Rooney On Camera Acting Classes: February 2019

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Ted's Spring Classes

Here are my four on camera acting offerings for this Spring. There are still plenty spots in both of my On Camera I classes. (NOTE: I am pushing my Monday night class back one week to the 11th)

I offering a limited number of no-obligation audit spot in both OC I classes. The understanding it that you are interested in seeing if the class is a good fit for you ;-) Please do not show up unless you have gotten confirmation from me for your audit spot.

Cheers.

Ted

**On Camera I (with Brooke Totman)
7 weeks - Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: March 3rd - April 14th
Time: Sundays 10am - 1pm
The total cost is $275.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera.
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head.
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot and is considered your registration.
Deposit refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class.
The balance ($175) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Credit Card Square payments (add 3% surcharge) are also accepted.
To confirm your registration or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Rooney / Totman Studio (Not Mailing Address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213
More on Brooke’s Classes: https://www.brooketotman.com/
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**On Camera Acting I (with Ted Rooney)
7 weeks (out of 8…no class 3/25)
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: March 11th - April 29th (NO CLASS March 25th)
Time: Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $325.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera.
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head.
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot and is considered your registration.
Deposit refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. The balance ($225) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Credit Card Square payments (add 3% surcharge) are also accepted.
To confirm your registration or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Rooney / Totman Studio (Not Mailing Address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

More on Ted’s Classes: http://pdxacted.blogspot.com/
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**On Camera II
7 weeks (out of 8 - No class March 26th)
Limited to 10 actors
Dates: March 5th - April 23rd
Time: Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30pm
The total cost is $285

The class is especially tailored to actors who have already been through the OC I class.
Though this is not a requirement, actors need to have the fundamental abilities that OC I covers.
If I don’t know an actors work, I will need to see something on tape or in person.

Moving beyond "being in your skin" and finding simplicity on camera, here the focus is on
rehearsal process, the "headspace" of the character, script analysis, and auditioning.
Actors are expected to up the ante, as we get into the hard work of acting.
Know that this class will require more outside time than OC I.
All work is filmed and (time permitting) viewed and discussed.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot. The balance ($185) is due by the second class.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net
http://pdxacted.blogspot.com/
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**Advanced Scene Study
5 weeks (Of 6 - No class March 27th)
Limited to 8 actors
Dates: March 6th - April 10th
Time: Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30pm
The total cost is $160
If space is available, an actor can drop in on one class for 35 bucks.

The class is especially tailored to actors who have already been through the OC I and II classes,
but it is open to anyone who would be considered an advanced on camera actor.
If I don’t know an actors work, I will need to see something on tape or in person before they join.

As soon as you sign up, we will work to find a script for you.
You can partner with someone in class, if you like, or go it alone.
If alone, someone else in the class will serve as your “informed reader”.
It is really up to you what to work on. You could work on an “out there” character to stretch yourself,
or something right up your alley to get more comfortable in your realm of castability - comedy or drama…
The hope for the script is that it is something you have not viewed…at least not recently.
As most of you know, I have lots of options to throw your way, if you let me know what you have in mind working on.
Actors are expected to bring in their work "camera ready."
That means off book, loosely staged, and raring to go - unless the actor wants to work in “audition format."
All work is filmed. Each actor receives their weekly video files.
Time permitting, the work is viewed and discussed

A $75 dollar deposit holds your spot. Refunded up to 48 hours before the first class.
The balance ($85) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Monday, February 11, 2019

SPRING OC I CLASSES

Here are both of the On Camera I classes offered this Spring. I hope you can join us!

Cheers.

Ted

**On Camera I (with Brooke Totman)
7 weeks - Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: January 5th - February 16th
Time: Saturdays 11am - 2pm
The total cost is $275.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera.
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head.
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot and is considered your registration.
Deposit refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class.
The balance ($175) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Credit Card Square payments (add 3% surcharge) are also accepted.
To confirm your registration or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Rooney / Totman Studio (Not Mailing Address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213
More on Brooke’s Classes: https://www.brooketotman.com/
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**On Camera Acting I (with Ted Rooney)
7 weeks (out of 8…no class 3/25)
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: March 4th - April 22nd (NO CLASS March 25th)
Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $325.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera.
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head.
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit holds a spot and is considered your registration.
Deposit refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class. The balance ($225) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Credit Card Square payments (add 3% surcharge) are also accepted.
To confirm your registration or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Rooney / Totman Studio (Not Mailing Address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

On Camera I with Brooke

Here is my next Sunday On Camera I class with Brooke Totman starting on March 3rd.

There is plenty availability right now. I will have my OC I for the weeknight up on the schedules in the next few days. It will be on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday eve.

Cheers.
Ted

**On Camera I (with Brooke Totman)
7 weeks - Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: March 3rd - April 14th
Time: Sundays 11am - 2pm
The total cost is $285.

Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to getting comfortable in front of the camera.
The objective of the class is to establish the foundations of a process that emphasizes
simply listening and talking - being "in your skin" - as opposed to in your head.
This is a great transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit registers you and holds a spot.

