The Master Class Acting Training Program

FUTURE TERM & TUITION TBA
Instructor: Thurman E. Scott, Artistic Director and Founder

We are proud to offer on-going Intensive Evening Conservatory Classes for beginning and advanced actors. Master Class meets twice per week. Classes are taught by award-winning actor, director and master teacher of acting Thurman E. Scott. For more information on the process of studying and developing as an actor, read this exciting essay Digging for Gold and watch videos from inside the Master Class.

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All elements of the actors craft are taught in this course: Beginning and Advanced Technique, Scene Study, Script Analysis and Character Development. As Mr. Scott teaches each element of the actor’s craft, you will immediately put it into action and see the practical application of the concept at work. Students will develop the ultimate actor’s toolbox which can be used when developing a character for any play or film. This is a practical class that will yield extraordinary results and one that you can return to again and again to further deepen your craft.

The Master Class is held in four terms per year. After completing four terms in the program, you will perform one or more scenes or monologues directed by Thurman E. Scott, which will be presented in a showcase. In preparation for your showcase term, you will be given free rehearsal space over a period of two – three weeks.

Application Information

• Classes are on-going and students can apply throughout the year
• The application process includes completion of an online application, an interview, and an audition.
• Tuition is due prior to the start of the term and is non-refundable
• To prepare for the interview, please read the following documents in their entirety:
  • The essay entitled “Digging For Gold” – Thurman E. Scott on The Master Class and training as an actor.
  • The essay entitled “The Necessity of Process”
  • Thurman E. Scott’s Biography

Class Guidelines

• Students must be on time and prepared to work for each class
• Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, professional manner
• Except for medical emergency, unexcused or excessive absences are not permitted
• Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs during class will not be tolerated
• Not adhering to any of the above guidelines are grounds for dismissal

Basic Recommendations
To accelerate your development as an actor, we have a few recommendations. Consider yourself a “theatre artist-in-training.” Like an Olympic boxer, you need to train every day. During your training, we strongly recommend the following:

• Eat healthy
• Exercise daily
• Get quality rest and schedule time for quiet and reflection
• Read the newspapers daily
• If you smoke or drink alcohol, substantially limit your use or quit
• Schedule a significant amount of time for studying, rehearsing, and class exercises each day
• Create a weekly schedule to achieve all of the above

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