The Acting Corps
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Acting Corps’ mission is simple- we are here to get actors acting. More
important than worshipping any 20th century acting technique, we feel that in
today’s entertainment industry environment, one must be practical, dedicated and
prepared. You must train with currently working professionals and learn through
efficient practice reliable skills that lead to booking a job in this town.
And because the best training, no matter what anyone says, is you in front of a
camera on a set with your director saying “Action!”, the Acting Corps produces
professional film projects to give you real world experience as well as
professional footage for your reel.
If you share our passion, our generosity of spirit, and our drive to succeed, we
invite you to join us.
Eugene Buica
Founder and Artistic Director
The Acting Corps
Boot Camp I - Basic Training
Four weeks of concentrated, daily work with expert teachers acquiring a solid
foundation in the best of all acting techniques, the Meisner technique. Come
prepared to work hard— the Meisner work moves faster than anywhere else, and
unlike anywhere else, we immediately apply it to Cold Reading and Scene Study.
Here we also focus on freeing the voice and moving instinctively, all in the
service of living fully in the moment and creating surprising and unforgettable
auditions and performances.
Boot Camp II – Into Action
The Army’s Boot Camp prepares you for war; The Actors’ Boot Camp II prepares you
for a much tougher battle - show business. For those invited to Boot Camp II,
it’s another 4 weeks of daily work on advanced Meisner Technique, Michael
Chekhov work to address objectives, and real on-camera acting technique taught
by a working film or TV actor. Also, there is a “business of show business”
class taught by an active industry professional (really) where you are
introduced to the facts about marketing yourself in Hollywood.
The Advanced Program
Panel III
The Daily Acting Workout
Exactly what it says, working out daily all of the skills necessary to get and
stay in shape – if you’re not at your best when the telephone rings, rest
assured that someone else is.
The Advanced Program
Two nights a week, going deeper and concentrating on character development,
script analysis, and making choices. Also lots of audition technique as you are
encouraged to go into the world and get acting work…
The Professional Program
Two things make it so. One, seriousness of purpose- you are required to work on
your career daily, and two, you will act in a professionally written, directed
and edited film project every four months. Since you are expected to work on
your acting career on weekdays, the three Professional Program classes take
place on weekends. Admission is based on creative ability and commitment – only
the most dedicated actors are invited.
The Acting Corps is housed in its brand new, two theater, state of the art
facility in the NoHo arts district.
Our address is: 5508 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Our telephone number: 818.753.2800
Our website (check for the latest info):
www.theactingcorps.com
