You will Learn All this and More!
Acting on Camera
If most of your experience has been acting on stage, come learn how to act on camera. Gary Parker is an Actor's Director; he has worked with everyone from new actors to skilled professionals. Acting on camera requires new skills and subtle responses. Learn from a Master Teacher!
Creating a Character
The nuance of acting on camera gives actors many opportunities to enhance their performance while on screen, when speaking or reacting to other characters. You will get plenty of on camera practice in weekend workshops as you meet new people working in the industry.
Working with Film Directors
Gary gives you insights on how to work with different types of directors, from an Actor's Director to the most demanding egos in the business. Learn how to deal with all types of directors and increase your chances of winning your next audition.
Blocking Scenes for the Camera
For stage actors, blocking is completely different when acting on dynamic sets with constantly changing camera positions. Learn how to adapt to the rapid pace of blocking as you are instructed when and where you need to be and how you need to move on the set.
Best Practices on the Set
There are a host of rules for proper behavior on the set. Come learn them all in a safe and comfortable environment and avoid future embarrassment when you have to perform on a real set!
Mastering Film Auditions
One of the most difficult challenges for actors is dealing with the multiple auditions required to land a role on a film. Learn the best tricks of the trade and how to master an audition to increase your chances of scoring your next film role!
Build Your Business Skills
The ultimate Team building and soft skills training, nothing beats acting class for building:
- Personal Confidence
- Communication and Listening Skills
- Speaking and Presentation Skills
- Teamwork and Friendships
- Creative Expression
We often have students take our acting classes not to become an actor, but to improve their people skills and accelerate their business careers. Join us for one of our Summer Acting Classes and push yourself outside your comfort zone! Career focused students tell us that they have never had so much fun as they do participating in one of our acting classes. We guarantee you will have the time of your life... and we won't even make it scary! Don't believe us? See the image in the trailer below? Two of these students are not actors at all. They just took our acting class for fun!