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THE BUZZ
| "Anita Jesse
knows what she's talking about." -- John
Ritter, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Winner
"Anita's approach
to the creative process allows the actor to feel at ease while taking chances.
Anita teaches from a positive, supportive point of view. This is not the psycho-babble
you get from a lot of coaches." -- Bryan
Cranston, starring in "Malcolm
in the Middle" (FOX TV)
"One of our country's
finest acting teachers." --Larry Silverberg, author of The
Actor's Guide To Qualified Acting Coaches |
HOW
WE CAN HELP YOU
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We can
help you consistently find within yourself all you need to make each and every
character you play vibrant with life and authenticity. |
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We can
help you rediscover the passion in your work, replace your doubts and fears with
energy
and truth, and master a reliable technique that sustains
you in the most demanding circumstances. |
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We can help you free
the creative artist within you. |
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We can help you polish your audition
techniques and prepare for the realities of the industry. |
WHAT
WE OFFER YOU
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You
need to be prepared for the real world
of the film and television industry. Our solution-oriented approach does that.
It doesn't matter whether or not you think the industry's demands are reasonable.
It only matters how effectively you can meet those demands.
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You
will learn to work quickly and independently. |
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Our techniques
will help you become efficient, self-reliant, and confident. And, you will be
capable of working quickly, as you often must in the real world. Our actors learn
to lay the groundwork alone- without benefit of rehearsal, then show up at the
audition or on the set ready to deliver a performance that is professional, unique,
and rich. |
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You
will develop cold reading skills.
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We can help
you do that, even if you have "never been good at cold reading." |
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You
will get on-camera experience. |
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Our actors
work on their feet in front of the camera and enjoy ample oportunites to fine-tune
their camera technique. |
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You
will become a better actor by acting.
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Our classes are small,
so you will be on your feet twice every workout session. These are not
theory sessions. You will confront your demons, test your skills, and experiment
with new techniques. |
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You
will find a supportive, challenging, and inspiring environment. |
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You will find
kindred spirits who are fully committed to the process and serious about their
careers. |
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You deserve
solution-oriented comments and specific methodologies. |
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Your
critiques will be from the teacher only. |
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The process-oriented
comments from the teacher will be much more useful than another actor's ideas
about how to interpret the character. |
WHO
WE ARE
Anita Jesse's books
are used in
acting programs across the country.
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Anita
Jesse established her studio in 1978 and since then has coached hundreds of
actors who work in film, television, and stage. Larry Silverberg, author of Qualified
Acting Coaches, Los Angeles, calls Anita "one of our country's finest
teachers."
Both Ms. Jesse's books: Let
The Part Play You and The
Playing Is The Thing. serve as required texts in academic and professional
training programs across the country. |
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While Anita teaches at her studio in Los Angeles most of the year, she also conducts
professional and academic workshops across the country. She frequently appears
as the guest lecturer at seminars for actors and theater educators. Ms. Jesse's
solution-oriented approach not only identifies actor problems, but provides specific
tools that free the creative spirit. |
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James
Ingersoll is a veteran of over 150 film and television roles. Mr. Ingersoll
has worked with Ms. Jesse since 1978 and has been teaching at The Anita Jesse
Studio since 1992. |
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THE MISSION
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| We feel blessed
to work with artists, but this town is hard on artists. The competition for film
and television roles is fierce. You survive only if you accept the realities of
the business. But, why bother if, in the process, you abandon your creative essence?
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technique that prepares you for a successful career in film and television, yet
celebrates and nurtures your creative spirit. It's a delicate balance, and we
welcome a limited number of fearless and determined actors who are willing to
embrace the challenge. |
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PRACTICAL
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Classes are held at
The Gardner Stages
in West Hollywood
Admission to The Studio
by interview and audition only.
Call To Schedule An Interview
(323) 876-2870
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© Anita Jesse Studio
2002-2006
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