine’s 8 steps for script analysis and role preparation, scene study, and more. Audition technique includes assigned audition scripts, self-tapes for critique, applying Howard’s approach to Film & Television sides, and grounding without props.

Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 – 4:30 PM · Tuesdays & Fridays 2:00 PM · Through Dec 4 · 6 weeks · 12 sessions

Online introductory acting class via Zoom.

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sundays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

In-person ShortBurst Theatre workshops focusing on improvisation, writing, scene study, monologue building, physical expression, and creating a multi-media performance presented live on the last day of the session. On-going theatre workout for beginners through professionals.

Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 – 9:30 PM · Mondays 7:00–9:30 PM · Adults · Application required

Sat, Feb 6 · Starts Feb 6 · Application required

This 6-week LA acting class meets twice a week: one working class and one lecture/observation class. The course introduces actors to the fundamentals of the AMAW philosophy and our way of working.

Ongoing enrollment · 6 weeks · Adults · Audit available

Personalized live one-hour private session with coach Eddie covering acting techniques, vocal warm-up, scene study, mindset training, and career consulting.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 1 session

Practical beginner-friendly scene study and on-camera training for adults, with warm-ups, notes, monologues, cold reads, and audition simulations. Also used by working actors as a weekly tune-up.

Ongoing enrollment · Adults

Small interactive live Zoom classes for actors worldwide covering cold reading and audition technique, scene study and character development, on-camera skills, and career-building strategies.

Ongoing enrollment · Drop-in

A ten-week course in acting technique and scene study. Master teacher Andrew Wood presents a powerful acting technique through exercises, lectures, and scene study. Students work on a single scene for the duration of the course.

Ongoing enrollment · 10 weeks

This 2-Day Intensive takes place in-person at our Los Angeles studio and is taught by AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teachers, Jennifer Schulz & Nick George. Introductory weekend intensive covering foundational principles of the Alexander Technique for actors; covers the first half of the 8-week course condensed into two days.

Schedule not published · Dec 12 – Dec 13 · 2 sessions

Breakthrough ONLINE, on-camera SELF TAPE, AUDITION, ACTING CLASS taught by Feature Film Director Katt Shea for professional and about-to-be professional actors all over the world via GoToMeeting, Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. Working with Katt almost instantly improves your confidence and frees you up to be fully in the moment. In the space of one class, there is profound improvement. Often actors readings go from being good to being bookable. You see your videos right after class so you can track your progress. Class is on-going and affordable so you can continue to “workout,” staying in shape for that life changing audition.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed