The Actor's Lab - Portland
One of the Top Acting Schools in America – The Actor’s Lab is known for coaching actors, writers, and directors in Hollywood and across the nation.
The Actor’s Lab classes foster a nurturing, encouraging environment for working actors. Both aspiring and seasoned actors regard the school as a vital means for fine-tuning both their craft and their career strategy. Classes in Portland, Oregon are taught by industry professionals, Kristina Haddad and Dan Kyle. (kristinahaddad.net).
The Actor’s Lab Classes Include:
Scene Study – Classes teach script analysis, rehearsal process, and performance technique. The Actor’s Lab has been well known for its specific and effective approach to the craft. Each actor at The Actor’s Lab is working on at least one scene and one monologue at a time.
Audition Technique – Classes focus on audition technique, both for television and film, and commercial work. In addition, students learn to break down audition material, and to discover the most dynamic ways to approach an audition and/or cold reading.
Improvisation – As a working actor, you can expect your improvisation skills to be indispensable. Here’s where you master this all-important requisite. With The Actor’s Lab unique approach to improvisational exercises, actors are taught to develop their instincts and to be quick on his/her feet.
Commercial Study – Classes focus on working with commercial copy, cue cards, teleprompter work and on-camera auditioning technique.
In The Actor’s Lab program, each actor is put on a business plan which includes: targeting agents, creating projects, networking, and more.
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Here's what a few of our students are saying!
Kristina’s truly expert insights and relentless encouragement give any level actor the tools and passion to master the craft. - Kent Shocknek/Actor (“NCIS”, “Bosch”, “Madam Secretary”)
Kristina Haddad is a devoted artist herself and understands so well what can make or break you in the business, with her tools, an actor can really grow. Working with her will remind you of why you love your craft! – Necar Zadegan, Actress (Series Regular Fox TV’s “Emily Owens M.D.”, “NCIS New Orleans” and “24”)
Dan is just the best:) He has a unique ability to create a safe space for Actors at all different levels and at the same time provide kind, constructive feedback that promotes confidence and growth. What feels like play is actually progress and in turn I have made the most progress in his class as an Actor than any other class I have taken. - Carol Christiansen
I have had an excellent experience with Dan Kyle and The Actor's Lab - I have grown as an actor while connecting with an amazing community. I have built confidence inside and outside of class, and I feel encouraged and supported in a wide variety of creative pursuits. I can't recommend Dan and the Actor's Lab highly enough. – Bridget Whalen
Acting coach Kristina Haddad is one of the best I’ve come across in the US. She’s the teacher’s teacher – she has an expert eye, geared towards getting the most truthful, spontaneous performance out of an actor possible. Her feedback is candid, kind, specific, imaginative and intuitively on the mark. – Brynn Baron, Actress (“Leverage” “Monster Squad”)
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Kristina Haddad
Phone
3107700665
kristinahaddad@yahoo.com
Website
https://theactorslab.com/portland-oregon/
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