Rooney On Camera Acting Classes

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

CHANGES - June Classes

***Intermediate / Advanced On Camera Scene Study. 5 weeks

Dates: June 25th - July 23rd
Time: Mondays at 10:30am to 1pm
Cost $155 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot
This is a straightforward on-camera scene study class. Together, we pick TV or Film scenes that we feel will help you move forward. Each student works in every class on a new scene. All of the work is viewed and discussed in class.

***Intermediate / Advanced On Camera Scene Study. 5 weeks
Dates: June 25th - July 23rd
Time: Mondays 6:30pm to 9pm
Cost: $155 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot
This is a straightforward on-camera scene study class. Together, we pick TV or Film scenes that we feel will help you move forward. Each student works in every class on a new scene. All of the work is viewed and discussed in class.

***Foundational on Camera. 6 weeks
Dates: June 27th - August 8th (Skipping the week of the 4th of July)
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm to 9pm
Cost $185 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot
Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed, fun approach to being human in front of the camera. The objective is to establish mindset and habits in an approach that emphasize simply listening and talking - "being in your skin," as apposed to in your head. All work is filmed viewed and discussed.

***To reserve a spot, email me at: AcTed@att.net

When schedule is settled, I will likely be adding one more class on Thursday evenings. Either an audition workshop or an advanced group.

All classes will be held at: 305 SE 3rd Ave. #404
All classes reach objectives through reviewing filmed work and class discussions.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Actorcise May 30th and 31st

I would like to try a Wednesday eve Actorcise, as well as the regular Thursday daytime meet-up. As always, let me know via email, if you are thinking about coming. AcTed@att.net
Ted

Actorcise - the practice of cold reading for the camera.
This Wednesday at 7pm
Also, this Thursday at 11am
Location:
305 SE 3rd, 4th floor
Portland, OR 97214
(Allow 1015 minutes for parking)

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Spring Classes

***Intermediate / Advanced On Camera Scene Study. 5 weeks
Dates: May 7th - June 4th
Time: Mondays at 10:30am to 1-1:30pm
Cost $160

***Foundational On Camera. 6 weeks
Dates: May 2nd - June 6th
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm to 9-9:30pm
Cost $190

***Foundational On Camera II. 5 weeks
Dates: May 10th - June 7th
Time: Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9-9:30pm
Cost: $160
Especially tailored to students who have already been through the Foundational class and will be focusing on more detailed practices of scene study and auditioning.

There is an advanced class happening on Monday nights by invitation only. If interested in finding out more, drop me a note.

All classes will be held at: 305 SE 3rd #404
Meet outside before class and enter together.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

New Class Schedule

Ted Rooney's February Class Schedule

One SpotFoundational on Camera: 6 weeks beginning Feb 26th. Sundays 3-5:30pm $175

FULLIntermediate on Camera: 5 weeks beginning Feb 20th. Mondays 10:30am-1pm $155

Advanced* on Camera: 4 weeks beginning March 13th. Tuesdays 6:30-9pm $100

FULLAuditioning for Camera: 4 weeks beginning Feb 22nd. Wednesdays 6:30-9pm $115

OneSpotAuditioning for Camera: 4 weeks beginning Feb 27th. Mondays 6:30-9pm $115

Classes are limited to 8 actors - Advanced is limited to 6.

To register email lindsae.klein@gmail.com. Please type Ted Rooney's Feb Class in subject line. Be sure to mention which class you are interested in attending.

All classes will be held at Vanport Square - North Building 5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd 97211 (3rd Floor) with the exception of Monday's Intermediate Class which will be held at 3294 SE Hawthorne Blvd 97214.

*To register for Advanced on Camera one of the three must apply: 1. Have worked with Ted previously. 2. Ted is familiar with your work. 3. Send headshot and resume and be ready to audition!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

January classes - Updated

FULL Auditioning and Career Building (Limited to 8)
Mondays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
5 Weeks. January 9th - February 6th
Cost - $145 ($50 deposit to save a spot)

Advanced On Camera (Limited to 6)
Tuesday 6:30pm - 9pm
4 Weeks. January 3rd - January 24th
$100 ($40 to reserve a spot)

FULL Foundational On Camera Class (Limited to 8)
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm
6 weeks. January 4th - February 8th
$175 ($50 to reserve a spot)

FULL Additional Foundational On Camera: (Limited to 8)
Sundays 3:00-5:30pm
6 weeks. January 8th - February 12th
$175 ($50 to reserve a spot)

All classes above are held at:

Vanport Square--North Building

5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.

