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Christopher
- Rate R819
- Response 1h
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Students13
Number of students Christopher has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Christopher has accompanied since joining Superprof

R819/h
1st lesson free
- Acting
Experienced tutor in Acting in Los Angeles, Christopher offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Acting
Lesson location
Recommended
Christopher is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Christopher
1) Classes 2) Private Coaching 3) Online One on One Coaching and Online classes
What is different about the work we do in classes at the studio is that the focus is on the craft , not on " gimmicks" and " industry lingo" about " booking the job". Here you train on the skills to bring yourself: authenticity, specificity, reality, truth , economy to your acting.
Christopher Shaw is a professor of acting and directing at USC School of Dramatic Arts in Southern California. He has worked professionally on Stage , Film , TV, in NYC, Los Angeles , and at respected regional theatres throughout the country.
Professional Actor
Full Time Professor at USC School of Dramatic Arts.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
With the demand of TV and film acting being reality, simplicity, believabilty and seemingly no "acting" , the aim in my working with students and coaching actors is to the get them to start with a trust that often times they are " enough". The training encourages them to understand the circumstances and potential behavior of any character by first understanding themselves - through self observation - and how they react and behave to everyday circumstances ( as a starting point into the imaginary circumstances of a character). Through a series of briliant exercises devised by Uta Hagen that can be rehearsed and developed alone ( and then brought into the studio for observation and feedback) , the actor begins to understand from an experiential standpoint what it means to live believably in imaginary circumstances. This coupled with regular scene work (rehearsing with a scene partner and bringing that work in for feedback and in - class workshops) is a very effective path for the growth of an actor.
Individual coaching is more direct with an aim at using whatever the given material is and getting the actor at their best and most authentic with that material
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Christopher Shaw is very detailed oriented in his teaching. He will push for results, and once his students get them, you see them come through the other side as a better actor. I thoroughly enjoyed the class.
Taking Christopher’s class is a welcoming environment, where I can feel challenged and comfortable to experiment with my skills. I enjoy that he lets me experiment with my art and also gives me honest and professional advice to help me reach my best potential. I highly recommend Christopher Shaw if you are looking for a mentor that pays attention to your work and pushes you to go further with your learning experience.
Chris is a true joy to work with!
He really cares (which is rare). While working with him I've always felt seen. He looks past the barriers I put up and sees the potential underneath. He also doesn't lie about what he sees, which can be hard to hear sometimes but taking in the truth is the only way to become a better actor.
100% would recommend Christopher Shaw as a teacher.
Chris’s Acting studio is one of the most intimate acting classes I’ve ever been to in Los Angeles. He takes the time to focus on your acting on an individual level even though it is a group setting. The class is exploratory yet has structure when it’s needed. It is very hard to find classes like this in nowadays. Chris makes sure to dive deep into the scene work so you are able to practice specificity.
Chris takes the time to learn who you are as a person and as an actor. In doing so he is able to help strip away unhelpful habits and push you toward becoming the actor you want to be. Highly recommended for anyone be they veterans or first timers
First of all Chris has a sharp eye and offers honest feedback always. He is a wonderful teacher. I also am inspired by the talented students in the class.
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Rates
Rate
- R819
Package rates
- 5h: R4095
- 10h: R8190
free lesson
The free first lesson with Christopher allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R819/h
Details
Weekly Sunday Class ( Sunday 6:30-9:30 ) meets every Sunday , Technique and Scene Study ( applying the methods we explore in class to the scene work) Monthly $225
Private Coaching $115 per hr
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