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CARRER BUILDING CHANCES FOR OUR ACTORS

 

Working Opportunities for Actors That Are Part of Our Well-Rounded Actors Training Intensive

At Michelle Danner Acting School, we believe that the key to success in the entertainment industry is not just quality training but also the hands-on experience that allows actors to build their careers while studying. Our well-rounded acting classes provide students with real-world opportunities to build their resumes and gain IMDB credits.
 

Opportunities to Build Your Career:

  • Uncensored Hollywood Web Series: Students have the unique chance to gain IMDB credit through their involvement in our original web series, “Uncensored Hollywood.” Directed by Derek Reid, this series follows the adventures of a Hollywood acting coach and the ambitious students who will do anything to become stars. New episodes are released each Friday, providing ample opportunities for students to showcase their talent.
  • Theater & Musical Productions: Students audition for roles in theater and musical productions allowing them to experience life as a professional actor in a live performance setting.
  • Film Projects Produced by Michelle Danner: Students in our conservatory programs can audition for roles in films produced by All In Films, Michelle Danner’s film production company. This allows them to be involved in feature films that will gain industry recognition.
  • Casting Notices: Our connections with industry professionals allow us to provide students with casting notices and opportunities that match their skill set. These notices help students audition for roles in major projects, increasing their chances of landing significant work.
  • Film Festival: Our film festival serves as a platform for students to network with industry professionals. It’s an excellent opportunity for actors to build relationships with directors and filmmakers, potentially opening doors for long-term career prospects.

Actors Michelle Danner Has Worked With:

Michelle Danner has worked with some of Hollywood’s most talented actors, including Henry CavillGerard ButlerZooey DeschanelPenelope Cruz, and James Franco, to name a few. This list showcases the caliber of talent that our students aspire to work alongside.

 

Classes at Michelle Danner Acting School:

At our Los Angeles Acting School, we offer a variety of acting classes designed to help students become professional working actors in both theatre and film. Classes are taught by industry professionals who provide serious, practical instruction. Some of our most popular classes include:

- On-Camera Training
- Voice & Speech
- Improvisation
- Scene Study
- Audition Techniques

Many of our students have gone on to audition for and participate in major theater, TV, and film productions. However, it’s important to note that success in the entertainment industry is determined by your talent, training, and effort, as well as external factors. Our school cannot guarantee work opportunities but offers resources and connections to help students succeed.

Additional Opportunities for Actors

- Acting for Film: If your goal is to work in film, our specialized acting for film classes will prepare you for auditions and roles in major productions. After completing an 8-week acting workshop, you'll be ready to pursue casting calls, open auditions, and roles on platforms like Backstage.

- Acting Tips: We also provide valuable acting tips to help you prepare for auditions and roles, including study abroad opportunities for international students to experience acting training in Los Angeles.

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Performing arts colleges provide the best training for aspiring actors in the industry, and our program in Los Angeles prepares you for a successful career in stage, film, and television.
 

Visas & Other Key Information


For international students planning to study in the U.S., Michelle Danner Acting Studio helps students apply for F-1 Student Visas and M-1 Student Visas. Additionally, after completing our acting programs, students may apply for OPT (Optional Practical Training), allowing them to work in the U.S. for a limited time.
 

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IN-PERSON ACTING CLASSES

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.

ONLINE ACTING CLASSES

Best training in the world no matter where you live!​

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

Short term acting classes

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

Join LA's Best Acting Workshop, 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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