(N. of Alberta) 97211 (3rd Floor)

FULL Daytime Intermediate And Up On Camera (5 weeks)
Mondays 10:30am - 1pm
5 weeks. January 9th - February 6th
$155 ($50 deposit)
Held at: 3294 SE Hawthorne

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AUDITIONING AND CAREER BUILDING
This class is for actors passionate about moving their career forward. It is perfect for those who have an eye on a larger market, but also well suited to those simply wanting to be doing their best locally.

Auditioning consistently well is the key to becoming a working actor. Since there is nothing like practice---aside from learning the techniques that will enable them to be consistent---students will be practicing auditioning and interviewing in each class. However, getting work as an actor involves more than just auditioning, so students will also be learning and practicing the tools needed to get them those auditions. We will be looking at: career objectives and strategy, knowing who you are and what your selling points are, pictures and resumes and reels, networking, keeping up with contacts, getting an agent, appearance, etc.

This class has been very successful. If you would like to hear what students experienced, I could steer you toward one or two as references.

A note: The class will take a close look at “under five” auditions--due to the current need in Portland for actors capable of “nailing” the smaller roles in TV and film.

ADVANCED ON CAMERA
This class is for actors who are comfortable with on camera work but looking for fine tuning. Actors must already understand how to prepare a scene and bring in a professional level audition. Actors are expected to bring in their work "camera ready" - or put another way - as far as they can take the material on their own. So, there is substantial work required. If I am unfamiliar with your work, I will need to see either see an actors reel or meet with you one on one before I can include you. Part of the objective for the class is to developing a common language. Actors that have gone through this four week class - with whom I have that "common language" - are then in the pool of actors who are welcome to come to my forthcoming drop in classes. For those classes, I am hoping to keep the price around $20 bucks per.

FOUNDATIONAL ON CAMERA
This is a no nonsense introduction to acting on camera. The students will start with improv and move toward scripted scene work with the goal of "being themselves in the given circumstances." Learning to listen and simply talk are emphasized. All work is filmed, so students can see for themselves where they are at. This class explains in simple terms the dos and never ever dos of film and TV acting. We will spend time discussing acting approaches, but much of the work will be focused on the plain and simple techniques of successful on camera work. And as much time as possible will be spent in front of the camera---giving students the much needed experience in building the confidence to move further on in the craft.

Friday, December 9, 2011

NEXT ROUND OF CLASSES

I am have nearly finalized my winter schedule, and I will have it up very soon. In January, I will be teaching:

** Foundational On Camera class that will likely be on Wednesdays.
** Either my Auditioning and Career Building class or just a straight Auditioning class - likely on Monday eves.
** I will hold another 4 week round of advanced on camera class for professional actors who have yet to work with me - probably Tuesdays. Each group of actors that pass through my 4 week class then enter the pool of actors who are welcome to drop in on the ongoing advanced class, for which I have yet to settle on a time slot.
** Also, I will start up my ongoing Actorcise classes in January. I am thinking of going Tuesdays at 11am instead of the Thursday group.

** I am excited about offering a free audition seminar to serve the community. For this I will be accepting video audition submissions. I will limit the workshop to ten people of my choosing. This will likely happen in late January.

If you are not on the update email list and wish to be, drop me a note. Otherwise check back here for my new schedule.

TR

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

2011 Fall Classes - Update

Starting the second week of October, I will be offering three classes. I have dropped the audition class for now and added an Advanced On Camera class, due to requests.

Let me know if you are interested in the next round that will start in mid November. I especially wanna know if there is interest in an audition focused group.

**On Camera Acting - A 6 week tour through foundational practices of on camera scene work and auditioning. $175 (Sunday or Wednesday nights) Limited to 8 students.
**FULL Advanced On Camera - 4 Tuesday evenings. Tailor made practice for each actor. Limited to 6. (By interview, only) $100
**FULL Advanced On Camera - 4 Monday evenings. Added due to interest. Tailor made practice for each actor. Limited to 6. (By interview, only - unless we have already worked together) $100

On Camera Acting

6 weeks. Wednesdays starting October 12th.
Cost: $175
Vanport Square
5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Portland, 97211 (3rd Floor - Parking in back - one block south of Killingsworth)

AcTed@att.net
323-819-9622

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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