August 6, 2019

Surviving as a Child Actor

Having taught acting school Los Angeles young people for over twenty years now, it has been one of my main aims to prevent them from following the same path that I did as a young actor. On the face of it, this may sound a little odd coming from someone […]
August 4, 2019

2019 Summer Photos

2019 Summer Photos
May 30, 2019
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Learning Acting

. Learning Acting “Before we begin to study, let us determine what it is we want to learn.   We shall not say that theater is a school.  No, the theater is entertainment. “- Constantin Stanislavski Think about your favorite performances by actors.   What is the one thing that […]
May 22, 2019
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Great AUDITIONING TIPS FOR HOLLYWOOD ACTORS –Kids and Teens…And the parents!

Auditioning Tips 1. Stop trying to get the part.I know this sounds silly but you’re there to do a performance and bring reality to the script.   Don’t think about what they think of you.  It’s impossible to read their minds, even if you are psychic and it’s a waste […]
May 15, 2019

What If?

“I want to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I want to explore all the things I’m afraid of.”- Joss Whedon What if you won the lottery? What if you were accused of a crime you didn’t commit? What if you were betrayed […]
April 16, 2019

Welcome to The Young Actor’s Studio

Welcome to The Young Actor’s Studio.   What you are going to experience with these acting classes are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.  Acting is a life journey into discovering and rediscovering your own inner uniqueness and how to allow that to come to life onstage or on camera.   […]
November 2, 2017
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Three Fantastic Acting Tips for Young Actors

Acting Tips-  For today’s actors. Acting Tips 1:  Find your inspiration. Acting is such a personal individual work of art and when you market it daily, it can really make a person feel fragile.  Therefore,  find a teacher that is supportive, kind and creative.   It’s very important that you have […]
December 22, 2016

Acting Classes for Beginners

What are good acting classes for beginners? Good acting classes for beginners recognize there are certain roles a student can excel playing right away. The key is for the teacher to discover what roles a new actor can connect to readily, and also determine what roles may be more of […]
October 8, 2016

An Interview with Playwright Bekah Brunstetter

ABOUT BEKAH BRUNSTETTER Bekah Brunstetter hails from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and currently lives in Los Angeles.Plays include Going to a Place where you already are (South Coast Rep Commission), Cutie and Bear  (Roundabout Commission) A Long and Happy life (Naked Angels Commission), Be A Good Little Widow (Ars Nova, Collaboraction, The Old Globe), Oohrah! (The Atlantic Theater, Steppenwolf Garage, […]