Private TV/film Acting Lessons or Coaching for all Levels
Students will begin a journey to acting in TV and film, focusing on using one’s unique traits to build characters in an audition or a booked role. Creativity replaces nervousness while building confidence, taught by a working TV/film actor.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Mastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Students will work on scenes and monologues each week. Between sessions, students will work on deepening the connection to the work. Students will be taught taped auditioning and may complete taped auditions between sessions for in-class assessment. Additionally, memorisation techniques will be taught and applied to homework and in-class sessions.Grading
On-going feedback on scenes and monologues will be given throughout.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
CLASS OVERVIEW: WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR: This class is for learners with a passion for acting in TV and Film taught by a working TV, film, theatre, and commercial actor. WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT? Students will be taught how to act for TV and FILM. WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED? Students will learn what happens from the audition, booking the role, and being on set. They will learn everything from the actor's breakdown to being a script detective to find clues, learn multiple ways to interpret a scene, and more. Most importantly, students will learn to refocus their energy to minimize nervousness. WHAT IS THE CLASS STRUCTURE? Each session will be tailored to meet the student's needs, which may include using yourself as a foundation for acting. Other aspects may consist of learning tactics to make a scene come alive, learning multiple ways to interpret text in a script, working off of a scene partner, incorporating imagination, emotions, and senses, and more. WHAT HAPPENS EACH WEEK? Each week, students will warm up, build on their acting process and professional knowledge, and then apply the new knowledge to performing scenes or monologues and fine-tuning those scenes after receiving feedback. Due to the nature of the work, CAMERAS NEED TO REMAIN ON during the session unless the instructor allows for audio-only. WHAT'S MY TEACHING STYLE? I am straightforward, and I respect each individual. I expect the same respect in return. Every student can learn as long as they desire to do so. I ask that students who join my class ask themselves if they are sincerely interested in doing the work, being challenged, and having fun in a professional atmosphere. WHAT LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP? All levels are welcome as each session is tailored to the individual's needs. Here are some loose definitions I've come up with for both levels: BEGINNERS: should have a deep desire to learn acting for TV and FILM, should watch shows to have a frame of reference for the art form, and might have plans to audition, obtain an agent, and possibly pursue a career or hobby in acting. INTERMEDIATES: have a deep desire to learn acting for TV and FILM, watch shows and have a frame of reference for on-screen acting technique, may be enrolled in theatre and may have worked on student films or even a professional on-screen set like a film, TV show or commercial. Students at this level may have a talent agent or manager or be seeking one but want to solidify an acting process before taking things to the next level. ADVANCED: may have professional experience as working actors, or have extensive actor's training and are prepping for deeper knowledge, or work in the industry. WILL LATE ENROLLEE'S BE ACCEPTED? Yes! Since these are 1:1 sessions, students may start at any time!
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
-acting for TV and film
-character needs, and obstacles
-to build a backstory
-to build a character
-to analyze a script and apply tactics to make it come alive
-creative tools
-rehearsing and memorization tools
-audition vs on-set
Students will learn how to use themselves as an instrument, including how to use their voice to connect to a character and to emotions
Other Details
Learning Needs
Accommodations for ADHD and Dyslexic students can be made. Join us! We will work together. Scripts can be dictated for aural learners, and brain breaks and movement are a part of each class, and more.
Parental Guidance
If you're concerned about the content of your learner's scenes, please take the time to review the script. In most cases, scripts will be taken from teen shows or will be rated PG.
Adult language and situations will be avoided as much as possible. Please be advised that this class requires students to keep cameras on throughoutnthe session. All personal learner information must not be shared in the class with myself or with other learners (this is part of Outschool's safety policy. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Pre-Requisites
Your desire to learn to act is the only prerequisite for this class. It is not for egos or learners seeking stardom. It is for those who love on-screen acting for TV and film. Join me for fun and challenging sessions!
Supply List
Students should wear COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, have a WATER BOTTLE, and give themselves SPACE TO MOVE in a QUIET ROOM. Something to TAKE NOTES is advised as well. We will use YouTube occasionally to observe scenes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
UTA HAGEN, STANiSLAVSKI, STELLA ADLER, with a litte MEISNER!
I will usually provide scripts for scene study, but students may occasionally bring their own scenes.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music from University of Central Florida
I have over 20 years experience teaching students ages 11-18. I hold a Masters Degree in Music Education. Additionally, I am a working actor, actively studying the craft, auditioning several times weekly, and working on commercial, TV, and film sets in the US and Canada.
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$65
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18