Master Class Acting Training Program
IMPORTANT: "Digging for Gold" - Training as an Actor by Thurman E. Scott
Class Information
We are proud to offer on-going Intensive Evening Conservatory Classes for beginning and advanced actors. Master Class meets twice per week. Classes are taught by award-winning actor, director and master teacher of acting Thurman E. Scott.
Master Class - All of the elements of the actor's craft are taught in this class: Technique, Character Development, Script Analysis and Scene Study. As Mr. Scott teaches each element of the actor's craft, you will immediately put it into action in order to see the practical application of the concept at work. You will learn the whys and the hows of the actor's craft. You will develop the ultimate actor's toolbox that you will be able to draw from when you are developing a character for a play or film. This is a very practical class that will yield extraordinary results, and one that you can return to again and again to further deepen your craft.
- Master Class Monday and Thursday, 7:30 to 11:00 pm (Classes may extend beyond 11:00 pm.)
- If you would like to be considered for our acting classes, please call 212-947-1386 to speak to Mariko Enkoji-Busch
Application Information
- Classes are On-going
- Potential Students can apply throughout the year
- Classes are offered in 15 week terms. You may register for one, two or three terms. Tuition is due prior to the start of the term and is non-refundable.
- To schedule an interview, call Mariko Enkoji-Busch at The Actors Theatre Workshop - (212) 947-1386 - or e-mail us at outreach@actorstheatreworkshop.com
- Please fill out the application (see link above). E-mail, mail or fax the completed application with your resume and references prior to the interview.
- Bring your headshot or picture, along with a copy of the completed application, your resume, and two references to the interview.
- To prepare for the interview please read the following documents in their entirety:
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- The essay entitled "Digging For Gold" - Thurman E. Scott on The Master Class and training as an actor.
- The essay entitled "The Necessity of Process"
- Thurman E. Scott's Biography
Class Guidelines
- Students must be on time and prepared to work for each class
- Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, professional manner
- Except for medical emergency, unexused or excessive absences are not permitted
- Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs during class will not be tolerated
- Not adhering to any of the above guidelines are grounds for dismissal
Basic Recommendations
In order to accelerate your development as an actor, we have a few recommendations.
Consider yourself a "theatre artist-in-training". Like an Olympic boxer,
you need to train every day. Therefore during your training, we strongly
recommend the following:
- Eat healthy
- Exercise daily
- Get quality rest and schedule time for quiet and reflection
- Read the newspapers daily
- If you smoke or drink alcohol, substantially limit your use or quit
- Schedule a significant amount of time for studying, rehearsing and class exercises each day
- Create a weekly schedule to achieve all of the above.