Classes

CLASSES

Scene Study Class for Stage and Camera
Advanced Scene Study Class for Stage and Camera
Audition 'Workout' Class
Develop The Actor's Instrument With FELDENKRAIS® Voice, Body and Spirit Lessons

Scene Study Class for Stage and Camera (On-Going)(top)
Taught by: Kim Plumridge

4 Week Session:  $260

A true technique class geared for those students serious about learning the craft of Acting. Actors in these classes learn to execute the most powerful and committed choices. Through partnered scene work, group exercises, and individual exercises, actors gain confidence to create more than what is on the page.

These classes challenge the actor's defense system; enabling the actor to work through problems that may be holding them back. Emphasis is put on the command and flexibility of the actor's instrument.

The scene work will alternate between stage and camera to enable the student to easily translate their work from stage to screen to TV.

"Kim is a dedicated, passionate teacher who provides a safe, supportive environment while pushing you to your potential and past it. Taking class with Kim Plumridge was a blessing from the universe."
- Jeremy Burnett

All levels - including beginners - are welcome in this class. Material and partners will be selected to support you in terms of where you are at with your training and help you move on to the next level in your journey as an artist.

Admittance to this class will be based on an interview with Kim Plumridge. Please contact Kim at 914-772-0780 or kmpcreativenyc@gmail.com for more info about the class and upcoming class dates. 

Advanced Scene Study for Stage & Camera(top)
Taught by:  Mary Boyer

MASTER CLASSES; ONE DAY INTENSIVES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Once the actor has acquired critical acting tools and the skill of using their tools, in this class they will learn how to take the art of storytelling to a higher, more exciting level. It is at this point that the actor is ready to be challenged with material and partners that demand a higher standard of work.  This class builds on everything the actor has learned, and requires a greater level of commitment.  Through the use of scene work and exercises, the actor’s depth and range increases.  Their ability to take on risks and their skills in problem solving characters that are vastly beyond their experiences grows and deepens.

“MTB Studio is a very special place to me. I'm thankful to have had a lot of success in this crazy business and the genesis of it all was when I found MTB Studio. Mary gave me wonderful acting tools and it is because of her and this place that I am where I am today. I am happy to say that I have been making my living as a Film/TV actor for quite some time. Whenever I'm on set, all of the work I do with every character comes from everything I learned here. My actor road map from class is proudly on my wall to this day. MTB Studio is a wonderful place and I'm thankful to say I came from here.” Hakim Callender

Admittance to this class will be based on a recommendation from Kim Plumridge and/or an interview with Mary Boyer. 

CLASSES ON-GOING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; CALL FOR DETAILS

Audition 'Workout' Class (top)
Taught by: Mary Boyer

Private coaching via Skype taught by Mary Boyer; contact her at mtbstudio@hotmail.com for more info.

Taking an Audition Technique Class is not enough!  Once you have the skills necessary to give great auditions, you need to keep those skills honed.  Auditioning is like a sport; you can be at the top of your game but if you don’t put yourself through workouts on a constant basis, then your ‘muscles’ become flabby and your dexterity is undermined.  For many actors, auditions are few and far between; that means you won’t bring your ‘A-Game’ to the audition unless you have continued to keep warmed up…ready to go at a moment’s notice!

The field is too crowded and too competitive; you cannot afford to walk in with less than a great game for every single audition.  This class will be the vehicle for you to keep those skills at the ready.

“I studied acting for years with Mary so I knew I had the technique and foundation to DO the work, but GETTING the work was a whole other beast. I realized that auditioning required an entirely different toolset and mindset and I was determined to get good at it. Mary's Audition Workout Class gave me a place to practice and sharpen the skills I needed in order to quickly analyze the sides and create an entire world/life in the audition room. Now instead of being afraid or intimidated whenever I get an appointment for an audition, I was confident that I knew what to do in order to bring my A-game to the audition. I get many more calls now because casting directors know that they can count on me to deliver a great audition.” Shamika Cotton

“I came to Mary’s studio looking to improve my auditioning skills. At that time I had no idea what the Audition Workout class would entail, since I thought acting and auditioning were essentially the same thing. But it wasn’t at all. I’ve learned the technical stuff, how to enter and leave the room, how to read the script, how to stand, how to relax, how to use my voice and most importantly how to marry them all together. I hated auditioning before I met Mary… now - I love it! I have been called in for bigger auditions and often receive great feedback from casting directors.” Kadia Saraf

Develop The Actor's Instrument With FELDENKRAIS® Voice, Body and Spirit Lessons(top)
Taught by: Kim Plumridge

A grounded, relaxed and integrated Actor’s instrument is the key to working in any medium: Stage, Film and Television. These unique lessons based in the FELDENKRAIS METHOD® can be incredibly effective in developing and fine-tuning the Actor's Instrument. Each private session includes a gentle AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® lesson as well as breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups and text work. In addition, Actors will also learn simple, short and practical warm-ups they can use to ground themselves before an audition or performance.

“Knowing that you have more control over your instrument and being able to count on it means everything to an actor. With the tools I have learned from Kim’s FELDENKRAIS® Voice, Body and Spirit Lessons, I am now able to do the work, count on the work doing what it is supposed to do, and being completely grounded and connected. I can't thank Kim enough!” Leah Gallimore