Horton Actors Studio

All classes are $225 for 8 weeks

($125 due to register, $100 due the third week)

On-Camera classes have an additional $40 material fee.

The Children's Acting class is designed to foster creativity and imagination in your children as well as give them confidence to present themselves well in any situation they encounter. It is a fun and an active class which includes an introduction to Acting basics, acting technique, working with a script as well as theater games and improvisations. The young actors will also work from a children's play especially chosen by our faculty. Held in Acting Suite 1.

January 23 - March 12; Mondays 5:30 to 7:30

Enrollment in Musical Theatre is continuous. Click above for more info.

Finally, high-quality training for teens! This on-camera class focuses on auditioning, scene work and working off your partner in the moment. Catered to 12- to 16-year old students interested in pursuing acting as a profession. Held on a real production studio set, you watch exercises on the screen, receive coaching on your technique and take home a DVD of your work each class. Materials fee $40. Held in the Annex Studio.

January 24 - March 13; Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30

This drop-in class is intended for those interested in practicing without the commitment. Pay by donation. Class includes a rotation of instructors working improv exercises, warm-ups, partner work, cold readings and audition practice. All levels welcome. Held in the Annex Studio.

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

Next Classes: January 20 + February 17 + March 16.

Have fun and cover the basics! We explore emotion, improv, handling a script, warm-ups and technique for actors and non-actors. All levels welcome. Ages 16+. Held in Acting Suite 1

January 25 - March 14; Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00

This will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!! The top on-camera training in Jacksonville comes to you from the best NYC- and LA-studios. Advanced actors: work your craft on a real production studio set, watch exercises on the screen, receive coaching on your technique and take home a DVD of your work each class. Prior training required. Ages 17+. Materials fee $40. Classes held in Annex Studio.

January 26 - March 15; Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00

Joanna C Horton's classic two-year program in the Meisner technique is the only complete acting program in northeast Florida.

The technique will provide you with the complete toolbox of skills to soar in the acting profession using partner exercises, repetition, warm-ups, cold readings, character work, emotional prep, scene study and improvisation work. All actors start at Semester One. This style of acting uses "emotional honesty" in which we don't have to pretend to make something happen: we study real responses and real behavior. Held in the Annex Studio.

Multi-level class ages 17+. Held Mondays/Wednesdays from 6-9pm in the Annex Studio. Starts January 23.

Beginners only class 17+. Held Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11-1 held in the Annex Studio. Starts January 24.

Dwight Cenac teaches the practical techniques developed by Donald Richardson called Acting Without Agony, a way for actors to reach their emotions and control them while on stage or in front of a camera. This fun-focused technique allows the performer to work quickly to assume roles. Actors will also be taught how to analyze a scene and to create the most believable and entertaining characters with the same efficiency. Held in Acting Suite 1.

Enrollment is ongoing and continuous.

Dwight Cenac is a Producer/Writer/Director/Actor and Jacksonville native. Dwight has been directing films (features, commercials, shorts, and television shows) for six years. Dwight is the vice president and producer at Crown Films.

1st Class Free! $20 / wk. Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30

Director of Shipwreck Theatre Co. and Exploding Bishops Improv Comedy Crew, Scott Abrams brings you years of talent and skill in improvisation. Practice in games and various forms of improvisation like those used by Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Upright Citizens Brigade, the Groundlings and Second City. A must for any serious actor, and tons of fun!! All levels welcome. Ages 16+. Held in Acting Suite 1.

January 24 - March 13; Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00

We are proud to present Jacksonville's foremost comedy training, taught by touring comedy professionals. Learn the styles of comedy, how to write jokes, find your voice and work the crowd. DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!!!!! All levels welcome. Ages 16+. Held in Acting Suite 1.

January 24 - March 13; Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:00

Actors' Network offers a one-of-a-kind resource for actors: an open discussion forum featuring film guests.

Group diuscussion topics may include agents, casting, Jacksonville's film market, auditioning, headshot/resumes, training,, funding, film-making, etc.

Newcomers welcome. A pay-what-you-can program in the Annex Studio.

The Performers Academy

1st Actors' Network

February 8th.