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| Information for 2 Year Program starting in September |
We are now conducting interviews for the 2010 fall classes. This program begins the week of September 13th and continues through the first week of June 2011. 2nd year is by invitation only.
We offer M-1 student visas to international students. Visa students are required to be enrolled full time.
To schedule an interview please send the online student application form and email a *headshot/resume to esperstudio@gmail then we will call you to schedule an interview.
In order for your application to be considered we require a well written and honest letter of intent. Your previous experience as an actor is not as important as your desire to learn.
Once an interview is scheduled you are required to read the articles on our website: "Why Study?" an interview with William Esper and "A Final Thought: To MFA or NOT to MFA? That is the Question." You must also read William Esper's book "The Actor's Art and Craft," which can be purchased on-line, at The Drama Book Shop, or any major bookstore. This will help you understand the way classes are run and the level of commitment that is required at the studio. Applicants who have not read the book will not be interviewed.
You must be at least 18 years old in order to apply. Those who are applying from overseas or out of state can schedule a phone interview. You may be asked to submit a reel or audition or a video telling us about yourself and why you would like to join the studio.
Students may apply to the Full Time Program, Core Program or the Part Time Program.
CLASS OPTIONS & PRICES:
Fees do not include the corresponding registration fees.
PART TIME: Acting class only (meets 2 times a week for 3-3 1/2 hours each class). Classes meet on Mondays/Thursdays, Tuesdays/Fridays or Wednesdays/Saturdays . There are three different schedules 10am-1pm, 2-5pm and 7-10pm. Price: $400-450/Month.There are 8 payments for the year.
CORE: Acting, Movement and Voice & Speech. Total of 13 hours a week. Price: $$7,200-7,600.
FULL TIME: Acting, Movement, Dance, Voice & Speech, Mask, Alexander, Stage Combat, **NAS (Neutral American Speech) and **NAS privates. 21-24 hours a week. Price: $13,000-17,200.
Supplementary classes are only offered to those enrolled in the Core or Full-Time Program. Part time students may inquire about adding a class based on availability.
We look forward to hearing from you. Please keep in mind that classes fill up quickly so it is advisable to apply early.
*if you do not have a professional headshot please send a regular but clear picture and put together a resume no matter how minimal it is.
**These classes are required for International students because of Visa requirements but are not required classes for all Full-Time students.
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| Break schedule for 2010/2011 |
| Thanksgiving: No classes on Wednesday, November 24th through Sunday, November 28th. Classes resume on Monday, November 29th.
Winter Holiday: Last day of class will be Friday, December 17th or *Saturday December 18th. First day back after the holiday is Monday, January 10th, 2010.
*if your acting class meets on Saturdays the last class before the break will be the 18th.
Spring Break: Monday, March 14th through Sunday, March 20th. Classes resume on Monday, March 21st.
(it is always good to plan your return trip from winter break a couple of days earlier) |
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| Bill Esper recommends you read these articles prior to your interview. They express very common concerns for prospective students. |
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All applicants to the studio are asked to read this in-depth interview with studio founder William Esper. In it, Mr. Esper talks in detail about how acting is taught at the studio, covering the skills and techniques students will learn in both the first and second years of their training.
From the book The New Generation of Acting Teachers (Penguin), by Eva Mekier |
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Who needs to study when you can get acting jobs anyway?
by William Esper |
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Who needs to study when you can get acting jobs anyway?
by William Esper |
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| Remembrance of Sanford Meisner |
| Written for the journal The Soul of the American Actor |
| by William Esper |
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