THEATRICAL
INDIVIDUAL ACTING CLASS and COACHING | GROUP ACTING CLASSES | IN PERSON COACHING and CLASSES (HOLLYWOOD/ LOS ANGELES) | VIRTUALLY (GLOBAL) COACHING| INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES and CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Ellen Gerstein offers a dynamic actor’s workshop for individuals seeking on-camera training. Located in Los Angeles. Also, acting classes are offered virtually/ online.
CLASSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – NO DROP-IN CLASSES ARE OFFERED
ELLEN GERSTEIN’S SERVICES INCLUDE:
Script Analysis
Moment Before
Auditioning Skills
The Art of Listening
Structured Improvs
Scene Study
Business of Acting
Constructive Critiques
Ellen is a lifetime member and judge at The Actors Studio. A member of the Alliance of Women Directors and LA Film Team. She is privileged to be a judge for the Roy W Dean Film Grant and for The Film Consortium San Diego and SD Film Awards.
To teach a person and watch them open up and grow and take chances and risks, and have fun, is such a gift – a gift to the teacher as well as the student. When I was very young I taught horseback riding. I had the ability to draw someone out, to give them the belief in themselves. Connecting people with their own will is quite rewarding. Naturally I took these experiences and applied them to teaching acting. I love to light someone’s fire and ignite their passion. My love for acting is contagious.
In my class, there is a lot to learn, all very important. Strong choices are a must. Tell the truth. Be specific. Work through any inhibitions, and be fearless. Trusting yourself is learned, when one can get that, it helps them connect to their power. Spontaneity is key. Relaxation is a must for actors. Relaxation makes it possible to be totally available to yourself with what is going on in the moment and your emotions. One must be fully in the moment.
I appreciate the efforts of all who want to learn the craft of acting. This includes students with special needs. I try to create a safe space for people with unique learning differences to study acting. People with neurodiversity see the acting world through a very unique lens and I find that very interesting. I learn as much as I teach.
Like an onion skin unwrapping, there is a process of creating one’s privacy – this is key to the work.
A student must be in a safe environment so they can take risks, and not be self conscious. My classroom is a no judgment zone. Develop professional skills from the start; show up, on time, prepare, and work hard.
I am there for each student 100%.
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