The Process of Choosing a Good Acting Workshop
Anyone can become a celebrity; its just the how’s and whys that’s different. But not everyone can become an actor and that’s where acting workshops come in.
How to Choose the Best Acting Workshops for You
LEVEL Know if the workshop will be divided according to acting levels. Some people are pressured when they’re with actors with advanced training while others thrive on the challenges more experienced actors bring and represent. Choose the acting workshop you feel you’ll be able to learn the most.
TEACHERS Its futile joining an acting workshop if you don’t believe in the people teaching. Ask about the teachers acting credentials. Also, some people are more comfortable learning from someone older and of the same sex. If you have such concerns, you need to look for a workshop that will match your exact preferences.
LESSONS The most important question to ask when looking for acting workshops to join is what you’re going to learn from them. More specifically, what do you wish to learn from these acting workshops? If you’re set to play a role in a horror flick, you could look for an acting workshop that teaches you how to exhibit horror realistically.
Are there specific acting techniques you wish to learn? Are you looking for a way to overcome stage fright? Do you need help with memorizing your lines? Would you like an acting workshop to include lessons outside acting but still integral to your career such as choosing the right role or finding the right agent.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS How will students be taught? Some acting workshops focus mainly on coaching while others teach by hands-on application? Do you wish for one-on-one sessions with an acting trainer or do you wish to learn with other people? If you’re going to enroll in a group workshop, what’s the maximum number of students allowed in a workshop?
TRIAL Will it be possible for you to try out the class even for a day? A one-day trial is enough to know if you’ll truly benefit from the acting workshop.
COSTS Acting workshops cost money. How much do you have to pay for how many days? What does the total workshop fee entail exactly? Do they offer scholarships? If so, what are the requirements you need to meet? What is the acting school or workshops refund policy?
And last but not least, don’t forget to ask for referrals!