Acting Classes for Kids and Teens

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Acting classes are a wonderful way to help develop your child’s creativity, confidence, collaboration skills and sense of community. With the decline in school arts programs and elimination of after school programs due to Covid, online professional acting training is a great way to keep your children engaged in creative activities that teach them a multitude of skills that go beyond acting.

 

Introduction to Commercial Auditioning for Young Actors 

Ages 8 - 17

All levels welcome 

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There are many wonderful opportunities for young actors to work in commercials, industrials and commercial print. There are also hundreds of young actors auditioning for these opportunities, so an actor must do anything they can to learn how to stand out from their competition - in the right way. Commercial auditioning requires a very specific skill set that isn't taught in most acting classes. 

 

In this class, students will receive an introduction to the world of commercial auditioning. Students will learn and practice:

 

1. Slating for commercial auditions

2. Audition technique for various types of commercial auditions (improvised, scripted, group, etc.)

3. Breaking down a commercial script

4. Handling product

5. Agent and casting director interviews 

6. How to prepare for the audition

7. Dealing with audition nerves and “stage fright”

 

• Class size is limited to ensure individual attention for each student

• 6 classes 

• Please contact us to be placed on the wait list for the next session

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Introduction to Film & TV Auditioning for Young Actors 

Ages 8 - 17

All levels welcome

 

In this class, students will develop their self-expression, acting skills, and most importantly confidence in their own unique voice. Acting exercises, improvisation and mock auditions will be used to help students learn critical skills required for film and television auditions. Students will learn and practice:

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1. Slating for film and television auditions 

2. Audition etiquette and audition do's and don'ts

3. Cold reading technique 

4. Breaking down film and television audition sides in order to give the best audition possible

5. How to prepare for an audition

6. How to create a professional self-tape audition 

7. Acting and improvisation exercises

 

• 6 classes total 

• Class size is limited to ensure individual attention for each student

• Please contact us to be placed on the wait list for the next session

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PRIVATE ONLINE COACHING

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You and your child can work privately with a 20+ year veteran of the industry to learn and practice valuable skills needed to have a professional acting career. One-on-one coaching has several benefits:

 

• Your child is guaranteed 100% individualized attention in a safe and supportive environment.

• Empowerhouse Acting Studio Founder Melissa Thompson Esaia will work individually with you and your child to assess his or her needs, strengths and growth opportunities and customize a plan to help develop his or her acting and audition skills, as well as a plan for entering and working in the industry.

• Your child will receive private coaching in acting, auditioning, cold reading, monologues, commercial auditions, script analysis, listening skills, communication skills, interviewing with agents, managers and casting directors, and navigating the entertainment industry in a healthy, empowered way.

 

Private coaching sessions are held via Zoom and accommodate your schedule.  All you need is a computer with the Zoom application and a quiet place for your child to work.

 

Private coaching fees are $125 per hour.  Fees are discounted when you purchase a private coaching package.

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