group classes.
YOUR FAVORITE!
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FOR 2024 CLASSES IN JANUARY!
ACTING 101: The Actor's Technique
Dynamic intro to acting for stage & screen!
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Students learn foundational acting techniques for both stage & on-camera. We begin with engaging improvisations to discover actions & tactics and quickly progress to Meisner's classic Repetition Exercise, followed by an in-depth exploration of Practical Aesthetics Script Analysis. Students work on short scenes from THEATER & FILM/TV to begin to put their craft into action.
No experience necessary!
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
September 25 - December 4
$325
201: Contemporary SCENE STUDY
Scene study is the heart of actor training!
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This LEVEL 2 class challenges the actor to deepen and expand their craft while working on two contemporary scenes from theater, film, and television. Actors are encouraged to make bold choices defined by the script and to trust their instincts to discover the truth in every moment. Scene work culminates in an invited SHOWCASE for friends and family.
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PREREQUISITE: Acting 101 or Audition
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
September 28 - December 7
$350
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
On-camera acting techniques to work confidently in front of the camera!
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In this LEVEL 2 class, actors learn to be comfortable with the technical demands of working in front of the camera including framing, eyeline, blocking, and continuity along with on-set terminology and best practices. Actors work on real scripts from the films, television shows, and commercials filming in Pittsburgh. Each class is recorded for actors to review their work.
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PREREQUISITE: Acting 101 or Audition
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$325
Int./Adv. ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
On-camera scene study to prepare the actor to work professionally on set!
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This LEVEL 3 class is for intermediate and advanced actors who are ready to dig deep into on-camera scene work. Intensive script analysis prepares the actor to find the freedom within the frame and live truthfully in front of the camera. A must for those hoping to land a part in one of the major motion pictures filming in Pittsburgh!
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PREREQUISITE: Acting for the Camera or Audition
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
September 26 - November 13
$350
SCENE STUDY + AGENT SHOWCASE
For experienced actors who are prepared and eager to seek representation!
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In this LEVEL 3 class, serious actors work on 2 challenging scenes from Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and Oscar-nominated films and provides the actors an opportunity to showcase their work to local agents and industry professionals. This rigorous class requires actors to be committed to rehearsal with their scene partners outside of class time. Class size is limited.
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PREREQUISITE: Acting 201 or Audition
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Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
September 27 - December 6
$375
THE REEL YOU: 2-MIN DEMO REEL
A 2-minute demo reel created just for you!
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A 6-week workshop to create your new actor demo reel. Actors work for 4 weeks on four custom-written 20-30 second scenes showcasing their types and versatility. The last 2 classes are full days of filming on-location with a professional filmmaker. Actors receive a fully edited reel to add to their marketing tools and casting profiles.
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PREREQUISITE: Acting for the Camera or Audition
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Sundays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
October 1 - November 5
$725
workshops + master classes.
AUDITION TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP
Be ready to audition with monologues, cold-reads, and callbacks!
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This LEVEL 2 workshop prepares the actor to audition with 2 monologues specifically tailored to each actor's strengths and personality. Actors also learn how to audition confidently with cold-reads by quickly analyzing the script to make bold choices and how to prepare for and take direction at callbacks to get the part!
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PREREQUISITE: Acting 101 or Audition
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$275
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VOICE + SPEECH WORKSHOP
A strong, resonate, and flexible voice is essential for every serious actor!
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This 6-week workshop teaches the actor how to work with their vocal instrument to produce strong, supported resonance, vocal clarity, and vocal variety. Actors learn easy and accessible techniques to act with dialects including British R.P. and various American Southern accents. Maybe yinz will even learn some Pittsburghese n'at!​
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PREREQUISITE: None
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$250
SELF-TAPE WORKSHOP
Work on film/tv and commercial auditions. Learn everything you need to know to self-tape with ease!
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This 4-week workshop walks you through a self-tape set up from script to submission. You will become familiar with all the equipment needed to film and submit a professional looking audition. Actors will work with real-life scripts from film, television, and commercials and submit them for review each week.
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$250
THE BUSINESS OF ACTING MASTERCLASS
Weekend workshops with industry pros share what it takes to be a working actor in the real world!
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This workshop will answer questions such as: How do I get an agent? How do I find auditions? How do I join the unions? With a solid understanding of how the industry works, you'll be prepared to navigate the path on your artistic journey.
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$125
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