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	S  C  H  E  D  U  L  E  *
	CAMERON
	Wednesday	10:00a - 1:30p
	Wednesday	2:30p - 6:00p
	Thursday	10:00a - 1:30p
	Thursday	2:30p - 6:00p
	ALICE
	Monday (Master class)	9:30a - 12:30p
	Monday	12:45p - 3:45p
	(On Camera)
	Tuesday	9:30a - 12:30p
	Tuesday	12:45a - 3:45p
	SHANE
	Monday	1:00p - 4:00p
	Monday	6:30p - 9:30p
	Saturday	10:00a - 1:00p
	* Schedule subject to change
	SPECIAL OFFERINGS SCENE STUDY ON CAMERA Check with the office for details: Carter Thor Studio 12417 Ventura Court Studio City, CA 91604 MAP! Phone 818.760.9426

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HOW TO START STUDYING

To become a part of the Carter Thor Studio you must audit one of Cameron’s class. (call to set up a reserved time) You will then be placed in the appropriate class when a space becomes available.
 
Auditor space is limited due to high demand and are scheduled two months in advance, so it may take a little while before you can get one.
 
If you are a right fit for the studio, you will be contacted when a space opens up in the appropriate class.
 
Class size is maintained under 30 students.
 
The studio is not set up like a "course," it is a process. Everyone starts in Shane Steven's class to introduce and familiarize you with the language, format and tools of the studio. When these concepts start to be consistently integrated into your work, you will be moved into Cameron or Alice's classes. Our requirement that you pass through these classes is not to disregard or disrespect your personal experience or training, rather it is to insure that everyone begins this journey on the same path and with the same intention.
 
Call the Admin office 818.760.9426 to schedule an audit time.
Audit Fee $30

WAIT LIST--Because of our extensive wait list, the Carter Thor Studio is pleased to offer an Auditing Program*. For half the monthly cost of class, you may audit any and all classes you like, as much as you like. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to be a part of our learning, creative environment.

To book your space and begin your next step as a more successful actor and artist, please contact the Admin office today at 818.760.9426.

*Please note that the Auditing Program does not give you
priority on the waiting list, eligibility to work in class or perform in any productions at the studio.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

SCENE STUDY

Our goal is to familiarize you with the language, intention, and tools of script analysis so that you will utilize them actively and aggressively in your scene study and ultimately easily and effortlessly in your professional work. You will explore and exercise tools such as goal, action, obstacle, inner object, substitution (triggers), inner monologue, doings, place, fourth wall, previous circumstance, and playable action.
 
The emphasis in our scene study classes is developing skills for film acting. Teachers choose scenes for partners from a large library of film scripts according to the tools, skills, and areas each individual may be developing. Each scene is presented in two works for the lesson of the scene to be learned. In the first work, the actors present the scene without interruption and are given notes and observations to take away, work on and rehearse. In the second work, the teacher will stop and start the scene to make adjustments where needed as it goes along.
 
Five to six scenes are presented in each class. Depending on class size you can expect to work on average about every other week. You should be prepared to work every week, but understand there may be times when three weeks may go by. A rotating roster is kept by the class monitor to insure fair participation for everyone in the class.
 
It is essential to be present for all of the classes, not just when you are scheduled to go up. Your participation, perseverance, and growth is universal. You are all teachers for one another. The instructor is the facilitator of your progress and is responsible for deepening and strengthening the knowledge and practice of your work. You are responsible for your motivation and commitment, and growth.

ON CAMERA

This advanced class combines scene study with camera technique. Scenes are assigned, but not rehearsed. The idea is to recreate the dynamic of the set in the class room. Alice directs the actors for two cameras and the work is taped to look at later. Each student is also requested to find a "role of evolution", several scenes from the same script, to work on creating an arc of a character through an entire story in addition to a particular scene. Participation in the on camera class is per Alice and Cameron's approval.