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Term: Winter 2025, January 6-February 28

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Winter 2025, January 6 – February 28

Full-time students have been automatically enrolled into classes. Please log into Orbund to check your schedules and then confirm with Alex, via email, that you are planning to continue (if you have not done so already): alex@stellaadler-la.com.

Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre – Los Angeles welcomes actors from around the world to grow and foster their talent within our walls. Students need not have any performance background or previous training to apply.

Although we have many working actors in our program, we welcome beginners or the curious. We offer a tour of the facility and a chance to audit a class for all applicants.

Contact the office for more information, read our Admissions Policy, or APPLY NOW!

Students can enroll Full-time or take Part-time courses.

Click on the class names below to read more about the class, schedule and pricing.

Adler Technique Level I (Sec A) ~ T/W/TH 10:00a-1:00p

Instructor: Laura Leyva
Location: Studio E

Stella Adler Academy Technique I: Film, television and theatre are all collaborative efforts, and actors are the “doers” in each of these forms. In this very practical, yet creatively inspiring class, all concepts are made “doable” through the use of the actor’s imagination. Some of the concepts that will be covered and applied are:

  1. Understanding of self through the art form of acting
  2. The actor’s relationship to words and feelings
  3. Physical and mental relaxation within the circumstances
  4. Creative Imagination as a major acting tool
  5. Application of the three levels of justification
  6. Non-verbal expression through character behavior
  7. Relationship with partners
  8. Mental actions and their four specific types

This class is not a beginning acting class, it is an introduction to the very freeing and applicable Stella Adler Technique.

Cost: $1050. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: None

Adler Technique Level I (Sec B) ~ M/W/TH 6:00p-9:08p

Instructor: Victoria Kemsley
Location: Studio E

Stella Adler Academy Technique I: Film, television and theatre are all collaborative efforts, and actors are the “doers” in each of these forms. In this very practical, yet creatively inspiring class, all concepts are made “doable” through the use of the actor’s imagination. Some of the concepts that will be covered and applied are:

  1. Understanding of self through the art form of acting
  2. The actor’s relationship to words and feelings
  3. Physical and mental relaxation within the circumstances
  4. Creative Imagination as a major acting tool
  5. Application of the three levels of justification
  6. Non-verbal expression through character behavior
  7. Relationship with partners
  8. Mental actions and their four specific types

This class is not a beginning acting class, it is an introduction to the very freeing and applicable Stella Adler Technique.

Cost: $1050. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: None

Adler Technique Level II (Sec A) ~ M/T/W 2:00p-5:08p

Instructor: Tim McNeil
Location: Studio B

The goal of technique is to enable the actor to create specific characters in specific circumstances and through those characters to communicate the themes of the play. Through Stella Adler’s imagination work we will give the actors the tools to create the background of their characters. This is accomplished through specific exercises designed to strengthen the actors imagination and allowing them to build specific background for whatever character they are given. The technique teaches actors how to be moved by the circumstance and apply that work to their characters. This is the essence of Stella Adler’s work: the communication of the play through specific characters in specific circumstances.

Cost: $1050. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I

Adler Technique Level II (Sec B) ~ T/TH 6:00p-10:30p

Instructor: Tim McNeil
Location: Studio B

The goal of technique is to enable the actor to create specific characters in specific circumstances and through those characters to communicate the themes of the play. Through Stella Adler’s imagination work we will give the actors the tools to create the background of their characters. This is accomplished through specific exercises designed to strengthen the actors imagination and allowing them to build specific background for whatever character they are given. The technique teaches actors how to be moved by the circumstance and apply that work to their characters. This is the essence of Stella Adler’s work: the communication of the play through specific characters in specific circumstances.

Cost: $1050. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I

Adler Technique Level III (Sec A) ~ T/TH 2:00p-4:30p

Instructor: Bonnie McNeil
Location: Studio A

Technique III explores in depth the essentials of the Stella Adler Technique. Building a character, living in the given circumstances of a play, and playing actions and objectives are among the exercises that are covered. Translating the technique into a usable process through monologues and scenes is the central focus of the class. Pre-requisite for the class is completion of Adler Technique I and II.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I & II

Adler Technique Level III (Sec B) ~ T/TH 6:00p-8:30p

Instructor: Bonnie McNeil
Location: Studio A

Technique III explores in depth the essentials of the Stella Adler Technique. Building a character, living in the given circumstances of a play, and playing actions and objectives are among the exercises that are covered. Translating the technique into a usable process through monologues and scenes is the central focus of the class. Pre-requisite for the class is completion of Adler Technique I and II.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I & II

Alexander Technique ~ T/TH 9:30a-11:45a

Instructor: Celio Da Silveira
Location: Studio A

An acclaimed method for improving the actor’s sense of mental and physical ease and flexibility. This technique provides a means to change unconscious habits of excessive tension into an integrated, poised use of the whole Self (mind, body, especially concerning breathing and voice). Students will receive hands-on guidance from the teacher in order to identify their own habitual movement patterns. This awareness provides a great sense of openness and ease, optimizing the actor’s potential. The actor learns to use the technique in performance to develop their craft, as well as in daily activities to help prevent injuries.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.

