Skills and Perspectives You Need to Get Started as an Actor
A 6 session acting class for anyone who wants to act and audition but has not had a lot of experience in front of the camera. We have an evening option and a Saturday option.
CLAIM YOUR SEAT!
- Find your Authentic Voice
- Introduction to the Camera
- Audition for Film & TV with Confidence
- Build your Self Confidence
- Using Nerves to Feed You
- The Basics of script discovery
- The Art of Self Taping
- “Living the Life”
Haber Phrasing™
In this foundation (beginners) class, you are introduced to the Haber Philosophy; to create using your creative mind, rather than the technical. You’ll gain valuable experience working on-camera. In a fun safe setting, you’ll practice and develop the basic skills needed for auditioning, self taping, and “Living the Life”.
Meet Your Instructors
Jack Perry
Jack is a working actor in Los Angeles. His absolute love for acting and actors has carried him through his 20+ years in the business. Upon receiving a BA in Theatre Arts from Penn State University, he moved to New York City where he performed on such stages as the Barrow Street Theatre, The Metropolitan Opera, The New York International Fringe Festival, The Medicine Show Theatre, and the New York Musical Theatre Festival. His main love though is acting for TV and Film, and before he made the move to LA he worked on 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, Team Umizoomi, flew to Italy to star in an Italian feature film and was cast in numerous short films and commercials. 2024 was Jack’s best year yet here in LA, credits include Ryan Murphy’s Monster(s), The Mattachine Family, and The Knowing. Jack created/produced and stars in the upcoming series Piano Lessons, out in 2025. Jack is also a musician and composer, and when not working on set he teaches adults and kids the fun way to play the piano. He is a proud member of Margie’s Masterclass, and is so grateful for the support, love, encouragement and drive that the studio offers. He can’t believe that he’s now a part of the team that he respects so much, and he’s excited to help guide students to listen, share, to have fun, and to welcome them to the beautiful art that is acting. Let’s Live the Life!
Lisa Carswell
Lisa worked and trained as a stage actress in Seattle earning her BFA cum laude from the Cornish Acting Conservatory in 1991. She has appeared in many local and regional commercials. Her initiation into episodic television was a co-star on Grimm and soon after a guest star on Z Nation. Lisa’s had the opportunity to work on many NW indie films over the years several of which can now be seen on Amazon Prime. Since making the move to Los Angeles Lisa has appeared on multiple network shows, including Good Trouble, This Is Us, Gaslit, and Truth Be Told, and will recur in the upcoming season of the Apple Tv+ drama, For All Mankind.
* FREE BONUS *
ACTING WITHOUT FEAR
When you claim your spot for the FOUNDATION INTENSIVE you’ll also get access to this inspiring introductory lecture from Margie Haber. This online lesson will help familiarize you with some of Margie’s most important concepts so you get the most of your Foundation Intensive.
Foundation Intensive Classes. Save your Spot!
Through six classes over the course of 3-6 weeks (depending on your class selection), you’ll dive deep into Margie’s core curriculum. We call this training our FOUNDATION INTENSIVE, because it teaches you the essential skills and perspectives that you need as a foundation for your goals as an actor.
“Once I knew the audition had been scheduled, Margie was my first phone call. I knew that if anyone could help me get the part, it was Margie.”
Gregg Sulkin – Series Regular, “Wizards Of Waverly Place,” Series Regular – “Faking It,” Recurring Guest Star – “Pretty Little Liars”
“I came to see Margie, worked with her, got a whole bunch of great ideas and was so prepared to go back. I was going to go get this job and I was gonna knock their socks off because I was so ready.”
Halle Berry – Actress and Oscar Winner
“When I worked with Margie on the movie, Touch, I was all over the place until she centered my attention on the other character and VOOM! I was suddenly focused. She’s got the magic touch.”
Emily Rose – Actress, “Haven”
“Margie understands actors and is wonderful with them. She has developed a fabulous technique for auditioning and getting the job in a limited amount of time.”
Colin Egglesfield – Actor, “Melrose Place“, “Rizzoli & Isles,” “The Client List,” “All My Children”, Something Borrowed
“Studying with Margie was a very rewarding experience. With Margie you get what you see. The simplicity yet depth of her approach gave me the ability to realize the power of stillness and that her process is all about capturing the truth. The Haber technique is by far one of the most effective tools I use when I’m auditioning.”
Haaz Sleiman – 2008 Spirit Award Nominee For “The Visitor”
Please refer to our FAQ for any questions you may have about classes and safety protocols.
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