Theater Schools In San Francisco Near Me

4worldlovers:
Our students discover their uniqueness; the traits that make them extraordinary, in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Parents get feedback in evaluations we email following workshops. Children need to interact with other children and use their imagination to maintain a positive attitude in these challenging times.

We have trained children who have been cast in TV Commercials, Voiceovers and Film.

LEARN WHY OUR IN-PERSON & ZOOM WORKSHOPS ARE FUN, SUCCESSFUL and EDUCATIONAL

– Students interact; have fun using their imaginations and learn performance skills.

–Shy youngsters gain confidence and learn to trust their instincts; outgoing kids find an outlet for their creative energy.

– Scripts are emailed 3-6 days early to practice or memorize before class

– We start with vocal and physical warm-ups and class pace moves.

– Learn a variety of topics; cold script reading; timing; how to take direction.

– Evaluations are emailed 5-10 days after workshops.– Zoom link instructions on how to prepare are emailed 3-5 days before class.

– We can help students meet a talent agent and get interviews for auditions

“Hi Judy. My two boys, age 11 and 15, loved your in-person and zoom classes this spring and summer. They couldn’t stop talking about it after class. They gave each other feedback. Count them in to enroll again. I really enjoyed joining the last 30 min. of class as the students demonstrated what they learned in a live performance. The evaluations you emailed following each class gave me insight and were valuable. They had fun and learned a lot in your zoom classes in July and August.” Mrs. Howell, Oakland CA

“Your programs are valuable and fun. You made a difference in my daughter’s life. Your zoom and in-person classes have been worthwhile and successful. She started at age 9 and is now 12. Her acting, script reading skills and confidence have improved. We worked with experienced and honest coaches, casting directors and talent managers.”

“Congrats on 41 years! What an amazing accomplishment and legacy you have built over the years. I value your lifelong commitment to the arts and to helping children build their skills in creativity and confidence. Your staff is talented. Joey Paul Jensen brings great scripts and gives students valuable feedback. Deborah Eliezer (Assoc. Director) has a comforting teaching style which my daughter enjoys. We are grateful to have found you.” (My daughter attended at age 5. Now since 2020 at age 11, she is learning a lot with you on Zoom)

“My daughter is learning a ton in your zoom classes. Your evaluations are valuable and thoughtful.”

-If your child loves to perform and has walked up to the TV after watching a commercial and said, “I want to do that” then this is the perfect class.

COACH, JUDY BERLIN, DIRECTOR/FOUNDER of Kids on Camera since 1981 (See BIO below)

AS WE EMAIL A SHORT TV SCRIPT AND ZOOM LINK 3-5 DAYS EARLY TO MEMORIZE BEFORE CLASS.

THIS FUN ACTING TRAINING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS WHERE STUDENTS LEARN TO:

Commercial actors use their personality to introduce new products and use expression to engage the audience. A commercial actor often acts as if they are making a new discovery and that using this product will improve their lives.

Directors are following health guidelines to keep actors safe on a TV or film set and recording studios. Auditioning and performing on zoom and self-tapes will remain popular even as our health crisis decreases.

4worldlovers: Since 1961 in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Shelton Studios has been nationally recognized as one of the finest method acting schools in the country for film and theater. Students have won Academy awards, Emmy awards, Tony awards, and countless local awards.

Our examination and articulation of the human condition remains steadfast and continues into the 21st century.

4worldlovers: "Take it from a director; if you get an actor that Sandy Meisner trained, you've been blessed." - Elia Kazan

"He has been the most principled teacher of acting in this country for decades now, and every time I am reading actors, I can pretty well tell which ones have studied with Meisner. It is because they are honest and simple and don't lay on complications that aren't necessary." - Arthur Miller

The Meisner Technique is one of the most respected techniques in the professional world of acting, and when a director or casting director sees that you have studied the Meisner Technique for a considerable length of time, they know that they can expect an actor who is truthful, connected, present, grounded, believable, committed, free, authentic, spontaneous, imaginative, emotionally full and with a fully developed character informed by talented, strong choices and the craft to earn every single moment. These are all gifts that the Meisner Technique brings. One of the great strengths of Meisner Technique training is that it is a clear, step-by-step approach to the craft of acting. It develops complete freedom of expression and confidence in your craft.