About Acting Buffet
Beginning actors need very specific training and information – particularly beginning actors in LA. Who are we kidding? Y’all didn’t come out here to do Shakespeare in the Park, right? You wanna do TV and film! So, it’s not the best idea to start out in a classical theatre class in which you spend months doing the same scenes from Anton Chekhov and Tennessee Williams over and over. And over. Maybe you should learn how to ACT before you throw yourself into a cold reading class (once you know how to ACT you’ll already know how to and you won’t even NEED the class!). Is it possible that jumping right into a two-year training program in which you don’t even get to act for the first year ISN’T the best move right outta the gate?
Maaaybe.
All actors need to know how to act and move and speak on set, but actors in LA also need to understand how to act and move and speak within The Business. And how to survive it. Right away. And to be perfectly honest? You need to find out if you reeeaaalllly and truly wanna DO this acting thing to begin with. Right?
The Acting Buffet is designed to help you figure all of that out. We give you exactly what you need at the very beginning of your actor training – no more, no less. For descriptions of all the classes included in the Buffet, http://www.leslykahn.com/blog/the-acting-buffet-3/.
We leave no stone unturned.
By the end of the Acting Buffet you will know where to go, what to do and how to conduct your acting career – with confidence.
| Offered: | Every other month |
| Meets: | Twice a week for approximately eight weeks |
| Length: | Three to five hours per class |
| Class Size: | Six to sixteen actors |
| Rehearsal: | Mandatory |
| Material: | Assigned to include material from film, and episodic one and half hour television, as well as scenes and/or monologues from plays |
Friday Night Bites
Are you…
Too busy for class?
Too overwhelmed to rehearse?
Hungering for some new inspiration?
Jonesing for a kick in the butt?
In desperate need of a good, old-fashioned freebie?
…have a BITE!
We’ve had so many requests for an Acting Buffet for all of you experienced actors —
we went ahead and made one.
FRIDAY NIGHT BITES!
Friday Night Bites includes many of the great classes we offer in the Acting Buffet, as well as a couple new ones that specifically cater to those of you who’ve been in The Business for a while.
September Bites:
Friday, September 10th, 2010
One-Liner’s Workshop with Jill Remez-
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Are you reading for but just not booking those little co-star roles?
Have no fear! The One-Liner’s Workshop is here!
Have no fear! The One-Liner’s Workshop is here!
- “It was a very helpful workshop in a safe, creative, supportive environment.” -McCready B
- “I loved it. It was very practical and I appreciated that. It made me excited to do one line characters.” -Gina N
- “It was great. Just the right length. I learned tons.” -Elizabeth G
Improvisation with Jaime Moyer-
8:30 – 10:30 pm
- “Loved her!!!” -Ashley R
- “Loved it. Jaime is fantastic.” -Braden L
- “How much did I loooooove Jaime?!?!?!?! A LOT!!!!!!! She is: clear, patient, fun, accepting, encouraging, passionate, kind, cool, funny and knowledgeable. She is a bloody natural and we all responded to that. She took a disparate group of people and made a cohesive whole. Very important to have this happen and she did it.” -Gina N
Friday, September 17th, 2010
Conversation with Casting Director Chadwick Struck-
6:30 – 9:30 pm
- “Chadwick was very cool and laid back, extremely helpful — having sound clear advice for each individual actor. I really enjoyed the workshop and it may be my favorite one at the Kahnstitute (yes, yes it is in fact).” -Marc
- “Chadwick had a lot of great information and very helpful tips.” -Kristina W
Meditation for the Perfomer with Heather Prete-
9:30 – 10:30 pm
- “I love learning the importance of this work!” -Patty G
- “I’m inspired by what she teaches.” -Emily G
- “Heather was positive and had such great energy.” -Matt R
- “She just changed my world! I love her! I’m so happy to discover that there are specific meditations for my issues-I’m eager to learn them!!” -Emily G
- “I learned about why my mind thinks certain things and how to control neurosis which is HUGE in this business.” -Liz F
- “I learned the importance of being able to control our own thoughts.” -Bianca H
- “How to rewire my mind to improve my auditioning experience.” -Drew T
- “I will be setting up a time to work with her privately.” -Scott R
- “Loved it, loved her, all that meditation stuff.” -Alex C
Friday, September 24th, 2010
Set Etiquette with Tracy Nelson-
6:30 – 8:30 pm
This class covers basic physical comedy, stage combat, stunt work,
and on-set interaction with the cast, crew, and camera,
as well as “Chair Politics” –
how to comport oneself on a film or TV set without getting fired
…or worse!
