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Mondays and Wednesdays 5:45-7:45pm Calgary Central Library
AGES 10-16
$300/MONTHLY (payment plans available)
Starts Sept 15th
2 classes per week
TEACHER: Vivian Woods
This is the class for SERIOUS actors. You will study in-depth various techniques to include Uta Hagen Method Acting(taught at every major acting school), The Alexander Technique, Meisner and Audition Prep as well as Audition Opportunities!
Actors will work on scenes, monologues, improv and technique exercises. Actors will work every class on camera and be given feedback and then do it again. Lesson plans in every class to grow your craft stronger each class.
This is the most intensive well rounded class for those that want to really take acting seriously and audition for roles in commercials, tv shows and movies. Over 85% of our students start auditioning within first semester! We are associated with a well known agency that has global connections with casting directors, producers and directors.
Vivian has trained at the most prestigious schools across Hollywood, New York, Atlanta and London. Some schools Vivian trained at include Groundlings, Stella Adler, John Ruskin, UCB, Margie Haber, Speiser Sturgess and Katt Shea.
Certificate provided at the completion of 12 months. First and last month due when registering.
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Wednesday’s 5:45-7:45pm Calgary Central Library
TEACHER: Vivian
Sept 10-Oct 29/25
8 weeks
Learn improvisation skills(needed for auditions) and get your feet wet learning the fundamentals of method acting for film and television. Each session includes hands-on experience in front of the camera.
Engage with authentic scripts from popular shows and movies, letting you step into the shoes of your beloved characters.
Work with cold and warm scripts. Important for auditions.
Create and bring these characters to live through uses your experiences and those of others to relate to the characters.
This program leads to an ongoing program, by invitation.
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Wednesday's 5:45-7:45pm Calgary Central Library
Nov 5-Dec 17/25
TEACHER: Vivian
Continue learning new improvisation skills and learning the fundamentals of Meisner acting for film and television. Meisner uses the imagination, whereas method acting focuses on personalizing.
Each session includes hands-on experience in front of the camera. Engage with authentic scripts from popular shows and movies, letting you step into the shoes of your beloved characters. You will be bringing them to life using your imagination and being in the moment with each other.
This program leads to an ongoing program, by invitation.
(C$ 10.00 shipping)
Wednesday 5:45-7:45pm Calgary Central Library
8 Weeks
TEACHER: Vivian
Dive into the art of auditioning. This needs to be learned for every actor!
Discover how to nail auditions on zoom, in person and self tapes. Meet a Casting Director! Our Step by Step Technique is famous!
MASTER THE ART OF AUDITIONING. Expert instruction and individual coaching.
This program leads to an ongoing program, by invitation.
Surprise your friends and family with a Universal Talent Film School gift card. Our gift cards can be used for any performance and never expire. Buy them online today!
Certificate available upon successful completion For ALL programs, please ask for one if you would like. Minimum 12 months to be eligible for a certificate.
Please note, to be successful in any of our programs, MANDATORY attendance is 90%, unless otherwise approved by your instructor
Refund Policy: Deposit required at time of enrollment is non refundable. All payments made are final sale, no refunds. If you cancel with 7 days notice, we will issue a credit to be used in the same class at another date. Packages sold including private lessons are NON-Refundable. All classes are EXCHANGE ONLY for the period of 6 months from date of purchase, with 7 days notice. We reserve the right to change class dates or cancel a specific class due to insufficient enrollment and/or emergencies. PRIVATE CLASSES: 24 Hours Notice is mandatory if student needs to cancel, otherwise the full amount will be charged. It is the students responsibility to notify an instructor if they are unable to attend a class and their sole responsibility to catch up on lessons missed. Registration is effective once payment has been made.
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SCHOOL CLOSURE DATES:
We are closed every long weekend from Friday to Monday; any other stat holidays in Canada to include Family Day, Halloween, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Holidays are December 22/25 -January 9/25. Our office is always open to receive text messages at 587-582-1600(Please Allow 24 hours).
Classes may be held on zoom if a teacher is sick, emergency or inclement weather conditions.