Adult Classes

Acting for the Camera
(Intro)

"The actor is an athlete of the heart." --ANTONIN ARTAUD, The Theatre and Its Double

Terry has designed this ongoing class for those with little or no acting experience, those returning to acting after an absence and those who've acted before - but not in front of a camera. Class size is limited, providing individualized attention for all.

  • Curriculum based on Stanislavsky's Method approach to acting.
  • Training in relaxation and sense memory provides basis for honest, personal character development.
  • Students learn techniques which differentiate stage from film acting.
  • Special attention given to unique challenges of acting for a camera - where the camera crew is the audience and performances may need to be repeated over multiple takes.
  • Practice in cold reading to ensure successful on-camera auditions.
  • Monologue technique
  • Script analysis



    • Schedule and fees:
    San Diego: Sundays (ongoing): 3pm ­ 5pm
    Tuition: $175 per four classes.
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    Location: San Diego classes are at
    Birch North Park Theatre

    Adult Classes

    Secrets of Screen Acting
    (Intermediate, Advanced)

    "The main factor in any form of creativeness is the life of a human spirit, that of the actor and his part, their joint feelings and subconscious creation."--Konstantin Stanislavisky

    Terry Ross has been teaching her dynamic Secrets of Screen Acting workshop since 1997. The workshop brings Terry's unique approach to expanding the techniques and talents of more experienced students., Workshop sessions are ongoing - students can join at any time.

  • Classes are taught in Scene Study format, using real film and television scripts.
  • Students are filmed on camera, with video review of performances.
  • Every student works in every class.
  • Class sizes are limited.
  • Improvisation used to strengthen scene study.
  • Ongoing curriculum allows students to join anytime.
  • Showcases give class members access to area agents and directors.
  • Monologue technique
  • Character Development
  • Guest industry instructors
  • Mock auditions to enchance auditioning skills
  • Actor/Director workshops with independent filmmakers
  • Commercial technique
  • Business of acting
  • Advanced script analysis


    • Schedule and fees:
    San Diego: Sundays (ongoing): 5pm ­ 8pm
    Tuition: $175 per four classes.
    Download Registration Form




    Location: San Diego classes are at
    Birch North Park Theatre