Acting Class
John Jacobsen is a director, a writer and a master teacher who works in Seattle and Los Angeles. He is the co-founder and President of TheFilmSchool, one of America’s leading film schools, with the actor Tom Skerritt, and is the Vice President of the ACT Theatre. He has been involved in the film, theatre and television industry for over 20 years and teaches acting, directi...
John Jacobsen is a director, a writer and a master teacher who works in Seattle and Los Angeles. He is the co-founder and President of TheFilmSchool, one of America’s leading film schools, with the actor Tom Skerritt, and is the Vice President of the ACT Theatre. He has been involved in the film, theatre and television industry for over 20 years and teaches acting, directing and writing all around the world. He directed the feature film, Around the Fire (starring Tara Reid and Devon Sawa), produced in part by The Shooting Gallery (Sling Blade), which premiered at The Seattle International Film Festival and was nominated for The Best Independent Filmmaker’s Award, and which won the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy last year. John has also produced several features, including the Columbia/Tri-Star picture Nervous Ticks starring Bill Pullman and Peter Boyle. His other production credits include the HBO movie of the week, Danger of Love, John Frankenheimer's 52 Pick Up with Roy Scheider and Ann Margaret, and The Assassin with Charles Bronson. Several short films he produced won awards including the Aspen Film Festival and the gold, silver, and bronze awards at the Houston international Film Festival and featured talent such as Sandra Bullock and Sally Kirkland. He has directed over twenty stage productions regionally and in New York, working with such talents as Eli Wallach, Scott Bakula, Marcia Gay Harden, Yeardley Smith, and Jill Eikenberry. He has directed commercials, documentaries and corporate videos, and worked as an assistant on Broadway to the legendary director, Hal Prince. He directed and produced the Tribute to Katherine Dunham on CBS's Emmy Award-winning Kennedy Center Honors and worked with the Academy Award-winning documentary maker, Charles Guggenheim. He managed the Motion Picture and Television Department at UCLA Extension, and he still teaches writing, directing and acting at numerous colleges. He was a Directing Fellow at the American Film Institute (AFI) and has sold several screenplays.
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Price: $425.00
Notes: The group acting class costs $425, which covers 8 sessions. Privat... see more
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The group acting class costs $425, which covers 8 sessions. Private acting classes are $100 an hour on weekdays, $125/hour on weekends. Packages of private acting classes may be bought, $950 for 10 classes.
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"Superb Teacher and Great Experience"
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- Matt Goiney
- Seattle, WA
Review of Acting Class, December 28, 2008
I recently became interested in acting and took John's class for formal training. His class provided an excellent atmosphere, making it easy to feel relaxed, confident and motivated. He is a gifted teacher and knowledgeable about many sides of the acting business. He provides numerous resources and years of experience to give his students a significant advantage in the business.
Above that, he is very friendly, understanding and enjoyable to be around.
To sum it up: I think it would be difficult to find a more professional and beneficial class to take in the Seattle area.
I recently became interested in acting and took John's class for formal training. His class provided an excellent atmosphere, making it easy to feel relaxed, confident and motivated. He is a gifted teacher and knowledgeable about many sides of the acting business. He provides numerous resources and years of experience to give his students a significant advantage in the business.
Above that, ...
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"It's never too late!"
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- Lee Ryan
- Seattle, WA
Review of Acting Class, December 26, 2008
I've strumbled around in the media and acting for most of my life. I've worked behind the camera and stage and in front of it, but there was something missing. It was John!
He has the ability to go back and clean up those bad habits - straighten out the kinks and untie the knots. And then, he gives us the tools and teaches us how to use them.
Being an accomplished actor and director, himself, he is able to teach by example, as well as using some of the greats - Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, etc.
John is a sensitive man, who customizes his approach with each student. He has the ability to make you laugh, until you cry, but he also knows when to pull out the whip and push you past your fears and insecurities. As long as you walk in his door, he won't give up on you and will get you where you need to go.
He gets an actual joy out of seeing you find yourself in the character and bring it to life in an organic and authentic way. He teaches, but he also listens and finds out what makes you tick and how he can bring your natural talents and his expertise together.
He's also great for bringing the class together - outside of class. Regular theatre outings and emails keep us fresh and connected.
So, would I recommend him? Only if you take your acting career seriously and want to do something with your talents.
I've strumbled around in the media and acting for most of my life. I've worked behind the camera and stage and in front of it, but there was something missing. It was John!
He has the ability to go back and clean up those bad habits - straighten out the kinks and untie the knots. And then, he gives us the tools and teaches us how to use them.
Being an accomplished actor and director, hims...
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Price: $425.00
Enroll »Notes: The group acting class costs $425, which covers 8 sessions. Privat... see more
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The group acting class costs $425, which covers 8 sessions. Private acting classes are $100 an hour on weekdays, $125/hour on weekends. Packages of private acting classes may be bought, $950 for 10 classes.
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