You are welcome and invited to participate in a dynamic professional acting class with Eric Stone at the Hollywood Actors Studio. We'd like to know your background with acting and what your intent is with auditing a class and working with a professional acting coach.

Feel free to be as specific as you wish; Eric likes to know as much as possible about actors and performers seriously interested in developing their talent. You can use our application form for more details or simply email us!

Hollywood Actors Studio has an audit/interview structure where you can work with other actors and get clear on what's available when you train with us. There are no obligations. Eric prefers to work with an actor before he lets you in the class as he believes it is important to work with the right chemistry and the "right coach."

This is a FREE AUDIT. Please let us know if you are being recommended by an industry professional.

You can usually audit any Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM. Let us know when you'd like to reserve a spot.

Please call the studio and someone will assist you.  Our 24H Studio Voicemail is (323) 460-2580.  Office number is (310) 205-9219 (Office) our fax number is (310) 388-3248 to book your audit or please E-mail us.  Eric Stone or Kia Hellman are also available by appointment.  

Best regards,
Eric Stone and Kia Hellman
The Hollywood Actors Studio

I'm already familiar with the Studio's reputation and I'm ready to enroll now?

Our “open for audits” Beverly Hills-Hollywood area class meets on Wednesdays from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at The Acting Place. 8879 West Pico Blvd. 1 3/4 block West of Robertson Blvd. on Pico Blvd. Park across the Street in Public Lot or side street ok too. Entrance to theater is next to Thai restaurant named Tuk-Tuk Theater is on first floor in back of building. #4 You can enter through the back as well. Just go around the corner if front door is closed.

This program trains actors for the professional arenas of film, television series, soaps, sitcoms, and stage. What people say about our training. This format is a professional open ended format and people can enter anytime. This format allows for personal growth and development at your own pace. All major distinctions and techniques are covered in depth and rotated so actors keep growing within a flexible and organic structure.

This is a very supportive, encouraging and vigorous class where actors are challenged and empowered to become free independent creative artists on their own terms. Actors develop at their own pace and are encouraged to be bold in ideas, courageous in taking chances and tenacious to acquire a seamless, solid and lasting technique. When often the average person fancies him/herself an actor, this particular development class aims at taking the myth out of the false notion that acting is easy and that as long as you look "natural" all falls into place. While the average person may indeed possess certain useful skills, the refinement necessary to achieve complete authenticity in a given dramatic situation and with flawless integrity and creative intensity, does not come built-in and ready to serve from the everyday citizen.

This program is unique because it covers a complete and necessary spectrum of distinctions which Eric Stone considers the most fundamental in the pursuit of acting as an art form and a career. A thorough scene study, character development and performance skills workshop is also part of the curriculum. Performance workshops are always in the works. See details for performance workshop, and view our performance series photo gallery.

Self-expression, self-esteem, and self-confidence matters in relationship to acting; They are examined in depth via exercises. Pertaining only to the actor, performer and public speaker, issues of personal power and effectiveness are also dealt with extensively during this course. Eric Stone views acting as a physical, experiential and public art form. To exist freely in those realms demands more than a casual interest or even a determined attitude. It takes real courage to be an actor and Eric stands strong to deliver the tools and "heart of the matter" insights to give his students over the years the confidence to succeed. Character work is given particular emphasis, so is relaxation, effortlessness and seamlessness in the actor's work. Script analysis, scene study and Improvisation skills are also developed as an integral part of the programs.

This is a thorough intensive course for the dedicated and willing actor at all levels.

  Monthly Fees:

Initial payment consists of first month tuition and one-time application/registration fee of $45. Thereafter, tuition is paid monthly in advance (on the 3rd week of every month month for the following month). Tuitions are prorated if you join a program in the middle of the month. See ground rules.

Feel free to contact us if you need assistance registering or need additional info. 323-460-2580 or 877-591-5400 toll free outside of LA. Fax at (310) 388-3248.

We look forward to meeting you and participate in furthering your acting career.

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