Acting for Film/Stage | Acting Program

Shelton Students gain the art and craft of acting, which lasts for life, and applies to all mediums. They gain the opportunity to discover their true voices and they gain the inspiration to dedicate themselves to working professionally as artists. Developed by national treasure Jean Shelton and Robert Elross. They brought with them from New York an extensive Read More knowledge of method acting from their relationships with Stella Adler (responsible for Brando and De Niro), Harold Clurman (commonly thought of as the finest mind in the American Theatre), and Broadway actor/director Wendell Phillips, among others. Matt Shelton has assembled the finest staff available and thoroughly trained them to teach Jean's acting technique and multi-disciplinary programs using techniques from some of the finest minds in the country. Beginning through professional levels. This program can also be tailored for working professionals. A majority of our students have full-time employment and are able to complete the program. Low monthly payment plans are available.

P/T Evening and/or Weekend courses
$275-$450 | 5 - 8 weeks

For busy or working persons who have time for 3 hours of class instruction per week. These classes are usually offered from 7-10PM or 11-2PM on Saturdays or 6-9 on Sundays. Please check the schedule for available times and dates.
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Film Actors Program
$5,995 | 300 hours

1 - 2 year in-depth study of the art and craft of acting as it relates to cinematic form. For persons committed to focusing on gaining the necessary skills to work in the film industry as a professional actor. Covers film, television, commercials, and casting. This program can also be tailored for working professionals. A majority of our students have full-time employment and are able to complete the program. Low monthly payment plans are available.
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Complete Actor Certificate
$9,440 | 400 hours

2 year immersion into the art and craft of acting as it relates to all medium including theatre, film, television, voice-over, commercials, and industrials. For persons deeply committed to working professionally as an actor. Three courses per week for 2 years. This program can also be tailored for working professionals. A majority of our students have full-time employment and are able to complete the program. Low monthly payment plans are available.
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spring 2016 | current  Curriculum  

 

Beginning Acting

Tuesday
7pm - 10pm                     June 27- August 15
 

Instructed by
Julie Dimas-Lockfeld

Fundamental actor training available to actors at all levels of experience including beginners. Focuses on beginning acting techniques within the scene study or monologue format. Class concludes with performances before an invited audience.

Tuition: $450

Acting

Tuesday
7pm - 10pm
June 27 -August 15

Instructed by
Matt Shelton

This is an advanced acting class that ensures the actor has a complete process for creating a role. Principles of directing, and the artists creative will are expanded. Advance through professional levels work out in an environment of creativity and accountability. Scene study and monologue format. Class concludes with performances before an invited audience.

Tuition: $450

Beginning Acting Intensive

Saturday
11am - 2pm                      TBD

 

Instructed by            
Margery Fairchild

Fundamental actor training available to actors at all levels of experience including beginners. This five week course focuses on beginning acting techniques within the scene study or monologue format. 

Tuition: $300

Private Coaching

Instructed by
Matt Shelton

1 hour of instruction, by appointment only. 

*Audition and/or interview required.

Tuition: $100