NYC On Camera Acting Classes
NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS STARTS March 12th, 2012
This powerful and comprehensive class was chosen by the Graduate School at Columbia
"Penny teaches you how to get the job and what to do once you've got it." Tricia Helfer star of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
University for inclusion in its MFA program, and is highly recommended by top agents and casting directors. This class is for dedicated actors who want to elevate their work to the highest level. All work is directed and taped with multiple cameras to create the experience of working on a professional set. Penny Templeton works “hands on” with the actors to strengthen their technique through specially created exercises. Simultaneously, Technical Director Hank Schob works with the actors to develop the technical side of working on camera, while blocking their scenes.
* Learn how to effectively “fill” the frame for maximum effect and bring your best acting to the camera.
* Understand what the camera does and what directors are looking for in each shot.
* Work with scenes chosen to challenge you and your acting skills.
* Piggy Backs and Tight Two shots: Learn to how to get the most out of the most important camera shots.
* Strengthen your technique through exercises specially developed by Penny Templeton
* Continuity & Props: Learn how to accent your work with your props and match your work for editing.
* Tough workouts… “Kick-Ass Blocking” and “Nailing Your Audition” techniques.
* Insight through Professional direction with multi Camera shoots
* Involvement in your process – observation and critique of your work on a large movie screen.
* Final evaluation by a top agent or casting director
Penny using the Big Screen
8 Weeks Monday Evenings 6-10pm — Fee: $550 (Payment plans available)
2012 Schedule
January 16 – March 5 Sold Out
March 12 April 30
May 7 – June 27
* 7 Mondays 1 Wednesday – No Class Memorial Day
July 10 – August 23
* 7 Mondays 1 Wednesday
September 10 – October 29
November 5 – December 19
* 7 Mondays 1 Wednesday
* To enroll in a Master Class all actors must have previous training and professional experience and successfully completed one or more of the following classes:
- Introductory Coaching Package
- Beginning Acting Technique
- Intermediate Scene Study
For more information on Penny’s Approach
visit her Articles on the craft of Acting
Be sure to check out the Master Classes filmed versions of a scene from
Saving Private Ryan [Wednesday] [Thursday]
View testimonial videos on Penny Templeton’s Acting Studio
Contact us about joining a Master Class
- Learning the Frame
This class sells out quickly so please contact us now if you are interested in the next class
