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
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Learn on-camera acting techniques
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Audition Technique & Character Development
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On Camera Personalization
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Discover how to handle physical action on set
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Practice the technical aspects of camera work such as hitting your mark and finding your light
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Learn how to adjust your performance depending on the size of the shot
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Get the inside scoop regarding on-set etiquette
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Master the close-up
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Work on camera every class
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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.
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.
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.
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.
ADVANCED
ACTORS
LAB
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NOW PREFERRED
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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.
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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
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KEVIN KLINE
Oscar Winner
JOHNNY ALONSO
Emmy Winner
DANNY AIELLO
Oscar Nominee
JOSEPH DENOFRIO
Goodfellas/Bronxtale
KATE PIERSON
Grammy Winner
SETH MEYERS
Emmy Winner
ROGER MASON
Sports Figure
SPIKE LEE
Oscar Winner
JAMES BBOWN
5X Emmy Winner
DICK GREGORY
Lifetime Achievement Award
ANNE HATHAWAY
Oscar Winner
BEN AARON
3X Emmy Winner
PHILADELPHIA ACTING CLASSES
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
Philadelphia Acting Classes
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