Study with the studio’s renowned faculty no matter where you are in the world! Live instruction acting classes through Zoom.
How to Apply
1. New applicants should first submit an online application here. Once we receive your application we will contact you to schedule your entrance interview appointment.
2. If you are a former student within the past two years, please check with william@stellaadler.com as you might not need to submit a new application.
3. If you are applying for a course that requires an audition, please submit a video link to either a performance of a contemporary/realism monologue or a demo reel to this Google Form.
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Introductory Programs
EVENING INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM
September 13th – November 3rd | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
7:00–10:00 PM (Eastern Time) | 4:00–7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Tuition: $1450
This foundation course is a taste of conservatory training with classes in Acting Technique, Scene Study, Movement, Improvisation and Voice & Speech. Actors will develop more fully as actors in this intensive, multi-disciplinary program.
CLASSES: Acting Technique, Scene Study, Movement, Voice & Speech, Improvisation
WEEKEND INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM
September 17th – November 6th | Saturdays & Sundays
12 PM – 4:30 PM ET | 9 AM – 1:30 PM PT
Tuition: $1050
This foundation course is a taste of conservatory training with classes in Acting Technique, Scene Study, Movement, and Voice & Speech. Actors will develop more fully as actors in this intensive, multi-disciplinary program.
CLASSES: Acting Technique, Scene Study, Movement, Voice & Speech
Acting Technique
ACTING TECHNIQUE 1: FOUNDATION
Instructor: TBA
4 Weeks, 8 Classes | Wednesdays & Fridays
Dates: October TBA
3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Eastern Time / 12:30 PM – 2:30 Pacific Time
Tuition: $350
Explore the language and principles of Stella Adler’s approach to acting, including action, circumstance, and justification, rooted in the power of the imagination. Actors will develop a foundation from which to build themselves as actors as well as human beings.
ACTING TECHNIQUE 2: BUILDING CHARACTER
Instructor: TBA
4 Weeks, 8 Classes | Wednesdays & Fridays
Dates: September TBA
3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Eastern Time / 12:30 PM – 2:30 Pacific Time
Tuition: $320
Explore the language and principles of Stella Adler’s approach to acting, including action, circumstance, and justification, rooted in the power of the imagination. Actors will develop a foundation from which to build themselves as actors as well as human beings.
SELF-TAPE TECHNIQUE
Instructor: TBA
4 Weeks, 4 Classes | Mondays
Dates: October TBA
Tuition: $220 | Audition or Invite Required
As opportunities for auditions are being presented online, and it is important for actors to present themselves in a memorable and engaging way through their self-tapes. This class will teach actors the elements of a good self–tape and will help build their confidence on how they present themselves to the virtual industry. After learning the fundamentals, students will be receiving feedback from a Casting Director, Show Runner, or Writer.
DECODING THE TEXT
with Lisa Wolfe
4 Weeks, 8 Classes
August 1 – September 19, 2022 | Mondays
4 PM – 6 PM Eastern Time / 1 PM – 3 PM Pacific Time
Tuition: $320
The purpose of this class is to give you specific, dynamic skills to help add variety, power, comedy, drama, depth and color to your readings and performances for stage and screen. From initial cold readings to dynamic rehearsals and unforgettable performances, you will learn to respond to what is on the page, and perform complex language with a variety of new techniques. These essential tools for actors will help you to navigate the deft changes in thought and feeling that acting requires. In this class, you will work on assigned, short pieces of text, drawn from Shakespeare, modern films, and television scripts, that will challenge you to make brilliant, surprising choices that will delight your casting directors, your directors, your scene partners, and your audiences. All levels welcome.
Scene Study
SCENE STUDY 1
with J. Claude Deering
4 Weeks, 8 Classes | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Tuition: $350
This introductory level class focuses on process by exploring technique, monologues, and scene work to deepen the craft. This class is ideal for the actor seeking a strong foundation and to challenge themselves with material from produced scripts and screenplays.
