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The On Camera Experience

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The On Camera Experience

6 Week Class / 2-Camera Studio
7-10pm

 

In this class actors cover the basics ( set protocol and set conduct , finding your mark , “the call to action “ ) as well as develop tools for each shot (establishing, mid, close-up) . Perfect for an actor who has acting skills, but lacks on-set experience.
 

Here’s what students are saying:

As an actor with years of theater experience under my belt, I craved for a unique creative performance experience.Television always fascinated me as a new opportunity to pursue. Examining my many on-camera auditions over the years, I took note of my uncomfortability on-screen. The high level of my theatricality was very apparent on camera. I sought coaching with Maury Ginsberg.  He identified my specific challenges and creatively devised and communicate an approach that enabled me to engage the camera in a much more authentic yet subtle way.  Maury’s creative use of exercises allowed me to address my self-conscious tendencies.  He is facile at dissecting sides so that you know exactly the purpose of the role and how to further the story along.  He trains you to create more range and color within a scene so that a more detailed dimension of character is accomplished.  Maury is an ideal coach and I highly recommend him to anyone.
Chantal Jean-Pierre

 

Coming Into Focus

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Coming into Focus

6 week class / 2-Camera Studio
7-10pm
 
This class builds on the tools learned in “ The On Camera Experience “ This class focuses on Character. How the actor creates “character”on camera versus the stage. The class will include techniques that are designed to further develop and translate a character to film.
 
1. How do actors create character on camera?
 
2. What does the actor need to explore in order for the audience to experience the character?
 
4. How does continuity come into the picture?
 
5. How does the actor prepare the master, mid, and close-up in order to highlight a characters arc.
 
Here’s what students are saying:
 
…3 sessions into Maury’s class, I was able to book a role on Blue Bloods. Not only did he teach me techniques, he also made me believe in my talent.
Nikki Guevarra

I have had teachers before and since, but Maury is the only one I have truly connected with.  It has been my great fortune to study with him since he arrived  in N.Y. from L.A. My acting has never been better!
John B Mcann.

Auditioning For The Camera

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Auditioning for the Camera

8-Week Class / 2 Camera Studio
7-10pm

Today, all film and television auditions are “taped.” This on-camera auditioning course will focus on a range of auditions from the feature film audition and its “callback” to episodic auditions, sitcoms, under 5 “soap” and of course the dreaded ”self-tape.”

Too often actors feel that if they are “connected” to the material, the rest will “read” on camera. And too often that is not the case.  What do you the actor need to be technically and artistically aware of so that your performance is “protected” and “reads” on camera?  This course will be devoted to the artistic and technical demands of on camera auditioning.

I will cover auditioning basics (relationship, objective, slating etc), camera related tools (“focus” and “energetic continuity”), as well as room dynamics (your entrance and exit and the one on one interview both in person and on Zoom).

The course goal is to give the actor the confidence and tools necessary to book the job. Because we all know, it’s not always the best actor that gets the part. But the best “auditioner.”

Here’s what students are saying:

Maury taught me techniques to use during an audition… to give a casting director and director exactly what they want and need from me as an actor!
Derrick Arthur

Script Analysis for the Actor

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Script Analysis for the Actor

This online class explores written material for film and how an actor can best interpret visual information . Scripts are written to be seen not heard and the way an actor reads a script and organizes its information is paramount to their success. This course will provide real tools and techniques for reading , organizing and interpreting a screenplays information. How to prepare that information so that the characters mind informs the actors body. Some of the topics covered are:

  1. How to read a script vs a play( compare and contrast )
  2. Structure of a script and it’s mechanics ( film scripts )
  3. Disclosing the text ( rules to breaking down a scene for a film vs a play )
  4. How character is revealed in a film script and tools to personalize that information .
  5. Story Arc and Timeline.
  6. Continuity

This course runs for 12 weeks and is offered once a year. It is for actors . Not writers. Enrollment is limited and Permission by instructor is required.

Here’s what students are saying:

..He taught me how to truly tear a script apart and find purpose in every scene, every line, and every word….
Serdarius Blain
..Maury taught me ways of analyzing and organizing the information in a film script that has been vital to working as an actor in the professional world.
Cameron McIntosh

Maury’s Marco Polo Acting Coaching Service

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Maury’s Marco Polo Acting Coaching Service

Your Personal Acting Coach Available 24/7!

