Memorization For Actors
July 11, 2026
This 2 hour workshop will cover proven psychological principles to help learn your lines faster and more reliably than ever before!
You will explore a clear, repeatable and science-based process that will break your old habits.
You’ll develop the skills to:
• Speed up line learning and handle tight memorization deadlines
• Remember your lines reliably regardless of circumstances
• Walk into high-pressure situations feeling fully prepared
• Reduce anxiety and stress around memorization
• Apply these techniques to any script straight away
Led by Alexa Ispas, author of the best-selling Memorization for Actors, these techniques have helped thousands of actors worldwide learn their lines faster, stay calmer, and deliver stronger performances. You can find out more about Alexa’s work at www.psychologyforactors.com
Where?
On ZOOM
(link will be emailed prior to workshop)
When?
Saturday, July 11 2026
10 am to 12 pm
What's the cost?
$35 – Enrolled
$45 – Non-Enrolled
Casting Class with Amey René
March 28, 2025
Meet and get feedback from a top Indie Film Casting Director
- Q&A
- Learn the ins and out of her process and how her office works
- Learn audition techniques that casting responds to
Perform Scenes IN PERSON
- Amey will provide sides prior to class
- Perform your sides with a reader LIVE in class.
- Discuss the ins and outs of casting for independent films.
- Get feedback and adjustments as needed.
***This Class is educational and does not imply that participants will be considered for employment.***
Where?
John Rosenfeld Studios
7925 Santa Monica Blvd #204
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-656-1937
When?
Friday, March 28, 2025
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
What's the cost?
$40
INTRO TO SCREENWRITING
April 12, 2025
Learn some of the basics of great screenwriting.
- formatting the art of visual storytelling
- crafting compelling dialogue
- structuring conflict-driven scenes
Bring a feature film concept to pitch and get feedback.
Taught by a seasoned filmmaker and professor at one of the country’s top film schools, this intensive screenwriting course is designed specifically for professional actors looking to expand their creative skill set.
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of writing a screenplay, from industry-standard formatting to the art of visual storytelling, crafting compelling dialogue, and structuring conflict-driven scenes.
The class will also cover common pitfalls to avoid and practical techniques to help your screenplays stand out for the right reasons.
Whether you’re looking to create your own starring vehicle or deepen your understanding of the craft, this course will give you the tools to start the process of writing a feature film with confidence.
Where?
John Rosenfeld Studios
7925 Santa Monica Blvd #204
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-656-1937
When?
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00 am to 2:30 pm
What's the cost?
$50 Enrolled
$75 Non-enrolled
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE with Brett Hershey
April 25, 2025
The workshop will explore:
Psycho-Physical Self-Care for the Actor:
- How does your body work? What ‘good’ posture actually is?
- What are common (bad) habits we accumulate and why?
- What is charisma and how can you maximize yours?
- How to keep your body (instrument) tuned?
- How should you workout?
- What’s the best way to meditate?
How to Manage Performance (Audition!) Anxiety & Tension
- What is it actually, historically, biologically?
- How does it manifest in you?
- How can we mitigate and even reverse it?
- What is life, acting like without it holding you back?
How to Play with Power
- How are you actually coming across in life and in performance?
- What is your type? Range?
- How can you increase or decrease your power?
- How is your vocal power and resonance?
- How can I use power for your characters?
Participants will bring a piece of text (a short monologue or a couple speeches from a scene) to work through using the technique.
Where?
John Rosenfeld Studios
7925 Santa Monica Blvd #204
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-656-1937
When?
Sunday, April 27, 2025
11 am to 3 pm
What's the cost?
$70 Enrolled
$120 Non-enrolled
LUCID BODY WORKSHOP with Caitlin Apparcel
June 7, 2025
A Body/Movement workshop teaching the basics of the Lucid Body Technique.
Lucid Body Technique:
- A psychophysical technique where we focus on awareness of self and physical listening.
- The use of chakra centers as the tools for how we define human behavior.
- A class where we diagnose where our habits live in our body for our acting
- Start to learn to move that energy into different parts of self to inform your character.
Where?
John Rosenfeld Studios
7925 Santa Monica Blvd #204
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-656-1937
When?
Sunday, June 7 2025
11 am to 3 pm
What's the cost?
$70 Enrolled
$95 Non-enrolled
Q&A with Talent Manager Maritza Cabrera from Limitless Management
June 17, 2025
A chance to meet and greet a Hollywood Talent and Literary Manager. An open and honest discussion about all aspects of the industry and your chance to ask any and all the questions you have about the state of the business.
Maritza Cabrera is a Cuban American Talent and Literary Manager/Producer and Owner of Limitless Management. She represents a diverse roster of Actors, Writers, Directors, and Showrunners and enjoys making their dreams a reality. She has been a part of many aspects of the business, starting as an actress and writer, she has produced shorts, web series and award winning features.
NOTE: This will be an informative Q&A only, no performing. BUT – you will be asked to bring a headshot and she will give her opinion (from the perspective of the team “selling” talent to casting) on how your picture represents you.
Where?
John Rosenfeld Studios
7925 Santa Monica Blvd #206
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-656-1937
When?
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
7 pm to 9 pm
What's the cost?
$25