Brandeis, CA Theater Acting Lessons

Jan Linder-K. has a degree in Theatre Arts from Combs College of Music in Philadelphia. Jan has many Film and TV credits. Jan teaches a class called "Acting For Singers" which helps bridge the techniques, emotional connection to the lyrics and the physical connection to the music track. Jan wrote a book called "Once More With Feeling" which is about the connection of all three.

I love collaborating with students that have something specific to work on. This might include preparing for an audition, rehearsing your lines, creating and exploring a character, etc.

I've been teaching acting for 5 years and my students have gone on to gain acceptance into Harvard University, Yale University and NYU. I specialize in audition technique, cold reading technique, Shakespeare performance, scene study, voice, speech, physical acting, and character creation. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels! I can't wait to meet you!

Emmy Award Winner David T. has over 33 years of acting experience in Film, TV and Stage. He is best known World-wide for his role on “The Young and the Restless” where he received 3 Emmy nominations and won his first Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Billy Abbott. He has the experience and training to coach actors who are either beginning their journey with acting or are well experienced actors who are looking to bring more color and light to their work. so they will stand out in front of the casting director & make their tape unique from the rest. Acting is my passion, and I love to share that passion with others so they may reach their dreams of becoming a working actor.

Are you ready to take your acting skills to another level? Is there a character or monologue you feel is just out of reach? Do you want to step into an audition and give a performance that is undeniable and unique? I'm here to help you.

I'm an MFA recipient from the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University. I've trained and performed in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, LA and Moscow. Have performed Greek Tragedies and Shakespeare to Young Jean Lee. Trained in Meisner and Practical Aesthetics.

Services:
- Audition prep
- Script Analysis
- Character creation
- Settling into the character
- Finding the truth of the monologue/scene
- Finding the beats

I'm inspired by actors and love seeing an artist dig deeper and bring themselves to a role. Good art can be transformative. I've experienced it myself. I worked as a security guard on a college campus before I discovered what acting could do for me. I was depressed and emotionally stunted. If it weren't for a Meisner ...

I have experience as a union actress, as a film director, producer and I have done over 10 casting sessions so I know an actor's strengths and weaknesses and how they should improve, prepare for a role, work on an actor's palate (voice and body), can teach audition techiniques, building a character, scene study, improvisation etc.

I teach a bit from all acting methodologies - Stanislavsky, Lee Strasberg, Meisner, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, etc. My teaching style is more eclectic. I also emphasize Shakespeare and classical theatre training or plays. I train actors to use their imaginations and instincts. Essentially, I help actors play and have fun. A play is called a play because you "play"!

I am also a black martial artist and can teach actors combat and basic fight scenes for film. I produce my own action film series so I have experience with how an actor should prepare for a fight scene.

Are you struggling to break through? Are you missing the passion and flow of your artistry? Do you want to gain the confidence and "it" factor that'll blow audiences away? My coaching may be your key.
As an working actress in the TV and film industry for over ten years, one thing is clear to me: our talent and work can only go as far as our we are willing to go within ourselves. I have learned how consciously approaching each and every role can further our growth as humans, collaborators, and artists!
I will use by ability to see your subconscious blocks and unique gifts to create magic in your acting. Whether you need help breaking down an audition, creating the character, or feeling good in your skin... I WANT TO HELP!
My goal is to get you working in a happy and healthy way and inspire you to explore the depths of yourself and the world around you.

For the first time in Los Angeles, you can be privately trained to take the prestigious LAMDA acting exams (entry level through Grade 8). Each exam requires the performance of at least one monologue from contemporary times, ultimately working towards the performance of 3 monologues (including one Shakespearean). An examiner is scheduled to fly out from London to LA at least twice a year. Bonnie will prepare you for all aspects of the exam with the examiner. Special guest LAMDA teachers will help along the way.

Age: 7 years +

You can visit: lamda.ac.uk/our-exams/all-examinations/performance-examinations/

Bonnie attended the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School while in London and worked her way through the LAMDA exam system. She ultimately earned her LAMDA Diploma in Speech and Drama Education (LSDE) in 2011.

LAMDA is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected awarding bodies. We have been offering practical examinations in communication and performance subjects for over 130 years. ...

Hello, my name is Ricky. I have studied acting for 10 years and I've been working professionally for 5 years. I have my BFA in Acting from Cal State Fullerton, where I was taught by Russian Master Acting Teacher Svetlana Efremova. I am trained in Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, Michael Chekhov, Meisner and Shakespeare. I'm also well trained in voice & movement, comedy and script analysis.

I frequently work in regional theatre including: South Coast Repertory, MainStreet Theatre Company, Coeurage Theatre and Rogue Artists Ensemble.

As a teacher, I make personal growth my main focus. I find that so many actors try to revolve their life around acting that they forget acting revolves around life. So much of what we know in acting all stems from personal experiences and our individual truth. I believe as you discover more about yourself, you discover more about the art of acting. I teach the Stanislavski method - "living truthfully in imaginary circumstances." However, I also use Uta Hagen as ...

I have been a working actor for 30 years. Trained with some of the best teachers. I've starred opposite Jodie Foster, Ben Kingsly, Patricia Arquette, Holly Hunter, Sigourney Weaver, Jim Carrey, Reese Witherspoon, and many more. I've written and directed and produced both film and TV. I've been teaching workshops for the last several years.