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  Intensive (Ages 12-16)

Saturdays, beginning September 25, 2010 -November 13, 2010 10:00am-12:00pm $150 at the OHIO THEATRE

 This class is limited to 14 students. As of July 29, 2010 there are eight (8) slots 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 November 13, 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.

ADVANCED ACTING FOR TEENS: Acting in a Movie! (Ages 12-16)

Saturdays, beginning October 9, 2010 - December 4, 2010 2:00pm-4:00pm $250 at the OHIO THEATRE

This class is limited to 12 students. As of July 29, 2010 there are nine (9) slots available.

An intensive on-camera workshop to prepare the teen actor for working on a film or television set. Students will concentrate on the development of acting skills through working on a film based on 12 ANGRY MEN, a 1957 film directed by Sidney Lumet.

Our modern adaptation, of this film, will allow each student to be cast in a substantial role. This class will guide the student, step by step, from the audition process, through preparation and rehearsal to actually filming on a set. In addition, students will also learn industry etiquette and terminology. 

Students, friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY and SCREENING of the film on Saturday December 11, 2010 2:00pm. Students will receive a DVD of the film.

The Student's film will also be screened for regional Casting Directors, Agents and Filmmakers.