Tracy Nelson is Holly
wood Royalty – she has some of the best stories in town!
wood Royalty – she has some of the best stories in town!
- “I liked it a lot!” -Justin S
- “Always be ready.” -Grady
- “Lot’s of valuable nuggets of information.” -Alex C
- “Really loved the Hollywood history and what to do on set.” -Kristina W
All kinds of valuable marketing information for the actor . . .
- “Fucking adorably influential.” -Nadia S
- “How to be strategic about my career.” -Isaiah S
- “So enlightening!” -Bianca H.
- “Home run! She’s a wealth of info.” -Drew T
- “Most valuable class ever.” -Katie P
- “I have been waiting eight weeks for this class!” -Scott R
- “I seriously loved this class. Very informative.” -Jean B
The cost per evening is $62.50
(on any given Friday, you get to attend both Bites being held that night).
If you’d like to take all three evenings in September, the cost is $150 – that’s a savings of $37.50.
If you want to sign up, go to the store at http://www.leslykahn.com/store.html and purchase:
# 4168-1 for Friday, September 10, 2010,
# 4168-2 for Friday, September 17, 2010,
# 4168-3 for Friday, September 24, 2010 or
# 4168-4 to take all THREE evenings in September.
There are no cancellations or make-ups for Friday Night Bites.
Please contact Scott at our office if you have questions at 323-969-9900 or Scott@leslykahn.com.
Please contact Scott at our office if you have questions at 323-969-9900 or Scott@leslykahn.com.
The Acting Buffet
The Acting Buffet contains everything a beginning actor in LA needs in order to hit the ground running and start his or her LA acting career out on the right foot. It does not just teach actors how to act. It also teaches you how to book jobs and make money. At The Acting Buffet, you get a taste of the best of actor training in Los Angeles. By the end of the eight week course, you know exactly how you want to proceed with your career.
The Acting Buffet includes
Lesly Kahn’s renowned Comedy Intensive, and
our basic acting class – The Greatest Hits of Method Acting.
In addition, you’ll participate in many of the following workshops:
Auditioning On-Camera,
Stand-Up (& Deliver) (a basic stand-up comedy class),
Voice & Speech,
Book a Commercial Already! (a basic commercial class),
Marketing for the Actor,
Improvisation,
Hothouse Improvisation,
Meditation for the Actor,
Nutrition for the Actor,
Clowning Around (a basic clown class),
How to Take a Meeting
Audition Technique, as well as
Style, Wardrobe, and Hair Styling Consultations,
a Casting Seminar and
a Mini Headshot Session!
For individual descriptions keep reading.
