Designed for ALL LEVELS. IN-PERSON at SLATE NEW ORLEANS
Limited to 10 actors per class.
Ages 18+
WEDNESDAYS | NOVEMBER 4, 11 & 18: 6pm-9pm (3 classes for $250)
The MACK DADDY of scene study classes. Playing a boxer? You need to look and act like a boxer. Find a boxing gym, get in the ring. Touch some gloves. Playing a hooker? You’d better go do some recon on Tulane and Broad and observe what happens on that corner – nail the costume, the walk, the hair, the makeup. I expect mastery of the script, knowledge of the story’s context, and any research necessary to fulfill the specifics of your role.
For the ones who are ready to raise the bar, get challenged and dig into layered, complex material. This class focuses on rigorous script analysis, overall skill refinement, taking direction and stretching your creative limits.
Actors are required to rehearse outside of class and bring in as finished a performance as they can manage for their experience level. I offer a constructive and challenging critique, specific redirects and notes to work on for homework.
It is in these critiques that much of my teaching happens—not only about the craft of acting itself but attitude, mindset and crucial components of building a sustainable career.
So, if you are looking for a casual approach to scene study, where you memorize your lines, show up and wing it and see what happens, this class is not for you.
You will be assigned a scene and paired with a partner one week BEFORE class. This class format requires extensive preparation, props, wardrobe and serious commitment. Remember, acting is a contact sport. Make contact.
Designed for ALL LEVELS. IN-PERSON at SLATE NEW ORLEANS
Limited to 10 actors per class.
Ages 18+
WEDNESDAYS | NOVEMBER 4, 11 & 18: 6pm-9pm (3 classes for $250)
The MACK DADDY of scene study classes. Playing a boxer? You need to look and act like a boxer. Find a boxing gym, get in the ring. Touch some gloves. Playing a hooker? You’d better go do some recon on Tulane and Broad and observe what happens on that corner – nail the costume, the walk, the hair, the makeup. I expect mastery of the script, knowledge of the story’s context, and any research necessary to fulfill the specifics of your role.
For the ones who are ready to raise the bar, get challenged and dig into layered, complex material. This class focuses on rigorous script analysis, overall skill refinement, taking direction and stretching your creative limits.
Actors are required to rehearse outside of class and bring in as finished a performance as they can manage for their experience level. I offer a constructive and challenging critique, specific redirects and notes to work on for homework.
It is in these critiques that much of my teaching happens—not only about the craft of acting itself but attitude, mindset and crucial components of building a sustainable career.
So, if you are looking for a casual approach to scene study, where you memorize your lines, show up and wing it and see what happens, this class is not for you.
You will be assigned a scene and paired with a partner one week BEFORE class. This class format requires extensive preparation, props, wardrobe and serious commitment. Remember, acting is a contact sport. Make contact.