Through the beginner/intermediate customized acting program you will develop a solid acting technique and a strong foundation and learn the skills of our dedicated use of: the Meisner Technique, Lee Strasberg’s Method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s System, and the Chekhov technique. Our LA acting classes gives you the opportunity to obtain the tools necessary to be a successful actor. Here is a sample of the acting classes we offer:
Acting technique: The Golden Box
The Golden Box, a two day acting intensive teaches actors to draw upon all different acting techniques and form a toolbox of their own. Michelle Danner Golden Box technique draws upon Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekhov & the Stanislavsky Technique. You will form a toolbox of your own and develop a comprehensive set of “acting tools” when approaching a role or a scene whether it be for film, television or theater. Michelle teaches a technique that is effective for actors of all different levels. The Golden Box emphasizes on how to get out of one’s head and learning to completely live in the moment, by finding unique emotional triggers based on personal experiences. You will learn how to access their full range of feelings and emotions in an instant.
Scene Study for beginning and intermediate actors
Actors are taught the foundations of technique through opening emotional exercises which are used to warm up the actor’s instrument and teach the tools that will be applied to their scene work.
Auditioning for Film and Television
Understand what casting directors look for and become more comfortable in front of the camera.
Script Analysis
Watch and analyze film scripts from Oscar nominated and Oscar winning films. We cover all genres, that include movies such as Les Miserable, Dallas Buyers Club, 12 Years as a Slave, The Wolf of Wall Street, American Hustle, Gravity, Captain Phillips and many more. In the process, you will grow your vocabulary, learn to pick up American speaking rhythm and tonality, and learn to improvise.
Improvisation Workout
Develop your creativity & learn to trust your instincts through improvised scenes & theater games. This class teaches students to take risks, overcome mental blocks, and learn to build strong, believable characters.
Breaking into the Industry
Learn what you need to break through in your career and prepare the tools you need to succeed! How to develop an individualized strategy for your career and to create concrete goals and set plans to achieve them. Move from just wanting to book, to booking the jobs you want!
Voice and Speech
In Vocal Integration we begin by learning first to observe the breath, the body and the voice. With increased awareness, you will be able to identify your personal “habits” – those learned inhibitions that limit your freedom as an actor.
Acting Theory
The Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg acting technique, Stella Adler technique.A practical hands on approach to acting utilizing the Meisner technique, Strasberg and Stella Adler’s approach to acting and study of theatre history through 1860 – present day.
