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Learn
what you need to know:
From acting basics to hitting on-camera
marks.
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Class Descriptions
Terry Ross has been teaching both novice and experienced adult actors for years. She's currently offering classes to help those new to the field learn basic acting concepts and techniques, as well as to help more advanced students polish their screen-acting skills.
Adult Classes
Kids Classes
Adult Classes
San Diego:
Acting for the Camera
Secrets of Screen Acting
Location:
San Diego classes are held in at the North Park Theatre
San Francisco:
Acting for the Camera (begins Feb. 2007)
Location:
San Francisco classes are held at the historical art center, Fort Mason Center
Acting for the Camera
"The actor is an athlete of the heart."
--ANTONIN ARTAUD, The Theatre and Its Double
Terry has designed this ongoing class for those with little or no acting experience, those returning to acting after an absence and those who've acted before - but not in front of a camera. Class size is limited, providing individualized attention for all.
Curriculum based on Stanislavsky's Method approach to acting
Training in relaxation and sense memory provides basis for honest, personal character development
Students learn techniques appropriate to stage, video and film
Special attention given to unique challenges of acting for a camera - where the camera crew is the audience and performances may need to be repeated over multiple takes.
Practice in cold reading to ensure successful on-camera auditions
Schedule and fees:
San Diego: Sundays, ongoing, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
San Francisco: (Beginning Feb. 2007) Mondays 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Tuition: $175 per four classes
Secrets of Screen Acting
"The main factor in any form of creativeness is the
life of a human spirit, that of the actor and his
part, their joint feelings and subconscious
creation."--Konstantin Stanislavisky
Terry Ross has been teaching her dynamic Secrets of Screen Acting workshop since 1997. The workshop brings Terry's unique approach to expanding the techniques and talents of more experienced students., Workshop sessions are ongoing - students can join at any time.
Classes are taught in Scene Study format, using real film and television scripts
Students are filmed on camera, with video review of performances
Every student works in every class
Class sizes are limited
Improvisation used to strengthen scene study
Ongoing curriculum allows students to join anytime
Showcases give class members access to area agents and directors
Schedule and fees:
San Diego: Sunday evenings, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$175 tuition payment per four classes.
Kids classes
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The
best of both worlds:
Individualized attention from an
industry professional who's also an experienced
teacher
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Locations:
San Diego: Sunday classes offered at North Park
Theatre
San Francisco: Wednesday evening classes offered at
Fort Mason
Mill Valley: Saturday afternoon classes offered at
Homestead Valley Community Center
Kids have fun while learning to perform on-camera and on stage!
Each student learns the fundamentals of acting in a supportive environment. Developing at their own pace, they explore the art and craft of acting!
Fun and fast-paced with expert guidance
Scripts and improv games geared to excite and challenge kids
Great training for the real world of TV, film, and theatre
Builds confidence, improves reading skills, and enhances self-esteem
Free parking and easy access
Opportunity to perform for Los Angeles and San Diego talent agents, managers, casting directors and independent filmmakers
Opportunity to create demo-quality footage
THE PROGRAM:
Realizing that kids need a well-rounded acting program, Acting Professionally has tailored its kids and teen classes to give them a taste of what it's really like to work on-camera and on stage, plus the thrill of improvisation.
Our 2-hour Sunday classes take the students through 2-60 minute sessions. They experience 60 minutes of improv, then on to 60 minutes of on-camera acting. During showcase rehearsals, students work on stagecraft to prepare them for live performance in a 250 seat theatre. This ongoing course focuses on using imagination, creativity, concentration, and focus to create strong, believable characters, whether in front of a camera or on stage.
They learn how to:
Unlock their imagination and emotions
Be honest, truthful, and natural
Gain discipline and focus
Become the character
On-Camera
In the On-camera session, kids learn the mechanics of TV, film, and commercial acting while having a great time! They overcome fears and become comfortable with the special requirements and techniques of acting for the camera. Working on-camera strengthens their ability to move beyond "acting" to fully bring characters to life and to react truthfully in the moment. As they begin to apply their skills to actual scripts from TV, film, and commercials, they build a solid foundation that keeps young actors sharp and audition-ready. Students develop the ability to handle any type of script, adding their own unique style.
Improv
Improvisation, or Improv, is a form of acting in which no script is used. In the Acting Professionally Improv portion of class, students learn how to think on their feet, make creative choices, take direction more easily, keep their energy up, maximize their personalities and most importantly - have FUN!
Theatre
When working on theatre technique in preparation for the showcase, students learn the difference between stage and camera, understanding the skills and techniques needed for each. They’ll work on monologues & scenes; enjoy creating characters and telling the story, while exploring the craft of stage acting. The student actor comes away with enough confidence to feel comfortable in both mediums.
Class sizes are limited so kids get the personal attention they deserve. The teaching philosophy at Acting Professionally is to concentrate on reinforcing each student’s strengths, while recognizing their individual needs.
Tuition
Classes are ongoing and tuition is $175 per four
classes. For pre-registration information please
contact Terry at the phone number or email address
listed below.
Contact Terry:
San Diego: 760-454-0382
San Francisco: 415-449-6922
Or email:
info@actingprofessionally.com
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