Fall Classes Resources

Fall Classes

Fall Classes Resources

Risky Business: Courageous Choices (Fall)

Physical and Vocal Characterization the Frisch Approach

Int/Advanced - Online
12 Sundays, 10 AM - 12:30 PST
Begins September 15

This class reveals the kind of choices available to the actor. Choices: Selecting them, preparing them, fulfilling them, assessing them. The right and risky choice can get the job, deliver surprising and dynamic characters, and offer audiences interpretations of penetrating insight.

Character Masks (Fall)

Character Masks (Fall)

Int./Advanced - Santa Barbara

12 Sundays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM PST

Begins September 15th

The classic "outside-in" discipline
employing a unique collection of celastic masks in the French tradition. Precise character development from the mirror leads to full-blown characters. Behind the "safety" of the mask, actors learn to work boldly and break through habitual limitations.

Projections (Fall)

Projections (Fall)

Intermediate/Advanced – Carpinteria

11 Thursdays, 12:00PM-2:30PM PST

Begins September 19 (No class 11/28)

The revolutionary approach to developing a character’s emotional life employing the power of the actor’s deepest imagination to create vibrant, lasting images and feelings. These images and feelings support, enliven and deepen. You actually experience the character’s experiences!

Playing From your Strengths

Expanding Range and Depth The Frisch Approach

Adv. Beginner/Advanced - ¬Online
14 Wednesdays 10 am–12:30 pm (Pacific)

Begins January 29th

Students discover and learn to play three to five diverse character types that perfectly match their "look" and presentation. Actors emerge with much greater self-knowledge and confidence in their auditions. Important guidance for headshots, websites and all self-promotion.

Acting With The Camera

Acting With The Camera Workshop - Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

Adv. Beginner/Advanced – SB

14 Thursdays, 12 Noon-2:30 pm

Begins January 30th
Framing, set terminology, playing opposite emotion, vulnerability in close-up – this is a thorough introduction for actors, both new to camera and cameras vets. A vital class to create consistently dynamic and surprising work on camera. Great for auditions, too!

Testimonials

"He taught more than any other teacher I had . . . is responsible for creating the kind of actor I am today. He taught me how to truly take risks in my work, invest authentically in my characters, and expect nothing but professionalism from myself and my colleagues. Peter’s standards were high and exacting, and as a student, I was thrilled to be held to them. It was the first time I had been treated like an actor, not just as a student. The method that Peter taught is still one that I use today – he gave me the tools to access, emotionally and intellectually, very dense material. He allowed me to see that with every character, every piece there is always a way that is deeper and truer than you first imagine.”
Julianne Moore, Actress

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