Audition Skills ~ TH 1:00p-5:00p

Instructor: Chris Thornton
Location: Studio F

The purpose of this class is to prepare actors for the audition environment by giving a realistic idea of what is required in an audition. This is an on-camera class. Students will work a minimum of twice per class and see their work in video. A mix of the experience of “in person” auditions and “self taping.” The actor will do both types of auditions throughout the course, and all work will be critiqued in class.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown, Script Analysis, Scene Study Beginning, Scene Study Intermediate, Scene Study Advanced, Character, & On-Camera

Character ~ TH 1:00p-5:30p

Instructor: Tim McNeil
Location: Studio B

In this class, we deeply investigate character and the process of deepening an actor’s character work, through a series of exercises and work on actual scripts. The work in this class will be applicable to film and theater and will leave the actor with certain techniques that bring the actor closer to his or her character and give him or her a deeper sense of belief in themselves in the circumstance.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown, Scene Study Beginning, Scene Study Intermediate

Improvisation ~ T/TH 6:00p-8:15p

Instructor: Diego Parada
Location: Studio F

Through the use of theatre games, improvisational exercises, and scene work, the actor learns to leap past boundaries and move forward into strong choices in role playing, characterization, and interrelating. It is a class to explore freedom of imagination and experience acting.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.

Intimacy and Violence ~ M/W 1:30p-3:54p

Instructors: Zachariah Payne
Location: Studio E

An introductory course in the design, practice, and performance of theatrical intimacy and violence. Students will navigate power dynamics, consent, and emotional fitness, explore techniques used to create physical intimacy and the illusion of danger, and apply these principles to scenes of heightened physicality, for more evocative storytelling. The course will cover basic unarmed stage combat, along with emerging practices in intimacy direction for the stage. Emphasis will be placed on safety, partnering, acting, and physical specificity. The course will culminate in a performance of scenes with violence, intimacy, or both.

Cost $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, Technique II, Movement I and Movement II​

Masks ~ T/TH 10:30a-12:45p

Instructors: Roy Johns
Location: Dance

The presence of the Mask is a universal cultural phenomenon. Used in rituals, ceremonies, and theatrical performances, it possesses the minds of the wearer and the observer. The mask is the permission giver. In the mask, an actor can do anything, be anyone. In this course, students will learn performance techniques that draw from Commedia dell’Arte, archetype, experimental movement, presentational performance and improvisational comedy. Students will develop characters, participate in games and exercises, and create original work.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Class Format: Two 2 hour 15 minute classes per week.

Movement I: Foundation Technique (Lucid Body Introduction) ~ T/TH 1:45p-4:00p

Instructor: Caitlin Apparcel
Location: Dance

An intensive psycho-physical approach to movement training. In this class, actors develop a detailed technique for how the thoughts and feeling of their characters are expressed through physical movement and behavior. During this introductory term, a large emphasis is placed on self-awareness. Actors develop an understanding of their own physical habits and learn techniques for moving beyond those habits. This gives actors the freedom to engage their bodies in new ways in their acting and to make choices that serve the truth of their characters. This is a valuable class for students of all levels.

Cost: $800.

Movement II: Foundation Technique (Lucid Body Advanced) ~ T/TH 10:30a-12:45p

Instructor: Caitlin Apparcel
Location: Studio B

In this class, in addition to exploring the more advanced exercises of the Lucid Body technique, students have an opportunity to deepen their experience of the work and to explore the connection between their movement foundation and their acting process.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Movement I

Movement V: Character Process ~ M/W 10:45a-1:08p

Instructor: Caitlin Apparcel
Location: Dance

In this class students explore physical acting techniques that can be applied directly to monologues and scenes. Throughout the class students develop a process for making ‘physical choices’ in their performance work.

Cost $800. 6 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Movement I, II, III & IV

On-Camera Adler Technique ~ M/W 2:00p-4:24p

Instructor: Rick Peters
Location: Studio F

A step by step process for the advanced actor, covering the preparatory work that is done before the final callback audition and the acting breakdown of the full script before the actor arrives on set to shoot. Only film scripts are used and all work is done on camera. Adjusting the actor’s instrument from Stage to film is emphasized.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown & Scene Study Beginning

On-Camera Craft ~ T 1:45p-5:45p

Instructor: Tim Craig
Location: Studio C

A continuation of the Adler On-Camera Technique for the advanced actor covering the technical work that is done after the actor arrives on set to shoot and the camera begins rolling. Scenes which are already at performance level are taped with specific practice in the differences in scale, eyeline and pacing that occur from changes in camera angles. Comfort with continuity, and keeping the performance alive through multiple takes will be examined in playback.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown, Scene Study Beginning, On-Camera Acting

Play Production II ~ M/T/W/TH 10:00a-1:00p

Instructor: Bonnie McNeil
Location: Larsen

Group Warm-up: M/T/W/TH 9:00a-10:00a – Tim Kopacz, Elias Wygodny & Trang Le, Larsen

Mandatory one hour vocal and body workout prior to rehearsal.

