Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Is your training appropriate
for total beginners?
Yes. In fact most actors with experience come to
us with bad habits from previous training. We encourage first timers.
What about the business side
of acting such as headshots, resumes, agents, and casting directors?
We offer periodic seminars regarding this subject matter. Commercials,
television, radio, independent and feature motion pictures are covered.
The focus is on how to prepare to get a job in a very competitive
industry.
Where can I park?
The best and most cost effective parking is the Sutter/Stockton
St. Garage located 1 block to the east of us on the Northeast corner.
Since Sutter is one way, you will have to drive around the block
to Grant St. and come up Sutter St. and look toward the right hand
side.
What about auditing?
We offer auditing for directors and prospective acting students.
Monday - Wednesday evening from 7-10pm this free one time
class is available for viewing. Call ahead to ensure the class is
taking place.
Is your training appropriate
for directors?
Yes. In fact Francis Ford Coppola and recently Terry Zweigof (Bad
Santa, Ghost World) among many others have come to learn about acting
and actors for their films.
I've just enrolled what can
I do to get a head start?
Inside the Actors Studio on Bravo channel is helpful. These books
we suggest as well: Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen, The Fervent
Years by Harold Clurman, Techniques on Acting by Stella Adler, An
Actor Prepares by Stanislavsky, Actors on Acting by Cole.
Do you offer casting opportunities?
Yes. We have two theaters associated with the Lab and frequently
students get cast in the productions. Also, with a plethora of film
directors studying at the Lab students do get opportunities from
them as well.
How are payments arranged?
All tuition must be paid before the first class.
Any installment up to that point is fine. Gift certificates are
available as well. We accept Visa/MC, Checks, and Cash. The Checks
are made out to the Shelton Theater. Send in the Reg form with payment
and this secures a place on the roster.
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