Unlocking Emotions for Actors (Ongoing Acting Class w/ Zuri James)

Access. Channel. Transform.

This in-person class is designed for actors ready to deepen their emotional connection and bring that deeper emotional truth into their work. Through dynamic exercises, scene study, and script analysis, you’ll explore how to access emotion authentically and apply it practically on-camera, whether on stage, on set, or in your self-tapes.

Perfect for the actor looking to expand emotional range, release blocks, and cultivate a fuller presence in performance.

When: Tuesdays @ 10AM EST – In-Studio

Level: Intermediate

Format: Ongoing | Emotional Access & Scene Work | In-Person

Intermediate Acting Classes

Who it’s for:

  • Actors with on-set or audition experience who want to deepen their craft

  • Those ready to move beyond “playable choices” into fully lived-in work

  • Graduates of our All Levels classes or similar programs seeking challenge and consistency

What We Cover:

  • Script analysis through the lens of character, genre, and emotional shift

  • Accessing honest emotional life without pushing or performing

  • Real-time feedback loops: rework scenes with adjustments and playback

  • Subtext and moment work: building inner life that reads on camera

Outcome:

  • Sharper instincts and expanded emotional range

  • A process that brings scenes to life with subtlety and specificity

  • Scene work that shows you can carry a scene with presence, depth, and believability

Camera-Ready: Auditions (Ongoing Acting Class w/ Lauren Halperin)

Practical Audition Prep. 

This ongoing, in-person class is built for the actor who want to sharpen their on-camera audition skills in a thoughtful, real-world setting. Working from actual TV and film scripts, actors will break down tone and environment quickly, watch examples of booked tapes, and practice creating two distinct, grounded takes for every scene—whether co-star or guest star.

You’ll get focused reps, strategic insights, and the tools to make instinctive choices that pop on camera and hold under pressure.

When: Wednesdays @ 12PM EST – In-Studio

Level: Intermediate

Format: Ongoing | Audition-Focused | In-Person