Core
Our Core Acting Program & Agent Showcase is a world-class training designed to transform dedicated performers into industry-ready professionals. Led by a faculty of expert coaches and performers—alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), The Actors Studio, Second City, and LAMDA—this program bridges the gap between Stage and Film technique.
During the duration of this program we delve into 20th-century acting methodologies and adapt them for the precision of on-camera performance. The program is an intensive laboratory for text analysis, emotional vulnerability, and the use of the body and voice as the primary tools for expression.
The program culminates in an exclusive showcase for top-tier industry agents and managers, providing graduates with a direct path to professional representation and immediate audition opportunities.
Check out our success stories and testimonials to learn more about our thriving alumni!
Schedule:
SATURDAYS 12pm to 3pm EST. (9am to 12pm PST)
TERM: July 11th - October 3rd. (13 sessions divided into three modules)
ENROLMENT LIMIT: 14 students.
All programs are held online.
Program Curriculum
The curriculum is organized into a three-month progression + an Agent/Manager Showcase:
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WORLD-LEADING TRAINING PROGRAM
• PRESENCE AND NEUTRALITY – Building the foundation of truth, presence, and imaginative responsiveness tailored for the lens. In this opening module, we strip away "performance" to find the human being. Drawing from the sensory work of The Actors Studio and the presence-based techniques of Meisner, we focus on the raw materials of the actor. Emotional Vulnerability: Learning to access and control your emotional instrument without the need for "faking" or forcing. Imaginative Responsiveness: Exercises designed to make your reactions on camera spontaneous, truthful, and alive. The Science of the Lens: Understanding frame sizes, eye lines, and how to maintain high-intensity internal stakes while remaining physically subtle for a close-up. Connection: Establishing a baseline of relaxation and focus that allows you to be "private in public."
• CREATING A CHARACTER – We develop complex, layered identities using vocal work and physical embodiment to break habitual patterns. Moving into the second phase, we utilize the rigorous physical and vocal traditions of RADA and LAMDA. We learn how to transform our instrument to give space to a new persona. The Body as a Tool: Utilizing physicality to inform character psychology. We explore how centers of gravity, tempo, and physical "masks" can instantly shift a performance. Vocal Resonance & Text: Applying classical vocal training to modern scripts. You will learn to use your voice as a tool of persuasion and power without losing conversational naturalism. The Laban/Chekhov Influence: Exploring psychological gestures and physical qualities that allow you to "step into" a character's skin. Advanced Improvisation: Using Second City techniques to find character quirks and spontaneous moments that make a role your own.
• SCENE WORK & AUDITION TECHNIQUE – Through various writing styles, we learn how to dissect a text and create different choices that will make us stand out in the audition room. Text Analysis: A detailed look at the script. We identify objectives, obstacles, and "the event" of every scene to ensure our choices are bold and memorable. On-Camera Audition Technique: Mastering the self-tape and the "room." We explore what an audition process looks like. From slate etiquette to handling adjustments from a director on the fly. The Business of Acting: Preparing your professional package—headshots, reels, and resumes—to meet the standards of the top agencies.
• AGENT & MANAGER SHOWCASE*: Upon completion of all three modules, actors will audition for top-tier industry agents and managers. Actors get the chance to find representation and start professional acting career booking work in film, television, commercials, and voiceover.
*Past showcase attendees: Alphabet Agency, DDO Artists Agency, Acclaim Talent, Eris Talent Agency, Lilys Talent, Alexa Model & Talent Management, PCG Talent, Shirley Hamilton, WSM Talent, Ambition Talent, Callidus Agency, and more.