What age groups are suitable for the acting classes?
Our classes cater to all age groups, from children age 7 to adults, providing tailored training for each level of experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common queries about our acting classes and start your journey towards fulfilling your acting dream.
Is this the class I should take if I'm just starting out as an actor?
Yes. Whether you are just starting out or want to improve your acting skills, a good scene study workshop is the place to be. In scene study, you learn techniques that will serve you well regardless of how you carve your acting career. It is a safe atmosphere in which you can stretch your acting muscles and receive professional feedback.
How many people are in the class?
Enrollment is usually from seven to fourteen students. Size can vary, due to a students life situations. One day in class, next three weeks on set or more personal a job loss. One must go with the flow.
I want to act in movies and television. Does scene study train me to be a stage actor instead of a film actor?
Though there are technical differences between stage and film. Acting is acting. There are differences in technique but not in the fundamentals.
I'm an experienced actor. Am I going to be stuck with a bunch of beginners in this class?
This is a mixed-level class, and I make a specific point of assigning scene work to each students specific needs of growth. I work with each individual so they can benefit as much as possible from the scene. In other words, on set you will have to work with various levels of acting, so the same goes for class.
Do I need prior acting experience to join the classes?
No prior experience is required. Our classes are designed for individuals at all stages of their acting journey, from beginners to seasoned actors.
Is a couple of months long enough for me to learn how to act?
You'll be learning how to act for the rest of your life if you are serious about it. Working thru three or four scenes, I can get a sense of his/her level. In that time, I can tell if he/she has particular acting problems or assets, and will communicate my perspective on their acting in a unique way that they are able to understand it.
Do you do a lot of exercises in the class?
If you mean relaxation exercises, sensory exercises, vocal stretching, NO. We believe the best way to teach acting is to get people involved in scene work as quickly as possible -- even if they are novices. This trains them for auditions, script changes, and other variables thrown at them while on set.
Are the classes held in-person or online?
Currently, our classes are held both in-person at our convenient location as well as online. That way if you are not in the lower mainland you can still take classes with the Acting Academy
What makes your acting class different from others I see advertised?
Our goal is to teach principles and techniques that lead to a career as a professional actor. I presume that the people who enroll in my classes want to be paid to act. I am also not here to say one class is better than another, for each of us respond differently to different methods. I have found that working with the basic principals of the Meisner technique to work the best for me and my students.