Actors Workshop Q & A
Question by Imagination: Recommend a Good Actors Workshop in LA?
Hi, I will be in LA for a week next month and I am a new actor, trying to break into the biz. So I figure while I am there it would be nice to attend an acting workshop or something. Any really good ones you recommend? I know I can look in the paper or something but a recommendation would be better than a stab in the dark. Thanks. 
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Answer by Jen E
I don’t know if he will have a class in the time frame you will be in LA, but my brother-in-law is a working hollywood movie producer and he sometimes has acting classes.
I have attached his link below.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by Hayley M: please help!!!!! actors workshop in boston?
hi, im 14 years old with no acting expierence besides a play i did wheni was like 7 haha. ive been looking at acting schools online lately and i was just wondering if the actors workshop in boston is a good school? is it a good place to start and is it expensive? please help if you can ! thankyouu
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Answer by Just me
Before you spend money and time with an acting school you should probably look up some local community theaters and try and do a couple of shows there. It will give you some experience and will also help determin if you really like it or not before you go spending a bunch of money.
As for the school itself, I have never heard of it so I don’t know. I personally am a theater major in college and have had some amazing training so far within my school.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by : Is it normal for the actors in a theatre production to have to pay a “workshop” fee?
I auditioned for an upcoming production and was given a part, but was later informed that I would be required to pay $ 375. What’s that about?
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Answer by K Young
Run away. You should never, EVER pay to be in a production, especially if they only ask you to pay after they’ve given you a part.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by lucy l: Does anyone know if Actors Creative Workshop in Burbank, CA is a great acting school and is not a scam?
Here is the website
http://www.acwclasses.com/
If your answer is a yes/no, explain please and thank you!!
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Answer by myspacejess101
it dont seem legit why dont you visit them with your mom
you shoudl do some classes!participate in plays! build up your resume! get an agent! do auditions! get headshots!
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Give your answer to this question below!Question by javagirl: Legitimate actor’s workshop? Actors in CA please reply.?
I recently attended a free seminar given by a talent agency. The agent had tons of pictures posted of celebs she supposedly worked with and casted. After an hour of this agent and her assistant playing videos of work obtained for local actors, she handed out a flyer with a workshop list of classes totaling over $ 1,000. Then she did a brief video of each of us who attended and stated I had a very good look and my charisma was apparent on video. My response: If you think I have a chance, why do I need to pay you a cent? Maybe I’m ignorant on this–I’m just an artist seeking self-expression and a chance to do something cool before I’m too old and have regrets. Is it legitimate for talent agencies to charge the aspiring actor for these workshops with topics such as “how to read for auditions” “learning acting cues “lingo” and photos, applying make-up, how to dress, etc.? This agency’s name is De Vore Talent Agency in CA. The owner claims her name being mentioned gets actors work. Legit???
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Answer by Allen L
You should absolutely not pay for these workshops. Agents are not allowed to teach classes in the state of California by law, so this person is either not an Agent at all, or is breaking the law. Get into acting class for sure, but it should have no affiliation with the agents or managers you work with. Good luck, and keep searching.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by surfingislove: is The Actors Workshop in Orange County a good acting class?
I might want to take classes there but I’m not sure if its like legit. Is it a good acting school and would you recommend it? I know its especially for tv and film and for me i think thats the best part of it but ive head that there are lot of bull shit acting schools and stuff. So can someone help and tell me if i should take classes there or not? Please and thankyou (:
heres the website i found about it:
http://www.theactorsworkshop.com/
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Answer by ELDORADO59
I’m still trying to find someone who has taken classes there as well.
To be honest, with the exception of the South Coast Repertory in Orange County, the BEST training in Southern California is in L.A.
As far as training:
Here are some of the best schools in Southern California:
Cold Reading
-Margie Haber
-Brian Reise
Commercials
-Hey, I Saw Your Commercial!
-Stuart K. Robinson
-Carolyne Barry
Improv
-Groundlings
-Second City
-Upright Citizens Brigade
Scene Study/Acting
-Beverly Hills Playhouse
-Howard Fine
-Stella Adler
-Ivanna Chubbuck
-Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown
-Tom Todoroff
-Playhouse West
Stay away from those OVERPRICED “Acting/Modeling Schools” like JRP, John Casablancas, and Barbizon. All of those LA schools that I mentioned before JRP, JC, and Barb. are A LOT more affordable and actually RESPECTED in LA. Of course, if you don’t mind getting laughed out of LA and the other MAJOR markets, you’re more than welcome to have those 3 scammy schools on your resume.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by Joe A: Does anyone know of any good actors workshops in Manhatten?