1. The Greatest Hits of Method Acting:
- “Jill was great and she made the class fun. Her feedback was definitely on point.” -Matt R
- “LOVE Jill, seriously.” -Tom H
- “I found Jill very nurturing and insightful.” -Kenzie D
- “I love her.” -Thom S
- “I learned there is so much more to acting than meets the eye.” -Anonymous
2. The Comedy Intensive:
- “Fantastic and refreshing and specific to what my needs are to make my shit rock.” -George M
- “Worth every single penny.” -Andrea C
- “I feel like this was so much more than an acting class–it takes care of the whole person. I learned so much about myself and how to proceed as an actor from here on out.” -Christian E
- “Really refreshing. Insightful. The things she said made more sense to me than any other acting teacher or drama coach I’ve had. Her sense of humor and passion made it really easy to listen and engage with what we were learning.” -Emma L
- “This has been life changing and I’m conquering many fears and insecurities.” -Francisco S
- “This is the first acting I’ve done since grad school and really feel this place is a gift and helps to nurture what we actors have to offer.” -Gamal P
- “She has the unique ability to teach and inspire. Funny as hell and a wealth of knowledge.” -Donnell T
- “I loved it. Amazing environment, stress free, professional place, no sales pitch, people know the craft and what’s necessary to be the best.” -Rodrigo M
- “FUCKING AMAZING! So supportive and relatable.” -Sarah B
- “This was refreshing especially after auditing a bunch of very boring classes.” -Kamal K
- “This class has been a life saver from me. I love it here!” -Daniele C
3. Basic Voice and Speech with Bob Corff. Learn to speak on your voice, address basic accent and dialect issues, and breathe even while you’re freaking out:
- “Bob’s ability to listen seemed flawless.” –Steven H
- “Bob was perfection! I couldn’t ask for anything better !” –Shannon W
- “I feel at peace and that I accomplished something by the end of class. I can’t stress enough how much this class has changed me.” –Arielle R
- “Bob is the best. He worked individually with us to tailor each of our voices to our specific needs. It’s not stupid to do all the stupid little things. Bob? BRILLIANT.” -Price M
- “I learned how to personally improve my own voice. Loved the one on one time.”-Kristina W.
- “I learned the importance of breathing, and how to reach my true voice.” –Bianca H.
- “Bob was very open, helpful, and informative.” –Drew T.
- “I can take control of my voice.” –Sebastian W.
- “I learned how to find my voice and to continue to explore and not be afraid of what may come out.” –Christina E.
4. Improvisation! Learn to listen, work in a group, have fun on stage and “Dare to Suck!”
- “Loved the class…Todd is AMAZING!!” –Pablo K
- “This is the first Improv class in which I’ve actually been excited to get up and go. I felt like I was working with the best and learned a shit load!” –Isaiah S
- “Todd was the most fun you can have in an acting class. Really being able to freely explore what acting is, the rawness of it. The games are my favorite part. STIMULATING.” -Price M
- “I actually ADORED this class. Loads of fun! Thank you! No gripes, just hipes!” –Nadia S
- “The best class!! Nobody gave a shit! We had NO fear!” –Haylee R
- “She’s fantastic.” -Jesse A
- “She’s amazing! Never had a funner improv. [I learned] Just say yes!!! ‘Yes and…’ Simply the best!!!” -Selina M
- “She’s amazing and so funny!” -Gina G
5. Style Consultations Learn what to wear and how to wear it:
- “I know she has found the best version of me. She makes it so easy…and has removed the pressure and worry.” –Onique W
- “She worked one on one with us on what our best assets are and what will compliment us best!” –Haylee R
- “She helped me determine how to market myself.” –Bianca H.
- “I learned what my “colors” are; what compliments me.” –Katie P.
- “Awesome! I’m having her do a closet consult!” –Kristina W.
- “Got three great look ideas, outfits I hadn’t considered.” –Drew. T
- “What looks good on me and fits who I want to become as an actor.” –Christina E.
6. Hair Consultations with top Hollywood hair stylist Taz the Tazmanian Hair Devil. Determine the best cut and color for you:
- “Loved what Taz did to my hair.” –Piya S
- “I am so F’ ING happy about this. Consistently my headshots are flawed by bad hair days. One -because I am not a stylist, and two – because I have yet to find someone who can help me put together my look. He did. RGFD (Really good fucking deal).” -Price M
- “Amazingness!” -Selina M
- “The hair help has been invaluable.” -Emma A
7. A Casting Seminar with a leading Hollywood casting director (such as Chadwick Struck who has cast feature film, television, voice-over, commercials and theatre). Learn about casting from the point of view of the gatekeeper:
- “Chadwick was very cool and laid back, extremely helpful — having sound clear advice for each individual actor. I really enjoyed the workshop and it may be my favorite one at the Kahnstitute (yes, yes it is in fact
.” -Marc - “Chadwick had a lot of great information and very helpful tips.” -Kristina W.
