Monday, December 7, 2020

I have a 7 week On Camera One acting class starting up on Wednesday, January the 6th. Unfortunately, it still seems unwise to have class in my studio which sits empty, so we are sticking with the online format - which I have found is very conducive to learning on camera acting. I continue to offer a substantial discount for my online classes, and I also allow for one deeply discounted spot per class for a person who is unable to afford the class due to a Covid caused job loss (ask me for details).

As always, if you are dubious about how an online acting class works, you can audit the first class to see for yourself. I set aside a few spots in the first class for this purpose.

Cheers. Ted

**On Camera Acting I
7 weeks (via Zoom)
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: January 6th - February 17th
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is: $230 (Flexible payment options)
$100 will register you
Auditing the first class is free to non-participating auditors ($20 to participate).

OC I is a great class for the acting-curious and the experienced theatre actor.
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 an excellent transitional class for theatre actors and an excellent foundational class for brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.
A 100 dollar deposit registers you. The deposit can be refunded up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment ($130) is then due by the second class.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: trooney@pdx.edu (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Ted Rooney Acting Coach https://www.tedrooney.com/
Rooney / Totman Studio 305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor Portland, OR 97214

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

November Classes

I have a 7 week On Camera One acting class starting up in a few weeks (November 3rd). Unfortunately, I am still holding Zoom classes only, as my studio sits empty. But if Portland keeps doing as well as we have been with Covid, I may be looking at holding classes in my studio space after the new year…with masks, and distancing, of course. I continue to offer a substantial discount for the online classes, and I also allow for one deeply discounted spot per class for a person who is unable to afford the class due to a Covid caused job loss (ask me for details).

As always, if you are dubious about taking an online acting class, you can audit the first one to see for yourself. I have a few spots available for this purpose.

I am also offering an OC II class as listed below.

As always, please let me know if you would like to be removed from this list.

Cheers. Ted

**On Camera Acting I
7 weeks (via Zoom)
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: November 3rd - December 15th
Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is: $230 (Flexible payment options)
$100 will register you
Auditing the first class is free to non-participating auditors.

OC I is a great class for acting-curious and experienced theatre actor.
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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit registers you. The deposit can be refunded up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment ($130) is then due by the second class.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney acted@att.net
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**On Camera Acting II (via the internet - potentially becoming an in-person class)

7 weeks Limited to 8 actors
Dates: November 2nd - December 14thth
Time: Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $225

The class is specially 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 some work 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 ($125) is due by the second class.
Venmo and Paypal work. Venmo via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: rooneyacting@gmail.com

Ted Rooney Acting Coach https://www.tedrooney.com/
Rooney / Totman Studio 305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor Portland, OR 97214

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Fall On Camera Acting One

Hey All.

I have a 7 week On Camera One acting class starting up in a few weeks (September 23rd). Unfortunately, it still seems unwise to have class in my studio which sits empty, so we are sticking with the online format - which I have found it is very conducive to learning on camera acting. Still, I continue to offer a substantial discount for the online classes, and I also allow for one deeply discounted spot per class for a person who is unable to afford the class due to a Covid caused job loss (ask me for details).

As always, if you are dubious about how an online acting class works, you can audit the first class to see for yourself. I have a few spots available in the first class for this purpose.

And, as always, please let me know if you would like to be removed from this list.

Cheers. Ted

**On Camera Acting I
7 weeks (via Zoom)
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: September 23rd - November 4th
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is: $230 (Flexible payment options)
$100 will register you
Auditing the first class is free to non-participating auditors.

OC I is a great class for acting-curious and experienced theatre actor.
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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.
A 100 dollar deposit registers you. The deposit can be refunded up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment ($130) is then due by the second class.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney acted@att.net

Ted Rooney Acting Coach https://www.tedrooney.com/
Rooney / Totman Studio 305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor Portland, OR 97214

Ted Rooney
Acting Coach
https://www.tedrooney.com/

Rooney / Totman Studio
(Class Location - NOT mailing address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97214

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

On Camera One Starting August 5th

I've had to delay the start of On Camera I by one week. If you are curious but uncertain, come sit in on the first class and see what it is like - no obligation. As long as all attendees are in the Portland area, I am gonna try to have only the first class in person in a park - careful to social distance. I may still end up going with Zoom, though.

