Photo: Acting in Columbus student Hanani Taylor appearing on LIVE at the APOLLO. After much preparation and a round of recent auditions in LA (including Disney and Nickelodeon) Hanani is moving to LA. Click here to read the FULL STORY

ACTING FOR TEENS: TV, FILM and COMMERCIALS Eight-Week Spring Intensive (Ages 12-16)

Saturdays, beginning March 20, 2010 - May 8, 2010 10:00am-12:00pm $150 at the OHIO THEATRE

This class is limited to 14 students. As of March 8, 2010 there are seven (7) slots still available. 

This on-camera intensive is designed to enable the actor to handle commercial auditions, film and TV sides, scenes, and monologues for film. Working with the camera, actors will break down scenes to discover the humor, emotional moments, pacing, beats and more. The class will also explore the fundamentals of film and commercial auditioning, including slating and how to interview effectively, while exploring the entire audition scenario. The class will focus on strengthening performances and working with confidence in front of the camera during cold readings as well as prepared sides.

All exercises and scenes are video-taped with playback critiques an essential part of class time. All students will receive a DVD DEMO REEL of their work at the conclusion of this workshop.

Friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY on Saturday May 8, 2010 12:00pm for the screening of Student's DEMO REELS. Parents will receive information on how to navigate "the business" and manage their young performers' careers.

Former ACTING IN COLUMBUS students Remy Brommer and Grace Ameter were cast in supporting roles in the film SPEAK starring Kristen Stewart while attending the Acting for Film Intensive.

ACTING FOR TEENS: Advanced Acting for Film and Television Eight-Week Intensive (Ages 12-16)

Sundays, beginning March 21, 2010 - May 16, 2010** 2:00pm-4:00pm $150 at the OHIO THEATRE

This class is limited to 14 students. As of March 8, 2010 there are ten (10) slots still available. 

An intensive on-camera workshop to prepare the teen actor for working on a film or television set. Actors will concentrate on the development of acting skills through a variety of scene studies utilizing current film scripts. In addition to shooting scenes from original scripts, students will also learn industry etiquette and terminology. 

All exercises and scenes are video-taped with playback critiques an essential part of class time. All students will receive a DVD DEMO REEL of their work at the conclusion of this workshop.

Friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY on Sunday May 16, 2010 4:00pm for the screening of Student's DEMO REELS. Parents will receive information on how to navigate "the business" and manage their young performers' careers.

Student's Demo Reels will be screened for regional Casting Directors, Agents and Filmmakers.

**Class will not be held on Sunday April 4, 2010 - Easter Sunday.