Salt Spring – In Person | Acting on Camera w. Michael Bean

This is a small-group practice class for students who are serious about getting comfortable in front of a camera, building confidence, and learning the real skills folks use to audition and work in film and television.

Unlike other acting classes, students’ work in each class is actually done on camera, using scripts from professional film and television auditions. Students get a lot of individual focus, support, and feedback, along with video of work from class.

Students can expect to work on progressively challenging scenes in a variety of styles. I choose scenes individually for each student, and students have the opportunity to give input on the kind of material they want to work on. It’s important to me to be able to support (and challenge) each student appropriately.

Although I’ve taught many working actors, no experience is needed to join class, only a willingness to learn, practice and play.

MICHAEL BEAN has a twenty-four year track record of helping students make their dream of working professionally in film and television a reality. One of the best-respected coaches and teachers in BC, he is also a working actor with an extensive film and television resume (IMDB). Michael is the author of “Confidence on Camera: A Handbook for Actors”, which is used by many local talent agents as a primer for clients new to the industry. Michael’s teaching style is characterized by deep curiousity and an infectious enthusiasm.

 
“We always know when one of Michael’s students walks in the room; they just know what they’re doing.” -Kris Woz, Casting Director, Vancouver

“I’m a talent agent and saw that our clients had great success with their training with you… so of course I chose your classes!” -Amanda Rozak, Talent Agent, Lizbell Agency

“I always feel so much better every time I leave class. I’m so excited to do the work.” -Jessica Brown, Actor