questions about a gap year in LA

fishbowlfreshman
Sun, 04 May 2014 14:27:59 +0000

Who? Me a great resource? Thanks! :)

I basically took the opportunity to hijack this thread awhile back so as to throw in everything including the kitchen sink that I know about LA training … Is it wrong I don't want to study for four years? - #9 by fishbowlfreshman - Theater/Drama Majors - College Confidential Forums;

If you’re just planning to do a gap year in LA and don’t want to commit to a two year Meisner or Adler program, the two studios I’d most recommend that are theatre-based and will most closely resemble what you’ll learn in a good college program as to acting technique are [Berg Studios](http://www.bergstudios.com/) and [Howard Fine Studio](http://www.howardfine.com/). I’d give the nod more to Berg since you are guaranteed to put up work every week plus you get the opportunity to sit in on the Master Class whenever you want in which there are numerous working actors who already have degrees from top schools. Berg and his staff teachers also coach people for BFA and MFA auditions, so it might be a good fit. I like what he’s saying in that video of him working with Penelope Mitchell who is now a series regular on “Hemlock Grove.” Hell, I might eventually end up taking a class there if I ever get the time and feel like I need a major tune-up. Dude knows his stuff. But, any of those other studios I mentioned could certainly be worthwhile. Just audit a few once you get there and see what you think.