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ACTING CLASSES
As an actor, you should continually strive to improve your "craft" by taking acting classes. These classes are not just for beginners, as a matter of fact, all good actors, even some big stars continue to take classes after achieving success.
Here are some things to remember when choosing classes:1. Expensive Isn't Always Better: Just because a class is out of your price range doesn't mean its better. Don't go broke taking classes, find the ones that you can afford and that you can learn from.
2. Small Class Sizes Mean More Attention For You: Try to stick with class sizes of 12-15 students. The fewer students in class mean more acting time for you, as well as more personal attention from the instructor.
3. Take Classes To Address Your Weaknesses: It's important for actors to be well rounded. If you feel comfortable with your comedic abilities, but have a weakness in drama, you should obviously be taking dramatic acting classes. Try to focus on areas you feel you need to strengthen, and find classes that will help eliminate those weaknesses.
4. Find An Instructor Who Can Help You: We all like to be complimented, but if that's all the instructor does, how have you learned anything? On the other hand, you may begin to resent an instructor who doesn't seem to find any good qualities in your acting. A good instructor will be able to point out your strengths as well as give you constructive criticism on your weaknesses.The best way to know if a class is truly the right one for you is to audit the class. This means that you can sit in for free and observe how the class is conducted. This gives you the opportunity to have questions answered, and most importantly to get a feel for how good the instructor is.
If you are in a major city, it should be rather easy to find acting classes and workshops. Regardless of where you are, though, you should be able to find something to fit your needs. Check with local theatres, watch the newspapers, classifieds and local magazines, especially those catering to the arts. Many colleges and universities have classes available to the public, or could point you in the right direction. Of course you can always check the yellow pages or the internet for leads on acting classes in your area as well.
Acting classes should be looked at as continuing education for a professional actor. The more opportunities you have to learn different techniques and strengthen your weaknesses, will result in more opportunities for you as a working actor. It's important to stay well-rounded and on top of your craft, and acting classes help you do just that!
Joanne Baron /D.W. Brown Studio - has been a wellspring for the theatrical casting and producing community for over twenty years. The Studio continues to produce gifted actors, writers, directors, and producers who bring their training and talent to all aspects of theater, film, and television.