ARROYO STAGE & SCREEN / FALL INTENSIVE
NOVEMBER 23–24
Pasadena, CA
AGES 12–17
10 SPOTS
01 / THE TAKEAWAYS
What they walk away with.
See what casting sees
Watch your takes back and learn what reads on camera, and what doesn’t.
Audition technique
Learn to break down a scene, make choices, and take direction.
On-set confidence
Understand marks, eyelines, and the rhythm of a working set.
A stronger creative voice
Practice showing up, connecting, and trusting their own instincts.
02 / THE TWO DAYS
Find the truth. Make it yours.
01
Welcome & camera warm-up
02
Audition technique
03
Lunch & reset
04
What casting sees
05
Playback & feedback
9am–1pm · Lunch around 11am
01
Warm-up & rehearsal
02
Hitting your mark
03
Lunch & reset
04
Own it your way
05
Playback, reflection & next steps
03 / YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Alex Hogy
Alex is a SAG-AFTRA actor, producer, and teaching artist based in Pasadena. His on-screen credits include Dhar Mann, the recurring series Studio 98, and Metanoia. Commercially and theatrically represented, he auditions regularly for film and TV—the techniques he teaches are the ones he uses in his own work every week.
He trained at The Groundlings, holds a BFA in Acting from AMDA Los Angeles, and is a company member at Celebration Theatre Company. He has taught young performers at Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Unusual Suspects Theatre Company, and founded Arroyo Stage & Screen.
DHAR MANN / STUDIO 98 / METANOIA
04 / FROM PARENTS
The confidence comes home.
“Just a quick note to say thank you for an awesomely positive first set experience ever for Stella. We have a very happy kid on our hands tonight!!!”
HILLARY G / PARENT
“From start to finish, the experience was incredibly positive. Aariv had such a wonderful time on set and came away even more inspired and excited about acting.”
ROSHNI P / PARENT
05 / SAVE THEIR SEAT
Join us this Thanksgiving break.
Hands-on scene work, real audition technique, and notes from a working SAG-AFTRA actor. 10 students, so every actor gets time on camera.
MON NOV 23 & TUE NOV 24 · THANKSGIVING BREAK
9 AM–1 PM each day · Ages 12–17
Neighborhood Unitarian Church, Pasadena
EARLY BIRD / ENDS OCT 31
$195
$249
Regular price $249 starting Nov 1
Two half-day sessions of on-camera training.
Scene work and audition technique
Dressing for the character
See what casting sees
Individual feedback & clear next steps
50% refund for cancellations by Nov 5, 11:59pm PT. Non-refundable after that; spots may be transferred.
06 / GOOD TO KNOW
A few things before the first take.
THE NEXT SCENE IS THEIRS.
Let’s see what they can do.
NOVEMBER 23–24 · PASADENA · 10 STUDENTS
07 / Stay in the loop