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Sides for On Camera with Derek on Sunday July 13th from 3pm to 5pm:
In this workshop, actors will learn how to portray different states of being. This includes emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear; physical states, such as being tired, sick, or injured; and mental states, such as being confused, distracted, or focused.
By the end of the workshop, actors will have a strong understanding of how to portray different states of being. They will be able to use this knowledge to create more believable and engaging performances.
ACTORS HAVE LOTS OF OPTIONS!!!
Men or women can read Mark in the Leftovers
Men or women read Paul in DUNE pgs 19-20 (print page 23-24)
first line is “See this…Put your hand in the box”
Last line is “I see the truth in it.”
Bonus Scene is Lost In Space
Girls read Judy, men Read Jon
Sides for On Camera with Derek on Tuesday JULY 15th from 7pm to 10pm:
Altered States of Being
Objective:
To teach actors how to portray emotional transitions during states of being —such as drunkenness. This workshop focuses on internal transitions that manifest externally, without resorting to cliché or overacting.
Synopsis:
Few things are harder to play than a state of being. Especially when that state—like being drunk—is often reduced to cheap mimicry. The truth is: people don’t play drunk. They try not to look drunk. And that contradiction is where the acting lives.
In this workshop, actors will explore a range of emotional and psychological conditions—such as intoxication, adrenaline, shock, and dissociation—through the lens of internal motivation, tension, and denial. The goal isn’t to “act” the state—it’s to let the state reveal itself through behavior.
Men and women read for Whip in Flight :
First line is “Did you know Miss Marquez had a drinking problem?”
Last line is “Because I’m an alcoholic.”
pg 142- 145 – print page 143-146
Examples of what not to do:
Birdman
https://youtu.be/C82c8BItja8?si=uRv6-hN6a-oKDRXt
Orson Welles Drunk
Sides for On Camera with Derek on Tuesday JULY 8th from 7pm to 10pm:
In this workshop, actors will learn how to portray different states of being. This includes emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear; physical states, such as being tired, sick, or injured; and mental states, such as being confused, distracted, or focused.
By the end of the workshop, actors will have a strong understanding of how to portray different states of being. They will be able to use this knowledge to create more believable and engaging performances.
ACTORS HAVE LOTS OF OPTIONS!!!
Men or women can read Mark in the Leftovers
Men or women read Paul in DUNE pgs 19-20 (print page 23-24)
first line is “See this…Put your hand in the box”
Last line is “I see the truth in it.”
Bonus Scene is Lost In Space
Girls read Judy, men Read Jon
Sides for On Camera with Derek on Thursday JULY 17th from 2pm to 5pm:
Altered States of Being
Objective:
To teach actors how to portray emotional transitions during states of being —such as drunkenness. This workshop focuses on internal transitions that manifest externally, without resorting to cliché or overacting.
Synopsis:
Few things are harder to play than a state of being. Especially when that state—like being drunk—is often reduced to cheap mimicry. The truth is: people don’t play drunk. They try not to look drunk. And that contradiction is where the acting lives.
In this workshop, actors will explore a range of emotional and psychological conditions—such as intoxication, adrenaline, shock, and dissociation—through the lens of internal motivation, tension, and denial. The goal isn’t to “act” the state—it’s to let the state reveal itself through behavior.
Men and women read for Whip in Flight :
First line is “Did you know Miss Marquez had a drinking problem?”
Last line is “Because I’m an alcoholic.”
pg 142- 145 – print page 143-146
Examples of what not to do:
Birdman
https://youtu.be/C82c8BItja8?si=uRv6-hN6a-oKDRXt
Orson Welles Drunk
Sides for On Camera with Derek on Thursday JULY 10th from 2pm to 5pm:
In this workshop, actors will learn how to portray different states of being. This includes emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear; physical states, such as being tired, sick, or injured; and mental states, such as being confused, distracted, or focused.
By the end of the workshop, actors will have a strong understanding of how to portray different states of being. They will be able to use this knowledge to create more believable and engaging performances.
ACTORS HAVE LOTS OF OPTIONS!!!
Men or women can read Mark in the Leftovers
Men or women read Paul in DUNE pgs 19-20 (print page 23-24)
first line is “See this…Put your hand in the box”
Last line is “I see the truth in it.”
Bonus Scene is Lost In Space
Girls read Judy, men Read Jon
New in-person acting classes:
How to become an actor | How to get an agent?
BREAKING INTO HOLLYWOOD – THE BUSINESS OF ACTING – ONLINE INTER ACTIVE CLASSES – Start a Career as an Actor
Learn how to become an actor and how to get an agent.
Learn how you can submit for a film and TV part from anywhere in the country and the world to be
considered for projects that are casting in Hollywood and elsewhere.
Learn how you can submit for a film and TV part from anywhere in the country and the world to be considered for projects that are casting in Hollywood and elsewhere.
What training do I need to become an actor? How do I find roles to audition for? How do I book an audition? How do I book an acting job?
This intensive gives you the road map to learning how you can work in the industry as an actor and gives you the tools you need to break into Hollywood.
