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Mar 13

Inside the Industry Professional Series with Special Guest Nancy Cartwright

On Saturday March 16th we had our second Inside the Industry Professional Series with special guest Nancy Cartwright.

She discussed her professional experience as a working actress for nearly three decades. She engaged us with stories about working on the hit show The Simpsons as Bart and performing with special celebrity guests. She also told us how she came to Hollywood and got started in her career. It was a very inspiring afternoon!

The Acting Center would like to thank Nancy for sharing her time and experiences with our students and guests.


12
Mar 13

Nancy Cartwright – Inside the Industry Professional Series

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The Acting Center presents
Inside the Industry Professional Series

Nancy Cartwright

An interview with Emmy Award winning actress, Nancy Cartwright, who is best known as the voice of spike-headed underachiever Bart Simpson. The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running American animated program, and in 2009 it surpassed Gunsmoke as the longest-running American primetime, scripted television series.

Spend an afternoon with Nancy as she is interviewed on the stage of The Acting Center by actor Jim Meskimen, and relates her experiences of nearly 3 decades of working in film and televi- sion. Her work includes vari- ous characters from the Simp- sons; Bart, Ralph, Nelson, Todd Flanders and others in the town of Springfield. In addition, Nancy has portrayed Chuckie in the cable series Ru- grats, Rufus the Naked Mole Rat in Kim Possible, Todd on Disney’s The Replacements and many others.

Saturday, March 16, 2013
1pm – Parking and admission are FREE


26
Feb 13

A Return of the Variety Show

The Acting Center Friday Night Salons are the place to be on a Friday night! They harken back to the great variety shows of the 70s. Where you never know what you are going to see but you know it will be amazing!

Our last Salon, February 22nd was spectacular! The band “Man Made Souls” opened the show with some fantastic music. We had stand-up, Shakespeare, Improv, scenes, Impressions and more music! It was a great evening of entertainment.


20
Feb 13

Young Directors Are Tomorrow’s Hot Directors

Young directors are tomorrow’s hot directors. We recommend that our actors check out this event. These are the types of production teams you want to meet! If you attend, let us know how it went!

LACMA Young Directors - The Acting Center


20
Feb 13

Acting Center Alum Ryder Bach’s Band Featured on MTV’s Buzzworthy Blog

Ryder Bach, alumni of The Acting Center, has his band Body Parts featured on MTV Buzzworthy blog.

Check out his new single.

Acting Center Alum Ryder Bach's Band Featured on MTV's Buzzworthy Blog


20
Feb 13

Daily Concepts Writes up Ray Kachatorian’s Arclight Exhibit Featuring Acting Center Students

Daily Concepts recently did a write up on Ray Kachatorian’s Arclight Exhibit which featured actors from The Acting Center.

“Creativity sparked by Homeland, Kachatorian delved into a 12-month project, photographing over 60 actors from Los Angeles’ The Acting Center.”

See the entire article here.

Arclight Exhibit - Ray Kachatorian - The Acting Center Students


13
Feb 13

Summer Career Camp – July 2013

The Acting Center - Summer Career Camp - 2013

Young Actors Career Camp

How I spent my summer vacation…I learned to rock my acting skills!

2 Week Summer Camp
Cost $495

The two week camp includes The Acting Center’s revolutionary technique:

  • Improv
  • Scene Study
  • Performance Skills
  • Character and emotion development
  • Show for family and friends!

July 15 – July 26th with a
Show on Friday, July 26th at 6:30pm
Mon – Fri | Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Ages: 10-15

3 Week Summer Camp
Cost: $695

Extend the two week camp to three weeks! Focus on applying improv and scene study skills to:

  • Audition Basics
  • Mock auditions in front of a camera
  • Cold reading
  • Secrets of how to audition for “types” of commercials

Includes two week camp schedule with one extra week
July 29-August 2

Mon – Fri | Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Ages: 10-15

This could be YOUR young actor’s summer vacation.
Space is limited. Sign up now!
(323)962-2100


4
Feb 13

Behind the scenes of Parks & Recreation with student Jim Meskimen

The Acting Center student Jim Meskimen gives us the scoop on his character and recent experience on the set of Parks & Recreation. Jim had this to say:

“Since the first season of NBC’s hit comedy, Parks & Recreation, I have been appearing as Martin Housely, a character who MC’s important events (beauty contests, telethons, awards ceremonies etc) in the fictional town of Pawnee.

“Martin’s character has, for some strange reason, evolved into his being a bit of an amateur impressionist… I can’t imagine how that happened.

“Anyway, I was invited back to the show in December and again this last week, and I hope to visit again and again. It’s a very nice group of people who make that show, and they are kind and foolish enough to let me improvise.

“Here is a little video I shot this week from the location where we were filming the latest episode of this charming show that I thought you might enjoy. www.youtube.com/jimmeskimen”

Ron Swanson - Jim Meskimen on Parks & Recreation - The Acting Center


29
Jan 13

First Salon of 2013 Huge Success!

The Acting Centers first salon of 2013 was a huge success. We had some amazing singing, stand up comedy, monologues, impressions and improv! Performers included Zoe Bell, Dave Willams, Jierra Clark, Jeff Pomerantz, Doug Agnew, Earl Turner, Jeff Green and our advanced improv guys, Elvis Winterbottom, Lori Jablons, Jim Meskimen, Tamra Meskimen, Taylor Meskimen, Alicia Knight, Kurt Keller, Anna Gurji And Tatiana Dekhtyar.

Remember, you don’t have to be a student to perform at our Friday Night Salons. Contact us for a performance slot for the next Salon on Feb 22nd!


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Jan 13

Film Courage Article on The Acting Center’s Amanda Reed

After being moved by Amanda’s performance in the indie film “Mother’s Red Dress” Katherine Bennett of Film Courage spoke with Amanda to shed “any light on the issue of how acting translates to a happy moviegoer”

Check out the article here!

Amanda Rogers Mother's Red Dress Film Courage - The Acting Center