John D'Aquino

Camp Hollywood 2026 SOLD OUT - Waiting List Now Available!
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-07-04 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us in late June and early July 2026 for our signature event! Sessions are partially online via Zoom and in-person in LADATES June 19th, 20th, 22nd Virtual Classes/RehearsalsJune 26th-July 4th: In-Person CampNOTE: Additional rehearsals and table read will be scheduled prior to camp classes & filming REGISTER HERECamp Hollywood is our students’ most important learning opportunity of the year, designed to provide a realistic, professional filming experience which gets them ready for life on a real set when they book their first or next job! Camp Hollywood incorporates specialty classes, table reads, one-on-one coaching, rehearsals, and, most importantly, experience filming on a full, professionally staffed set, where they can learn how to interact with the director and different departments to maximize their on camera performance. They also learn set etiquette, allowing them to maintain professionalism, engender trust from directors and producers and set themselves up for future jobs and repeat bookings. In fact, several successful young actors have had Camp Hollywood as their first on-set experience, preparingthem for future film and TV roles you’ve probably seen yourself!SCHEDULE PART 1 – (Pre-Production Classes & Rehearsals)Part One will be online via zoom, and consist of acting classes led by John and the rest of our staff. Students will also have rehearsal periods with their directors as well as meetings to discuss wardrobe, make-up and possible special effects. Before Camp begins, there will be virtual online table reads and rehearsals that will be coordinated between the actors and their director.BREAK – There will be a two day designated travel break for campers todrive or fly out to LA before PART 2* Airfare/Lodging not included in tuition.PART 2 – (Filming)Part Two will be in-person rehearsals and the production phase of our films. Production will be two to four days, however, actors might not be needed for all filming days or times depending on the schedule. Basecamp for main camp classes will be held at/near Burbank. Production though may take place at another area depending on what film you are part of.On the final day of Camp, we will have a July 4th outing to celebrate the holiday and wrapping up another awesome Summer!PART 3 – (Post-Production & Screening)To give our staff time to edit, complete visual effects and other post-production work on our films, Part Three will happen towards the beginning/mid of Fall. We will host a virtual screening party to premier the films & we invite you to dress up! Date and time TBD. Students will receive an IMDB credit and a personalized demo reel of their performance.PRICING$6,400: Full Price$5,760: Returning Camper PriceCancellation PolicyCancellations before March 1st are eligible for a full refund.Cancellations before May 1st are eligible for 50% refund and the ability to apply the remaining funds towards classes, private coachings, workshops, or next year’s Camp Hollywood**.Cancellations after May 1st are not eligible for a refunds nor will credit will be given.**If the client is applying funds towards next year’s Camp Hollywood and there is a price increase, client will be responsible for paying the difference. Our Camp Hollywood always sell out so please check your calendar and make your plans NOW!REGISTER HERE

Camp Write, Shoot Act
2026-07-29 09:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00
DATES July 29th – August 2ndTIME 9 AM-5 PM**AGES 10+LOCATION Burbank**Times during filming days will be TBAREGISTER

As an actor in the film and television industry, so often we wait, get an audition, submit the audition, see if we hear back, don’t hear anything at all, and wait for the next audition to come in with the hopes of it becoming a booking. But what if instead of waiting during that time, you were creating? In Camp Write, Shoot, Act!!!, Campers will act in and film an original scene of their own creation! During the first two days, campers will take a variety of film-centric classes and break up into teams of 2-3 to write their scene. The last two days of Camp will be dedicated to rehearsals and filming their personal scene with our professional crew at a local studio and directed by one of our staff. When students are not acting, they will be assisting in other departments ranging from Art, Sound, Script Supervising, and more. Our staff will then edit everyone’s scenes which will premiere in the late Fall. Afterwards, students may use their scenes for their own personal use (acting demo reel, writing portfolio, etc.)

Classes Include: Mechanics of Screenwriting and the Importance of StoryHow To Make a Short FilmThe Art of the PitchCreating a Story Board Rehearsing, Hitting the Marks and Overall BlockingSet Protocol and more!We look forward to seeing what you create!

Veteran actor and master teacher John D’Aquino (Cory in the House, SWAT, Shake it Up, CSI, Hannah Montana, Seinfeld) starred in six TV series and recurred and guest starred on dozens of other popular shows. His love for performing is surpassed only by his love for teaching, a love inspired by his mentor, teacher and friend, Charles Nelson Riley, who instilled in his students a passion for helping actors create dynamic performances by reaching deep into the human spirit.

Emily Reas is a film producer, production manager, and multi-hyphenate. Previous credits include the feature Beauty of a Blank Space and short films having premiered at Oscar-qualifyingfilm festivals including Flow and Birds, Bees, and Threes. Emily has been part of Women in Film LA’s Peer Mentoring Group, was a Second-Rounder in Sundance’s Producing Fellowship & Lab, is a Film Independent member, and is a co-founder of the production group Blind Salamander Films.

PRICE: $1,700

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Improv Driven Scene Study with Japheth Gordon
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
IMPROV DRIVEN SCENE STUDYJapheth Gordon is BACK with this in-person workshop!Dates August 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29thTime Saturdays, 10am-12pm (PT)Ages 14-early 20’sIn-Person at The Actor’s Group Studio2813 W. Magnolia BlvdBurbank, Ca 91501REGISTER HERE

IMPROV DRIVEN SCENE STUDYTaught by Japheth Gordon, this all-encompassing acting class is designed for students ages 14+ who are serious about developing and maintaining professional-level skills for their on-camera performance. Each two-hour session blends high-level Improvisation, Scene Study, and On-Camera Technique to build confident, adaptable actors who can make strong choices in an evolving industry.Japheth Gordon (Modern Family, Criminal Minds, NCIS, CSI Miami, Dexter) is a writer, actor, and educator with over a decade of experience teaching performers and creators at every level, from first-time students to working professionals. He has developed his own curriculum and has taught professional-level classes in improv, on-camera performance, audition technique, scene study, character creation, and industry pitching all over the country.As a writer, he developed original projects at HBO Max and spent the last four years at Disney, contributing to major studio films including Moana 2 and Zootopia 2. His real-world experience allows him to guide students with practical, honest insight into how Hollywood actually works.Price: $250When purchasing either workshop, you are committing to all of the classes within the cycle. No refunds or make ups will be given if a class is missed.Class AddressThe Actor’s Group Studio2813 W. Magnolia BlvdBurbank, Ca 91501 REGISTER HERE

Audition Prep Workshop
2026-09-05 09:00 - 2026-09-07 14:00
Save your spot early for this workshop over Labor Day weekend !

All sessions are online via Zoom.Dates: September 5th-7th 2026Time: 9am – 2pm PSTThree-day online training, personal coaching, and showcase for ages 9-20!REGISTER HERE

TRAIN WITH THE BEST Audition Prep was designed to help young actors make significant leaps in their audition technique and get invaluable feedback on the last day of the workshop from industry guests!TOPICS INCLUDE:Camera Technique as it applies to the online (Zoom) format John’s Magic Rectangle Technique John’s Active Interrogation Technique | A deep dive into what’s not being spoken Mastering Dialogue – Painting the White of the Page What does it mean to bring yourself to the role? Entering the Room with Presence and ConfidenceAND MORE!

Our Audition Prep workshops always sell out so check your calendar and make your plans NOW!

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