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A group class where our instructor will help determine what areas of voice over you should pursue professionally, and what training path is best suited for you. Our Investigate Voice Over Class is the first step in your voice over education. In this interactive, three-hour long class you will work in a small group setting with one of our instructors...

In this 5-hour Intensive workshop, limited to 10 actors, Andy will walk you through the psychology and technique of nailing your audition in the booth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the city's top casting directors in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.

This performance-based class will give students the fundamental building blocks of voice over technique and help students to understand what producers are listening for when they hire students. In the modern voice over industry, the most sought after performances are those that just sound natural. Often, you’ll see breakdowns asking for “conversational...

NOT SURE IMPROV IS FOR YOU? WELL, GIVE US A FEW HOURS AND WE’LL SHOW YOU IT IS! Our intro is a fun, supportive introduction for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation with our unique character-based approach. Discover the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv through fun, focused games & drills - even through your computer...

Learn a solid audition technique. You only get one shot to get it right! Practice the best written movie scenes on camera every week under the guidance of one of the best in the business. "I will individually coach you as you rehearse on camera."  You will have the opportunity to watch and review your work every week accompanied by a firm and...

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate groups to develop better leaders, team...

This class introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisation. Through exercises and games, students will learn the basic skills of improv and have fun developing their spontaneity, playfulness, imagination, and confidence. Improv is an essential skill for any actor, and it’s a useful one for life, as well. No experience necessary.

How the Workshops are Structured: The Beginner Weekend Acting Workshop is scheduled in two sessions over one week, for example two Saturdays or two Sundays, in a row. First Saturday:  intro to the barrow group approach, ensemble building games, script analysis, short scenes. Over the week break, students prepare scenes and monologues to work...

In this summer intensive, students will learn explore the fundamentals of the craft and introduction to the Barrow Group approach. This class highlights quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. No experience necessary.  Students will work on ensemble building games, script analysis, monologues, scene...

This class will help students understand how their voice works, and teach you techniques to keep your vocal instrument healthy and in tip-top condition. As a professional voice over artist, your voice EVERYTHING; your product, your brand, and your livelihood. Clients are hiring you for your sound and expecting you to be able to deliver. You use your...

This class is designed to show Edge Studio Training Program graduates what to do with their demos, and the best way to look for work. So now you’ve completed your webinars, received your one-on-one training with an Edge Studio coach, and finally recorded your first Edge Studio demo! Great! But, what now? How can you use your training and your demo...

This is an in-person class. All students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon enrollment in order to participate. Class limited to 16 students. Love the hell out of what’s happening onstage and you’re bound to have fun and fearless improvisation. This class will help remind you what you love about improv, slap you out of whatever...

Appropriate For: Casual Learners, Aspiring Professionals, and Working Professionals A successful voice actor once said that he spent 80% of his time getting work, and only 20% of his time actually in his booth recording and editing. The era of easily securing an agent and then sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring is past – every voice actor...

In this class, students will continue to work with The Barrow Group tools via scene study and monologues to gain a deeper and more precise understanding and use of the tools. Students also begin the process of self evaluation. Prerequisites: Beginner I and II

Tamala Bakkensen synthesizes the work of two brilliant teachers, Kristin Linklater and Moshe Feldenkrais, to help you liberate your body and free your natural voice by using them in healthier, more pleasurable and intelligent ways. This workshop will be both practical and creative: to discover how to release tensions, to reconnect with your natural...