CLASSES 

Discover the fundamentals of acting in a supportive, collaborative environment. Over 12 weeks, you’ll explore improvisation, core acting techniques, clown performance, and on-camera training. Each class is designed to build your confidence, sharpen your skills, and give you the tools needed to succeed on any set.

For an additional investment, all students will have the option to have a short scene professional recorded and edited to us as an appropriate demo reel.

Previously called “Level 1: On Camera Connection Foundations”.

Available every term

Curriculum Overview:

Week 1: Introductions, establishing expectations, improv and impulse training

Week 2: Improv and impulse training continues, review fundamentals

Week 3: Clown with Mike Kennard

Week 4: Clown with Mike Kennard

Week 5: Clown with Mike Kennard

Week 6: Acting tech, performing for others, how to effect the audience

Week 7: Acting tech, performing for others, how to effect the audience

Week 8: Introduction to On-Camera Connection, false memories

Week 9: On-Camera Connection

Week 10: On-Camera Connection

Week 11: On-Camera Connection + Professional Demo Reels

Week 12: On-Camera Connection + Professional Demo Reels

*schedule is subject to change based on the availability of guest instructors

Location: ‍ Orange Hub 10045 156st NW

Dates: Sundays: September 13- December 13

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Format: 12 weeks · 1 class per week · 3 hours each

$475 for ACTRA members $950 for non-members

NO CLASS: October 11 + November 15

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW until August 31st 11:59pm

For actors who want to continue practicing their craft, this 10-week class focuses on applying and deepening your on-camera connection skills through intensive scene work.Learn and put into practice key script analysis tools used to mine a script for evidence to understand and develop character and story based solely on the provided text.  

You’ll explore character development, emotional truth, and on-camera technique while receiving personalized feedback from your instructor.

For an additional investment, all students will have the option to perform their prepared assigned scenes on-camera to be professionally recorded and edited to use as an appropriate demo reel.

Location: ‍The Orange Hub-10045 156 St NW ‍

Dates: Sundays, March 1- April 26

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

Format: 8 weeks · 1 class per week · 3 hours each

$400 for ACTRA members $800 for non-members

Prerequisite: Performance & Connection, Level 1 or equivalent training

NO CLASS: April 5 (Easter Weekend)

CLOSED

For actors who are ready to get in-front of the camera or directors who want a better understanding of their cast and crew; learn the ins and outs of working on set. Over this 10 week course, you will have the opportunity to learn from active industry professionals to equip yourself with the tools to not only be great in-front of the camera, but how to be a great team member behind the scenes as well.

*schedule is subject to change based on the availability of guest instructors

Location: Orange Hub 10045 156st NW

Dates: Sundays: September 27- December 13

Time: 2:30pm-5:30pm

Format: : 10 weeks · 1 class per week · 3 hours each

$400 for ACTRA members $800 for non-members

Prerequisite: Performance & Connection, Level 1 or equivalent training

NO CLASS: October 11th + November 15th

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW until August 31st 11:59pm

Short on time but ready to dive in? This two and a half day intensive packs in the essentials of our entire 36 hour “Performance & Connection” course in a fast-paced, immersive format. Over 20 hours, you’ll explore improvisation, core acting techniques, clown performance, and on-camera scene study, all designed to build your confidence, sharpen your craft, and prepare you for professional sets.

By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of acting fundamentals and the tools to take your next step as a performer.

Location:‍ Orange Hub 10045 156st NW

Dates:‍ July 24, 25 +26

Time: 6:00PM-10:00PM (July 24), 10: 00 AM - 6:00 PM ( July 25+26, includes 1-hour lunch break)

Format: 2.5 days . 4 hours (July 24) + 8 hours (July 25 +26)

$700 for non-ACTRA members

$350 for ACTRA members

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW

For an additional investment, all enrolled students will have the option to perform their prepared assigned scenes on-camera to be professionally recorded and edited by an industry professional to use as an appropriate demo reel.

Select “Opt-In” while filling out your application. Not available to “Weekend Intensive” or “Industry Skills & Drills” Students at this time.

$150