Edgemar Center For The Arts
2437 Main St #B, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Reviews
01/13/2015
Provided by YP.comtook the golden box with acting coach Michelle Danner and i thought it was great. It really helped me get out of my comfort zone. I understand now being an actor i need to be able to connect with myself, and use my personal life in a character. It's not about being myself, or being a complete different person, it's about doing both. Combining myself and the character and making something amazing and believable. I cried during the acting intensive class. Not because it was sad. She was trying to get us connect with ourselves and learn how to relax our minds and focus. She gave me tools to create my very own “golden box,” full of triggers to utilize at a given moment so that I could be more emotionally connected as an actress.
After the class i wrote a list about the things i need to start doing to keep growing as an actor. This acting school is well worth the investment since I am now signed up for the improvisation acting class and will soon be signing up for auditioning for film and television so will keep you posted.
02/28/2014
Provided by YP.comI have studied at many different acting schools in Los Angeles such as Howard Fine, Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber, and Ivana Chubbuck. But I found this to be one of the top Los Angeles schools, especially under the direction of acting coach, Michelle Danner. She has coached such notable actors as Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena, Isla Fisher, Salma Hayek, James Franco, Marcia Cross, Christian Slater, Zooey Deschanel, Gabrielle Union, Sally Kellerman, etc. I just took The Golden Box Two Day Technique Breakdown class with acting coach Michelle Danner. My gosh, this class was thorough and intense! I learned tons about creating vivid, fleshed out, and interesting characters, and the workshop itself was emotional, with lectures and technique exercises. What else I learned…Why some acting choices are more powerful than others; How to deliver a raw unforgettable performance; The difference in the tools an actor uses for various mediums (film, television and stage); and my personal favorite, how to develop a personal story from scratch and discover material for a one woman/man show, screenplay, short or novel. Classic and wonderful information. Michelle Danner also used several clips from various films to illustrate some of the points she made. There are discussions and analyses of performances by Meryl Streep, Judi Dench, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Dean and many others. I loved this class! I also really enjoyed Improvisation with Derek Reid. He has trained at many renowned schools and brings all of his knowledge into the lesson which makes for a very well-rounded learning experience. His class is always fun and gives me the opportunity to push myself as a performer. Definitely one of the top acting schools in Los Angeles!
04/23/2013
Provided by YP.comI just joined Michelle Danner's Acting Studio at The Edgemar Center for the
Arts and took the "Golden Box" intensive, which runs for two days. It gave
me a very good idea of what it means to be an actor. There I have formed a
clear idea for what I want to do with my life and how to accomplish it.
Michelle has trained with the best and has distilled and updated
traditional acting method to create something new and accessible. It's all
about discovering new tools and using the ones that work for you. I've
taken classes at other places, but the lack of freedom in some methods left
me feeling trapped, like I was missing out on a lot of great things that
didn't fit perfectly into the school's program. But at Edgemar I have the
freedom to be creative. Of course, being in such a beautiful location
helps, too! I think these classes would benefit any actor regardless of
skill levels. My favorite class so far is scene study with Michelle Danner
and I am looking forward to the next casting workshop with Natalie Hart!
More Business Info
- Hours
- Regular Hours
Mon - Fri: Sat - Sun Closed - Extra Phones
Phone: 310-392-0815
- Services/Products
- The Acting Studio at Edgemar provides some of the most powerful and sought after acting training in the world. We offer classes for beginning actors to advanced professionals, for actors for all age ranges from children to teens to adults. The Acting Studio at Edgemar also has two theaters and an art gallery. "Sylvia" is a new comedy about a man, his midlife crisis, and his dog. This show is playing until December.ÂÂ
- Payment method
- cash, all major credit cards
- Location
- Join us for a free informational session to learn more about the acting classes. RSVP required. Call 310-392-0815 Our school specializes in the following techniques of acting, Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Leigh & the Stanislavsky Technique. *MICHEL
- Neighborhoods
- West Los Angeles, Ocean Park
- Amenities
- The Acting Studio at Edgemar Center For The Arts FKA Larry Moss Studio Led by Michelle Danner * Brad Garrett comedy sitcom class* *The Actor's Golden Box with Michelle Danner *Audition for Film & Television *Scene Study, all levels *Improv Class *Casting Director *Voice Intensives *3,6 &12 Month Well Rounded Actor Training *We sponsor M1 Visa
- Categories
- Motion Picture Film Services, Entertainment Agencies & Bureaus, Theatres
- Other Information
Parking: Lot, Street, Free