Rooney On Camera Acting Classes

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Fall Classes

**Intermediate/Advanced Scene Study - 5 weeks (Limit 8) Drop ins welcome, if there is room!
Dates: September 17th - October 15th
Time: Mondays 10:30am - 1pm
Cost $155 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot. The balance is due by the
second class.
For Scene study, we find a new scene for each actor to work on each week. We are
looking for scenes that will help the you move forward in your process and
profession. The expectation is for actors to bring in their scene work "camera
ready". All work is filmed, viewed and discussed.

NEW**On Camera Auditioning - 5 weeks (Limit 8)
Dates: September 24th - October 22nd
Time: Mondays 6:30 - 9pm
Cost $155 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot. The balance is due by the
second class.
Through discussions and exercises, the class covers audition preparation and the proper mentality going into the room. What to do and what not to do. The actors work ethic. How do you "let go" in the room? How to nail the tricky "under fives" Part of the class is simply practicing auditions and review filmed work.

**Foundational on Camera 1 - 6 weeks (Limit 8)
Dates: September 26th - October 31st (Last class may take place on the Tuesday
or Thursday of that week due to Halloween)
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm to 9pm
Cost $185 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot. The balance is due by the
second class.
Beginning with improv and easing into scripted scene work, this is a relaxed,
fun approach to being comfortable in front of the camera. The objective of the
class is to establish the foundations of an process that emphasizes simply
listening and talking - "being in your skin" - as apposed to in your head. All
work is filmed viewed and discussed.

***Foundational On Camera 2 - 5 weeks (FULL)
Dates: September 9th - October 7th
Time: Sundays 2:30pm to 5pm
Cost: $155 -$50 dollar deposit to hold your spot. The balance is due by the
second class.
Moving beyond "being in your skin" on camera and finding simplicity, here the
focus is on the rehearsal process, script analysis and audition preparation.
This class is especially tailored to actors who have already been through the
Foundational 1 class, though that is not a requirement. All work is filmed
viewed and discussed.

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

***To reserve a spot, you can send deposit to:
Ted Rooney Productions
2834 NE 50th Ave
Portland 97213

Email me with questions: acted@att.net

Friday, August 3, 2012

Late Summer Classes

***Foundational on Camera. 6 weeks (Limit 8 - ONE SPOT LEFT)

Dates: August 15th - September 19th

Time: Wednesdays, 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.

Just added!

***Foundational on Camera. 6 weeks (Limit 8)

Dates: August 16 - September 20th (Skipping the week of the 4th of July)

Time: Thursdays, 6:30pm to 9pm

Cost $185 - $50 dollar deposit to hold your spot

Intermediate / Advanced Scene Study (Limit 8 - ONE SPOT LEFT)

$125 - Limited to 8

Mondays 6:30 - 9pm

August 6 - 27th

305 SE 3rd

Portland 97214

All classes will be held at: 305 SE 3rd Ave. #404, Portland, 97214

All classes reach objectives through reviewing filmed work and class discussions.

***To reserve a spot, you can send deposit to:

Ted Rooney Productions

2834 NE 50th Ave

Portland 97213

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

End of Summer Classes

These two classes are starting up on the 6th. They will run for four weeks only, due to Labor Day.
(I will post later about my next Foundational class, which will start up either the 15th or the 22nd of August)

Intermediate / Advanced Scene Study
$125 - $50 deposit to save a spot - Limited to 8
Mondays 10:30 - 1PM
August 6 - 27th
305 SE 3rd
Portland 97214

Intermediate / Advanced Scene Study
$125 - Limited to 8
Mondays 6:30 - 9pm
August 6 - 27th
305 SE 3rd
Portland 97214

**If I do not know your work, I may require an audition before inviting you into class. It may be that I would recommend Foundational I or II before heading into scene study.

**For both of these classes, we find a new scene for each actor to work on each week. We are looking for scenes that will help the actor to move forward in their practice. The expectation is or actors to bring in their scene work "camera ready". All work is filmed and sent to the actor. Deposit checks should be made out to Ted Rooney Productions and can be sent to: 2834 NE 50th Ave. Portland, OR 97213

Monday, June 11, 2012

Actorcise This Week - Stay in Shape $10

We are on this Thursday the 14th of June for Actorcise. As always, email me if you would like to attend: acted@att.net

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 10-15 minutes for parking)

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.

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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