You will learn: how many different types of commercials there are / how they are made / what the roles of director, ad agency, and client are / how projects are cast / who the casting directors in the SouthEast are / what happens on set / what is “first refusal” / how to memorize copy / how to incorporate improv / how to utilize eyelines and marks / what to wear to auditions / how to audition with confidence / how to handle changes on set / and more!

“The Way In: Uta Hagen Technique 2” is a continuation of the study of Uta Hagen’s Object Exercises that we began in Uta 1. We will dive deeply into the second half of the exercises, and apply them to scripted scene work as we progress. Prerequisite for this class is “The Way In: Uta Hagen Technique 1.”

Understand Basic Story Structure, how that applies to monologues, and the application of basic text analysis to this process (I use PA analysis techniques) to master and perform two monologues.

These on camera classes will blend practical, ready-to-use techniques with emotional, artistic choices to help each student find truth in their performance while allowing their own personalities to shine through. Students will learn how to do their own prep work and bring their best to any commercial, film or tv audition, casting room or set. Additional bonuses include keeping up-to-date on all of the technical needs required by actors today to stay current with at-home taping, virtual auditions and zoom callbacks.

These on camera classes will blend practical, ready-to-use techniques with emotional, artistic choices to help each student find truth in their performance while allowing their own personalities to shine through. Students will learn how to do their own prep work and bring their best to any commercial, film or tv audition, casting room or set. Additional bonuses include keeping up-to-date on all of the technical needs required by actors today to stay current with at-home taping, virtual auditions and zoom callbacks.

These on camera classes will blend practical, ready-to-use techniques with emotional, artistic choices to help each student find truth in their performance while allowing their own personalities to shine through. Students will learn how to do their own prep work and bring their best to any commercial, film or tv audition, casting room or set. Additional bonuses include keeping up-to-date on all of the technical needs required by actors today to stay current with at-home taping, virtual auditions and zoom callbacks.

Having a strong working knowledge of basic improv skills is vital for any actor. Introduce yourself to (or review) the basic tenets of improvisation and stagecraft, then apply these techniques to creative storytelling. This class will prepare you for improvising with anyone anywhere, creating honest, in-the-moment performances. Learn listening, give and take, and stretch your character skills in a made up world.

Don’t think there’s a difference between acting on stage and in TV/film? Do you watch a movie or TV show & say, “I can do that and better”? Then this class is for you. Drama Inc.’s On-Camera 1 teaches the beginning actor, as well as the seasoned stage actor, the basics of acting on camera for television and film. We’ll teach you how NOT to act. What? You’ll learn about eyeline, camera blocking, master shots, mics…

This technique maintains a focus on producing and nurturing working actors in a rigorous professional environment. It is our mission to empower our students with the tools to become successful and to make dynamic, empowered choices in their work.

Objective of this class…is for every actor to leave with a fully-equipped tool belt, in regards to breaking down a script, and the ability to apply that new found knowledge to their performance.

Don’t think there’s a difference between acting on stage and in TV/film? Do you watch a movie or TV show & say, “I can do that and better”? Then this class is for you. Drama Inc.’s On-Camera 1 teaches the beginning actor, as well as the seasoned stage actor, the basics of acting on camera for television and film. We’ll teach you how NOT to act. What? You’ll learn about eyeline, camera blocking, master shots, mics…

Take your technique to the next level! This class will enrich your technique, help you make more specific choices, and facilitate acting from a place of truth by utilizing Uta Hagen’s Object Exercises and applying them to your practice and process.

You will learn a clear concise, process to quickly break down your text/scene/script a variety of memorization techniques to help develop your own process physical & mental relaxation techniques & confidence builders to change that nervous energy into excitement

Partners will be assigned three weeks before the workshop starts, and together, you and your partner will get to choose the material you want to work on together. An extensive list of preferred plays will be provided.