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Scene Study (ongoing remote class)

Mondays, 4.00 – 6.00 pm PDT, via Zoom

Mondays, 7.00 – 9.00 pm PDT, via Zoom

Each week, students work with film and tv scripts to develop complex characters and create a habit of making bold, authentic choices. Students prepare for costar auditions as well as guest star and supporting feature roles. Periodically, students will self-tape their work and experience mock auditions to improve those skills and prepare actors for remote castings.

Students may drop-in at any point for a single class or register for a 4-class cycle.

- 6 students
- Teacher: Kimberly Jurgen
- $60/class or $200 for 4 consecutive classes
- 4.00-6.00 pm PDT (7.00-9.00 pm EDT) each Monday, ongoing classes via Zoom
- No makeup classes

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Acting/Scene Study (In-person classes)

On hold until we can safely resume in-person classes

In this hybrid Acting/Scene Study class, students work with film and tv scripts to develop audition and performance skills.

The class focuses on:

IMPROV – every class begins with Spolin improv warm-ups

AUDITION TECHNIQUE – the first class of each 4-week cycle includes on-camera mock auditions

SCRIPT ANALYSIS – each class includes Kimberly’s curiosity exercises which encourage actors to explore each layer of the script

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT – students gain a fresh perspective on the character, finding unique character behavior

COLD READING – students work fearlessly, making bold choices

Actors learn to dive into character and live fully in that character’s world. Our technique helps the actor understand and connect with all elements of a scene through deep script analysis.

During each 4-week cycle, students go through the actor’s experience from audition to character emersion with a scene partner.

- 12 students
- Teacher: Kimberly Jurgen
- $400 for 8 weeks – new students commit to two 4-week cycles
- 7.00-10.00 pm each Monday, ongoing classes at CBAA Studio
- Prepared actors work every class; no makeup classes
- Auditors allowed only at the first class of each 4-week cycle. New students join on the first class of a 4-week cycle.

FREE SEMINAR

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In this live seminar, we will take you through the entire audition process. You will learn about casting sites and self-submission tips to help you stand out. You will learn how to prepare for your audition with tips to quickly break down a script and connect with your character.

You will learn the mistake most actors make when doing a self-taped audition and how to avoid it.

You will learn why 5 seconds is all a casting director needs to know if you are a fit for the role.

We will talk about agents and managers. Headshots. Resumes. Demo reels. Contracts. The pros and cons of doing background work. And more.

A few volunteers will also receive on-the-spot coaching with CBAA owner and teacher, Kimberly Jurgen.

- CBAA Studio in Sherman Oaks
- Seating is on a first-come basis.
- Free parking in our parking lot.
- Personal recording of the seminar is not permitted.