Ted

**On Camera Acting I - Via Zoom
7 Weeks
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: August 5th - September 16th
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $230 (Flexible payment options)

OC I is a great class for acting-curious and experienced theatre actor.
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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar payment registers you. The deposit can be refunded up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment is then due by the second class.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney acted@att.net

Ted Rooney Acting Coach https://www.tedrooney.com/
Rooney / Totman Studio 305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor Portland, OR 97214

Sunday, June 7, 2020

On Camera I Acting - June 15th

I have had to postpone my On Camera I class, so it will be starting on Monday the 15th of June. The price has been reduced due to having one less class.
There are still audit spots left, if you wanna check out the first class without obligation.
Best.
Ted

**On Camera Acting I (via Zoom)
6 weeks
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: June 15 - July 20th
Time: Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $195 (Flexible payment options)

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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 75 dollar payment registers you. The deposit can be refunded up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment (120) is then due by the second class.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney <rooneyacting@gmail.com>

Ted Rooney Acting Coach https://www.tedrooney.com/ 

Rooney / Totman Studio 305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor Portland, OR 97214

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Online Acting Class - April 29th

I will be hosting on Zoom my On Camera I acting class starting Wednesday the 29th of April. Drop me a note if you are interested, and know that your deposit saves your spot.

I realize it may seem weird to having an acting class online. But for "on camera" acting class, this venue actually works very well. I was teaching this class before Covid-19, and have worked out most of the kinks and find it to be very effective. However, I understand that this is a new way of doing things and it a bit of a mystery to most of you. So, if you are interested in taking this class but unsure about committing, come join the first class - no obligation - and see what you think. I have a few spots available for “auditors”. If you then find that you wanna take the class, and there are still spaces available, you can join the class at that point. Do make sure you reserve your audit spot in advance, though.

You don’t need to join Zoom to take the class and you don’t need any new software. You wanna have a solid internet connection with good bandwidth and a fairly well-lit room. It will work on smartphones as well as computers, but the best option involves you having both hands free. So, computers work best. If you wanna use your smartphone, I recommend getting a tripod or a holder of some sort. Below I have a photo of what I rigged for my phone.

Email me if you are thinking of joining or if you have any questions.

Cheers!

Ted

**On-line On Camera Acting I (via Zoom)
6 weeks
Limited to 10 Actors
Dates: April 29th - June 3rd
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $215 (Flexible payment options)

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 brand new actors.

All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.
A 75 dollar payment registers you. The deposit can be refund up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment (140) is then due by the second class.
For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney <rooneyacting@gmail.com>

Ted Rooney
Acting Coach
https://www.tedrooney.com/

Rooney / Totman Studio
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97214

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

March 31st Online Class

Much has happened since I put out the ad below. The city is now on lockdown, and I have returned from Mexico with my family. We just got back yesterday, and I am needing to postpone this class for at least one week until Wednesday the 31st. So if you were interested before - but did not have the time - you may be able to join now. I have adjusted the dates in the ad. Now that I am back, when the government gives us the go ahead, I will be able to move the class into the studio.

Best.
Ted
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Hey All. My first Zoom classes are going great. Figuring this online thing out has been a adventure - and so much fun. OC I from Mexico has been a blast. I am adding a new class on Wednesday nights starting the 31st of March.

To join - you need only a good internet connection, a fairly capable computer or smartphone, and a reasonably well lit room. You do not need to join Zoom.

The class may actually end up being face-to-face at my studio if it becomes safe to meet in person once again.

**On-line On Camera Acting I (via Zoom)
6 weeks
Limited to 8 Actors
Dates: March 31st - May 6th
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $225.

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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar payment registers you. The deposit can be refund only up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment (125) is then due by the second class.

