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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
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
This class trains the actor to free the natural speaking voice by learning and exploring the classic progression of the Linklater voice work. The actor will learn a series of physical and vocal exercises that will free the voice from tensions and negative habits while developing, strengthening and expanding vocal range, power, resonance and clarity. The actor will explore a piece of modern text in this class.
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 – 7:45 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
Technique III explores in depth the essentials of the Stella Adler Technique. Building a character, living in the given circumstances of a play, and playing actions and objectives are among the exercises that are covered. Translating the technique into a usable process through monologues and scenes is the central focus of the class. Pre-requisite for the class is completion of Adler Technique I and II.
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 – 8:30 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
A progression and advancement of the work established in Scene Study, delving more deeply into the discussion of text and character.
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 – 9:00 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
This class explores the very first steps of creating a role. It can be described as the “table work” that the serious actor must do. From the title to the closing scene, the script is analyzed for the writer’s intent, theme and genre. At the same time, research into the time-period, place, socio-economic background of the character, etc. is discussed. This information is then used to begin building a character that serves the script and brings the character to life in a creative, truthful way. The work learned in this class sets the actor on the right course, and is a big step toward the student-actor becoming a creative, independent actor who can handle any type of script with confidence.
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 – 8:08 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
Students refine their comedic voice through advanced techniques, creating sketches under tight deadlines. The class focuses on essential sketch elements, offering individual feedback and resulting in a personal sketch packet.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:00–10:00 PM
Curated acting class for both veterans and beginners led by Ann Noble.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Audit available · Application required
Continuation and enhancement of the joke writing process. Hone, edit, and generate better jokes; fine tune your comic persona; perform at the Hollywood Improv; get a video of your show.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Through Nov 11 · 6 weeks
In Improv 101, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of improvisation through games, group exercises and scene work - all guaranteed to be fun and engaging. You will learn the core tenets of long form improv with a focus on agreement, active listening, portraying characters and playing to the top of your intelligence. These concepts act as building blocks for our subsequent classes as students learn to develop their own unique comedic voice. Whether you are looking to become a performer or step out of your comfort zone, this is the place to start!
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Mondays 3:00–6:00 PM · Through Dec 13 · 9 sessions · Adults
Improv as a tool to trust creative instincts, be spontaneous, and make strong choices for auditioning on camera, voiceover, stage, or TV. Same content as the online class, in person in NoHo. Geared for improvisers of all levels and not just actors.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:30–10:00 PM · Audit available
Develop a solid acting technique and foundation. Improv workout, auditioning for film and television on camera, scene study, and voice intensive.
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · All ages
A different film is made each week. Students will write and star in their own original short film.
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · All ages
The confident actor uses the principles of the Alexander Technique as a tool to be present and stay connected. After having the experience of the first Alexander Technique class (Alexander Technique I), the actor is ready to come to the Advanced, in order to explore more deeply the use of the self, and to carve deeper into the actor’s craft. The understanding of this process can enable the actor learn to choose more wisely. We will explore in depth how the Alexander Technique fits in perfectly when entering the stage: Maintaining a sense of lightness (and light-heartedness) in any audition; speaking without tension and strain. Furthermore, we will apply AT “tools” to monologues, scenes, mock auditions, cold readings, and in front of the camera. You’ll still receive the hands-on guidance from the teacher, as well as practice quieting your nervous system and releasing unnecessary tension with Constructive (Active) Rest. You’ll train yourself to be highly aware of your acting instrument, having the skill to stop unwanted habits and to make clearer and more confident choices.
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 12:24 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
Group Warm-up: M/T/TH 9:00a-10:00a; W 5:00p-6:00p Trang Le & Paul Guzman, Larsen
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Through Dec 18
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:
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM – 1:08 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks
In this class, in addition to exploring the more advanced exercises of the Lucid Body technique, students have an opportunity to deepen their experience of the work and to explore the connection between their movement foundation and their acting process.
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:45 AM – 1:09 PM · Through Dec 18 · 8 weeks