with John D'Aquino For young professionals who take their craft seriously, each lesson is focused on articulating choices and increasing success in front of the camera. Techniques include: Fundamentals of Comedy Performance, Method/Meisner Exercises (emotional recall / sense memory) Genre-Specific Performance Size, On-Set Responsibilities, Tricks for Cold Reads, Navigating Call-Backs/Producer Sessions, The Power of The Ensemble and […]

with Shane Brady Are you missing out on voiceover work? This class will focus on auditions you will submit from your home recording setup while helping students learn the tools needed to book everything from animation to commercial work. Topics include fast talk, diction, and enunciation. This class is led by Shane Brady. Shane is a voice over artist with credits […]

with Carmen Scott Whether you’re new to the industry or a young professional looking to sharpen your skills, this class is a perfect fit. We use a variety of on-set simulations to replicate performing on camera.  We also explore audition techniques designed to help young actors prepare their auditions and prepare for a career in […]

with John D'Aquino From the audition to performing on set, this class is designed to prepare actors for a professional career. Weekly lesson plans range from character prep, script analysis, adjusting performance to specific genres with an intense focus on both popular comedies and dramas. This course will dive deep into the science of auditioning […]

with John D'Aquino For young professionals who take their craft seriously, each lesson is focused on articulating choices and increasing success in front of the camera. Techniques include: Fundamentals of Comedy Performance, Method/Meisner Exercises (emotional recall / sense memory) Genre-Specific Performance Size, On-Set Responsibilities, Tricks for Cold Reads, Navigating Call-Backs/Producer Sessions, The Power of The Ensemble and […]

with John D'Aquino From the audition to performing on set, this class is designed to prepare actors for a professional career. Weekly lesson plans range from character prep, script analysis, adjusting performance to specific genres with an intense focus on both popular comedies and dramas. This course will dive deep into the science of auditioning […]

DATE Friday, October 18thTIME 4:00-5:30 PM (PT) Planning on submitting to our Zoom Movie Challenge, but have questions?We will be hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) about submitting to our Challenge as well as talk through the process on if you want to submit your project to other film festivals.If you have specific questions already in mind, please email emily@johndaquino.net.If you're needing some inspiration, […]

with Michelle Gilliam For young actors who want to be more free in their choices, more confident in their abilities, and more prepared for every audition or performance opportunity, this class will hold engaging improv games to help students become better listeners (reactors) which in turn, will make them better actors.

with Michelle Gilliam For actors who want to be more free in their choices, more confident in their abilities, and more prepared for every audition or performance opportunity, this class will hold engaging improv games to help students become better listeners (reactors) which in turn, will make them better actors.