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Uta Hagen Is a great technique to add to your arsenal of acting tools you can use when approaching a role or scene. Whether it’s film or television.
Learn the Uta Hagen acting technique. UtaHagen’s technique emphasizes realism above all else. Substitution or Transference
allows the actor to change their own experiences and emotional recollections for the given circumstances of the scene.
UtaHagen pushed her students to “become” the character—as opposed to pretending to be the part. While she encouraged deep study of the text, she also suggested creating a hybrid of the facts of the play and the facts of the actor’s life to motivate truthful behavior.
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MICHELLE DANNER’S 2 DAY GOLDEN BOX ACTING TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
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, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Chekhov & the Stanislavsky Technique.
BELOW ARE THE OTHER ACTING TECHNIQUES WE TEACH ONLINE AND IN PERSON
If acting is your passion, attending our acting school will help put your dream into practice. Our performing arts school in Los Angeles trains actors to become professional working actors in theatre, film.
The Stanislavski method is a set of techniques used by actors to portray emotions on stage by putting themselves in the place of the character. He believed in naturalistic performances that were as realistic as possible, and invented techniques that you can use to be a well-trained actor. Stanislavski’s approach to acting and his emphasis on creativity and the connection between an actor’s inner life and their performance. Below are the actors that have used this technique to enhance their performances; Al Pacino, famous for roles in “The Godfather” series and “Scarface,” Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep. Jack Nicholson’s intense and authentic performances in films like “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “The Shining” have strong Method Acting elements.
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Meisner Technique – Level 1
-“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances, ‘”Don’t anticipate. Just react.
Learn one of the acting techniques that helps create powerful and truthful actors! You will learn the foundation of Sanford Meisner: exercises in repetition independent activities, emotional preparation & scene work. The second half of the class consists of scene and monologue work, during which time you will apply what you have learned in the exercises to your roles. Below are the actors that have used this technique to enhance their performances; Diane Keaton, Jeff Goldblum, James Caan, Sandra Bullock has mentioned that she studied the Meisner technique and credited it with helping her in her acting career.
Stella Adler Technique – Level 1
You will learn the Stella Adler technique and explore the language and principles of Stella Adler’s approach to acting, including action, circumstance, and justification. You will develop a foundation from which to build yourself as an actor. Stella Adler believed that an actor’s talent lies within his imagination. She trained with Stanislavsky and studied the method but didn’t believe that an actor needs to relive past experiences to connect with the character.
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SCENE STUDY PERFORMANCE CLASS WITH DERECK REID- SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE WHEN YOU ARE READY.
Unlock your potential as a classical actor with our comprehensive Scene Study Class! Every 12 WEEKS, you’ll have the opportunity to perform and showcase your talents in front of an audience, featuring masterpieces from the greatest playwrights in history. This class is designed to refine your acting skills through in-depth analysis, character development, and performance techniques. Don’t miss the chance to shine under the spotlight and grow into a classically trained actor
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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
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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
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.
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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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- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232
- 310-392-0815
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