The Dynamic Actor

"A dense, artistic kind of imperfection stimulates your consciousness, keeps you alert. . . . I can feel the limits of what humans are capable of - that a certain type of perfection can only be realized through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect. And personally I find that encouraging.”
― Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore

A little birdy told me there are still two spots left for this great class where you get to create a complete short film. I'll be there, guest instructin' like a boss. Check it out!

Fall Session, Build your Demo, August 26th – Nov 4th Class: Fall Advanced - Build your Demo Cost: $350 Location: First Street Studio 2400 East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702 Duration: August 26th - November 4th, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Synopsis: Scene Studio offers a 12 week film production/acting class where actors and actresses work together to create a sho...

This is a great opportunity for anyone 12 or older: make a short film, take a class, and meet a super charming guest instructor - all in one place:

Advanced Acting Fall Session – Short Film for Demo Reel – August 5th thru October 14th Class: Adult/Teen (ages 12 and up) Cost: $350 (12 weeks) Location: First Street Studio 2400 East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702 Duration: August 5th - October 14th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Synopsis: Scene Studio offers a 12 week film production/acting class where actors and actresses work together to create...

The most low-cost, high-impact workshop you'll find returns September 9th, from 4 - 7 pm. What happens in the room depends on how you get ready: http://www.dynamicactor.com/before-the-audition

Before-the-Audition Payments for confirmed registrants can be made here .

This class from Scene Studio is an amazing chance for teens to explore all aspects of making films, and the guest instructors are pretty great. Even little ol' me.

Advanced Teen Acting Class – “Let’s Make A Movie!” Spring 2017 Class: Teen (ages 12-19) Cost: $350 (12 weeks) Location: Toni Brock & Sally Allen Casting Studio Duration: March 19th – June 4th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Synopsis: Scene Studio offers a 12 week film production/acting class where students work together to create a short film from conception to screening. The...

Susan Bennett's voice has a big role in the Lego Batman movie, though she gets no credit and I'm sure no pay. She didn't act the role (the Siri program did), yet her image (in voice) is used. If she ever get three wishes, I'll bet she goes back to alter her original contract.

“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher

(Speaking about life with mental illness, but it can easily be applied to acting. Funny how often that happens)

Acting in scripted drama for radio/podcasts is tricky business, and often turns out a bit, um, stinky. Not so here: Katherine Keener, Oscar Isaac, killer writing.

Listen once for enjoyment, then once again to learn. This is fine, fun work.

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A little birdie told me that if you know any teens (12-17) looking for exceptional training, they may still be able to grab a spot in Jessica's excellent class. That same bird mentioned me helping out with a class or two. It's a very smart bird.

(Scroll to the second class for Youth and Teen classes)

Carol Hickey Acting Studio: Austin, Texas Youth and Teen Classes - FALL 2016 Sundays Sept. 4th - Nov. 20th Youth (ages 8-12) 1-3pm -taught by Kim Jackson Wheeler Teen (ages 13-17) 3-5pm - taught by Jessica Looney $450 - 12 weeks