Drop in and sharpen your acting chops! Our open gym classes give Actors the opportunity to exercise in their craft.

Warm Up with other actors and then get to work.

During Open Gym, actors are giving the opportunity to work on Scene Study, Improv, Voice and Movement, and Audition Techniques.

You never know what the focus may be so show up ready to learn and have fun.

This course introduces you to the techniques and processes essential to the actor’s craft. Whether you have acted before or are exploring acting for the first time, this course expands on your expressive capabilities, hones your imagination, and enhances your spontaneity as you acquire the tools for developing a character and a basic narrative. In this class, we engage in physical and vocal exercises, improvisation, and scene work. You will also learn marketing tools necessary to get booked.

LEARNING GOALS

• Develop techniques to warm up and keep your instrument tuned and your mind buoyed, both grounded and free.

• Demonstrate the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative process.

• Analyze a dramatic text based on an understanding of given circumstances and objectives.

• Develop marketing materials that are necessary to get in front of casting directors, managers, agents, etc.

• Deepen your appreciation of the actor’s craft and the art of drama.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students should understand and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Voice and speech work that incorporates clarity of thought and a basic awareness of breath and operative words.

• Basic memorization skills.

• Dramatic performance based on text analysis, the pursuit of objectives, responsiveness to a scene partner and changes in tactics and beats.

• The specific tools required to market themselves

• An appreciation of the acting process and the work of actors and other members of the ensemble.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• An internet connection (cellular, cable, WiFi, etc.).

• A laptop, desktop, smart phone or tablet with an operational camera able to run Zoom (meeting link info sent in the body of your welcome email).

• A video and audio recording device (if different from the equipment used to Zoom).

• A tripod or other stabilization equipment.

• A light-colored, solid backdrop.

• Lighting (which does not cast harsh shadows).

All Courses are nonrefundable. Credit will be applied within 90 days of cancellation to the next available course

THE AUDITION - On Camera is an intensive course designed to get you prepared, comfortable, and confident for your Self Tape auditions.

Actors will cover :

• How to Properly Self Tape

• Tools to develop characters and creating their history

• Developing your own audition prep technique

• How to intuitively tap into characters and give an authentic performance

• Scene Analysis 

• Taking Direction and Feedback  ​ 

• Understanding show tones (Comedy and Drama)

• Tools to give strong performances On-Screen 

• Connecting emotionally to a character 

• Breathing Techniques

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR ZOOM CLASSES ONLY!

• An internet connection (cellular, cable, WiFi, etc.)

• A laptop, desktop, smart phone or tablet with an operational camera able to run Zoom (meeting link info sent in the body of your welcome email).

• A video and audio recording device (if different from the equipment used to Zoom).

• A tripod or other stabilization equipment.

• A light-colored, solid backdrop.

• Lighting (which does not cast harsh shadows).

ALWAYS BRING A NOTEBOOK !

Actors will be required to submit self- tapes for the duration of this course

All Courses are nonrefundable. Credit will be applied within 90 days of cancellation to the next available course. 

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SCENE STUDY is our class where the actor gets to exercise and sharpen acting tools they've harnessed and apply it to a chosen scene. 

Our goal is to allow the actor to use all the techniques and exercises in their toolkit to create honest and dynamic performances within their scenes.

Actors will cover:

• Script Analysis (objectives, tactics, subtext, etc.)

• Character Development

• Finding Authentic Emotional Connections

• Active Listening

• Technique-Strengthening Exercises

• Choosing Truthful Actions

​Scene Study gives actors the opportunity to work together and remember that it is not "all about them.

All Classes and Courses are nonrefundable. Credit will be applied within 90 days of cancellation to the next available course. 

Voice & Movement Class at Actors Play LA

This dynamic class at Actors Play LA is designed to help actors develop a deeper connection between their voice, body, and emotions. Through a combination of vocal exercises, breath work, and physical movement techniques, actors will learn how to free their instrument, enhance their presence, and deliver performances with authenticity and confidence.

Actors will explore:

• Breath control and support for vocal power

• Diction, resonance, and vocal variation

• Body awareness and movement for character development

• Techniques to release tension and unlock emotional expression

• Dynamic exercises to strengthen stage and on-camera presence

Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or a seasoned actor aiming to refine your craft, this class will help you connect to your instrument and your being.

SCRIPT TO SCREEN is our 8-week intensive that takes you from scene study into full production to shoot your scene. 

Over the 8 weeks of this course, actors will cover :

• Tools to connect with your scene partner organically, honestly, and quickly 

• Script and Scene analysis

• Specificity in actions and tactics

• Developing a character and Making bold choices 

• On-camera presence. 

• Screen Chemistry with your scene partner. 

In the final week the actors will go into production to shoot their scenes.

A copy of the footage will be provided to them for their reels.