Which Acting Class Technique Fits Your Acting Style

As I mentioned in an earlier post about finding the right acting class for you, there are hundreds of classes to choose from in the Los Angeles area. While many classes cover the same territory, there are enough differences that a person needs to study what they offer to make an informed choice. Here are just a few acting class options to give you an idea of how overwhelming choosing the right one can be:

• Scene Study
• Cold Reading
• Affective Memory Acting
• Accent Reduction
• The Business of Acting
• Practical Aesthetics
• Stage Combat/Stunts
• Musical Theater
• Empty Space Utilization
• Natural Function of the Vocal Mechanism 
• Dialects
• Musical Improv
• Playing to the Camera
• Acting For Parts Younger Than Your Actual Age
• Using the Body to Convey Emotion
• Identifying the Spine of Each Character
• Acting for Shakespeare 
• Social Implications of Characters
• Living the Truth in Imaginary Circumstances
• Focus on Feeling the Truth in Your Body Onstage 

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to acting classes. The choices are seemingly endless as most teachers offer a slight variation of each category or technique in order to stand out from the crowd.  It's best to meet with the acting coach and audit a class before committing to spending the money for the class.  Doing proper research now helps make sure your hard earned money is being used in the best way possible to further your career.

This actor has worked with some great acting coaches over the years.