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SUMMARY:Audition Prep Workshop in January
DESCRIPTION:AUDITION PREP WORKSHOPSave your spot for this workshop over MLK weekend in the new year!All sessions are online via Zoom. Dates: January 17th-19th 2026Time: 9am – 2pm PSTThree-day online training\, personal coaching\, and showcase for ages 9-20!REGISTER HERETRAIN 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!
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/audition-prep-workshop-in-january/
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SUMMARY:Monday On-Camera Class Ages 14-20's
DESCRIPTION:with John D’Aquino \n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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 more.
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/monday-on-camera-class-ages-14-20s/2026-01-19/
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SUMMARY:Monday On-Camera Class Ages 8-11
DESCRIPTION:with Carmen Scott \n\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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 the business. Each lesson is a blend of fun acting games and exercises.
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/monday-on-camera-class-ages-8-11/2026-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Juniors Class
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SUMMARY:Tuesday On-Camera Ages 10-13
DESCRIPTION:with John D’Aquino \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 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 – from the entrance to the slate\, ensuring you are prepared to deliver dynamic and memorable performances. When not performing\, students help operate the cameras to better understand how the camera sees the world. By doing so\, students learn to better shape performances for the camera\, from the master\, to the over-the-shoulder to the close-up. This class includes warm-up games and celebrates all aspects of acting for the camera.
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/tuesday-on-camera-ages-10-13/2026-01-20/
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SUMMARY:Wednesday On-Camera Class Ages 14-20's
DESCRIPTION:with John D’Aquino \n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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 more.
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/wednesday-on-camera-class-ages-14-20s-2/2026-01-21/
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CATEGORIES:Teen Classes
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SUMMARY:Thursday On-Camera Ages 11-17
DESCRIPTION:with John D’Aquino \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom 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 – from the entrance to the slate\, ensuring you are prepared to deliver dynamic and memorable performances.
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/thursday-on-camera-ages-11-17-2/2026-01-22/
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SUMMARY:John in Arizona
DESCRIPTION:HERE WE COME ARIZONA !LA based acting coach John D’Aquino is bringing his classes to the Southwest! DATES January 24th & 25thAGES 8+LOCATIONThe International School of Arizona9522 E San Salvador DrScottsdale\, AZ 85258REGISTER HERE!SCHEDULE  FRIDAY\, JANUARY 23RD Scottsdale Launch Party& Fundraiser for Parsons Drama ClubALL AGES | 5:00-8:00 PM | FREE EVENT Kick off the weekend with us for the Scottsdale Launch Party & Fundraiser for Parsons Drama Club\, hosted at a beautiful Scottsdale home. This fun\, family-focused evening brings together young actors and parents for inspiration and real steps for easing into the LA market. Enjoy a welcoming community\, helpful insights for kid and teen performers\, and a chance to connect with families who share the same big dreams. Meet John and mingle for a great cause!To RSVP\, please email emily@johndaquino.netSATURDAY\, JANUARY 24TH HOW TO MAKE FUNNY (BEGINNER)YOUTH| Ages 8-12 | 9:00-10:30 AMTEEN| Ages 13-17 | 12:45-2:15 PMThis is John’s signature comedy course that he’s taught for Disney Channel\, which creates a math\, to make people laugh! Students learn how to build three step climbs\, how to escalate the stakes and how to set-up\, reinforce and deliver the 180 reversals \,the “word game”\, and improv. Plus\, learn how substituting simple punctuations can change everything in comedies. Get ready to have your funny bone tickled while learning the essential components of great comedic performances.HOW TO MAKE FUNNY (ADVANCED)YOUTH| Ages 8-12 | 10:45 AM-12:15 PMTEEN| Ages 13-17 | 2:30-4:30 PM*Beginner version of this class is prerequisite.John combines all the How to Make Funny fundamentals (punctuating the joke\, three step climbs\, escalating the stakes and 180 reversals) and challenges actors to execute them in a single scene. Using scenes from popular comedies\, actors are challenged to “find the funny”\, while building a comedic dynamic throughout. If you can master this class\, you’re that much closer to being able to deliver the “funny” on camera!THE BA-DUM-BUMADULT| Ages 18+ | 4:30-6:00 PMGet ready to laugh\, learn\, and  level up your comedy skills! In this signature class\, John brings the same techniques he’s taught at Disney Channel. Learn how to build 3-step climbs\, nail fast-paced banter\, raise the stakes in a scene\, and deliver the 180 reversals with crisp precision. Come ready to play\, experiment\, and find your funny! SUNDAY\, JANUARY 25TH  MAGIC RECTANGLE (BEGINNER)YOUTH| Ages 8-12 | 9:00-10:30 AMTEEN| Ages 13-17 | 12:45-2:15 PMADULT| Ages 18+ | 4:30-6:00 PM  This class helped launch so many careers. Take all the confusion out of auditions and learn how to perform for the camera. The Magic Rectangle is John’s technique for delivering dynamic and indelible on-camera performances. John’s simple emotional template will immediately improve student’s taped auditions by imposing structure on the imaginary fourth wall canvas that exists around the camera. If you’ve never trained with John\, this is a great place to start. Taught it to thousands of actors across the country and in Hollywood\, this class will dramatically improve your taped auditions!MAGIC RECTANGLE (ADVANCED): SCENE WORKYOUTH| Ages 8-12 | 10:45 AM-12:15 PMTEEN| Ages 13-17 | 2:30-4:00 PM*Beginner version of this class is prerequisite.Actors learn to apply John’s Magic Rectangle Technique in a scene that they will perform with several off-camera partners while learning to direct that performance into the “money” zone that exists around the camera. John’s camera games & exercises teach students the meaning of “eye-lines” and to which off-camera character they must focus their primary dramatic emphasis. This class will change how you audition as well as help you deliver captivating performances for TV and film.        Veteran actor and master teacher John D’Aquino (S.W.A.T\, Leanne\, Seinfeld\, 3rd Rock from the Sun\, NCIS\,CSI\, Cory in the House\, Shake it Up\, Hannah Montana) 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.PRICINGSINGLE CLASS: $125 THREE CLASS PACK: $300Choose any three classes for you/your child’s age $75 discountFOUR (ALL) CLASS PACK: $325ALL classes for you/your child’s age $100 discountAll classes have a 16 Student Limit.If purchasing a class pack\, please visit HERE. Then\, proceed to the BOOK A WORKSHOP tab (or by pressing the “Register Here” Button) and register for the classes with the code you received when purchasing the discounted packages in the “Redeem Code” section.If you have any questions\, please reach out to emily@johndaquino.netREGISTER HERE
URL:https://johndaquino.net/workshops/john-in-arizona/
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