SHARON CHATTEN ACTORS STUDIO
Acting Classes
Ongoing professional actor training with Sharon Chatten and Micki McGinnis, live online and in person in Los Angeles.
A PLACE TO KEEP WORKING
Training
That Continues
Acting is not something you finish learning.
Sharon Chatten Actors Studio offers ongoing classes designed for actors who want a place to continue developing their craft, deepen their preparation, work on material and remain connected to the work.
Every class at the studio is co-taught by Sharon Chatten and Micki McGinnis, with both teachers actively involved in the work of every actor in the room.
CURRENT CLASSES
Choose Where
You Want to Work
ONGOING · LIVE ON ZOOM
Ongoing Zoom
Scene Study
This ongoing class focuses on scene work from TV, film and contemporary plays. Actors develop skills in script analysis and making specific choices for their scene work, with tips for Zoom self-tapes and auditions.
ONGOING · LIVE ON ZOOM
Emotional Prep,
Sensory & Improvisation
Ongoing explorations in relaxation, emotional and physical preparation, sensory work and improvisation, helping actors expand their range and become real people in real-life situations.
IN PERSON · LOS ANGELES
In-Person
Actor Intensive
A four-day, in-person Actor Intensive with Sharon Chatten and Micki McGinnis, held quarterly in Los Angeles.
WHICH CLASS IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Different Ways
Into the Work
Choose Scene Study
If you want ongoing work on material from television, film and contemporary plays, Scene Study gives you a place to work consistently on scenes while also addressing auditions and self-tapes.
Tuesday evening or Wednesday daytime.
Choose Emotional Prep
If you want to deepen the way you prepare emotionally and physically for circumstances, then put that preparation into improvisational work, this class focuses directly on that process.
Thursdays live on Zoom.
Consider Both
Scene work and preparation are not separate parts of acting. Actors may choose to work in both ongoing classes, approaching the craft from different directions throughout the week.
Ongoing six-week cycles.
CO-TAUGHT
Sharon &
Micki
Two teachers. Both present.
Sharon Chatten and Micki McGinnis co-teach the studio's ongoing classes and in-person intensive.
Both teachers are present and actively involved, allowing actors to benefit from Sharon's decades of actor training alongside Micki's perspective as an acting teacher and longtime talent manager.
Meet Sharon & MickiREADY TO WORK?
Find Your Way
Into the Work
Explore the current classes, learn more about the studio's approach to actor training, or contact Sharon Chatten Actors Studio with questions about joining.
DISCLAIMER: Classes at Sharon Chatten Studio are for educational purposes only. Classes & private coaching sessions are not auditions or employment opportunities or for obtaining a talent agent or talent management.
