TASA STUDIO - The Art and Soul of Acting
TASA Studio Classes
Our classes are based on the Sanford Meisner approach. For more on Meisner, visit the Sanford Meisner Wikipedia page.
We provide our students with dependable tools and empowering experiences that systematically create a truthful acting instrument . TASA students who embrace this process gain a flexible, responsive and authentic way of being in the world which is applicable to all mediums – theater, film, television and radio, debate and public speaking – from creative performance to creative living.
Class Series Overview
Specialty summer Classes and Camps are available July/ August.
Teen and Young Actors:
TASA STUDIO offers multiple classes to assist you in your growth as an actor.
All classes are three months in duration.
Teens with parental approval may request admittance into the Adult Meisner training after audition and interview.
Adult Classes
TASA STUDIO offers s a 60-week progressive study program in the Meisner Technique.
We've divided our entire program into five core semesters followed by an on-going Progressive Study class. Every student is required to start at the beginning, regardless of past experience, since each class builds upon the previous one. Beyond the 60 core weeks, students can continue to strengthen their craft by repeating our continuing Progressive Study class. Come grow with us and live into your passion!
SPRING SESSION - Begins April, 2012
YOUNG ACTOR TRAINING
Beginning Acting/ Improv Class I
IInstructor: Emily Heugatter Assistant: Renwick Scott
Class may be joined at any time.
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30- 6:45 p.m. weekly
Cost: $100 per month. Must sign up for two months. ( April-May)
Length of Course: On-going, you may join this class at any time
Age: Late Elementary and Middle School
First day of class: April 2
Improvisation Class II
Instructor: Emily Heugatter, Assistant: Renwick Scott
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00- 8:15 p.m. weekly
Cost: $100 per month Must sign up for two months ( April-May)
Length of Course: On-going, you may join this class any time
Age: High School and Adult
First day of class: April 2
Creative Dramatics/ Introduction to On-Camera Class
Instructor: Renwick Scott
Day: Monday
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m weekly
Cost: $100 per month. Must sign up for two months. ( April-May)
Length of Course: On-going, you may join this class at any time
Age: Elementary school
First day of Class : April 2
Young Actors On-Camera Class
Instructor: Mary Thoma
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m weekly
Cost: $100 per month. Must sign up for two months. ( April-May)
Length of Course: 8 weeks
Age: Elementary - Middle School
First day of Class : April 12
Prerequisite: One year of Creative Dramatics/ Introduction to On-Camera Class
ADULT ACTING TRAINING
Foundation I ( Meisner Technique)
Instructor: Mary Thoma
Adults Only - Must be 18 years or older to enroll
All adult students, regardless of prior experience, are required to take our Foundation I class. It lays the "foundation" for all other coursework at TASA Studio. This class is a prerequisite to all other TASA Studio coursework.
Class Length: 8 weeks ( April - May)
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm ( Studio is open at 6 pm for Repetition work)
Cost: $200 per month for weekly 3-hour class
First day of class: April 12
Prerequisite: None
Includes book and workbook. Homework is required and consistent attendance is crucial.
Acting on Camera ( Scene work, Monologue, Audition)
Instructor: Mary Thoma
Class Length: 8 weeks
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $200 per month for weekly 3-hour class
First day of class: April 10
Prerequisite: Must have completed Foundation I or Foundation II classes to participate
Homework is required and consistent attendance is crucial.
Improvisation Class II
Instructor: Emily Heugatter, Assistant: Renwick Scott
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00- 8:15 p.m. weekly
Cost: $100 per month Must sign up for two months. ( April-May)
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: On-going, you may join this class at any time.
Age: High School and Adult
First day of class: April 2
"Don't Kill the Actor"- A Safe Approach to Performing Violent Action
Instructor: Andrew Dylan Ray (Society of American Fight Directors)
Adults Only - Must be 18 years or older to enroll
Learn the advanced techniques necessary to perform intense, safe close quarters unarmed and knife combat for film and theatrical performances. Fast paced and exciting!
Class Length: 8 weeks ( April – May)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $200 per month for weekly 3-hour class
First day of class: April 4
Prerequisite: None
Actors Support Group
Open to Older High School, College and Adults
Day: Second and Fourth Sunday of each month ( excluding holidays)
Time: 4:00 -6:00 pm
Cost: No cost (Donations Accepted)
ASG is Actors Support Group is a confidential ( not anonymous) support group for actor to learn to live more fully into the lives they want to create for themselves while also learning to be an ally to other actors.
REGISTRATION NOTE: Registration and payment must be made one week prior to the first night of class. You may pay via Paypal online or send a check to:
TASA STUDIO, 2924 Knight Street #411, Shreveport LA 71104. All checks endorsed to : TASA STUDIO.
Please complete the CONTACT FORM stating which class/ classes you are registering for and your payment option. Also, all students are asked to complete our QUESTIONNAIRE on our Contact Page prior to your first class.
You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.
- Clay P. Bedford
Find yourself in those things human which are universal .
- Sanford Meisner
An ounce of behavior is worth a pound of words.
- Sanford Meisner
