Classes
Current Classes
Our curriculum will lead you through a series of acting classes developed to offer specialized tools for the actor that promote a state of play & authenticity, enabling the performer to maximize their success in our highly competitive industry.
Film Lab
With James KotTUESDAYS
Dates: November 7th to December 12th | 7-11pm | 6 Classes
WEDNESDAYS
Dates: November 8th to December 13th | 7-11pm | 6 Classes
A deeper investigation into the process of Acting with in-depth text analysis, scene study, character development, backstory, and emotional truth.
Current scripts & sides develop proficiency & technical prowess through industry relevant material. Audition tactics, on-set strategies, and career mentorship highlight a well-rounded program designed for a career in Film & Television.
Tuition: $445 + GST
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Company Class
With James KotSUNDAYS
Dates:
November 12th to December 17th | 7-11pm | 6 Classes
Our Company Class uses feature length films & plays as its core. Partnered work and challenging texts encourage our actors to take on new & exciting roles that push limits & abilities to the next level, while enhancing on-set capability & character development tools.
On-going creative mentorship emphasizes an actor’s practice for the body, mind, voice, & belief as necessary work for depth of performance.
Tuition: $425 + GST
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Audition Lab
With James Kot & Special GuestsSUNDAY MORNINGS
Dates: September 24th to October 22nd | 10am-12:30pm | 4 Classes (FULL)
Work with Creative Director, James Kot & Two Special Guests from the Film & Television Industry!
Enrich the dynamic quality of your performances, develop bolder characters, better storylines, and ultimately, increase the bookability of your auditions!
Your first and last classes led by James Kot will focus, hone, and refine your on-camera technique, while the middle classes hosted by industry specific guests offer new strategies & viewpoints for creating transformative work in a short amount of time.
Take your Auditions to the Lab!
Capacity: 8 Actors
Tuition: $295 + GST
A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot.
No class October 8th, Thanksgiving Long Weekend
American Accents for Hollywood North
With Guest Coach Adam HendersonLearn the American accent! Expand your cast-ability.
Dialect Expert, Adam Henderson teaches you how to integrate the industry standard American accent into an authentic voice.
You'll develop Standard American as well as regional accents like East Coast City accents, and Mid-Western Rural speech, and increase your ability to bring these shades into your auditions & work.
Along the way, we’ll explore subtle details of your specific accent, provide exercises for "accent reduction", define American speech as a collection of physical habits, and learn to decode each script to uncover a unique voice for every role.
Discover why Adam is one of the most sought after dialect coaches!
*Note: this is not an on-camera class
Adam Henderson
Accent + Scene Study
Directed by James Kot & Guest Adam HendersonDates: TBA
Learn and conquer unique accents with Dialect Expert, Adam Henderson before incorporating them into challenging scene work directed by Acting Coach, James Kot.
This course is designed to increase the actor's ability to develop character by acquiring and integrating accent & behaviour. Uncover the character's subtext, hidden agendas, vocal placement, and accent - all of which are encoded in the script. This method provides a practical, physical, unselfconscious approach to acting with an accent.
Award winning plays will serve as our material.
Coach James Kot
Audits are welcome. Please contact kotcreativestudios@gmail.com to inquire.
Please note that deposits and tuition are non-refundable.