MEET THE DREAM LAB COMMUNITY

Practice makes the master. —Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements

I wanted to take the time to personally thank you for the work you are doing with us Actors. I've owned the Audition book for over half a decade and have never had as much understanding as I do now. Acting is very personal for me, as it gives me a safe space to BE, more than a student, brother, son, etc... Thank you for giving me that safe space to simply be AND push toward great progress to achieving my life long goal as a full-time working actor. I've never been more excited about my acting career. I really feel for the first time that I can achieve a life as a working actor. You are literally making my life brighter with every session.

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— Deneuve Brutus

I want to say that your workshop is THE most thorough and thoughtful acting class online that I have ever been to. I read the chapters [AUDITION by Michael Shurtleff] and this just opened my eyes so much more to what I read. I came away from the chapters feeling like I understood what those guideposts were, but seeing them in action, and seeing everyone contribute to the comments, and seeing you Nancy not walk away from a particular scene until it was really thoroughly discussed and evaluated…WOW….It’s different, and it’s wonderful. I’m used to a little factory, where it’s boom, next [scene].

Watch Kimspiration

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—Kim Alvarez-Cazzetto

Reach out to schedule a free audit & 15 minute consultation.

This game changing workshop is designed for the seriously ambitious actor who intends to build an impactful career.

Inspired by Michael Shurtleff's simple but genius 12 Guideposts from his famous book, AUDITION. Simply put, this workshop is foundational and ultimately a game changer.

with Nancy Scanlon

Mondays 3PM PST. Learn More

ONGOING WORKSHOPS

The SHURTLEFF APPROACH

Today's competition for actors has become so immense that what was known as the acting "pool," has become an acting OCEAN. This masterclass hones your skills so that you become undeniable to casting. As Steve Martin famously said, get so good they can't say no. This workshop is focused on sharpening your skills that rival the best of them. We go for the gold in this workshop.

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MASTERCLASS

Practice makes the master. Master your auditions/self tapes with practice and strong coaching, including real upcoming auditions and self tapes in this semi-private setting. Good auditions are not good enough, they must be beyond excellent and become OUTSTANDING.

Wednesdays 3PM PST. Learn More

COACHING BOOTCAMP

A simple trip over a rug, falling to the ground, or a slap is considered stage combat. Combat and handling firearms are vital special skills for all actors that will increase your auditions and help to get you in the casting room.

with Kevin Mayr, Actor & Stunts Performer-Choreographer

Tuesdays 3PM PST. Learn More

COMBAT FOR FILM/TV

SEPTEMBER ONLY

It nearly goes without saying: all actors must be the CEO of their own careers, and writing your own content is a main component in creating your own opportunities. Not only will you learn the tenets of strong writing, you will learn a lot about acting from a different yet equally compelling lens. This is a special workshop to further empower actors!

with Tim O’Leary, Writer-Director

Saturdays 3PM PST. Learn More

WRITING YOUR OWN CONTENT

AGENT, MANAGER, CASTING DIRECTOR SHOWCASE (*FULL)

Exclusive to Dream Lab actors only. Each actor will have the opportunity to showcase a scene and/or monologue. Current Dream Lab actors are encouraged to reprise their scenes from Monday or Wednesday workshops and bring an old favorite or new monologue to get coaching, polish and tape. The final taped scenes can be repurposed to pitch your work on Actors Access, Casting Networks, Social Media, Websites, IMDb, a link of your scene/monologue at your email signature, and of course share it with anyone in a position to hire you.! This workshop is for those who are or have been enrolled in Shurtleff Scene Study or by audition.

with Nancy Scanlon