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Develop essential acting skills by mastering storytelling through visuals, understanding the Kuleshov Effect, breaking down scenes, building relationships, working with the camera as a scene partner, refining eyelines and relaxation techniques, preparing for set expectations, and practicing with real TV audition scripts—culminating in on-camera work with personalized feedback.

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Develop essential acting skills by mastering storytelling through visuals, understanding the Kuleshov Effect, breaking down scenes, building relationships, working with the camera as a scene partner, refining eyelines and relaxation techniques, preparing for set expectations, and practicing with real TV audition scripts—culminating in on-camera work with personalized feedback.

Class Schedule
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week 4
Our Acting Coach & Industry Experience Help You
Master On-Camera Audition Skills That Book
Learn How TV Really Works -From Set to Screen
Build a Repeatable Process You Can Use Again and Again
Rehearse with a Coach who is a Working Actor
Film Network-Quality Scenes on a Professional Soundstage
Leave with Footage That Represents You
AND Gets You Seen

Week 1: Storytelling Through Pictures

  • Introduction to visual storytelling in acting
  • Understanding the Kuleshov Effect and how context changes meaning
  • Practical exercises: Reacting to different scenarios with minimal dialogue

Week 2: Scene Breakdown & Character Relationships

  • Understanding scene structure: Event, relationships, objectives, and stakes
  • Identifying and developing strong character relationships
  • Group exercises: Scene analysis and improvisational work

Week 3: The Camera as Your Scene Partner

  • Learning to work with the camera, not just in front of it
  • Understanding shot sizes, framing, and blocking
  • Adjusting performance for close-ups vs. wide shots

Week 4: Relaxation, Focus, and Eyelines

  • Developing on-camera presence through relaxation techniques
  • Managing nerves and staying in the moment
  • Mastering eyelines and awareness of technical marks

Week 5: On-Set Expectations & Professionalism

  • What to expect on set: terminology, etiquette, and workflow
  • Preparing for different on-set environments (film, TV, commercial)
  • Practicing quick script adjustments and taking direction

Week 6: TV Audition Technique & Practice

  • Breaking down real TV audition scripts (actors receive personalized scenes)
  • Cold reads vs. prepared reads—how to adjust on the fly
  • Working on delivery with subtext and nuance

Week 7: On-Camera Performance & Feedback

  • Rehearse and perform selected TV audition scenes on tape
  • Watch and analyze playback with instructor and peer feedback
  • Adjustments and second takes for performance growth

Week 8: Final Performance & Industry Prep

  • Final on-camera taped performances
  • Understanding self-tape best practices for professional auditions
  • Feedback, Q&A, and next steps for ongoing skill development

$ 269
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Ongoing enrollment — stay as long as you’re growing. Cancel anytime
Free network quality demo reel scene every 4 months

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We believe in transparency. By signing the order form, you acknowledge that you’ve read, understood, and agreed to this refund policy. We encourage all clients to review our terms carefully before making a purchase. Lack of review will not be accepted as grounds for dispute.

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Commitment
1 class each week
4 classes per month
In-person (NYC Studio)
Starts June 2, 2025
Flexible month-to-month enrollment - stay as long as you're growing. Cancel anytime.
What You’ll Get in Every Class
Scene work with real, currently-casting TV scripts
Behavior-based techniques that book
Personalized coaching
Learn how to work with the frame, find the cut, and react on-camera
Everyone works - this is a fully hands-on class
Commitment
3 Rehearsal Classes + 1 Shoot Day
4 Total Sessions Over 3 Weeks
In Person (LA – AMAW & Reelarc Glendale)
Starts June 23, 2025
Bring Your Best and Get the Footage You Deserve
What You’ll Get
A Custom Scene Tailored to You
Professional Coaching with Katelin Chesna
On-Set Direction + Production Support
Fully Edited, Network-Quality Reel Scene
Footage That’s Yours to Use Anywhere
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Week 1: Storytelling Through Pictures

  • Introduction to visual storytelling in acting
  • Understanding the Kuleshov Effect and how context changes meaning
  • Practical exercises: Reacting to different scenarios with minimal dialogue

Week 2: Scene Breakdown & Character Relationships

  • Understanding scene structure: Event, relationships, objectives, and stakes
  • Identifying and developing strong character relationships
  • Group exercises: Scene analysis and improvisational work

Week 3: The Camera as Your Scene Partner

  • Learning to work with the camera, not just in front of it
  • Understanding shot sizes, framing, and blocking
  • Adjusting performance for close-ups vs. wide shots

Week 4: Relaxation, Focus, and Eyelines

  • Developing on-camera presence through relaxation techniques
  • Managing nerves and staying in the moment
  • Mastering eyelines and awareness of technical marks

Week 5: On-Set Expectations & Professionalism

  • What to expect on set: terminology, etiquette, and workflow
  • Preparing for different on-set environments (film, TV, commercial)
  • Practicing quick script adjustments and taking direction

Week 6: TV Audition Technique & Practice

  • Breaking down real TV audition scripts (actors receive personalized scenes)
  • Cold reads vs. prepared reads—how to adjust on the fly
  • Working on delivery with subtext and nuance

Week 7: On-Camera Performance & Feedback

  • Rehearse and perform selected TV audition scenes on tape
  • Watch and analyze playback with instructor and peer feedback
  • Adjustments and second takes for performance growth

Week 8: Final Performance & Industry Prep

  • Final on-camera taped performances
  • Understanding self-tape best practices for professional auditions
  • Feedback, Q&A, and next steps for ongoing skill development

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$ 269
meet online
in person

Duty to Read
We believe in transparency. By signing the order form, you acknowledge that you’ve read, understood, and agreed to this refund policy. We encourage all clients to review our terms carefully before making a purchase. Lack of review will not be accepted as grounds for dispute.

Choose Your Ideal Filming Experience
Cost-Saving

Perfect for actors who want a fast
shoot, their own scene or monologue  and cast, with simple, no-input editing

Full-Service

Not a writer & don't want the hassle? We handle every step to create a polished, career-boosting scene.

Step 1
Book your set, date, and time
Step 2
Film your content
Step 3
One edit delivered
Step 1
Meet with writer
Step 2
Approve your script
Step 3
Book your filming date
Step 4
Film your scene
Step 5
Review your takes
Step 6
Approve your edit
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Core Acting
$ 269
/per hour
Script flexibility: write your own
DIY casting: You cast your scene
Quick shoot: 1.5 hours
Simple Editing: one edit included
/per scene
Reelarc writes the script
Reelarc casts your scene
2 hour shoot
Provide notes to our editor to make your perfect edit
★️ IMDB Credit
★️ Agent Newsletter Feature
/per scene
You write your script - up to 1 page in dialogue
You cast your scene
Quick shoot: 1 hour
Simple Editing: one edit included
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$ 269
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in person
Ongoing Class - Cancel anytime
Free demo reel scene after 4 months
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