Vancouver's Acting Studio



Class Schedule



The Fundamentals of Acting (Weekdays)
Mondays at 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 6pm or
Instructor: Debra Podowski
Cost: $250 per month for Monday and Wednesday classes (twice weekly) or $160 per month for Monday or Wednesday class (once weekly). Deposit required.

The Fundamentals of Acting "On-Camera" (Weekends)
Saturdays 11am- 2pm
Instructor: Debra Podowski
Cost: $160 per month (4 weeks). Deposit required.

This class is for late-teens to adults. Beginner or intermediate actors are welcome. Students must be dedicated and ready to work. How does one begin to create a character? This intensive class is based upon character development and focuses on "substantiating everything said, every situation, and every person referred to in the text". We are always "coming from somewhere and going to somewhere". Also, students will learn about the "doings" in the text and "always being active". Incorporating these techniques will give your character a full body of life!

Debra Podowski's classes are clearly outlined and specifically taught. Students will be challenged and must be prepared to work and train hard. Most of her teachings are based on Uta Hagen's techniques.

For more information or to register, contact:
Debra Podowski at 604.836.3422 
Email: acting101@shaw.ca


The Master Class (advanced- experienced actors)
Tuesdays 6:30pm-10pm or
Saturdays 3pm-5pm
Instructor: Mel Tuck
Cost: $160 per month(4 weeks). Deposit required.
Auditors welcome $20 per class

The Master Class is designed to "fine-tune" the actor, and is geared toward those who have specific individual needs and fears they want to face. Common "tweaking" includes: audition techniques/acting blocks...
Mel will help fine-tune the advanced actor by honing in on their percieved weaknesses and fears, while choosing material suitable for each actors' specific need(s).

For more information or to register, contact:
Debra Podowski at 604.836.3422
Email: acting101@shaw.ca



On Camera Classes with Peter Bryant
Mondays at 11:00am-2pm and/or Thursdays 6:30-10pm
Instructor: Peter Bryant
Cost: $150 per month for one class or $225 for both classes

"My focus will be to help actors have truthful, interesting, memorable and most of all, actable choices that will ignite any and every performance. In addition to film acting technniques, I will give the actor vital tools to facilitate scene study. I will also demonstrate certain auditioning methods that will tame your nerves while setting the room on fire with truth and depth. Don't act the part..."    

For more information or to register, contact:
Peter Bryant at 604.734.5416 or 604.837.5416  
Email: pjbryant1@shaw.ca





Introduction to Scene Study and Film
Sundays 2-4pm
Instructor: Kaaren de Zilva
Cost: $160 (4 week class) Deposit required.

The title says it all. This class is geared towards the begining actor, who wants an intimate, spiritual, class setting. Class sizes are small and intake is on-going. Kaaren approaches her class with a very warm spirit and calming room, while helping you dive into your creative side to challenge your characters, and understand the text.


For more information or to register, contact:
Kaaren de Zilva at 604.719.5940
Email: kdz@shaw.ca


"There cannot be under any circumstance action which is directed immediately at the arousing of feeling for it's own sake." Stanislavski
To be the best Vancouver acting school, an acting studio should offer a variety of  acting classes at affordable prices:

Acting Classes Actor Workshops On/Off  Camera Training Private Acting Coaching Acting Classes
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