For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney <rooneyacting@gmail.com>


Ted Rooney
Acting Coach
https://www.tedrooney.com/

Rooney / Totman Studio
(Class Location - NOT mailing address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97214

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Online On Camera I - Wednesdays in March/April

Hey All. My first Zoom classes are going great. Figuring this online thing out has been an adventure - and so much fun. OC I from Mexico seems to work, and we have had a blast every Monday night. So, I am planning on adding a new class on Wednesday nights starting the 25th of March (or Possibly, April 1st).

Let me know if you wanna join. You need only a good internet connection, a fairly capable computer or smartphone, and a reasonably well lit room.

I won't be back for face-to-face classes until June, as we are stretching out our time here in Guanajuato as much as possible.

Cheers.
Ted

**On-line On Camera Acting I (via Zoom)
6 weeks
Limited to 8 Actors
Dates: March 25th - April 29th
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $240.

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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar payment registers you. The deposit can be refunded only up until 48 hours before the first class.
The rest of the payment (140) is then due by the second class.

For payment, Venmo is preferred and Paypal is the second choice.
Venmo is via: 323-819-9622, or @tedrooney
Paypal address: twrooney@pacbell.net (Choose Friends or Family to avoid surcharge).
To register or for questions contact me at: Ted Rooney <rooneyacting@gmail.com>

Ted Rooney
Acting Coach
https://www.tedrooney.com/

Rooney / Totman Studio
(Class Location - NOT mailing address)
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97214

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Online Class!

We are well settled in Guanajuato, Mexico. I have acquired a fast internet connection and have devised a working plan for teaching On-Camera One remotely. Starting February 24th.

Because this format of OC I is a first, I am reducing the cost greatly and allowing anybody to drop out if they decide they are not satisfied with what I am offering (however, I will provide a refund only for the classes that have not been attended). I will try to clarify the structure of the class here, but please call or text if you have any questions. I want everybody to know as much about what they are getting into as they can, and I want to ensure that it is a satisfying experience for all!

We will be using Zoom to hold full class meetings and one-on-ones (one of the advantages for you all is that we will have more one-on-one time than in a typical class). So, one of the first things you will need to do is get a Zoom account, which is free. We will have a “dry run” of the class to make sure that you are all hooked up satisfactorily with Zoom. I will designate that dry run time and date later, but it will likely be the night before the first class. You should be able to join us on your computer or your smart phone, but I will prefer for the first class that you are using a computer. We will seek to partner up and hopefully be able to get together with your partner once in the week. Naturally, if you are unable to meet in person (for example, if you are not in Portland), Skype or Zoom or another video option will be acceptable. If the classroom time diminishes, we will pick that up with one-on-ones with me, time I spend giving feedback and with partner working time. For the first class, expect the full three hour session. But from then on, I would guess two hours is more likely.

If you know someone that you would like to partner up with who might be interested in OC I, you might encourage them to join the class. In case there is an odd person out, we will look for a creative solution. One possibility is that I would partner up with that person. I also have friends locally in Portland who I know would be glad to help out with that.

I am also thinking of opening up the studio times to you all for rehearsal and filming scenes. Some of the logistics - like this last one - we will be figuring out as we go, but I will make sure that your training is not compromised. In some ways your learning may actually be enhanced by this format!

Once you sign up for the class, I will get you a list of things you need to prepare, including reading material and some rigging for your phone.

Again, this is my first time teaching in this format, so please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Let me know if anything is not clear to you!

**On Camera Acting I (via Zoom)
7 weeks
Limited to 8 Actors
Dates: February 24th - April 6th
Time: Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
The total cost is $215.

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 brand new actors.

A 215 dollar payment registers you fully (Where there is need, we can work out a payment plan).
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: rooneyacting@gmail.com

Ted Rooney On Camera Acting Classes
(Class Location - NOT mailing address)
Rooney / Totman Studio
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Currently Out of The Country

My family and I are taking a break from this place and should be back in April ready to hit the ground running with classes. Peace.