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When your spirit is free, your acting will follow.

A year-round program in personal development in the craft of acting with Joanna Horton.

Calendar

Acting for Tots (ages 3-6) Wednesdays 4:30-5:15pm

We play and practice creative expression, working together, sharing, games and using our imagination! Interactivity, listening and fun are emphasized. Tots share their imaginary play at the end of the session. Special topics include: animals, people, story-telling, props, movement.

Young Performers Theatre with Katie Bennett (ages 7-11) Mondays 5:30-7:00pm

Designed to foster creativity and imagination in children as well as give them confidence to present themselves well. This fun and active class includes an introduction to acting basics, acting technique, working together, scripts as well as theater games and improvisations. Special topics include: group-building, props/costumes, story-telling, characters, physical movement, improv. Culminates in a showcase.

When you train in acting, dancing and singing, you are the triple threat! You could be ready for a Disney audition or just have fun, learn about the theater and build self-confidence! Featuring performances of top musical numbers. Culminates in a showcase. Special topics include: improv, creative movement, vocal instruction, hip-hop, chorus.

Professional Program. Personal interview required for admission.

(Teens) Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm  

(Adults) Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm

• Personal interview required for admission into Professional classes
• Professional students attend class a minimum of twice weekly.
• Student receive certification upon completion of professional training.
• Training may take up to 2 years to complete

Catering to students interested in acting as a profession: who want to work and are committed to learning the craft and the industry. Focused on personal development and real applications and opportunities. Professional students work twice a week - first in Fundamentals and the second day in advanced study on-camera.

Fundamentals of Acting This course instills confidence, focuses on acting skills and openness in communication. Warm-ups, cold readings and scene work, as well as self-expression, group-building and play. Beginners welcome. Optional participation in showcases. Special topics include: stagecraft, improv, communication/public speaking, movement, on-camera acting.

On-camera. Personal interview for admission. Professionals watch their class footage between classes and learn to direct themselves. Student must provide their own USB memory drive each class. Special topics include: demo reel ("video resumé"), commercials, techniques, landing the audition, being on set, film-making/directing, stagecraft, script-analysis, character work, improv, industry preparation.

Para-Professional Program. Personal interview required for admission.

Designed for advanced students who are not interested in pursuing the acting profession.

Attend the On-Camera class only (same fee as regular non-professional class).

Meisner Technique Program (ages 16+). Personal interview for admission.

Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9pm    Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-1pm

The Meisner Technique develops the actor's toolbox over a series of sessions. The toolbox contains all the skills required for a complete performance. Open to committed individuals who want to improve their acting by exploring personal development. Find vulnerability and self-expression through group-building and "emotional honesty" in a fun, supportive and challenging class.

The Meisner program provides successive levels of training in Sanford Meisner’s technique. Based in partner work and shared observations, actors learn how to be brave and free in the moment. Levels of training ("semesters" 1-6) include tuning into instincts, connecting in partner exercises, loosening up in warm-ups, learning cold reading skills for auditions, and practicing scene study and improvisation. Advanced training includes character development, relationships and back-stories, script analysis and monologues. Program graduates receive certification upon completion of the series of six semesters. A life-changing and rewarding class for those committed to personal growth through the craft of acting.

Fundamentals of Acting

(Teens) Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm    (Adults) Mondays 5:30-7:30pm

This course instills confidence, focuses on acting skills and openness in communication. Warm-ups, cold readings and scene work, as well as self-expression, group-building and play. Beginners welcome. Optional participation in showcases. Special topics include: stagecraft, improv, communication/public speaking, movement, on-camera acting.

Drop-in Class on 3rd Fridays - For teens and adults.

Welcome to our social acting night from 6-8pm held the 3rd Friday of each month. Fun absolutely required! No commitment or experience necessary - just play games, try an exercise and meet people. Optional potluck with vegetarian-friendly food/drinks: bring something to share if you like. Newcomers and friends welcome! No registration necessary. Pay by donation.

Held 3rd Fridays each month, 6-8pm.

Next Classes:   May 18 and June 15

Acting Without Agony with Dwight Cenac Saturdays quarterly. All ages.

Acting Without Agony is a technique in which students are taught a practical (and safe) way to reach their emotions and control them while on stage or in front of a camera. This fun-focused technique strays away from the questions and self-dissection of the Method. AWA allows the performer to work into character easily and quickly without making acting a complex and painful experience. Actors will also be taught how to analyze a scene to create the most believable and entertaining characters: a necessity in this new media of "time is money." Check "Upcoming Events" for the next workshop.

REGISTRATION

Fees Per session: $295 / $465 (professional)

Members: $135 monthly / $215 monthly (professional). Read below for details.

No refunds as of the first day of class. Late fees apply.

Payments accepted in check, cash, debit/credit or online via Paypal

Scholarships Work-study scholarships offered to students who demonstrate commitment and potential.

Offered on a first-come, first-serve basis per session. Must apply to be eligible.

No waitlists. Does not apply to program assistants.

Membership Discount and registration begin after we process your signed, completed paperwork.

Registration Payment required for registration to be complete

Register by calling 904-322-7672, Visit theperformersacademy.com or come by 3674 Beach Blvd. (5 min. from San Marco and downtown)

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

Other Services Rental for casting and rehearsal space. Inquire for rates.

Standardized, taped auditions for agencies and casting directors. 

Other Offerings Writers Group • Filmmaking Group

Florida Motion Picture & Television Association (FMPTA)

Bookings/casting board on Facebook • Industry workshops at "Upcoming Events"

Private Lessons Audition prep, one-on-one coaching. Standardized, taped auditions for castings. $25 per 15 min.