I always look online and the results are always colleges???? and i found this one but i don’t remember the name of it so if someone knows could they please help me out
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Answer by Garry G
AADA offers a good six week, as well as the Neighborhood Playhouse.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by mromo33: A good beginners acting workshop in LA?
I am living on the westside of LA and looking for a good beginners actor workshop or ongoing school. Please help!
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Answer by tedjordan
chek out the Improv
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by : What are the best showcase workshops for actors to sign up with?
I live in Los Angeles.
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Answer by Rockstarr
John Robert Powers
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by yatzi: Do all future film actors have to join workshops & showcase to b considered by a good agency like The Osbrink?
I want to move to LA but ive never done workshops other than studying acting in college for a year. I live in TX and I don’t have an agency. Im wondering what direction to take before I move to LA or what I should do when I get there. Would I be wasting my time moving to LA without an agent?
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Answer by Anne
I suspect that you will not get an agent in LA unless you live there. Agents make money on actors who go to auditions and get paid work. If you are living elsewhere, then an agent is highly unlikely to spend time sending you to auditions that you can’t attend because you can’t get there.
If there are good workshops available in TX, and you think that will help, it would certainly not hurt. For example, Tom Todoroff may offer something. It would be another reference on your resume, so that is all good, right?
Agents want to represent actors who have a performance history with a good work ethic, who have marketable skills and who work hard to get work.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by Bobbie O: Are there any especially good workshops providing training for actors in the alexander technique?
Interested in a 1-3 week course.
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Answer by piano teacher
search Alexander Technique online. You should be able to find a workshop or a specialist in your area.
I obviously don’t know where you are, but there is a lady who regularly does workshops at UTA in Arlington, TX. They also have them in Austin a lot.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by bolinger81380: For the beginning filmmaker, who is taking an introductory workshop, is it better to learn film or digital?
I am looking into some intensive workshops in filmmaking, and was wondering if it would be a better idea to start with the film(the school uses 16 mm, but would give me a background in analog to use for 35 mm) or digital first. I am an actor with interest in screen acting so I feel this would be a way to diversify my skills and familiarize myself with the set and understand what everybody does. Any advice on this is most welcome.
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Answer by Vin D
I think most Schools deal with Film because it was the foundation but thing are starting to change, Digital is the way!!!
What do you think? Answer below!Question by nicole: What are some good acting classes to start out with?
So I’ve been looking into acting classes and I was wondering what would be better
Acting intensive, or actor workshop?
what do they both do?
And if I’m not right for either, what are good classes to start out with?
Oh and if you could, could you put in order of classes?
I’m dedicating my entire year to training for my acting career
So I’m going to be taking different classes all the time
Could you organize all the classes from beginning to
semi-advanced,
and then to advanced or whatever?
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Answer by mrhpotter7
Look towards your local community college or university. 95% of the time, they will have a beginning acting or principles of acting, or something along those lines. Also, if you don’t want to deal with having to enroll, financial aid and all that jazz, you can audit the class. That way, you don’t have to worry even about grades or tests. I’ve taken acting classes and it’s helped out so much with learning what I need to do for a role and on stage.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by Maryanna: Acting workshops For young actors?
To do an acting worshop do you have to have an agent first? or do you do the workshop first?
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Answer by Theatre Doc
workshops are classes. Agents are agents. Legit agents do not teach classes.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by tammy: inexpensive 2-4 week long acting workshop/intensive in LA?
I am looking for a really high quality inexpensive 2-4 week long acting workshop/intensive in LA? Are there any experienced actors out there who have a good recommendation for me? I have some free time this summer and would like to be productive in improving my acting resume… but I am having a really hard time picking out places that are worth my money. Help!!
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Answer by R K
you can get a copy of a couple magazines called VARIETY or HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
anywhere in hollywood, they are all about show biz. acting classes are listed as well as
open calls.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Ale G: somebody knows about acting schools in new york, for summer courses?
I want to go to new york and take an acting summer course, I’m deciding beetwen 2 schools which are: The Jason Bennett Actor’s Workshop, and new actors workshop, does anybody knows about them or whichone is better??? thanks
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Answer by Ty H
Jason Bennets is better. More experienced teachers. Also the scouts hang out more in that school looking for new talent than the other.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by very new york curious: What is a Broadway / Theater Workshop?
In Playbill, under actors names, it lists all the shows (Broadway/Off Broadway/National Tour) he or she has done, along with the workshops. What are workshops? Is it a type of rehearsal?
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Answer by Earl D
Workshops are things like Learning Tree, Powers classes, Calabasas classes, private classes, one time deals at Julliard, things like that.
Actors and directors start doing these if they can rather than work telemarketing jobs when there is no work.
Remember you go from making $ 2,000 a week minimum (sometimes $ 20,000) to 26 weeks of $ 500 a week unemployment to zero after 26 weeks.
