John D'Aquino

Improv Driven Scene Study with Japheth Gordon
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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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