Tess Kirsch Acting Studio

"Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary."
- Uta Hagen

The Tess Kirsch Acting Studio is doing just that - embracing your individual attributes and idiosyncrasies so that you can learn to tell the story as only you can. You must use the writer’s words and accept those circumstances, but it is your world you have painted with the careful brush of an imaginative actor. At this studio, you learn to create a world for the story so that your own person, circumstances and relationships live before and after the sides begin and end. It is so important to immerse oneself in this reality so that the TV/Film set becomes an opportunity for the story to come alive, rather than a test or chance to fail. Why not give the actor a foundation on which to build a HOME.

Currently, we have six-week Ongoing On-camera Audition Technique Classes for Adults, Young Adults and Teens. We also offer Weekend Intensives for Adults and Kids on a bimonthly basis. Tess teaches all classes. There is a maximum of 12 students in every class. 
Everyone works twice in every class. All tape is emailed to the actor after every class.
Also a part of every monthly class structure is the CD BOOTCAMP session. It is the studio’s belief that part of the actor’s class focus should be HONING those acquired skills in front of a Casting Director.
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For inquiries about classes and intensives, email Tess at: [email protected] or call (323) 630-0798.

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Acting Classes At Tess Kirsch Acting Studio

IN STUDIO - Tuesday Class in January/February 2025 from 7 to 10:30 pm - (MAX OF 11 ACTORS)

$175.00 - $350.00

The work will stand, no matter what.

- Meryl Streep

This six-week 2024 IN STUDIO on-camera session will begin with two weeks of studies in TV/FILM and how to approach our storytelling for these types of audition opportunities. We will then do our COLD READ/type day week 3, followed by two more weeks of work. We will end with our ZOOM BOOTCAMP SESSION with CD in week six.

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Classes on Tuesdays from 7 to 10:30 pm 

Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 and 2/11 (CD session)

CD on ZOOM for week 6 for our BOOT CAMP session. 

​ONE MAKE UP ALLOWED TO BE MADE UP DURING THE COURSE

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Cost of Class: $350 for the six-week session

NOTE on the CD BOOTCAMP Session: A CLASS IS NOT A JOB INTERVIEW OR AUDITION. THE PRESENCE OF A CASTING DIRECTOR OR ANY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL IS NEITHER A GUARANTEE, NOR A PROMISE OF WORK OR OFFER OF REPRESENTATION. THE VAST MAJORITY OF CLASS PARTICIPANTS DO NOT RECEIVE JOBS OR REPRESENTATION AS A RESULT OF MEETING CASTING DIRECTORS AT THESE CLASSES. THE INTENT OF THE CLASS IS SOLELY EDUCATIONAL. THEY ARE HERE PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ARE NOT REPRESENTED AS HAVING INPUT IN ANY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. The views, opinions, and advice expressed by any guest are theirs only, and do not necessarily reflect Tess' views and policies in any way, shape, or form. When the class is over, the casting director/casting associate/casting assistant (whichever is applicable) teaching this class will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume, or any other of your promotional materials.

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IN-STUDIO Tuesday Class in January/February 2025 - 3 to 6 pm (Max of 11 actors)

$175.00 - $350.00

The work will stand, no matter what.

- Meryl Streep

This six-week 2024 IN STUDIO on-camera session will begin with two weeks of studies in TV/FILM and how to approach our storytelling for these types of audition opportunities. We will then do our COLD READ/type day week 3, followed by two more weeks of work. We will end with our ZOOM BOOTCAMP SESSION with CD in week six.

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Classes on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 pm 

Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 and 2/11 (CD session)

CD on ZOOM for week 6 for our BOOT CAMP session. 

​ONE MAKE UP ALLOWED TO BE MADE UP DURING THE COURSE

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Cost of Class: $350 for the six-week session

NOTE on the CD BOOTCAMP Session: A CLASS IS NOT A JOB INTERVIEW OR AUDITION. THE PRESENCE OF A CASTING DIRECTOR OR ANY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL IS NEITHER A GUARANTEE, NOR A PROMISE OF WORK OR OFFER OF REPRESENTATION. THE VAST MAJORITY OF CLASS PARTICIPANTS DO NOT RECEIVE JOBS OR REPRESENTATION AS A RESULT OF MEETING CASTING DIRECTORS AT THESE CLASSES. THE INTENT OF THE CLASS IS SOLELY EDUCATIONAL. THEY ARE HERE PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ARE NOT REPRESENTED AS HAVING INPUT IN ANY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. The views, opinions, and advice expressed by any guest are theirs only, and do not necessarily reflect Tess' views and policies in any way, shape, or form. When the class is over, the casting director/casting associate/casting assistant (whichever is applicable) teaching this class will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume, or any other of your promotional materials.