A friend of mine gets one TV show every 18-24 months.
He makes residuals by now, but they puts his income at $ 20-35K a year and so you do a Learning Tree where you get like $ 25 a class and teach a 10 week intensive course in acting for TV or commercials, one hour a week.
You teach UCLA Extension.
Maybe you have yor own little theater or loft and you post an ad in the Village Voice and 12 students pay you $ 1,000 each for private 10 week course.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by : Can I become a successful actor just with extensive workshop training?
I am a 26 year old male and have finally decided what I want to do with regards to a future career…acting,hopefully on a professional level one day.However,although I certainly wouldnt rule out the option of training at such prestigious places like RADA or RSC I have heard that not all graduates of such places become successful afterwards.
Based on this,I dont really want to take the risk of forking out thousands of pounds worth of training.Therefore I have decided upon joining an acting workshop.With this sort of training,would it still be possible for me to become a professional actor so long as I am prepared to train VERY hard?
To be honest,I would prefer to get alot of training anyway as I respect the industry as an art form and would never want to get’an easy way’ in.
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Answer by R K
your talent and ability and being in the right place at the right time are what will determine your
amount of success, not where you went to school or how long you went to school. if you don’t
have talent and ability, no amount of school will give you any.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by Artsy: What is an actor’s workshop?
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Answer by JESSiCA’S THE NAME=)
It’s where a group of actors come together and learn more about the world of acting and bettering themselves whether it be theatrical, voice prep, singing, dancing, etc. Depends on what you sign up for. An even more in depth explanation can be found at www.kdstudio.com
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by doughboypillz: Has anyone ever heard of the Jason Bennet Acting workshop?
I am on my road to be a very succesful actor and i just need some classes to make sure i am on the right track with the right skills. So i tried my best to look some detail on The Jason Bennet Acting Studio ..could you find some out for me..you know just to see if its legit…
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Answer by jenny
I love that place!
it definitely looks good on an acting resume.
It is legit.
I went there about 3 years ago and learned sooo much. i definitely recommend this place,
Jenny.
email me if you want : thespian0123@aol.com
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Dallas P: Where can i find casting for The N?
I saw a comercial, it said join, go to worhshops yada, yada. i’m an actor and a workshop is an acting training/preparation course sort of thing!
I was wondering how, or where you can find castings for The N.
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Answer by 7LOVETRUTH7
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=casting+for+N&btnG=Google+Search
Give your answer to this question below!Question by : What techniques did Bob Fosse us as a director/choreographer?
I am doing a university project on Bob Fosse, I am creating a 20minute workshop based around his techniques as a director and choreographer, if anyone could tell me any specific techniques he used in his shows I would be very greatfull – like how he prepared his actors for the style of work? Thanks!
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Answer by Jay
According to Liza Minnelli, he expected his dancers to practice over and over and over and over again, until they got it right. I’m not sure if being a perfectionist is a technique, but it certainly would fit into a 20 minute workshop.
You might go to Liza’s web site and see what she has to say about Bob Fosse, they were very close.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by Rishab jolly: will i be able to become an actor or not?
I am a child artist i want to become an actor. I have done a workshop with national school of drama.
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Answer by JazzyGirl
I’m no astrologer or fortune teller…. but if you really want to be an actor, use the Law Of Attraction to get where you want to be! If you want it strongly enough, it will come to you… If you use the proper energy and your desire to become an actor is strong enough, it can happen. Focus on what you want by becoming an actor. Focus on it with enthusiasm and be grateful for the good things that come your way. Good Luck!
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by Sara.: advantages/classes/workshops/networking opportunities for teen actors in manhattan?
I’m a teen actress on the east coast. I go to classes/do work in Manhattan and Philadelphia.
What are some things I can do as a teen actress (my mom supports my career 110%) to get more work, network, and other things?
Can anyone who is in the business think of any:
-good schools that offer classes
-good classes
-ways to network
-ways to meet casting directors
-any other opportunities young actors should take advantage of!
Please only include LEGIT things nothing like IPOP.
Thank you! (Also nothing too pricy. Reasonable for what is offered.
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Answer by Actorman
iPOP is ver Legit! I went through iPOP and got lots of callbacks. I signed with my first agent from there and have now done several commercials.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by : Why is facebook Satan’s workshop?
My dad recently forced me off of facebook, I deleted my account and got off. Not only that he blocked the website. He told me, I could go on queensnake.net or queensnake.com and givemepink.com he told me they are anatomical education and that they help you learn about the body parts, he told me queensnake shows the consequences exceeded in past but the behavior isn’t real thus not inhumane; it’s actors showing the consequences of immoral behavior. I asked my dad “Why can’t I stay on facebook”, he replied with “Facebook! Facebook! Are you kidding me? Facebook is for losers and it is Satan’s workshop!”. he then left. Maybe he is right in that sense. Is he right???
