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| Below, in no specific order, are answers to some commonly asked questions we've received over the past 12 years. If you don't find the answer you're looking for here please feel free to call or email us. |
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1. What makes your school and acting classes different from any others?
A. Structured proven curriculum that transcends all mediums: film, TV, stage and commercials. Highly trained staff with required training program to qualify as instructors. Back to Questions 2. What are your qualifications? A. The owners share a combined 30 years in the business. The founder was trained in Conservatory programs including The Stella Adler Conservatory, The New York School of Performing Arts and Boston University School of Theatre Arts. Her background includes work in stage, film and TV as a performer, director, stage manager and writer in New York, Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Back to Questions 3. Can I audit a class? A. The studio policy is not to allow auditing to protect the sanctity of the actors work in the classroom. They need to be available, be able to trust and be emotionally vulnerable. We eliminate anyone watching on to protect their maximum ability to learn without having to worry about outside eyes. Back to Questions 4. Why are your prices somewhat lower than other places I’ve found online? A. We believe in continuous and ongoing training. This should be something you can afford and not have to worry about taking time off from your training. Back to Questions 5. Do you have performance opportunities? A. We do for Master Class students. They are guaranteed the opportunity to audition for one to two shows per year directed by the studio’s founder and co-director Lisina Stoneburner. The programs at the school are what we call “Process-based Programs”. True to Conservatory style, actors are encouraged to work professionally on their own, but separate their training from their performance opportunities. Back to Questions 6. If I go to your school will I be represented by an agent? A. We cannot guarantee anyone they will be represented by an agency for attending our school. While we have one of the best track records in the Southeast for working actors, finding an agent is, and should be the job of the actor. We will give you all the skills and information you need to be successful. Actors must still follow the protocols of our industry as far as submitting to agents. Back to Questions 7. If I go to your school how long will it take before I’m a working actor? A.nbsp; That is a relative question and the answer is unique to the individual asking it. There is no set time for anyone. However the more committed you are to your training and your career goals, the higher likelihood it will happen for you faster. Back to Questions 8. I don’t see any ads for your school or marketing material everywhere I go, why is that? A. Like the best schools in New York City, we have thrived on word of mouth referrals, thereby always getting the most serious and dedicated actors calling. We will always strive to talk to actors as they should be spoken to, with sense and intelligent information, not fancy sales pitches. It’s simply not how we were raised. Back to Questions 9. Aren’t all acting classes the same? A. While many share similarities, a lot depends on the structure of the schools’ curriculum and the ability of its instructors. Imagine comparing colleges and universities that offer the same major. Indeed the overall idea and concepts may be described as the same, however you would always look deeper to compare curriculum, professors and the careers of the alumni before setting any of the school’s apart. Back to Questions 10. Can anyone be an actor? A. Again, that’s a relative question. There certainly could be acting opportunities out there for most people these days, however, it does not necessarily mean that each person has the talent to truly succeed as an actor. Talent and training are a necessary combination. Back to Questions 11. I’ve been told I’m naturally talented, why should I enroll in an acting class? A. A young person who has a talent for logic and debate does not enter a career in the legal field based on their talent alone. A person with a talent for math does not become an engineer without the proper education. A kid with a talent for tumbling does not become an Olympic gymnast without ever training to do it. Talent is the exceptional ability to learn something. You must take your talent and learn the skills to let it shine and work for you. Back to Questions 12. How much does it cost to be an actor? A. Actors have only a few investments financially they should be prepared to make. Proper headshots (pictures) and proper training. Sometimes having the ability to travel easily is important as well. Back to Questions 13. Should I pay for workshops with casting directors and agents? A. We recommend taking supplementary workshops that enhance your current training process. The information being taught is most important and it will simply take looking into each workshop carefully and deciding for yourself which are most important at certain times in your career. Often agents and casting directors can provide valuable insight into the industry that will truly help you move your career forward. However taking them when you don’t have any real skills or acting knowledge to begin with can sometimes be a waste of time. Back to Questions 14. What kind of acting jobs are available here? A. Everything. Film, TV, Commercials and Stage. The Southeast has states with the best tax incentives in the country and productions are flocking to this area to film their projects. Back to Questions 15. What do I do if I just want private lessons? A. Private lessons are not recommended in lieu of a regular class. They are used best for audition coachings, advanced actors looking to intensify an aspect of their work, actors who live out of state and cannot make it to ongoing classes. The classroom is the best place to work skills. You need to connect with other actors, be in the moment of the scene, improv, see your and others work back, learn how to listen and react. Acting is not something you can be directed to do correctly, it is something you learn when experiencing it. Back to Questions 16. Why do I have to audition for some of your programs but not for others? A. The programs vary as far as the level of intensity, the depth of curriculum and commitment of the students involved. Auditions become necessary for certain programs to create a learning environment conducive to the training. Back to Questions 17. How long has your school been around? A. We opened in August 1996 Back to Questions 18. Does your school teach a particular technique? A. The foundation of our teaching is based in Stanislavski’s techniques translated by Stella Adler. However the curriculum has the influence of other revered teachers of the craft and the experiences of the directors in the film and television industry. Back to Questions 19. What does it take to be an actor? A. Talent, Skill and a Sense of Self. Back to Questions 20. How do I become famous? A. This is not something we teach at our school, so unfortunately we have no answer for you. Back to Questions 21. Is acting ‘hard’ to do? A. Anything worth doing well is worth working hard for. You should experience a sense of personal challenge when you work as and towards being an actor. If you are not asking yourself to transcend your own limitations, then your success will likely be limited and short-lived. Back to Questions 22. I hear about people with no training becoming movie stars. If this can happen then why should I take classes? A. Don’t be so swayed about what you read or hear. The biggest liar is “They Say”. Logic and reason tells you that if you don’t have the skills to do something you will not get hired to do it. Back to Questions 23. Are you the best school in Atlanta? A. A hint towards your answer may be, the one who is boasting loudly that they are the best, may need to boast to get your attention. The one comfortable with their abilities that they can sit back in confidence may very well be the best but doesn’t need to tout it. We are sure that everyone is inspired differently and by different styles and teachers. The question may be, “Are we the best school for you?” Back to Questions |
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