Refunded only up to 48 hours before the first class.
The balance ($185) is due by the second class, after which there is no refund.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo (free) via: 323-819-9622.
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
Credit Card Square payments (add 3% surcharge) are also accepted.
To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Rooney / Totman Studio (Not Mailing Address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Brooke’s Link: https://www.brooketotman.com/

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An Introduction

Ted Rooney - Acting Coach
On camera, Ted has amassed over 35 TV guest-star and recurring credits including Boardwalk Empire, ER, Gilmore Girls, Community, Lost, Weeds, My Name Is Earl, Seinfeld, CSI, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Ted has over 20 principal movie roles (Gone, Legally Blonde, Santa Pups, Blood Work...) and over 35 principal appearances in commercials (Yes, he was Abe Lincoln in the Mt. Dew ad and the Rozerem spots :-) Locally, Ted has appeared in The Librarians, Grimm, Leverage, Portlandia, The Kill Hole, Bucksville and Cell Count. On Stage, Ted has acted locally at Corrib, Profile ad ART, and in regional theatres (Ahmanson - LA, Williamstown Theatre, The McCarter, The Wilma, The Arden, Portland Stage, and Idaho Shakespeare). He has performed in 10 off-Broadway plays and 10 plays in LA with the Actors Co-op. Ted has a BA in Theatre from Lewis and Clark College and an MFA in acting from Temple University. Currently, Ted is currently teaching and coaching acting out of his own studio space, as well as teaching on camera acting at Portland State University.

STUDENT QUOTES

"Ted is the kindest, most patient acting teacher I have ever encountered. Over the course of two years, I took lessons with him privately and in his classes. He has forever shaped my approach to on-camera work by teaching me how to do less, less, less until I finally understood how to be a presence on film." - Hadley Boyd

"I've taken Ted's On Camera One and Two classes, scene study, participated in an actor writer workshop and the occasional Actorcise. I appreciate Ted's dedication to teaching. He doesn't seem to care about the frills of the industry and won't tell you how to get famous, bummer I know... But what I've learned and taken away from his classes has been so valuable to me. I leave the studio feeling inspired and truly grateful to be a part of such an awesome acting community!" - Emily Kimball

"Excellent acting coach. And - even more rarely - excellent acting business coach. Learned a ton about acting on camera and about how to be a professional actor." - Darius Pierce

"The Short: Ted Rooney is an incredible teacher, artist, and human. If you have the opportunity to work with him, I highly recommend you do so.
The Long: Ted single handedly gave me the fortitude to transition from stage to film, and made me feel in control and confident while doing it. When I came to Ted, I had recently graduated from theatre school, and though I had been acting on stage for years, I'd never really explored film. I wanted to be able to do both, but was overwhelmed on how to start. Enter Ted. He met with me, had me do an scene, and talked me through a specific, personalized, game plan for practicing film in class and on my own, based on where I was at in my career. Ted is a confident yet humble teacher, he's an artist at giving a small note that makes a big impact, and he keeps his direction focus, and (stressing this again) personalized. Now, years later, I am very fortunate to work almost primarily in film, and honestly have Ted to thank for jumpstarting my career. Finding a good acting coach can be difficult... Luckily, you can stop looking now”. - Katie Michels

"I cannot recommend Ted Rooney's acting classes enough. His style is caring, gentle, but pointed. Genius! As a former Casting Director, as a Producer and Director, THIS is the class to take, my actor friends.” - Christine Autrand Mitchell

"I am anxious to get back in class with Ted. His most valuable gift to me was a confident sense of self; that confidence absolutely helped me book my "biggest" on-camera role to date -- while I was taking his class. He is down-to-earth and well able to share practical advice he has gathered during his own impressive career." - Paige Jones

"I took my very first on-film acting class with Ted, having worked almost exclusively, and only very recently (at the time) on stage. Basically, Ted could teach anything to anyone. He's able to connect to individual learning styles with humility and openness. He's very accommodating of personal needs, but still holds you accountable to doing good work and mining your potential for all that he can, despite limited in-class time. The prospect of film work went from being an intimidating enigma to being a productive and fun source of extra income for me. Thank you, Ted!!”

"Friends, as I continue my search for affordable and legitimate acting classes here in LA, I’m reminded of how lucky I was to have taken classes with Ted Rooney. If you’re in the Portland area and are wanting to get your feet wet and exercise your acting chops, sign up for his OC class! I do so badly wish I was in Portland, so I could continue to be challenged and inspired by this amazing coach/actor." - Steve Vanderzee

"Portland friends interested in film! Take classes with Ted Rooney. His classes are the best, they changed the way I thought about acting. Ted is a fantastic teacher, check him out!” - Rebecca Tyree

"Taking Teds class was the best thing I have done for my acting aspirations and for myself. He is hands on and knowledgeable but also his authenticity and care make his class extremely fun. Learn to act from the heart and as a side effect live more from your core as well." - Laurel Cullen

"I HIGHLY recommend (Ted's classes) if you are contemplating wanting to try acting, even if you've never done it before, OR if you are an experienced actor and would like to get a different idea of how to improve your craft please consider taking class with Ted. I am able to take what I learned and use it not only for film but also for stage!" - Meghan Daaboul

"I had no idea what to expect from my very first ever acting class, OC I. What I learned about on camera acting further increased my interest and awareness of good quality acting. On-Camera acting is totally different from on stage/play acting. I appreciated the small class size. It allowed the class participants to get to know each other a little better, especially when pairing up to practice lines. Ted is serious about his profession, but light hearted, which compliments his teaching ability and style. He’s not only funny, but he cares about helping the student to succeed in however far they want to take their acting skills and abilities." - Diane Smith