Bond #14-SUR-3362835 - SureTec Insurance Company, San Diego, CA 92103

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Private 1-on-1 Coaching

$150.00

Tess is available for private coaching for actors who are preparing for an important audition, working on their craft privately or for working actors who want coaching for an upcoming stage, film or television role. Tess also does tape for self-tape submissions as well as a new service called REMOTE TAPE. This service is offered to actors who wish to have their self-tapes (not previously taped/coached by Tess) reviewed before sending or retaping. The price for this service depends on the project and needs of actor. Pricing is as follows:

​REMOTE TAPE - Review of self-tape only: $40 for up to 4 pages

​Review of self-tape and FaceTime/zoom coaching:   1/2 hour: $75

                                                       1 hour:   $150

******Discounted rate for those currently studying in one of Tess' classes: 100/hour

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Coaching times: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

​                   SOME Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm

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Please call/text Tess at (323) 630-0798 for more information or email her at: [email protected] to schedule a session.

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****24 hour cancellation is necessary on all coachings. If not given, full payment is required for the session and must be paid on the website by the end of day.

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IN STUDIO - Wednesdays in January/February 2025 from 7 to 10:30 pm STUDIO CLASS - (MAX of 11 ACTORS)

$175.00 - $350.00

The work will stand, no matter what.

- Meryl Streep

This six-week 2024 IN STUDIO on-camera session will begin with two weeks of studies in TV/FILM and how to approach our storytelling for these types of audition opportunities. We will then do our COLD READ/type day week 3, followed by two more weeks of work. We will end with our ZOOM BOOTCAMP SESSION with CD in week six.

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Classes on Wednesdays from 7 to 10:30 pm 

Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 and 2/12 (CD session)

*Actors must commit to the full six weeks.* 

CD visits week 6 for our BOOT CAMP session. 

ALL MAKE UPS ARE DONE WITH THE ONLINE ART OF THE SELF TAPE COURSE

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Cost of Class: $350 for the six-week session

NOTE on the CD BOOTCAMP Session: A CLASS IS NOT A JOB INTERVIEW OR AUDITION. THE PRESENCE OF A CASTING DIRECTOR OR ANY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL IS NEITHER A GUARANTEE, NOR A PROMISE OF WORK OR OFFER OF REPRESENTATION. THE VAST MAJORITY OF CLASS PARTICIPANTS DO NOT RECEIVE JOBS OR REPRESENTATION AS A RESULT OF MEETING CASTING DIRECTORS AT THESE CLASSES. THE INTENT OF THE CLASS IS SOLELY EDUCATIONAL. THEY ARE HERE PROVIDING EDUCATION AND ARE NOT REPRESENTED AS HAVING INPUT IN ANY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. The views, opinions, and advice expressed by any guest are theirs only, and do not necessarily reflect Tess' views and policies in any way, shape, or form. When the class is over, the casting director/casting associate/casting assistant (whichever is applicable) teaching this class will not be taking home nor be given access to your headshot, resume, or any other of your promotional materials.

Bond #14-SUR-3362835 - SureTec Insurance Company, San Diego, CA 92103

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The Art of the Self-tape - ONLINE 4-week October 2024 course - (Wednesdays)

$225.00

The work will stand, no matter what.

- Meryl Streep

We will be focusing on self-tapes as well as script breakdown. This is a FOUR-week course which will include the following:

2 weeks of self-tape on prepared work with a retake after notes. (ZOOM MEETING to go over script as well as questions)

1 week of type day work in groups of 2 on ZOOM

1 week of CD ZOOM BOOTCAMP session - all present for this (self tapes to be seen by CD)

DATES: Wednesdays 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/13 (CD ZOOM session a week after class ends on zoom)

HOURS: 10 am to 12 pm PST

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12 given ZOOM limitations. ALL MUST AGREE TO SHARE SELF-TAPES WITH OTHER CLASS MEMBERS FOR LEARNING PURPOSES.

Download info for ZOOM will be sent once you are enrolled. It is free. No account is necessary for the actor.

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Questions?

For inquiries about classes and intensives, email Tess or use the contact form below

Phone
​(323) 630-0798

Email
[email protected]