Rooney On Camera Acting Classes

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.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Potential On Camera One Class

Hi All. I am late getting my announcements out for class, because of uncertainty. I may be out of the country in January, but I won’t know for another week. If I am going to be here, my OC I class would start the second Monday of January (the 14th). I wanted to at least let you know that there is a good chance that will be happening. If you are interested in this class, just let me know, and I will put you on the short list of folks to notify when I know for sure.

All the best during the holidays!

Ted

**On Camera Acting I (with Ted Rooney)
7 weeks
Limited to 12 Actors
POTENTIAL Dates: January 14th - February 25th
Time: Mondays 6:30 - 9:30
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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit registers you - 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).
To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Ted Rooney On Camera Acting Classes
Rooney / Totman Studio
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97214

Thursday, November 7, 2019

NEW WEBSITE!

Here is the link to my new website:
https://www.tedrooney.com/

The new site is not quite fully up - it is still a little clunky - so I will be posting here as well through the beginning of 2020. But, tedrooney.com will become my primary point of reference for classes from now on.

Cheers. Ted

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Fall On Camera I

Hey y’all. This is my next installment of On Camera One. Join us? Your deposit saves your spot.

Ted

**On Camera Acting I (with Ted Rooney)
7 weeks
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: October 29 - December 10th
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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit registers you - 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 - PREFERRED) 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: acted@att.net

Ted Rooney On Camera Acting Classes
Rooney / Totman Studio
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

More on Ted: http://www.tedrooney.com

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Next On Camera I Class - Sundays

My next On Camera One class starts this Sunday. As always, if you are curious, but not ready to commit, you can always audit the first class for free. Simply make that request and wait for me to confirm there is a spot before showing up.

Ted

**On Camera Acting I (with Ted Rooney)
7 weeks (of 8 - One Skipped Week TBD)
Limited to 12 Actors
Dates: September 8th - October 27th
Time: Sundays 11am - 2pm
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 brand new actors.
All work is filmed, reviewed and discussed - time permitting.

A 100 dollar deposit registers you - 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).
To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Ted Rooney On Camera Acting Classes
Rooney / Totman Studio
305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor
Portland, OR 97213

More on Ted: http://pdxacted.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Next Class - This Sunday

This Sunday begins my 7 week On Camera Acting Class.
This class is being co-taught by my partner in the studio, Brooke Totman and me. As always, if you are curious and not ready to commit, you are welcome to audit the first class, and see what it is all about. Do not, however, show up without getting confirmation from me.

**On Camera One (with Ted and Brooke)

7 weeks - Limited to 10 Actors

Dates: July 14th - August 25th

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. 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). To register or for questions contact me at: acted@att.net

Rooney On Camera Acting Classes

Rooney / Totman Studio

305 SE 3rd Ave 4th Floor

Portland, OR 97213

More on Brooke: https://brooketotman.com/

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

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