Looking to elevate your acting skills with personalized coaching that fits your busy schedule? Maury is just a Marco Polo message away, ready to guide you through your acting journey anytime, anywhere.

You will receive expert guidance for on-set coaching, self-tapes, rehearsals, or even real-time coaching while you self-tape – all at your convenience. The Marco Polo app allows you to connect with Maury seamlessly, ensuring timely feedback, adjustments, advice, and valuable tips to enhance your performances.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Download Marco Polo app
  2. Submit your acting material here and follow the instructions on your confirmation email.
  3. Submit your take, pass, rehearsal, or questions via Marco Polo and get Maury’s insightful responses.

Every scene or question you present will receive two (2) dedicated Marco Polo responses filled with detailed notes and constructive feedback to help you hone your craft. Each coaching session includes a maximum of three (3) scenes for television and film or one (1) scene for a play, ensuring focused and effective coaching tailored to your needs.

$75

$65 each additional per month

Experience the convenience and expertise of Maury’s Marco Polo Acting Coaching Service and take your acting skills to new heights. Elevate your performances, refine your craft, and unleash your full potential with Maury by your side, ready to support you every step of the way. Join today and embark on a transformative acting journey with Maury’s guidance at your fingertips!

The Online Acting Gym

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The Online Acting Gym

Membership to a virtual acting gym generated by you, the actor. It meets twice a week for two hours via Zoom. The Online Acting Gym Members bring material they’ve prepared or they would like to read and we explore the text itself and related acting tools for the camera. Lessons vary depending on what the actor wishes to target. Some students focus on closeup techniques or auditioning tools while others focus on script analysis or a helpful hint for a “self tape.” It’s a Gym and like all gyms, you decide what you’d like to target. You can choose to work on a monologue, a scene or even sides for an upcoming audition. It’s up to you. You can act, audit or be a reader for someone else. It’s your call and it’s your gym. Zoom allows us to get molecular. In other words we can isolate moments and share footage and scenes from films that we know and love to better understand the lesson at hand. It’s your time, your material and we fly with my eye on you. Members have found it surprisingly effective and transformative. Here’s what students are saying:

“The Online Actors’ Gym with Maury is the first online acting class I have ever taken and I could not recommend it enough. At first, I was not sure what to expect from an online acting class— the idea of it seems counterintuitive to the very physical and intimate nature of what we do . However, it may be the best acting class I have ever taken…”…I love that in the Gym , I can bring in any a piece I want to work on, and if I don’t have a piece Maury will always recommend one for me to work on! The range of pieces I have brought into the gym have been a variety of scenes from episodic, to half-hour comedy, to even dramatic monologues for showcases or classical monologues for the stage. He works individually with each student for a generous amount of time as most students run their pieces multiple times per class. He translates and simplifies text in an easy and digestible way and the notes he gives are manageable yet challenging. We all get to watch our classmates grow and explore as Maury works with them. We often will look at the text together as a class, analyze it, and work beat by beat, which gives everyone the chance to review new material. The best part of taking class with Maury is that he makes sure watching others’ work still allows for teachable moments. Much of what I have learned for my own craft has come from watching my classmates flourish with Maury’s coaching…

“…Maury is a master of precision. Depending on where you are in your craft, Maury makes sure to meet each individual student where they’re best served. The Online Acting Gym has allowed me to focus on my on-camera skills and Maury taught me how to make sure my whole voice and body remain engaged. It has made a tremendous impact on my self-tape auditions and my on-camera work overall! His notes are always specific to the piece, your individual growth, and the world of the medium in which you are working. While he will break down the fundamental acting work, he also breaks down the techniques required for the specific piece you bring into class within the specific medium it was written for.”

– Nikhaar Kishnani

“I have been fortunate enough to work with Maury both in person and through his Online Acting Gym. I have grown exponentially in such a short amount of time whilst attending these sessions. Due to his extensive experience as an actively working industry professional, Maury has been able to bestow upon his students a wealth of knowledge that typically may be hard to come across in a traditional acting classroom setting. Maury fosters a creative environment that motivates students to express themselves confidently, as well as encouraging them to explore a scene and discover as many different approaches as possible. As an international student, opportunities to learn from established actors can be difficult to obtain, so the accessibility of an online class was an invaluable experience for me.”

– Cat Torres

Basic membership : two online classes a week for two hours .

Acting coach membership: Two online classes a week for two hours plus one private Marco Polo consult a week. Perfect for that last minute self tape submission that could benefit from another set of eyes.