Wrap Class - Level 3 - May 6 - August 12, 2026

Acting Techniques (Duration: 6 classes)

• Further explore mentality and physicality of a character

• Explore how scene objectives contribute to super objective

• Explore different types of acting method

o Meisner Technique: Created by Sanford Meisner, this focuses on "living

truthfully under given circumstances." It emphasizes spontaneity, listening,

and reacting to the other actor in the moment ("reality of doing").

o Method Acting (Strasberg): Developed by Lee Strasberg from

Stanislavsky’s work, this focuses on deep psychological immersion, often

utilizing emotional memory to "become" the character and achieve high

emotional intensity.

o Practical Aesthetics: Co-founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy,

this technique focuses on script analysis and breaking down scenes into

actionable, physical "beats" (what the character wants).

o Uta Hagen Technique: Centers on creating "authenticity" through

meticulous detail in the character's environment, using substitution

(making the character's life your own) to create, real, naturalistic behavior.

• Continuity

• Importance of listening

• Understanding and following impulses

• Monologues

Audition Breakdown (Duration: 4 classes)

• Breaking down casting calls

• Evolution of auditions

o In person

o Self-tapes

o Callbacks

• Audition techniques

o The E.P.I.C. Strategy: Focus on high Energy, thorough Preparedness,

appropriate character Image, and Consistency in performance.

o Character Journaling: Write journal entries from the character's

perspective to understand their inner world and emotional state before a

scene.

o Suggestive Wardrobe: Wear clothing that suggests the character, but

avoid full costumes.

o Vocal Warm-ups: Perform vocal exercises and tongue twisters to ensure

clarity and improve articulation.

o Eye Contact/Focus: Maintain focus on the reader (or a spot just off-

camera), not directly into the camera lens, unless requested.

o Physicalizing the Space: For self-tapes, make sure your framing and

angles support your acting choices.

o Finding Natural Rhythms: Unlike theatre, on-camera work allows for

more naturalistic, conversational pacing, including pauses and "stutters"

that fit the scene.

o Physical Energizing: Engage in light exercise, such as jogging, or

physical shaking before an audition to release tension.

o Confidence Building: Walk into the room (or start the tape) with high

energy and confidence, starting strong to set a positive tone.

o Rehearsing Out Loud: Practice your lines aloud rather than just in your

head to make them natural.

• Why having a good reader is important

• Monologues

Understanding Camera (Duration: 1 class)

• Understand camera angles, different filming techniques

Production (Duration: 1 class)

• Help actors understand their role in a production

• Explore what typical production day look like

• Reading and understanding call sheet

• Introduction to set etiquette

Acting and Business (Duration: 2 classes)

Guest speaker TBA

• Understanding the business side of acting

• Union and non-union productions

• Getting an agent

• Headshots

• Demo reel

• Tax deductions

Scene Rehearsals (Duration: 3 classes)

• Class dedicated to rehearsing scenes

Monologue will be handed on Week 2, filmed on Week 6.

Scenes will be given out on Week 7, filmed on week 18/19