RAW acting studio (Santa Monica) is where actors, writers and directors explore, create and produce projects in a collaborative, dynamic and affordable space. As a working actor, writer and producer, I started RAW acting studio for artists who take craft seriously and appreciate the significance of practicing their skill set on a regular basis. RAW acting studio is the perfect space to deepen and
develop your craft, make bold choices; take risks and kick start a passion project. If you are an ACTOR, our studio operates from the belief that every artist needs a sacred and safe space to explore the human condition without judgment and hidden agendas from the moderator/teacher. In addition, we have an immense catalog of scenes, monologues and exercises to choose from. Whether you are a working actor, or working toward becoming a working actor, audition technique is front and center at RAW acting studio. Each week, we pass out scenes at the top of the evening to practice this important and sometimes awkward skill, keeping actors sharp for callbacks and auditions. At RAW, we have a deep appreciation for WRITERS and honor the carefully crafted word on the page. Writers have the unique opportunity to bring in ten pages, choose from a group of versatile and talented actors and hear their pages come to life. This process is highly valuable as it allows the writer to discover if they are on the right track and like what they hear. In addition, supportive feedback is provided from the class at the writer’s request. For working and aspiring DIRECTORS, the studio is the perfect space to hone your directing skills. You will deepen your understanding of an actor’s process through directing scenes and monologues. Over time, directors develop a richer appreciation for the language actors speak. This is an important take away for directors and actors; directors develop a deeper understanding of how to communicate their vision to actors and actors learn how express a director’s vision on the set, stage and in casting offices. That’s why at RAW acting studio we treat each artist as an adult. Approaching the art form as adults and from these three angles (acting, writing, directing) has resulted in profound and deeply rewarding work in the studio each and every week. RAW acting studio was built from a place of strength not fear; we strongly promote and encourage approaching all aspects of the work as a collaborator in place of simply being ‘liked’. Being liked is the death of an artist and a waste of energy. Learning to honor and express your ‘point of view’ is incredibly satisfying and a heck of lot more fun! I’m confident RAW acting studio will be of service to you on your journey, ensuring that your unique voice WILL BE HEARD.
