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PROFESSIONAL
ON CAMERA ACTING CLASSES

Our on-camera acting classes focus on the technical aspects of working in front of the camera and on set of a film or television show. Using all that we teach in our other courses, and rooting our technique in the authentic use of self, we are proud to teach actors how to connect the craft to the camera without using tricks or shortcuts in valuable, affordable on camera acting classes.

NOMINATED BEST ON CAMERA ACTING COACH 

  • Learn on-camera acting techniques

  • Audition Technique & Character Development

  • On Camera Personalization

  • Discover how to handle physical action on set

  • Practice the technical aspects of camera work such as hitting your mark and finding your light

  • Learn how to adjust your performance depending on the size of the shot

  • Get the inside scoop regarding on-set etiquette

  • Master the close-up

  • Work on camera every class

  • All actors must know how to deal with the technical aspects of working in front of the camera. But the best actors are able to handle the technical without it affecting their investment in the scene. Master on-camera techniques in this class so that you can live freely each take.

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John Pallotta offers his actors opportunities they won’t find in any other acting class, including intensive camera work and on-set, on-location study, where students get a chance to explore all facets of film work, from lighting, sound, location scouting and directing to working with each other on camera on a professional set. You put all this together and the result, we’ve found, is students coming out of our studio more prepared for not just the business, but life in general. 

THIS IS WHERE YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS

ACTORS THEATER for Film and Television, we believe that with the right training, you can achieve your dreams. We offer acting classes and workshops for beginning, intermediate, and advanced actors. John Pallotta is passionate about helping students develop their craft and gain valuable performance skills through individual attention and implementing quality techniques for improving voice, diction, breath work, movement as well as the technical aspects of working with the camera .

 

We provide a space where students can gain confidence in owning their unique craft through practical steps toward developing the work ethnic necessary for achieving a successful career in film, television, and theatre. We also help students connect to an expanding network of industry professionals who can help them make the right connections along the way.

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ON CAMERA
ON SET
ACTORS
LAB
PHASE I

This on-set, on-camera class is for ALL actors who are new to our studio, including actors new to film acting and very experienced film actors. This is advanced film acting for actors of all levels.

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ON CAMERA
ON SET
ACTORS
LAB
PHASE II

This on-set, on-camera class is for actors who have completed Phase I and are approved to move on to Phase II. Comedy is introduced in Phase 2. Multiple character types and genres are worked on during the month.

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ADVANCED
ACTORS
LAB

For actors who have completed both Phase I and Phase II workshops and are working professional actors. Our actors can ask to be on our waiting list after completing Phase I and II successfully.

SEE YOUR WORK WEEKLY

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On-Camera Teachers to Get You Audition-Ready. BACKSTAGE on John Pallotta

BACKSTAGE calls John Pallotta Voice of the Actor

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BACKSTAGE Readers Nominate John Pallotta BEST Acting Teacher on the East Coast

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PHILADELPHIA ACTING CLASSES

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BACKSTAGE Readers Vote John Pallotta BEST Improv Teacher on the East Coast

BACKSTAGE Readers Vote John Pallotta BEST VOICE Teacher on the East Coast

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 ACTING COACH
  JOHNPALLOTTA 
   NOW PREFERRED
     ACTING COACH TO CAA

John Pallotta is a master on-camera acting teacher and one of the most sought after acting coaches in the industry today. John has almost 40 years of experience as an actor, playwright, director, producer and acting coach and has trained under such masters as Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Bobbie Lewis, Uta Hagen, Austin Pendleton, Wynn Handman as well as many others. John Pallotta’s belief is that “Acting is A State of Mind”.  Today, that belief has become an industry standard in John’s books and in his teachings across the country. 
 
John has accomplished thousands of coaching sessions and has ignited and reignited the careers of some of the talent you see on TV today: including Emmy award winner Anna Chlumsky, Emmy Winner Johnny Alonso and so many more.

MEET JOHN PALLOTTA

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OSCAR EMMY GRAMMY
ENDORSEMENTS

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ON SET & IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS WEEKLY