Session 1:
Tuesday, Aug 9th – Thursday, Sept 1st
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
Session 2:
Tuesday, Sept 6th – Thursday, Sept 29th
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
Session 3:
Tuesday, Oct 11th – Thursday, Nov 3rd
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
Session 4:
Tuesday, Nov 8th – (skips Nov 24th) Tuesday, Dec 6th
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
SCENE STUDY 2
with J. Claude Deering
Invite or Audition Required
4 Weeks, 8 Classes | Mondays & Wednesdays | Tuition: $350
This class moves beyond the fundamentals of Scene Study 1. It is devoted entirely to contemporary scene work and provides a greater variety of characters and situations that take the actor’s skill to a higher level.
Session 1:
Monday, Aug 8th – Wednesday, Aug 31st
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
Session 2:
Monday, Sept 5th – Wednesday, Sept 28th
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
Session 3:
Monday, Oct 10th – Wednesday, Nov 2nd
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
Session 4:
Monday, Nov 7th – (skips Nov 23rd) Monday, Dec 5th
4:30 PM – 7 PM PT / 7:30 PM – 10 PM ET
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY SCENE STUDY
with Jon Korkes
Wednesdays | 8 Weeks, 8 Classes
Dates: October TBA
7 PM – 10:00 PM ET / 4 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Tuition: $480 | Invite or Audition Required
Advanced Contemporary Scene Study is a high level class that, through an active flow of contemporary scenes and partners, mirrors the professional working environment.
On-Camera Acting (Film & TV)
ON-CAMERA MASTER CLASS
with Philip Charles Mackenzie | 8 Weeks, 8 Classes
This Master Class focuses on working in film and television, through in-depth exploration of the character’s need and translating that understanding into performance. This class is taught by renowned actor and director, Philip Charles MacKenzie.
Option 1: New Students Section | 8 Weeks, 8 Classes
Dates: September 26-November 14, 2022 | Mondays
10 am – 12 pm PT / 1 pm – 3 pm ET
Tuition: $480 | Audition or Invite Required
Option 2: Returning Students Section | 4 Weeks, 4 Classes
Dates: September 28- October 21, 2022 | Wednesdays & Fridays
(4 weeks) 10 am – 12 pm PT / 1 pm – 3 pm ET
Tuition: $350 | Invite Required
Option 3: Returning Students Section | 4 Weeks, 4 Classes
Dates: October 26-November 18, 2022 | Wednesdays & Fridays
10 am – 12 pm PT / 1 pm – 3 pm ET
Tuition: $350 | Invite Required
Voice & Speech
SOUND INTO ACTION: VOICE & MONOLOGUE
with Maya Smoot | 8 Weeks, 8 Classes
Dates: October TBA | Saturdays
1 PM – 4 PM Eastern Time / 10 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time
Tuition: $480
This class is a unique hybrid of voice and speech, language and text, and acting technique. One hour of voice exercises, followed by two hours of monologue work. Each actor will leave the class with fully realized, contrasting classical & contemporary speeches to add to their monologue portfolio
VOICE OVER 101
with Bruce Kronenberg | 4 Weeks, 4 Classes
September 3rd – 24th, | Saturdays
1 PM – 4 PM Eastern Time / 10 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time
Tuition: $250
Taught by VO Instructor Bruce Kronenberg, Voice Over 101 is the most comprehensive voice over training you can get in New York City. Covering every genre of VO (Radio Commercials, Television Commercials, Audiobook and Narration and Animation), learn how to use your new skills to make money. The final class covers the Business of the Voice Over Business. Students receive MP3 files of their weekly work.
Theater Makers Series
Theatre Makers courses are designed for a range of artists with interests beyond acting. These classes include theoretical, practical and academic areas of investigation such as directing, producing, playwriting, design, etc…
Curious Humans Series
The Curious Humans Series are four-week sessions for theater lovers who are interested in acting and the arts. No matter the career profession or experience level, all curious humans are welcome!
How to Apply
1. New applicants should first submit an online application here. Once we receive your application we will contact you to schedule your entrance interview appointment.
2. If you are a former student within the past two years, please check with ryan@stellaadler.com in NYC or william@stellaadler.com in LA as you might not need to submit a new application.
3. If you are applying for a course that requires an audition, please submit a video link to either a performance of a contemporary/realism monologue or a demo reel to this Google Form.
