Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theare-Los Angeles is a world renowned acting school located in the heart of Hollywood, California. We offer extensive training for the serious actor in theatre, film, and television (on camera). The Stella Adler Technique grew out of Miss Adler’s personal work with Konstantin Stanislavski, the father of modern acting.
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The course of study upon which the training of the modern actor is based. Actors are the "doers" in the collaborative effort that results in a film or play being seen and heard. Therefore, all understanding is made "doable" in the learning of the skills for the actor. Listed below are eight highlights of the craft that actors are taught to practice: 1. Understanding of self through the art form of acting 2. Actor's relationship to words and feelings 3. Physical and mental relaxation within the circumstances 4. Creative imagination as a major acting tool 5. Application of the three levels of justification 6. Non-verbal expression through character behavior 7. Relationship with partners 8. Mental actions and their four specific types
Technique
Movement
Improvisation
Four INTENSIVE courses
This class trains the actor to free the natural speaking voice by learning and exploring the classic progression of the Linklater voice work. The actor will learn a series of physical and vocal exercises that will free the voice from tensions and negative habits while developing, strengthening and expanding vocal range, power, resonance and clarity. The actor will explore a piece of modern text in this class.
Voice
Through the use of theatre games, improvisational exercises, and scene work, the actor learns to leap past boundaries and move forward into strong choices in role playing, characterization, and interrelating. It is a class to explore freedom of imagination and experience acting.
U.S. students may take individual classes individually or choose all four courses. International Students must attend full-time courses due to M-1 visa requirements or limit the amount of hours per week to adhere to tourist/esta visa regulations.
Foundation Technique for Movement for Actors-This is an intensive psycho-physical approach to movement training that emphasizes the value of developing physical awareness in acting. In this technique, students explore identifying and releasing habitual tensions that restrict their movement. Through this process, actors learn to free-up and engage their bodies more organically in their acting. This is a valuable class for students of all levels.
A proud member of AEA, SAG, AFTRA and of the theatrical community, with a performing career that spans over fifty years, Laura's credits include work on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in regional theatre, on film, television, radio, voice-over work, print work and in commercials. Television credits include Modern Family, Major Crimes, Wedding Band, Cagney and Lacey and Murder She Wrote. Laura served as head juror for the UMKC Film Festival in Kansas City, MO, 1990-1995, as managing producer for the Actors Platform at the Los Feliz Playhouse, 1992-1997, and as producer for the NYU Tisch Summer Session, 2007-2008. Laura studied with Stella Adler and Ron Burrus at the Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC, 1977-1979. Ms Leyva has been teaching since 1981.
Shaunnie Smith-Improvisation
Kennedy has been teaching Movement for Actors for over ten years in major acting programs in both New York and Los Angeles. Kennedy teaching is primarily influenced by his more than 20 years of association with Faye Simpson- founder of the Lucid Body Technique. He has been a collaborator in Ms. Simpson's company, the Impact Theatre, as well as an assistant to Ms. Simpson in her classes and workshops. Kennedy's Movement for Actors program is also influenced by the Skinner Release Technique, LeCoq Technique and Laban-Bartenief Movement Fundamentals. Kennedy is a founding member of the movement theatre company, The Gravity Project, where his most recent performance was titled Red Bush Blossoms, a solo piece based on the poem Transcription for Organ Music, by Alan Ginsberg. Kennedy also has a background in Classical Acting, having been a core company member of the highly regarded Jean Cocteau Repertory Theatre in New York City. Besides teaching at Stella Adler-LA, Kennedy is a Lecturer in the Acting Department at California State University, Fullerton where he teaches Voice, Speech and Movement. He is a certified Yoga Instructor, having received the Level I certification from the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York. He is also a certified Associate of Fitzmaurice Voicework.
Peter Wittrock- Voice
Shaunnie is a native of Southern California. She has trained with UCLA's Theater Actors Apprenticeship Program, Charles Conrad Studio, The Casting Break and Barbara Beneville's Just Breathe. Theatre credits include Oedi, Father of the Bride and You Can't Take It With You. In television, Shaunnie has appeared in Comedy Central's Strip Mall, as well as commercially. When she joined the Hauska Comedy Troupe, she discovered her love for Improv. With Hauska, she had the privilege of performing at The Comedy Store and The Ice House. Shaunnie continues Improv performing with the Turning Point Improv Players under the direction of Pat Dade.
Laura Leyva- Technique
Peter Wittrock was first introduced to the Linklater Voice work in 1979 when he attended the first January Acting Intensive hosted by Shakespeare & Company, the Shakespeare theater company co-founded by Kristin Linklater and Tina Packer. He became a member of the company in 1983 and immersed himself in the Company’s ethos of actor training, performance, and service to the community (education program). He worked directly with Kristin Linklater for several years and trained under her to become a Designated Linklater Voice teacher in 1987. Peter taught voice and Shakespeare text for many years at Shakespeare & Company’s January and July intensives as well as appearing as an actor in numerous roles including Romeo, Hamlet, Iago, Banquo, Bassanio, Simon’s Rock of Bard College in Great Barrington MA., DePaul University in Chicago (formerly Goodman School of Drama), and later at USC and UCLA in California.'
Kennedy Brown- Movement
WORLD CLASS FACULTY
Cost: $3200
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To apply you will need to complete an online application and provide the following info: A copy of your passport (this must be clear and legible). A bank statement with proof of $5000, from whoever will be supporting you while you are in the states. This includes tuition ($3000) and the government minimum required for living expenses ($2000) for two months. A $160 application fee (this also covers the fed-ex required to send you any important immigration documents). Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre-Los Angeles does not provide dormitory facilities or housing services but is happy to help incoming students meet each other (and point you in the right direction), as moving to a new city or country can be daunting.
Housing
To apply you will need to complete an online application and provide the following info: $100 Registration fee Resume Proof of High School or University Graduation Letter of Recommendation
Once you have submitted your application you will need to have an interview (either in person or over the phone/Skype)
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