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Jones the Series,
Jonesfilms Academy |
info@JonesTheSeries.com |
Don’t just learn to act… Learn to act and appear on television! We have two exciting programs: 1. Exclusive On-Set Training – For those with less experience, or those wanting a regular speaking role. You’ll be on TV once every-other month. 2. One-Day Intensive Resume Booster – Already know your craft? Put yourself on TV! Both classes offer experience on CBS21. Jonesfilms Academy. Making Stars Now! |
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ACTeen |
(212) 391-5915 |
ACTeen-Acting for Teens (established 1978) is the nation’s first on camera acting academy developed for teens. Choose from sixteen different course offerings, all taught in the heart of New York City, steps from the lights of Broadway. Our professional working instructors and our successful working graduates attest to our dedication and commitment to excellence. |
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Living the Art Institute |
(818) 779-7770 |
From creation to execution, no one helps you find that artistic fuel the way Kimberly does. Voted the top acting coach in Los Angeles by BackStage. Discover how to OWN IT, eliminate fear and reservations, creating an honest character from beginning to end. RSVP to info@kimberlyjentzen.com |
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Hollywood Film & Acting Academy |
(323) 962-8554 |
We are different because we teach the business, the emotional and the creative side of acting and filmmaking and we teach you how to network. We deliver one of the most superior acting and filmmaking programs today, and we're located right in the heart of Hollywood. Our curriculum covers all aspects of acting and filmmaking. HWFAA graduates are well prepared giving them a career advantage. |
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Gately /Poole Conservatory |
(815) 753-8261 |
| Founders Kathryn Gately and Richard Poole, Master Acting Teachers, have created and/or developed six prominent professional training programs for aspiring actors in Europe and America. Students work 8-10 hours each day, 5-6 days per week, with a national and internationally known faculty. Acting classes meet twice a day and include: voice, speech, movement, on-camera acting, action workshops, and scene study. |
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Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio |
(323) 528-6280 |
| Offering Beginning Acting Classes, Advanced Scene Study & On-Camera classes. We also teach Voice and Speech, Shakespeare, The Business of Acting, Audition Technique and Commercial Acting workshops throughout the year for the student to supplement his or her core acting training. Considered one of the top Meisner Training programs in Los Angeles, our reputation is for producing exciting and spontaneous actors with reliable acting technique. |
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Hollywood Acting Workshop |
(310) 717-2181 |
| Inspiring creativity, risk-taking and personal growth, we offer a safe and challenging work environment for the beginning or professional actor who is interested in developing strong cold reading, audition and performance skills specific to television, commercial and film. |
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The Art of Acting Studio |
(323) 601-5310 |
| The Art of Acting Studio upholds a unique focus in American actor training. Like Stella Adler, Harold Clurman, and Constantin Stanislavsky, the studio affirms that the primary function of acting is to uplift humanity. The scope of the school’s current activities can be summarized in two categories: 1) professional actor training through a non-dogmatic approach and 2) arts and cultural events that are free and open to the public. Recent participants in these events include Annette Bening, Anthony Zerbe, Sam Rockwell, and Bill Paxton. Email info@artofactingstudio.com or call (323) 601-5310 |
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Ruskin School of Acting |
(310) 390-4212 |
| John Ruskin was Sanford Meisner's apprentice, first studying with the master at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. Anthony Hopkins as well as many other guest teachers have taught the Master class. The school offers classes in Alexander Technique, voice, movement, and Commedia dell'arte. The school also offers a six-week introduction class in the Meisner Technique throughout the year. Call or email info@ruskinschool.com |
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Stephen Michaels Studio |
(917) 626-0860 |
| Stephen specializes in private coaching—the most efficient way to master the acting process. As an acting teacher and director, and student of Lee Strasberg, he will help you realize your full potential as an actor. Email for more info. |
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3-2-1-Talent Showcase Acting Studios |
(818) 353-5455 |
| Accomplished actress, Ms. Mae Ross brings over 20 years of performing, teaching and Talent Showcase expertise to Los Angeles based 3-2-1-Talent. She has starred in more than 30 TV commercials; in several TV series, movies and performed in Broadway musical theater productions. As a result of her varied and colorful work in all these industries, Ms. Mae’s classes offer students insight and expert training to rise above the competition and to successfully break into the entertainment industry. Contact (818) 353-5455 |
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Alan Feinstein Acting Studio |
(323) 650-7766 |
| Alan’s students have gone on to become series regulars (Rex Lee of "Entourage" and Kyle Bornheimer of "Worst Week"), have guest starred on "24", "Criminal Minds" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and landed substantial roles in films like "Napoleon Dynamite", "Crank and Leatherheads". In addition, Alan’s classes come highly recommended by Richard Donner, director of the "Lethal Weapon" films! Classes include Scene Study, The Workout, On Camera Audition Technique |
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Samuel Warren Casting |
(619) 264-4135 |
| The ABC’s of TV/Film On-Camera Acting Classes & Private Coaching! Taught by CSA Casting Director Samuel Warren. Learn the essential keys to auditioning, working and marketing one’s own career while in this program. All students are filmed and advised in this program. Join the Producer’s and Director’s Showcase. Call for details! |
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The Second City Hollywood |
(323) 464-8542 |
| The world's premiere comedy theatre and largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy. The Second City is in the heart of it on Hollywood Boulevard. We offer a variety of classes in the performance arts for students at any level of experience. Students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, each with a unique accomplishment they wish to achieve with our courses. Whatever your reasons for taking classes with us, we are here to support you and help you grow your skills. |
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Actor's Improv Studio |
(818) 790-3413 |
| Casting Directors and Agents want people who can improvise. Why? People who can improvise are more open, creative, relaxed and spontaneous. At Actors Improv Studio, we help actors learn to improvise and improvisers learn to act! A.I.S. was founded by Second City Chicago alum Bill Applebaum. Bill uses techniques he learned directly from those who started the modern improv movement. He helps people access their unique creativity. Call or mail actorsimprovstudio@earthlink.net |
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Scott Colomby Workshop |
(323) 650-6472 |
| Learn how to become a great actor from Veteran actor Scott Colomby, star of "Caddy Shack" and "Porky's", as well as, over a 100 Television appearances
and films. The most comprehensive acting class in LA covering everything
from Character Development, Scene Breakdown, finding the Emotional Life, and
Improv. Scott Colomby has been teaching acting for 30 years.
Call for a FREE Class. 323.650.6472 www.scottcolomby.com |
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Storms Acting Studio ENROLL NOW! |
(818) 510-2940 |
| Actors taught by Karen Storms are in demand. Sixty-eight projects booked by 35 actors in four months. In their own words, "You are a great teacher and it has made such a difference in my auditions!" Kevin, adult actor; “My daughter has taken acting classes all over L-A and she tells me Karen's are the best ever." Bobbi, mom of Rayna. Be in demand! |
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Budevski Acting Studio |
(310) 597-7015 |
| MA director Peter Budevski shares his European experience on mastering the natural laws of human behavior. “The goal of my classes is to clear the roadway between your humble, self-conscious, 21st century civilized self, and the enormous potential of your subconscious, where the passions of all characters in the world lie.” |
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Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts |
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| Acting requires intensive training that can be challenging, engaging, and one of the best life experiences you can have. You see acting needs the whole person, both the outward projection to society and the inward self of feeling, , thinking, sensing, imagining and remembering. |
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