launching international stars since 1997
Our adult classes start at the Introduction to On-Camera level for beginners and build up to our Master Class with Artistic Director Salvatore Antonio and Studio Director and Founder Dean Armstrong. We're very specific when placing actors in a class to ensure that they are growing and challenging themselves alongside their peers. Our goal is not only to get your work up to industry standard, but to ensure that it is competitive as quickly as possible. We want to see our actors work and getting paid for it.
CORE CLASSES
(IOC - CORE IV)
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I found myself at AAS five years ago as an aspiring actor unsure of where or how to begin in the industry. Since then, AAS has become a critical part of my training as I continue to build a strong foundation in craft while simultaneously honouring my instincts as an artist on set. Dean and his amazing coaches have taught me almost everything I know from the fundamentals of script analysis to the nuances of a strong on-camera presence. For any actors who are passionate about this profession but unsure of where or how to begin, it's never too late to take those first steps and AAS is the place for anyone ready to learn and prepared to work!
INTRO TO ON-CAMERA
This class is simply about doing it! For aspiring actors who always wondered, but never did or for those needing a jolt out of their comfort zone. If you were ever curious about film + television performance or were once told that you should be "an actor", then this is the class for you! Experience first hand what today's actors are doing. Don't just imagine how it might have been, or how it might be, know for yourself how it is and how the camera sees you.
3 AUDITION SCENES + IMPROV UNIT
REQUIREMENTS: There are no requirements for this class, anyone can join!
18hrs in studio | $497+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
DAY
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday & Thursdays
1st Session
Feb 4 - 20
2nd Session
March 10 - 26
3rd Session
April 4 - 30
NIGHT
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Mondays
1st Session
Feb 3 - March 9
2nd Session
March 30 - May 4
Wednesdays
1st Session
Feb 5 - March 11
2nd Session
April 1 - May 6
CORE ACTING I
This is a LEVEL ONE on-camera training class. Ideal for actors who have had theater training or for those actors with a foundation in film + television study.
4 AUDITION SCENES + 2 PARTNERED SCENES
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous on-camera specific training, or successful advancement from Introduction To On Camera Performance, within the last year.
36hrs in studio | $897+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
DAY
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Monday + Wednesdays
1st session:
Feb 3 - March 11
2nd session:
March 30 - May 6
NIGHT
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Tuesdays
Feb 11 - May 5
Thursdays
Feb 13 - May 7
CORE ACTING II
This is an INTERMEDIATE on camera training class. Ideal for actors with significant experience in film + television. Actors who have secured professional work on screen including leading roles in independent productions, small + large principal roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrollment.
2 AUDITION SCENES + 5 PARTNERED SCENES
REQUIREMENTS:
Agent representation, professional headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience specific to film & television, and/or successful completion of Core Acting I. Admission at the discretion of the School Director.
36hrs in studio | $977+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
DAY
NIGHT
2:00PM - 5:00PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Tuesdays + Thursdays
1st session
Feb 4 - March 12
2nd session
March 31 - May 7
Mondays
Feb 10 - May 4
Tuesdays
Feb 11 - May 5
CORE COMPREHENSIVE: BRIDGE
This is an Advanced on-camera training class. Ideal for actors with significant experience in film + television. Actors who have secured professional work on screen including large principal, guest starring, recurring and leading roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrollment.
ALL PARTNERED SCENE WORK AT AN ADVANCED LEVEL (WITH AN AUDITION COMPONENT).
REQUIREMENTS:
Agent representation, headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience and/or successful completion of Core Acting II. Admission is strictly at the discretion of both the school’s Director and Artistic Director.
36hrs in studio | $997+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Mondays
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Feb 17 - May 4
Fridays
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Feb 21 - May 8
CORE ACTING III
This is an ADVANCED on-camera training class. Ideal for actors with significant experience in film + television. Actors who have secured professional work on screen including large principle, guest starring, recurring and leading roles in recognized episodic and feature films will be considered for enrollment.
ALL PARTNERED SCENE WORK AT AN ADVANCED LEVEL (WITH AN AUDITION COMPONENT).
Requirements:
Agent representation, headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience and/or successful completion of Bridge. Admission at the discretion of both the School's Director and Artistic Director.
36hrs in studio | $997+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Thursdays
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Feb 20 - May 7
CORE ACTING IV
This is an on-camera training Master Class with Artistic Director Salvatore Antonio. CA IV has been designed to forge an organic connection between the actor and acquired knowledge and skill by divorcing them from the need to "choreograph" pre-planned emotional responses and artificial performances. This class fosters a willingness to engage in the spontaneous and to celebrate the unpredictable in partnered work.
CA IV offers the most advanced AAS students an opportunity to exercise and hone their craft. The caliber of those enrolled is closely filtered in order to ensure that admitted students are surrounded by equals at an enriched learning level - much like the onset reality.
REQUIREMENTS:
Agent representation, headshot and resume, previous theoretical and practical experience and/or successful completion of Core Acting III. Admission at the discretion of both the School's Director and Artistic Director.
36hrs in studio | $849+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Wednesdays
6:00PM - 10:00PM
March 11 - May 6
SPECIALTY CLASSES
CORE ACTION CONDITIONING
Get out of your head. Get into your body. Unlock your instincts.
Core Acting Conditioning is a new course at AAS specifically designed to help actors access their instinctual responsiveness and a focused sense of play using a variety of techniques from Sanford Meisner and David Mamet’s Practical Aesthetics. An intensive designed to stimulate and sharpen an actor’s impulses and help bring spontaneity and immediacy to their work.
Actors are led through a series of progressively complex training exercises to help develop their ability to listen, play off their scene partner and act on impulse.
Units of study will include:
Repetition (Meisner)
Improvisation with Given Circumstances (Meisner/Practical Aesthetics)
Scene Breakdown
Scene Study
24hrs in studio | $697+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Thursdays
6:00PM - 9:00PM
March 19 - May 7
advanced audition clinic
Join our Artistic Director, Resident Coach and Instructor Salvatore Antonio as he guides you through a 4 day deep dive into a more dynamic audition process. Work on developing stronger choices, fine-tuning your instincts, and sharing your work with more confidence that inspires the casting team to book you for the role more often.
REQUIREMENTS:
The clinic is open to actors CA II level and above with representation.
16hrs in studio | $449+hst (-10% ACTRA)
UPCOMING SESSIONS
6:00PM - 10:00PM
1st Session: January 13, 14, 16, 17
2nd Session: January 20, 21, 23, 24
