Ellen Gerstein's Acting Workshop is a staple in Hollywood, offering dynamic private coaching and group classes online and in-person for actors of all ages, including teens, new students, and actors with special needs. The workshop focuses on script analysis, audition preparation, scene study, improvisation, constructive critiques, confidence building, and public speaking. Ellen Gerstein is an award-winning actor, a great teacher, and a seasoned pro who is extremely knowledgeable about the craft of acting. She gets to the core of what the work needs and gives it a real workout, using technique gained from working with Lee Strasberg. She creates a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where every student receives a warm welcome. The class encourages playfulness, exploration, and strong choices while working through inhibitions. The teacher is very practical about the life and business of actors and makes a point to ensure plenty of opportunity for everyone to work. She pushes students to find specifics, tell the truth, and make major discoveries, always encouraging them to trust themselves. Students learn valuable skills, techniques, and mindsets, becoming better actors. The workshop gives at least as much back as the work put into it, with an amazing group of successful actors learning together. It is a great workshop highly recommended for all looking to deepen their practice.
