Acting Classes At Tess Kirsch Studio
For the health and safety of our actors, In studio ON CAMERA CLASSES will be working within the CDC guidelines. All other classes are VIRTUAL and INTERACTIVE using ZOOM. We will be focusing on the ART OF CREATING SELF TAPES as well as ZOOM one on one "mock auditions" with Tess. We look forward to this adventure with you and hope that you and yours are healthy, COPING and CREATING.
IN-STUDIO Tuesday Class in July/August 2023 - 3 to 6 pm (Max of 11 actors)
The work will stand, no matter what.
- Meryl Streep
This six-week 2023 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.
Classes on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 pm
Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 and 8/15 (CD session)
*Actors must commit to the full six weeks.*
CD on ZOOM for week 6 for our BOOT CAMP session.
ONE MAKE UP ALLOWED DURING THE COURSE
Cost of Class: $325 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
IN STUDIO - Tuesday Class in July/August 2023 from 7 to 10:30 pm - (MAX OF 11 ACTORS)
The work will stand, no matter what.
- Meryl Streep
This six-week 2023 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.
Classes on Tuesdays from 7 to 10:30 pm
Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 and 8/15 (CD session)
CD on ZOOM for week 6 for our BOOT CAMP session.
ONE MAKE UP ALLOWED TO BE MADE UP DURING THE COURSE
Cost of Class: $325 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
THE TUNE UP
THE TUNE UP
I am offering private classes for those actors who wish to work on a particular skill/develop their tool box/work out a bad habit/talk about the business end of acting.
Actors may bring material from a TV/FILM of their choice or will be given sides to work on.
TO SCHEDULE: Pay for the tune up class and I will then reach out to schedule your hour with me.
Cost of POP UP Class: $75 per hour - actors must enroll online to schedule.
***This is not a class in which you can tape for an audition. No tape will be sent. This is strictly a work session or business chat if preferred.
IN STUDIO - Wednesdays in July/August 2023 from 7 to 10:30 pm STUDIO CLASS - (MAX of 12 ACTORS)
The work will stand, no matter what.
- Meryl Streep
This six-week 2023 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.
Classes on Wednesdays from 7 to 10:30 pm
Dates: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16 (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
Cost of Class: $325 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
The Art of the Self-tape - June 2023 - ONLINE 4-week 2023 course - (Thursdays)
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: Thursdays 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 and 6/22 (CD ZOOM session on THURSDAY with notes on self tapes)
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.