The student-actor is now ready to take on more independence and responsibility for character development in his/her second full play production. More independent script and Technique work will be expected of the student/actor as the director/teacher guides him/her and the whole production to performance level.

Cost: $2400. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown, Script Analysis, Scene Study Beginning, Scene Study Intermediate, Scene Study Advanced, Character & Play Production I

Scene Study Advanced ~ M/W 6:30p-9:42p

Instructor: Tim McNeil
Location: Studio C

A progression and advancement of the work established in Scene Study, delving more deeply into the discussion of text and character.

Cost: $900. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown, Scene Study Beginning & Scene Study Intermediate

Scene Study Beginning/Intermediate ~ T/TH 6:00p-9:15p

Instructor: Chris Thornton
Location: Studio C

Having completed Technique I & II and Script Breakdown, the actor will present scenes where they will receive analysis and criticism that will provide insight into the playwright and his meaning. The actor will acquire a new heightened understanding, which will lead to an interpretation of the playwright in light of the actor’s own talent and creativity.

Cost: $900. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III, Script Breakdown

Script Analysis ~ M/W 6:00p-8:08p

Instructor: Chris Thornton
Location: Studio A

This class explores the very first steps of creating a role. It can be described as the “table work” that the serious actor must do. From the title to the closing scene, the script is analyzed for the writer’s intent, theme and genre. At the same time, research into the time-period, place, socio-economic background of the character, etc. is discussed. This information is then used to begin building a character that serves the script and brings the character to life in a creative, truthful way. The work learned in this class sets the actor on the right course, and is a big step toward the student-actor becoming a creative, independent actor who can handle any type of script with confidence.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I

Script Breakdown Application ~ T/TH 2:00p-4:15p

Instructor: Laura Leyva
Location: Studio E

This class is the practical application of the principles and technique’s that have been taught in the first year. We pick up at the “table work“ from Script Analysis with a step-by-step process for breaking down the material, building a character, applying a practical, do-able understanding of sequence, playing of actions and rehearsal technique. Using a full published play by a major playwright the actors work on their feet, on the platform.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Technique I, II & III

Shakespeare II ~ M/W 5:15p-8:15p

Instructor: Peter Wittrock
Location: Studio B

A continuation of the work from Shakespeare I, students produce scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. There is further emphasis on script analysis and deep character development based on the embedded clues provided by Shakespeare.

Cost: $900. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Shakespeare I​, Voice I

Speech I ~ M/W 10:00a-12:24p

Instructor: Tim Kopacz
Location: Studio G

In this course, students are introduced to the sounds inherent in General American Speech and learn to identify the sounds they are making in comparison with this standard. Sounds are taught using the International Phonetic Alphabet, a notation system which allows students to visualize sounds and apply the correct sounds to their text work. Students leave with an awareness of their own speech patterns and tools with which to make changes. Required text: Speak With Distinction, by Edith Skinner.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.

Speech Intensives ~ Privates scheduled with student

Instructor: Tim Kopacz
Location: Studio G

Private classes for those needing more extensive work.

Cost: $700. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Speech I

Voice I ~ M/W 2:00p-4:24p

Instructor: Peter Wittrock
Location: Dance

This class trains the actor to free the natural speaking voice by learning and exploring the classic progression of the Linklater voice work. The actor will learn a series of physical and vocal exercises that will free the voice from tensions and negative habits while developing, strengthening and expanding vocal range, power, resonance and clarity. The actor will explore a piece of modern text in this class.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.

Voice II ~ M/W 10:45a-1:09p

Instructor: Peter Wittrock
Location: Studio B

This class continues the Linklater voice progression with a strong focus on development of the speaking range, articulation, and emotional-vocal connections for the actor. They develop the tools of pitch, rate and volume to structure the work, and learn to allow their voice to respond to their imagination and interpretation of the material. The actor will explore a piece of classical text in this class.

Cost: $800. 8 Weeks.
Prerequisite: Voice I

NOTE: Additional time on the M/W classes has been added to make up for Monday, January 20th : Martin Luther King Jr. Day

M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, TH=Thursday, F=Friday

Stella Adler Winter Classes 2025
Stella Adler Winter Classes 2025

Term Dates

2024

Fall
October 28 – December 20


2025

Winter
January 6 - February 28

Spring
March 3 - April 25

SCHOOL BREAK: April 28 - May 2

Late Spring
May 5 - June 27

Summer
June 30 - August 22

SCHOOL BREAK: August 25 - August 29

Late Summer
September 1 - October 24

Fall
October 27 - December 19

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