THIS IS OUR ON CAMERA CLASS
REAL SETS       REAL CAMERAS       REAL TRAINING

SEE JOHN PALLOTTA STUDENTS IN​

30 Coins • Almost Family • At Home With Amy Sedaris • Billions •  Blacklist •  Blue Bloods • Bull •The Code • Dash and Lily • Daylight Daycare • The Deuce • Evil • Faces • FBI • FBI Most Wanted • Feathers • The Flight Attendant • For Life • Ghost • God Friended Me • The Good Fight • High Fidelity •Hollyhock • Katy Keene • The Last O.G.• Lies That Bind • Lincoln • Lizzie • McGuire • Love Life • Madam Secretary • Manifest • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • New Amsterdam • No Activity • The Politician • Prodigal Son • RAmy • Ray Donovan • Ray James • Run The World • Search Party • The Sinner • Special Victims • Unit • Starling • Tommy  •  Try To Focus • Untitled Fashion Project • Ali Ratu • The Humans • Let Them Talk • Love 40 • Marry Me • Russian Room • Tom and Jerry • Good Morning America  •  Last Week • Tonight with John Oliver • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert • Live with Kelly and Ryan • Rachael Ray Show •  Saturday Night Live • Today • The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon • Weekend Today   • Stranger Things Season 3 • Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 2 • Young Sheldon • Unicorn • Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Episode #704 • Party of Five #103 • Charmed • Fleabag • Mindhunter Season 2 • Black Mirror • Glow • When They See Us • The Crown • Atlanta • American Crime Story • Westworld • Marvel’s Agents of Shield • Veronica Mars • House of Cards • The Flash • This Is Us • The Umbrella Academy • The Good Place • Big Little Lies • The Handmaids Tale Season3 • Killing Eve Season 2 • Better Call Saul • Russian Doll • Criminal Minds • Treadstone • What If…? • Space Jam 2 • Pet Cemetery • Childs Play • Dumbo • Isn’t It Romantic • I Am Mother • Star Wars • Rise Of Skywalker • X-Men: Dark Phoenix • Godzilla: King Of The Monsters • Alita: Battle Angel

KIND WORDS TO OUR STUDENTS
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KEVIN KLINE
Oscar Winner

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JOHNNY ALONSO
Emmy Winner

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DANNY AIELLO
Oscar Nominee

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JOSEPH DENOFRIO
Goodfellas/Bronxtale

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KATE PIERSON
Grammy Winner

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SETH MEYERS
Emmy Winner

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ROGER MASON
Sports Figure

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SPIKE LEE
Oscar Winner

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JAMES BBOWN
5X Emmy
 Winner

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DICK GREGORY
Lifetime Achievement Award

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ANNE HATHAWAY
Oscar Winner

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BEN AARON
3X Emmy Winner

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OTHERS JOHN HAS EITHER WORKED
WITH, DIRECTED, COACHED OR READ WITH OR ENDORSING

OscarWinner Kevin Kline

Oscar Winner Billy Badalato

Oscar Winner Reese Witherspoon (Early)

Oscar Nominee Chazz Palminteri (Line)

Oscar Nominee Danny Aiello

Oscar Nominee Randolofo Cacavale

Oscar Nominee Nicholas Lorain

Oscar Nominee Norma Aleandro

Oscar Nominee Ricardo Darin

Oscar Nominee. Javier Puiggari

Tony Award Winner Billy Porter

Tony Award Ruben Brache

Tony Award Stephanie Rosenberg

Emmy Winner Johnny Alonso

Emmy Winner Anna Chulmsky

Emmy Winner James Brown

Emmy Winner Mia Michaels

Emmy Nominee Josh Charles

Emmy Winner Jon Favreau

Director Robert Downey Sr.

Grammy Nominee: Knoc-Turn'Al

Nikki Estridge - Law and Order

Emmy Winner Jen Jiles

Emmy Winner Sue Dixon

Stacey Nelkin

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Emmy Winner E. Dawn Samuel

Emmy Winner Ben Aaron

3 Time Tony Nominee Guy Shahar

Tony Nominee Heidi Barnhill

Joey Lawrence

Mr. USA Michael Lynn 

Dan Manjovi  Award Winning Composer

Candiace Dillard Miss America

Josh Murray Taxi Brooklyn Series

Flint Beverage  The Black List

Kenyah Hill Americas Next Top Model

Sarah Hartshorne Americas Next Top Model

Grammy Winner Kate Pierson

Grammy Nominee Talitha Cumi

Grammy Nominee Patrice Covington

Bonita Elery Louie C.K.

Joseph Donofrio Goodfellas

Frank Albanese Goodfellas, Godfather II

NY Knicks Roger Mason

Michael Phelps  Olympic Swimmer

Rebecca Crews  Director

Huston Rockets Kyle Lowrey

Activist Dick Gregory

Senator Frank Lautenberg

Ana Marie Jamoca Law and Order

Penwah Family Matters

Playboy Centerfold Cindy Guyer

Ron Millkie Friday The 13th

Milani Rose Super Model

Bianca Sloof Bubbles -­ VH1)

Creep Dogg Musical Artist

Asa Arnold Are We There Yet

Amanda Gordon Comedy Central

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