* I am 16 also.
He deleted my account before I said why can’t I stay on facebook.
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Answer by Babel
cuz your dad is a loser :/
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by puffalump: How do you become and actor?
I am 13, and I get good grades and all, but I want to become an actor when I am older. Where do I start, I am shy to people at my school, but i’m totally different around other people. Last year I was in a choir workshop at our college theater. I loved it. Were should I start. OUr school doesn’t have plays. (i’m only in middle school) (8th grade)
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Answer by lastampodcast
Try out for local plays. After you get a little recognition, go to an acting school, or college that supports it. After that, look for job openings and you should be on your way. Just stick with it.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by caramelsundae02: What has “This Is It” Dancer Daniel Celebre been doing in 2011?
I have recently become a fan of the dancers from Michael Jackson’s This Is It. I see that a few are currently on tour or are working as choreographers or actors. I can’t seem to find much information on dancer Daniel Celebre, besides doing a workshop in February of this year. Anyone know of any projects he is working on? I would love to see more of his skills and dance style.
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Answer by Mystic*Birdy
recording 2 intros for a special feature~~
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by MissPink: Is this experience enough to get on Degrassi?
I’m really more of a singing person, but I can act very well too.
I have:
Played the main oompa loompa in a major school play (over a thousand people came together for the first two nights)
Gone to two acting workshops
Am going to act in a community play
Is this enough? The other actors have only done like workshops and stuff, but do you think this is enough?
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Answer by Omar
That’s not nearly enough. Those actors have years and years of experience, they’re beautiful, connected and they have ridiculously huge pay checks.
You’ll need a LOT more experience than that.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by : Actors & Actresses Agencies in the UK?
I’m 20 years old, I’m from Greece and I’m going to the UK next year for postgraduate studies and while there I want to try and work as an actress. I’ve been in a theatre workshop for 3 years and I’m very interested in acting, especially in cinema.
How do you apply for an agency to represent you? How does it work?
What are the best ones in the UK?
Would they take a Greek actress? My pronunciation in English is fluent and I speak the language really good but should I write in CV that I’m from Greece or not?
Thank you!
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Answer by Theatre Doc
When you are living there, let me know and I will help you. The best ones only deal with stars. Your ‘best’ one will be the one that gets you auditions. I don’t know their rules about non citizens participating in professional acting, but the rules in the US are very strict. You don’t put on your CV that you are Greek. They will figure that our from your CV entries.
What do you think? Answer below!Question by : What is the most important thing agents look out for when a person acts in a play?
When people act, what is the most important thing to do to become a good actor? Do agents come to watch plays like at a drama club or workshop, even if its just a local club or does it have to be a big, important, well known club?
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Answer by Roger
Agents don’t look at plays at the amateur level. There are a million such and there are so many people who want their services that they wouldn’t have the time. You have to be in summer stock or somewhere professional or almost professional.
As for what they look for, it’s mostly looks. If you have devoted every second of your existence to securing a part so that you get a job acting in a major venue, and if you’re tall, extremely beautiful and sexually appealing and appear to have some intelligence (a secondary requirement), you might get noticed–if you’re lucky.
Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!Question by Jtotheunior: How do I become a profesional actor?
I’m thinking of moving to LA. After being in several local commercials and films I want to take the next step to bigger and better.
I would like specifc answers like:
Manager or Talent agent?
Advice on Headshots
Reel
Resume
Networking
Acting Classes
Workshops
Houseing
Transportation
What is the best time of year to move to LA for an actor?
How do I get bigger roles?
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Answer by mike1942f
You want someone here to write a book.
Start by reading some of the existing books by people who have the experience from various points of view. To answer your last question: by doing all the other things for several years – there is no best time to move out there – except after you’ve been invited and sent a ticket.
Give your answer to this question below!Question by Rose F: How to make a really good first impression on an actor!?
I am a girl and 13 years old.
An actor Joseph Fiennes is coming to our school to do workshops with us and he is looking for some kids to be in a new film he is starring in!!!!
I have good acting experience.
I am really excited, but nervous and I was wondering if you could give me advice on how to make a good first impression!!!!!
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Answer by anonymous
be yo’ self.
hate people who try to be something their not.
works out bad.
makes you seem too desperate.
Add your own answer in the comments!Question by : POLL: If I am considering becoming a lawyer (maybe Entertainment lawyer) or a producer, do you think…?
I should take Accounting 2 or Directing? (I will be taking Accounting 1 this year and then next year Acting 2, maybe Directing and Production and then the following year Actor’s Workshop)
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Answer by Lolitta Innervisions
I think that you should take Directing,
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