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Coaching For Acting

Coaching For Acting

New on Lessons
Offers online services
8+ years in business
Serves Woodland, CA
My teaching has a large toolbox to draw from, as I have trained in a wide variety of methods and approaches, both in the U.S. and U.K. I enjoy working with actors at all levels and ages on all sorts of material, from contemporary to classical, and can easily accommodate to suit each individual’s specific needs and goals. It brings me joy to witness students making discoveries and seeing what they are capable of, as they build their skills and enjoy the process. I have worked with both beginning and experienced actors, and have successfully assisted them prepare for auditions for drama programs and theatre companies....
Davis Arts Center Drama And Writing Instructor.

Davis Arts Center Drama And Writing Instructor.

New on Lessons
Offers online services
41+ years in business
Serves Woodland, CA
Sterling Anderson won a NAACP Image Award for “The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn” and is a two-time nominee. He is also a winner of the Movieguide Faith & Freedom award and a Christopher award for “The Gabby Douglas Story”. Sterling is currently working on a limited-series about Booker T. Washington. This comes on heels of an assignment for the HBO limited-series “Jack Johnson” starring Mahershla Ali. He has written for some of the most popular network television shows, such as “The Unit” on CBS, as well as NBC's “Medium” and “Heist”. His teleplay “The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn”, written for CBS starring Sidney Poitier, re
Inside Theatre With Mikhail Usov

Inside Theatre With Mikhail Usov

5.0(3)
Offers online services
19+ years in business
Serves Woodland, CA
Dal W. says, "The experience of learning under Mikhail Usov ("Misha") has been wonderful. I've taken lots of other clown classes, some from world renowned performers and teachers (whom I love and adore, too); but Misha's class has been a truly unique learning experience. From the time we have taken studying character--not just the idea of a clown "character"--but how it applies to me and the development of my unique clown character, to the time we have taken experimenting with clown "bits" and developing a process whereby the "bits" can come together to form an entire show. And finally, I'd like to add that because my class is a solo class, every note is 100% applicable to me and my development as a performer. There's no "fluff" and there's wasted no time. It's like taking a clown class strapped to a rocketship that's laser targeted on my success as a performer. It's amazing." Read more
Music Lessons

Music Lessons

New on Lessons
Offers online services
24+ years in business
Serves Woodland, CA
Don't waste your summer. Start music lessons with a kind, patient teacher. I teach piano, singing, trombone, electric bass, music theory, composition, arranging and ear training. I teach online, in your home and in my studio. Currently with Covid online lessons. Let's stay safe and have a great time playing music! [email protected]

Your Acting Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.

How much do acting classes cost?

Acting classes cost $25 to $65 per hour on average for group classes or $50 to $150+ per hour to hire a private acting coach. Prices vary depending on where you live and the instructor's experience and reputation. Acting studios that offer ongoing weekly classes typically charge $150 to $350 per month.

Acting courses and workshops can cost as little as $200 to as much as $2,800+, depending on the content, number of sessions, and the instructor's demand. Some acting workshops are short, 1- or 2-day intensive classes focusing on one aspect of the industry, while other programs last 4 to 8 weeks and cover several topics, methods, and techniques.

Most studios offer a free trial class so you can get a feel for the teaching style and decide if it's right for you.

Are online acting classes worth it?

Online acting classes are worth it if you want to pursue acting and are unable to attend acting classes in person. With online video calling platforms like Zoom and Skype, you can now study acting with the best in the industry from the comfort of your own home! Many reputable acting coaches—including those right here on Lessons—now offer online acting classes and teach the same methods and techniques that they teach in the studio. 

Do you need acting classes to become an actor?

You technically don't need acting classes to become an actor. However, acting classes can help you gain confidence, learn new methods and techniques, analyze scenes and scripts, and build new industry connections and relationships. Acting classes can also teach you about the business side of acting, which is as important as acting itself.

How long do acting classes take?

Acting class length varies depending on the studio and the type of class. Some studios have 2-hour classes, while others have classes lasting 3 to 5 hours. Depending on the location, acting classes may be offered in several formats, such as ongoing weekly classes, weekend intensive workshops, and training programs that can run anywhere from 2 to 8+ weeks.

What skills do you need to be an actor?

While the necessary skillset varies depending on the type of acting you pursue (think Broadway theater vs. TV commercials vs. film), all actors need a broad range of skills to portray the expressions and emotions of a character so effectively that they temporarily transport the audience to a world where the actor is indeed that character. This often involves:

  • Memorizing lines and stage cues
  • Analyzing scripts and scenes
  • Developing a character's emotions and physical expressions
  • Working with other actors, directors, and production crews
  • Adapting to unexpected changes and situations
  • Speaking clearly and adjusting one's voice to align with the character
  • Learning and developing different acting methods and techniques
  • Being comfortable in front of an audience or camera

Reviews for Woodland acting classes

Recent success stories from people in the Woodland area.
THOMAS F.
There are many sides to my experience in working with Mikhail. Firstly, I have come to study with Mikhail with much humility to his expertise, discipline and extensive experience in bringing the intimacy of the art coupled with the highly disciplined technique to create a beautiful and penetrating impression. I also appreciate his deep insight and love for the 'real' theater which is designed to uplift the soul. My own personal interest relates to character development, but the results of my study with Mikhail has far exceeded the parameters of my study to encompass the whole interplay between artistic expression and the human being who is a vehicle for that expression.
Inside theatre with Mikhail Usov
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