Taught by working actors & Backstage Award Recipients:
"Favorite On-Camera Teacher" Judy Kain, "Favorite Improv Training" Paul Hungerford, and Session Director George Ketsios.

• Learn various spots/styles: Interview, MOS, Scene Work, Testimonial, and more

• All work is done on camera and is saved to your flash drive

• A small class size (12 student limit) ensures focus on individual development

• Everyone gets on their feet and in front of the camera several times a class

• Strengthen skills that will build confidence to book jobs

• One class is devoted to commercial improv

• One class devoted to type/branding

An agent / manager attends the final class.

6 CLASSES - $455

Ages 18+

Next Session:
June 3 - July 8

Mondays, 10 am - 1:00 pm
taught by Paul Hungerford (IMDb)

EVENING CLASS
Mondays, 7pm-10:30pm
co-taught by JUDY KAIN (IMDb) and GEORGE KETSIOS (IMDB).

This is a challenging, result-oriented, fast-paced course for the advanced actor, providing advanced techniques and tips from industry experts that will increase your bookings.  Class sizes are small and tailored to meet your individual needs.

• 4 weeks of intense, effective commercial technique that gets actors booking

• Simulated callbacks every week

• Learn how to overcome your traps

• All work is done on camera and saved to your flash drive

• Fine-tune your strengths & discover your most marketable qualities

• Master techniques to make you stand out & to access your personality in every spot

"I was looking back at my 2017 commercial bookings,
and I shot 11 commercials and had 5 Avails for a total of
16 spots in one year! I couldn't have done that without you and your Advanced class." -Andi W.

4 Classes - $385

next session:
april 25-May 16

Ages 18+
Thursdays,
7 pm - 10:30 pm

with JUDY KAIN (IMDb),
award-winning coach, actress, and 400+ commercial booker.
Judy’s book, “I Booked It!”
is required for this class. Cost is $15 in-studio.

take your auditions
to the next level

• Prepare to get in front of casting
• Learn to make choices about the copy
• Learn booking techniques
• All work recorded on-camera
• An agent / manager attends the final class.

Stand out at auditions with
technique that's unique to you!

PREREQUISITE:
Must have either taken the A-Z Commercial Class, have one year commercial experience, or preapproval from Judy required.

4 Classes - $299

Next session: TBa

Ages 18+
Thursdays, 7 pm - 10:30 pm

with JUDY KAIN (IMDb),
award-winning coach, actress, and 400+ commercial booker.

FOUR HOURS OF SOLID COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUE - This class is especially for models who want to branch out beyond runway and print modeling.  We have had great results in giving models a solid beginning on how to transition from booking print work to booking on-camera commercials.   

• Learn how to "Book from Your Look"
• Grab attention of advertisers from your slate
• Understand your type and brand
• Discover what sets you apart from others in your category
• Become more successful in all your castings: print, commercial, and theatrical

Judy Kain has been a professional actress now for 37 years, showcasing her skills and talents in over 400 commercials and in over 80 roles for film and television.  She has had numerous appearances on the hit shows MAD MEN (received SAG AWARD), MODERN FAMILY, THE MIDDLE, BONES, CASTLE, SCRUBS, FRIENDS, and THE DREW CAREY SHOW just to name a few.  Her teaching and acting classes have won BACKSTAGE WEST'S FAVORITE IN LA a total of 10 TIMES, and continue to produce amazing results for her students.

Tom Burke began his career as a model in New York and was fortunate to have worked with the most amazing photographers and designers while appearing in numerous campaigns and magazines and while walking on runways all over the world.  While at the top of the modeling game, Tom moved to Los Angeles and discovered the secret to transitioning his success in print work into an equally successful career in commercials.

ONE DAY - $85

Ages 18+
1 pm - 5 pm

Next Session: TBA

with JUDY KAIN (IMDb) and TOM BURKE.

Preview the class