By the end of this class, you will understand how to market yourself and you will understand the agent process, and how to begin to audition.
This class is for actors who need an agent; who are trying to get to the next level; who are unsatisfied with the number of auditions they are getting; and who have an agent but need to book work. An Interactive Workshop That Answers Your Questions: How to get a headshot and showreel that stands out, how to get into SAG-AFTRA, how to create a resume that gets you called in, how to get work without an Agent, how casting works, how to develop an individualized strategy for your career!!
Call us at 310-392-0815 or reach out via Skype at live:.cid.9ef1fb7fafb0ffec to learn more!
GET THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
What training do I need to become an actor?
How do I find roles to audition for?
How do I book an audition?
How do I book an acting job?
How do I find a talent agent?
How do I create my own work as an actor?
March 9th, Sunday from 10:00am – 12pm for $100
Once you have paid, please email us which class you have chosen so we can add you to the class.
Classes are held in virtual classrooms hosted by zoom.
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2 day intensive workshop with Hollywood Acting Coach & Award-winning Film Director Michelle Danner.
“THE GOLDEN BOX” Learn how to create an Oscar winning performance!
This Intensive is fantastic and not to be missed as people from all over the country are flying in to attend.
MICHELLE DANNER’S 2 DAY GOLDEN BOX ACTING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
Learn acting techniques & tools to get the most out of your film, television or theater performance.
*This workshop benefits Actors, Director, Writers and Producers of all levels
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We will help you to develop your own “Golden Box” of techniques and tools that you can use when approaching a role or a scene, whether it be for film, television, or theater.
Discover the answers to the following questions:
Why are some choices more powerful than others?
How does one deliver a raw unforgettable performance?
What specific tools can be applied to film, television, and stage work?
How does one develop a personal story from scratch?
The Michelle Danner Acting Studio’s philosophy is that artists can draw upon all different acting techniques and form an individual toolbox, their own Golden Box. The Acting School’s acting techniques are based on Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekhov & the Stanislavsky Technique.
Saturday March 1st 2:30pm-7:30pm and Sunday March 2nd 10:30am-3:30pm Tuition $250 dollars
Call us at 310-392-0815 or reach out via Skype at live:.cid.9ef1fb7fafb0ffec to learn more!
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We offer acting classes in Los Angeles to help you hone your craft & jumpstart your career.
Our acting school teaches every acting technique: Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg’s method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s method, Uta Hagen, and the Chekhov technique.
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KIDS AND TEEN ACTING CLASSES
Learn to develop a solid acting technique and foundation. We focus on fun improvisational games, auditioning techniques, and working on scenes and monologues across comedy and drama.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Study Acting or Filmmaking in Hollywood.
F1 Student visa and M1 visa USA for applicants wishing to study the conservatory program
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We offer customizable short-term Acting Programs that can be tailored to fit your budget and the length of your stay in Los Angeles.
Acting workshops
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Golden box and Breaking into Hollywood the roadmap to working.
Film and television workshops for adults, children and teen
Our Mission
The Michelle Danner Acting School’s philosophy is that artists can draw upon all different acting techniques & form an individual “Golden toolbox” to use when approaching a role or a scene, whether it be for film, television, or theater. The acting school’s acting techniques are based on Meisner, Strasberg, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen & the Stanislavsky acting Technique.
Michelle Danner’s alumni include Penelope Cruz, Seth MacFarlane, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Zooey Deschanel, Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Chris Martin, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Del Castillo and many others.
The acting school offers classes for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
• Classes include:
• Acting for Film
• Scene Study
• Cold Reading
• Musical Theater
• Movement
• Voice and Speech
We are one of the elite acting schools in California, known for training successful actors.
A variety of acting classes are offered in Los Angeles to help students hone their craft and jumpstart their careers.
What makes us different
Our acting program differs from other acting schools in Los Angeles, since we teach every acting technique & method, including the Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg’s method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s method & Uta Hagen technique.
Online Acting Classes
Scene Study & Monologues |
Meisner acting technique |
Cold Read Auditioning |
Improvisation
- Develop a strong acting foundation.
- Learn to make powerful acting choices
Acting Techniques
• The Actor’s Golden Box (acting technique) | Meisner Acting Technique | Stella Adler Acting Technique | Uta Hagen Acting Technique | Stanislavski Acting Technique | Training & Workshops: | Audition Training Classes & Workshops (Film & Television) | Scene Study Classes & Script Analysis | Improvisation | Performance & Preparation: | Acting Demo Reels | Voice & Speech | General American Accent & Dialects | Industry & Career Guidance: | Breaking into Hollywood: The Business of Acting | Coaching Options: | Private Coaching (Audition Coaching, Dialogue Coaching, On-Set Coaching) | Online Coaching & Private Acting Classes
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Call us to find out about the best acting classes in Los Angeles and to learn more about our best acting teachers in Los Angeles, 310-392-0815 or email us at [email protected]
Unlock your full potential as an actor—enroll today and take the first step toward mastering your craft with world-class training and personalized coaching
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- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232
- 310-392-0815
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
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