- +1 (310)-392-0815
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- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232

Learn how to create an Oscar winning performance
SUMMER FILM & TV ACTING INTENSIVE CONSERVATORY
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The Michelle Danner Acting Studio WELL ROUNDED CUSTOMIZED ACTING PROGRAMS Study film acting & work in Hollywood’s film industry Student visa sponsorship available. Our program ranges from 1 to 12 week short term intensives to 3 – 12 months. 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. 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. The Acting School’s acting techniques are based on Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekhov & the Stanislavsky Technique. Students may select from our course offerings and customize their own programs for a well-rounded training. The following are examples of classes that can be selected: The Actor’s “Golden Box”: Advanced Two-Day Intensive Technique Analysis with Michelle Danner Auditioning for Film and Television: On-Camera Cold Reading Acting Technique Breaking into Hollywood: The Business Of Acting Beginning/Intermediate Scene Study Improvisation Voice and Speech Intensive Film Script Analysis
The Michelle Danner Acting StudioThe Actor’s “Golden Box”: Two-Day Acting Technique seminar with Michelle DannerYou will accumulate a comprehensive set of “acting tools” to 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? Michelle Danner’s experience in the industry as an actor and coach of Oscar nominated actors gives her a unique insight into the world of acting! Auditioning for Film & Television: On Camera class:You will practice in front of the camera with sides from movies and TV shows ranging from comedy, sitcom, romantic comedy, slapstick, and all genres of dramatic writing. Acting techniques:Explores the MEISNER, STRASBERG, and STELLA ADLER acting techniques. Breaking into Hollywood: The business of actingThe must know business aspects of launching your acting career and marketing yourself. Scene StudyA scene study class is offered to beginners, intermediates & advanced students. 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. Students explore how to apply their back story to the characters they are creating by working on contemporary and classical scenes and monologues. Emphasis is placed on learning how to make the best physical, emotional, and vocal choices. Improvisation: | ||
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The Michelle Danner Acting ConservatoryxxMichelle Danner is an international film director & acting coach.Her student list include James Franco, Seth MacFarlane, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Zooey Deschanel, Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Del Castillo and many others. xx Opportunities for International ActorsThe Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School not only provides well-rounded acting training through the acting classes that we offer, but our actors have the opportunity to build their resumes and gain IMDB credits while they study. Students in our improvisational classes have the opportunity to be part of our latest Web Series “Uncensored Hollywood”& gain IMDB credit as well as add professional reel footage. Actors also have the opportunity to audition for roles in theater and musical productions produced at the Edgemar Center for the arts, as well as Michelle Danner’s film project’s produced through her film production company, All In Films. Our yearly film festival provides students with the perfect setting to network with directors and film makers in Hollywood, to build relationships that can lead to years of work within the industry. In addition, casting notices received from casting directors and directors outside of the acting studio are referred to our actors in our Los Angeles acting school who fit the requested roles. Below are links to the websites you should check out for more information: All In Films is an independent film production company. At the helm are Michelle Danner, Alexandra Guarnieri. The mission of All In Films is to produce high-quality, independent movies geared to entertain & spark social commentary. www.allinfilms.com.For questions please contact Alexandra Guarnieri Phone: +1 (310) 392-0815 | ||
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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]

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- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232
- 310-392-0815
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
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