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FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS OF ACTING NOW!

Movies? Television? Stage?  Has Acting always been something you've wanted to pursue, but didn't know how!  Well the answer is here, and the time is now! Learn the Art of Acting using techniques practiced by Brando, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington Angela Bassett and others.  From former student of Academy award winner F.Murray Abraham and award winning actor/filmmaker Jean Claude LaMarre, you will learn the art of Screen and Stage acting from one of the best Actor/Directors in the business. Using over 30 years of experience on Broadway stages, and Hollywood films, learn Meisner techniques, Method acting from the director of countless Hollywood films and New York plays. For intermediate and beginner classes, learn from our roster of experienced Instructors, featuring filmmaker and coach, Johnny Lumpkin.   

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Our Story

From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the Acting Academy has a storied history. From Award winning performances in the movie "Fresh" to his Directorial debut with "Gang OF Roses", LaMarre has studied the art of Big Screen, Television and Stage acting to bring his dynamic style to Las Vegas.  Originally launched in 2007 in Downtown Los Angeles, as part of his Indielab Acting intensive, LaMarre wanted to bring his vision to Las Vegas.  In a unique partnership with Las Vegas Drama coach Johnny Lumpkin, the Acting Academy is now offering its unique brand of training to the Las Vegas community!

WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH

SPRING ACTING CLASSES

[SPRING SEMESTER JAN 25,2025 -MARCH 22]

BASIC TECHNIQUE SCENE STUDY  Students are introduced to basic scene study and character analysis, which includes various techniques to approaching a scene.  During the 8-week course, Students will learn the principles of Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg and Method acting. Students will be introduced to principles that govern Screen acting, and Stage acting. Students will be expected to perform a selected Monologue, which they will work on during the course of the class. Understanding the breakdown of characters, which tools to use and how to develop a system in approaching a scene.    $450 - Eight Week Course (Saturdays) 1pm-3pm Classes

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY  classes are offered to Students who have graduated from our Basic Acting Class. Student will see 4-6 scenes presented in a master c format: The actors bring in as finished a performance as they can manage for their level of experience, perform it for their classmates in the audience, and the scene is then critiqued by the teacher. Critical notes are given to students across all areas of Acting, Character study and Interpretive styles. Actors rehearse acting scenes outside class until they feel they have a finished product to bring into the class, and only then will a critique be delivered. Playing a cop? You’d better look and act like a cop. Playing a hooker? You’d better go walking along Tropicana blvd. and find one who you think is right for this part – nail the costume, the walk. We expect mastery of the script, knowledge of the story’s context, and any research necessary to fulfill the specifics of your role.   $450 - Eight Week Course (Sundays)  1pm -3pm Classes

KIDS/YOUNG ADULTS  Vegas Acting Academy offers ongoing acting classes for kids in the age range of 7 to 17. Our acting school for kids is one that specializes in approach to character presentation. It uses basic principles of acting, breathing, relaxation and scene study for strong performances. Our kids/young adults classes also works on preparation for the AUDITION process, which for many distinguished and successful young performers choose to train at VAA, where they can learn every skill they need to be excellent film, television, and commercial actors. When a young actor joins our studio, he or she can expect the most professional and experienced instruction on all elements of the craft, such as: improv, scene study, on camera training, cold reading, audition technique, and interview skills. We also foster confidence, encouragement and support along with providing career counseling.  $375 - Eight Week Course ( Sundays Only)  11am -1pm Classes

SCRIPT WRITING

SCREENPLAY Classes are offered both in person-classes and ONLINE.  Learn from one of the most experienced screen writers in the Hollywood. Utilizing the THREE-ACT structure model, Students will learn the essential components needed to develop a creative, well-structured story with a compelling plot, and engaging characters that readers and viewers will love and can relate to.  Starts February 1st 2025 - 6 CLASSES $500  

* IInstallment payments available if qualify

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