Acting Studio 716

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Hey gang,
Took last week off but advanced scene study with professional actor Bernie Sheredy is back this Monday May 4th. Info is below. If interested text 716-771-6358.

This is not for beginners. Must have experience and training. We don’t promise to make you a movie star. No cameras. Just a nuts and bolts deep dive into what it takes to deliver a great performance. Students help each other and learn from each other. Egos are left outside the door. Come to take chances.

If this interests you give us a ring. Only a few spots available as we keep this class small.

04/18/2026

CASTING NOTICE!
Please relay any questions to the email provided.

04/13/2026

Advanced scene study!
Great work happening.

04/10/2026

Casting call for a new TV show pilot STATIC.

A half-hour drama pilot set between a struggling community radio station and a corporate media conglomerate.

Shot in WNY.

Actors can apply by:

Filling out the casting form:
linktr.ee/static.theseries

You’ll automatically receive sides via email

Then record & submit self-tapes to [email protected]

Roles are non-union and paid.

Breakdowns below:

03/13/2026

Class this Monday March 16!
Call or text 716-771-6358 for more info.

NEVER STOP TRAINING!

02/09/2026

Class starts tonight. Spots still available. Text 716-771-6358 for info.

02/04/2026

Advanced Scene Study is back!

A handful of spots are open for Acting Studio 716’s Advanced Scene Study Monday nights at 7pm starting March 16th. Class is held at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church at 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY at the corner of Lafayette.

This is for experienced actors only with training and/or a performance history. Class is taught by professional actor Bernie Sheredy.

Bernie Sheredy is a professional actor, acting teacher, and director. He is an MFA graduate of Yale Drama School, where he trained with Earle R. Gister. He continued scene study with Gister and Lloyd Richards at NYC’s Actors Center and is a graduate of its Teacher Development Program. Bernie has spent more than three decades working on stage and on camera – off-Broadway in New York, at top-tier regional theatres across the U.S. and Canada, and in feature films and episodic TV. He has directed student graduate productions at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and taught Introduction to Acting at SUNY Oneonta. In 2023 he moved from New York City to Buffalo, where he has been working part-time as a public affairs consultant in local government.

For more info call or text 716-771-6358. Class is only $80/month ($20 per session).

01/21/2026

Confusing when you see people post they want to be an actor and they are available to audition, but they have zero or very limited training.

No one posts that they want to be a mechanic and are available to fix your car with no training. Or they want to be a doctor and are available to give medical examinations. Or they want to be an architect and are available to draw drafts for your new home.

But somehow acting is just apparently something you do. Good acting takes work.

Here’s what I found when I googled “the craft of acting”. If you’re serious and want to really become an actor, this is what it entails:

The craft of acting is the learned, technical skill of embodying characters through voice, body, and emotion to tell a story, involving deep human understanding, empathy, and constant practice of specific techniques like script analysis, listening, and physical expression, blending art (creativity) with discipline (craft) to create authentic, resonant performances. It's about building a believable portrayal from the ground up, moving beyond just reciting lines to creating truthful moments.

Key Components of the Craft

Technique & Skill: Learning specific tools like vocal projection, physical movement, script analysis, and developing conditioned habits for responding truthfully.

Empathy & Understanding: Deeply connecting with human behavior, motivations, and emotions to inhabit a character authentically, not just mimic them.

Presence & Reactivity: Staying present in the moment, listening intently, and reacting genuinely to the scene and other actors, allowing truth to emerge.

Transformation: The ability to create a believable inner and outer life for a character, moving from the actor's self into another existence.

Practice & Dedication: A lifelong commitment involving consistent learning, study, and repetition to achieve proficiency, similar to mastering a musical instrument.

01/04/2026

Happy new year everyone!

Stay tuned for some information on upcoming classes and workshops.

Who wants to become a better actor? 😊

12/02/2025

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