Comments on: Who Should Go to Professional Acting Training Programs Vs Who Should Go to Smaller Group Classes http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/ The Acting Room is a place by actors for actors. Sun, 20 May 2012 03:22:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: johanna templo http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-382 johanna templo Sun, 29 May 2011 20:01:39 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-382 Kirsten, Again, thank you. Not only are you providing a great resource for those us trying to navigate this business of acting but you have a great voice: extremely informed, warm and honest. JT Kirsten,

Again, thank you. Not only are you providing a great resource for those us trying to navigate this business of acting but you have a great voice: extremely informed, warm and honest.

JT

]]> By: Kirsten Tretbar http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-381 Kirsten Tretbar Sat, 28 May 2011 19:55:00 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-381 Hi JT - I personally LOVE Lee Strasberg Method. It keeps you so real and so grounded, and it changed my life with the studies I did in it AFTER grad school. I learned to be subtle in my choices, and use sense memories as a way to very realistically come to emotional highs and lows. Working on sensory exercises also helped me learn to slow down and use my body as a way to get the effect that I needed in a certain scene. I have never worked in NY so I don't know of any teachers there. If you are interested, what I would do is Google Method teachers in NY, then go and audit as many different private classes as you can. You will find the teacher! As they say, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Thanks for putting your trust in me, all of you. And I wish you all the joy and creative bliss you seek! (not to mention, fame and fortune! ha ha!) - Kirsten Hi JT - I personally LOVE Lee Strasberg Method. It keeps you so real and so grounded, and it changed my life with the studies I did in it AFTER grad school. I learned to be subtle in my choices, and use sense memories as a way to very realistically come to emotional highs and lows. Working on sensory exercises also helped me learn to slow down and use my body as a way to get the effect that I needed in a certain scene. I have never worked in NY so I don’t know of any teachers there. If you are interested, what I would do is Google Method teachers in NY, then go and audit as many different private classes as you can. You will find the teacher! As they say, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” Thanks for putting your trust in me, all of you. And I wish you all the joy and creative bliss you seek! (not to mention, fame and fortune! ha ha!) - Kirsten

]]> By: Johanna Templo http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-380 Johanna Templo Fri, 27 May 2011 22:20:23 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-380 Kirsten, Thanks for that confirmation, I was just hoping I was making the right decision. Can I ask whose method or technique you think works best for tv or film acting? Lastly when I do begin classes w/ acting coaches could you recommend any in NY? Your site has been incredibly helpful, THANK YOU for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience! JT Kirsten,

Thanks for that confirmation, I was just hoping I was making the right decision. Can I ask whose method or technique you think works best for tv or film acting? Lastly when I do begin classes w/ acting coaches could you recommend any in NY?

Your site has been incredibly helpful, THANK YOU for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience!

JT

]]> By: Kirsten Tretbar http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-379 Kirsten Tretbar Fri, 27 May 2011 00:48:43 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-379 Hi JT - Sounds right! I love all acting classes, just not the longer programs that lock you in. If you've never studied, it helps to get into a month long, or even a longer program, to learn the basics. Know that the more established programs (like Adler) will tout their "method" as the best, but take from it what you like and what works for you, and leave the rest. Programs are always political, but most teachers in them have studied many styles, and will teach a bit of everything! Good luck, and it sounds like you totally have your head on straight. - Kirsten Hi JT - Sounds right! I love all acting classes, just not the longer programs that lock you in. If you’ve never studied, it helps to get into a month long, or even a longer program, to learn the basics. Know that the more established programs (like Adler) will tout their “method” as the best, but take from it what you like and what works for you, and leave the rest. Programs are always political, but most teachers in them have studied many styles, and will teach a bit of everything! Good luck, and it sounds like you totally have your head on straight. - Kirsten

]]> By: Johanna Templo http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-378 Johanna Templo Wed, 25 May 2011 17:58:37 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-378 Hi Kirsten, Thank you for excellent advice. Im a litte both of what you talked about, Im older 44, w/ a unique look and voice living in NY pursiung for now mainly a commercial acting career. I've taken a technique class at Stella Adler and am considering a scene class. Ive heard of those acting classes by coaches that you've talked about but I always thought Id wait till I got some sort of technique under my belt since Ive never taken acting. These classes usually have a spectrum of acting experiences so I figured I should get a basic foundation first. What are you thoughts? Much Thanks, JT Hi Kirsten,

Thank you for excellent advice. Im a litte both of what you talked about, Im older 44, w/ a unique look and voice living in NY pursiung for now mainly a commercial acting career.
I’ve taken a technique class at Stella Adler and am considering a scene class. Ive heard of those acting classes by coaches that you’ve talked about but I always thought Id wait till I got some sort of technique under my belt since Ive never taken acting. These classes usually have a spectrum of acting experiences so I figured I should get a basic foundation first. What are you thoughts?

Much Thanks,
JT

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]]> By: Chris W http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-305 Chris W Mon, 31 May 2010 08:59:05 +0000 http://theactingroom.com/2010/05/17/who-should-go-to-professional-acting-training-programs-vs-who-should-go-to-smaller-group-classes/#comment-305 Hi I just wanted to say thanks Kirsten for the sterling advice :) I have decided to say 'f*ck it!' I'm going to give this acting lark a go! Acting, screenwriting, producing and directing with some talented local peope We have good editors and avid etc, and we are now a not-for-profit orginisation so will look for funding One we have made our films (a broad range of Brittish shorts including drama / thrillers; ganster movies ect) we will submit to many film festivals I will also score my films myself with high quality music, so feel we can make superb films which I hope will further our craft? Thanks for the support Kirsten, your good people and you do amazing work :) If anyone wants to get in touch with me, then please feel free to drop me a line : fullcirclemovies@gmail.com Thanks & best wishes Chris Wiseman Like you say I have much experience in promotiong myself as a DJ / musician, and am net savvy Hi

I just wanted to say thanks Kirsten for the sterling advice :)

I have decided to say ‘f*ck it!’ I’m going to give this acting lark a go!

Acting, screenwriting, producing and directing with some talented local peope

We have good editors and avid etc, and we are now a not-for-profit orginisation so will look for funding

One we have made our films (a broad range of Brittish shorts including drama / thrillers; ganster movies ect) we will submit to many film festivals

I will also score my films myself with high quality music, so feel we can make superb films which I hope will further our craft?

Thanks for the support Kirsten, your good people and you do amazing work :)

If anyone wants to get in touch with me, then please feel free to drop me a line : fullcirclemovies@gmail.com

Thanks & best wishes

Chris Wiseman

Like you say I have much experience in promotiong myself as a DJ / musician, and am net savvy

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