- “Super helpful insider insight, invaluable, [I learned] how to go into an audition with confidence.” -Emma A
- “[I learned] so much about the industry and castings. Stuff I would never think to ask.” -AJ
- “He was such a cool guy! Loved his attitude.” -Alexa M
- “He was soo good!!! Professional, inside insight!” -Selina M
8. Meditation for the Performer with Heather Prete. Gain confidence by exploring meditation and breathing in order to control your thoughts:
- “I love learning the importance of this work!” -Patty G
- “I’m inspired by what she teaches.” -Emily G
- “Heather was positive and had such great energy.” -Matt R
- “She just changed my world! I love her!! I’m so happy to discover that there are specific meditations for my issues-I’m eager to learn them!!” – Emily G
- “I learned about why my mind thinks certain things and how to control nuerosis which is HUGE in this business.” -Liz F
- “I learned the importance of being able to control our own thoughts.” –Bianca H.
- “How to rewire my mind to improve my auditioning experience.” –Drew T.
- “I will be setting up a time to work with her privately.” –Scott R.
- “Loved it, loved her, all that meditation stuff.” –Alex C.
9. Nutrition for the Actor On-the-Go with Christine Meyers. Learn easy tips and tricks for food and health; she will completely change the way you approach your diet:
- “If you wanna be healthy, fit, and hungry take Christine’s Nutrition class!” –Onique W
- “Eating well insures better energy for acting.” –Drew T.
- “Extremely knowledgeable!” –Sebastian W.
10. Basic Commercial Class. Learn to book commercials instead of just watching ‘em on TV:
- “Sam was very in tune with what we are scared of and the importance of commitment.” -Steven H
- “She is great!!! Covered Everything!!! -Maria D
- “Watching our auditions on camera was SUPER helpful.” -Ashley B
- “So many tips and tricks” -Alexa M
- “I love her “magic tricks” and technicals. Loved it! Love her!” -Angela E”
- Thank G I had this before EVER going on a commercial audition!!!” -Gina G
11. Basic Stand-Up Comedy Class. Learn how to put together and deliver your own stand-up set.
- “Wicked fun.” -Jeff
- “I was scared at first but then it became a really natural and enjoyable experience.” -Carla H
- “Soooooooooooooooo great. Love doing stand-up now!” -GF
12. A Mini Headshot Session with Jeff Enden:
- “Fucking adorably influential.” -Nadia S
- “How to be strategic about my career.” -Isaiah S
- “So enlightening!” – Bianca H.
- “Home run! She’s a wealth of info.” –Drew T.
- “Most valuable class ever.” –Katie P.
- “I have been waiting eight weeks for this class!” –Scott R.
14. Basic Audition Technique Class. Learn the skills you need to audition both on and off camera.
- “The only thing I’d add is more time; she’s AWESOME!” -Gina G
- “Brilliant!” -Jesse A
- “She’s a GENIUS!” -Selina M
- “Trisha’s the best!!” -SM
15. A Basic Clown Class. Learn how to clown around.
- “Fun, fun, fun ,fun, fun!” -GG
- “Absolutely freeing…was a blast.” -Scott H
- “Courtney has the best attitude and delivers a really unique experience.” -Angela
16. How to Take a Meeting. Learn how to prepare for an upcoming agent or manager meeting.
- “Love it! Loads of insight! And advice! Sooo valuable. Happy about the opportunity to practice my meeting before making fatal mistakes.” -Angela E
- “Vikki is sooooooo smart.” -Carla
- “Great class, learned a ton.” -GH
Here are some thoughts from Lesly!
The class costs $1,295.00 and is payable in installments.
If you’re a begining actor and would like to take The Acting Buffet, you may sign up by clicking here. If you are unsure if you’re a beginning actor you should first Triage, so Lesly can decide if you are right for the Acting Buffet. Please contact our office at 323-969-9900 or Todd@LeslyKahn.com if you have questions.