FEBRUARY MASTER CLASS with JOANNE BARON - Led by Artistic Director Joanne Baron, actors discover and create exciting artistic breakthroughs and pinpoint their artistic strengths and weaknesses. Master Class is a four-day intensive taught over two consecutive weekends: February 20, 21, 27, and 28 from 10:00am-6:00pm. Please call the Studio for more information.
CLASSES NOW ENROLLING - Daytime, Evening, and Weekend Schedules available. Please call 310-451-3311 to schedule an interview or to learn more information. Flexible payment plans and schedules available.
ON CAMERA AUDITION TECHNIQUE AND SCENE STUDY FOR THE WORKING ACTOR classes with Lisa Clarkson-Milillo - Studio Senior Instructor and Television Producer.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE with Michael D. Frederick - Voted Best Alexander Technique Teacher in Los Angeles Magazine's "Best of L.A." Contact Michael Frederick at 310-880-7700 for upcoming class schedules.
NEWS:
Don't miss this great article by Joanne Baron and D.W. Brown about the Meisner Technique that was recently featured in Backstage West: click here to view article
The Joanne Baron/DW Brown Studio proudly announces the 2009 publication of D.W. Brown’s book, You Can Act! published by Michael Weise Productions, renowned publisher of the classics, Film Directing: Shot by Shot and The Writer’s Journey. You Can Act! is a comprehensive guide to playing a part and contains a wealth of invaluable reference information. A unique resource for actors, writers and directors.
The Studio is pleased to announce post-production status for In Northwood, a film written and directed by D.W. Brown.
Our heartfelt congratulations to William Esper of our New York sister school, the William Esper Studio, for winning Backstage magazine's "Best Acting Teacher of New York" as voted by their readers.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ARTISTS WORKING IN THE FIELD!
(click here to find out about our studio instructors who are working)
Studio graduate Sherri Shepherd won a Daytime Emmy for her work on "The View." She also produces and stars in the new series, "Sherri" on Lifetime.
Studio alumna Julia Stiles opens Oleanna on Broadway after receiving rave reviews in Los Angeles.
Studio graduate Justin Chon will reprise his Twilight role in the feature film, New Moon.
Studio alumnus Peter Facinelli, stars in the new critically acclaimed series "Nurse Jackie" with Edie Falco on Showtime and will reprise his Twilight role in the feature file, New Moon.
Studio alumnus Joel Greotch stars in the new television series "V" on ABC.
Studio graduate Mariska Hargitay receives her sixth Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series for "Law & Order: SVU."
Studio associate Shohreh Aghdashloo won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for House of Saddam.
Studio graduate Haley Webb and Studio student Bobby Campo star in the feature film, The Final Destination.
Studio graduate Michael Rymer co-produces the new series "Witchblade" on TNT.
Studio alumnus Patrick Dempsey, SAG Award winner and Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actor, stars on the hit series "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC.
Studio graduate Matt Dallas stars in new series, "Eastwick" on ABC.
Studio graduate Laira Leighton stars in "Melrose Place" on CW.
Studio alumnus Justin Hartley appears as a series regular on "Smallville." on the CW.
Studio graduate Travis Davis lends his voice to the new Jerry Bruckheimer film, G-Force.
Studio graduate Jamie Kennedy produces and appears in the documentary, Heckler, and appears on "The Ghost Whisperer" on CBS.
Studio alumna Brenda Strong stars on "Desperate Housewives," nominated for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
Studio graduate Michael Vartan stars in the new TNT series "Hawthorne" with Jada Pinkett Smith.
Studio alumnus C. Thomas Howell appears on the NBC new series "Southland."
Studio alumni Catherine Bell and Kim Delaney star on the hit series, "Army Wives" on Lifetime.
Studio graduate Maxine Bahns appears on "The Mentalist" on CBS.
Studio graduate William Mapother plays a recurring role on "Lost" on NBC.
Studio graduates Melia Renee and Lance Drake star in We Are the Mods, winner of four awards at Outfest, including best first U.S. feature film.
Studio alumna Honey Labrador produces the feature film, Spork.
Studio student Derek Mio appears as a series regular on NBC's "Day One".
Studio alumnus Joe Flanigan stars in "Stargate: Atlantis" on the Sci-Fi Channel.
Studio student Ryan Caltagirone stars in the feature film, The Hatteras, with Samaire Armstrong ("Entourage," "The O.C.," and "Dirty Sexy Money") and Wade Williams ("Prison Break").
Studio graduate Eric Gable stars in the feature film, Foreign Policy, and the television series, "Post Apocalyptic Pizza."
Studio graduate Kirston Leigh Mann designs costumes for "The United States of Tara" on Showtime.
Studio graduate Deborah Lawlor is the Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director for the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood, which has won over 160 awards for all areas of production, performance, and design over its 18-year history..
Studio graduate Dena Hysell produces the feature films, A Little Help and St. Vincent.
Studio graduate Yvonne Arias stars in “Kamen Rider Dragon Knight” on the CW.
Studio graduate Beth Carlisle has been cast in the feature film, Ironman 2. She also created the role of Lady Sarah Lennox in Tina Andrew's original play, "Charlotte Sophia", has guest starred on David Faustino's series, "Star-Ving", and has a regular role on the new late night talk show, "The Sam Henry Kass Show".
Studio graduate Don Porter appears on the new series "Dark Blue" on TNT.
Studio graduate Michael Rossette appears in the new series "Mercy" on NBC.
Studio graduate Gina Beretta appears as a series regular in the new show "Trauma" on NBC.
