TUES September 24th, 2024

No camera. No lights. No stage. Just you acting and Heidi coaching. In person.

Work, craft, and practice the art that matters to you. In this masterclass-style workshop, a few actors work scenes on their feet while everyone else observes. Bring your curiosity for growing and collaborating. Immerse yourself in the good work of acting. Writers, directors, actors, and all storytellers invited to join as observers!

Class size: Limited to 5 working seats for actors and 15 observer seats.
Prerequisites: Working seats are open to all actors. Observer seats open to actors, writers, directors, & all storytellers.
Location: 30th St & Madison Ave, NYC
$150 Working Seat / $45 Observer Seat
*Accepting PayPal, Pay Later, and Credit Card

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SIGN UP FOR AN ACTOR WORKING SEAT
Tuesday, Sept 24th
1:00-4:00pm Local Time
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Tuesday, Sept 24th
1:00-4:00pm Local Time
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Class content

Actors will be on their feet working a scene (2 script pages max), and I will get my hands in and coach the shape of the scene and the performances. Our observer seats will be filled with writers, directors, and fellow actors. I am always interested in cultivating the exchange of ideas and building our artistic communities.

We will not use a traditional audition set-up. Instead, we will work in space. There may be opportunity to capture some process work on the actor’s phone, if requested. But the main purpose is to work the moments, the connections, and the analysis.

There is no particular technique being used—just instincts and tools that I have developed in over 30 years of directing and coaching. Your own instincts and personal approaches will come to light as well!

If you sign up for a working seat, you will be asked to come prepared by choosing a scene. Actors, here are your options for how to use your working seat:

1) Work your scene like an audition with a reader.

2) Sign up with another actor to be scene partners.

*For paired scenes, each actor will sign up for a working seat ($150 each). We encourage you to claim your seat if you are available and interested. However, if you’d like to inquire first about the availability of two seats, please email: team@heidimarshall.com

You can work a scene that you have prepared thoroughly, or be in the most raw form and act a scene in its early stages of preparation. You and those observing will learn in all instances.

All scenes must be chosen by the actor. This actually informs me on what you are chasing after as an artist!

Who is this class good for?

I can’t wait for creatives to MIX! Actors, writers, directors, casting directors too—this class is for everyone involved in storytelling.

Do you crave working hard as an actor? Watching other actors striving to do excellent work? A safe supported space to be coached? Join us in this unique workshop. Actors in the working seat should have previous training or professional experience. Email team@heidimarshall.com if you’re unsure.

What you get

  • Coaching by Heidi
  • Or, directing by Heidi to shape a scene
  • A playing space to do any of the following:
    • Act in a scene that you are writing and get an outside eye
    • Hone in on your casting types with a new scene
    • Develop scenes that you can later film for your self-tape portfolio
    • Develop a character for an upcoming project
    • Stretch and try something new in a safe and creative space

About Heidi

Heidi Marshall

ACTING COACH: Heidi’s career has spanned over 25 years and includes time as the lead Casting Director at Telsey+CO for the Broadway musical RENT, as well as for 70+ projects in theater, film, television, commercial, and voiceover. She’s coached countless actors into roles for Film, TV, and Theater. Most recently, she coached and prepped Halle Bailey for her audition and screen test for Disney’s upcoming The Little Mermaid. Heidi’s active filmmaker career informs her director’s eye and influences her aesthetic for working with actors. 

For full acting coach bio, click here. For filmmaker portfolio, click here.

 

Conversations with Heidi

Dear Actors, Writers, and Directors,

I am thrilled to be offering an opportunity for actors to simply work. Get coached or directed on your work—you can choose what type of feedback you need.

  • Are you writing something to act in?
  • Are you exploring new parts of your artistry as an actor?
  • Are you feeling stuck and wanting to reignite your true love for acting?
  • Are you wanting feedback that is astute and sensitive to your process?
  • Are you eager to develop your analytical skills on material?

I observe that artists thrive when we are in creative spaces that get the fire alive in our belly! When we are surrounded by other artists who are eager to strive towards creativity, it enlivens our own pursuits. I know that when I teach, I get inspired to return to the challenges of directing my own projects.

Let’s circle up around you! (Literally, this class will be held in the round!)

xHeidi

 

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Studio guarantee

Full disclosure — please note that we do not guarantee that actors in our online or in-person acting classes will be hired for any project that we might direct, produce, or cast. We teach and coach because we enjoy supporting and nurturing actors as you develop your personal process for auditioning, working and creating your own work.