The Actor's School offers classes and workshops with Alan Dysert and other respected instructors from many professions including film, music, and other entertainment industries. Small class sizes allow the student maximum attention and an intimate learning environment. From commercial to film to voice-overs, find a class here that will improve your skills and take you to the next level!

May 17th and 18th
Former Head of Casting for the DISNEY CHANNEL and Career Launching Talent Executive
TINA TREADWELL

With over 25 yrs of experience as an independent casting director, producer and manager, Tina travels across the US, scouting talent and speaking to audiences regarding careers in entertainment. Tina produces, develops and casts TV and theatrical projects as well as music driven films. She also develops and manages the careers of ground breaking new talent through the management arm of her company, Treadwell Entertainment.

Tina’s focus will be on the craft (preparing students for series and film auditions with professional scenes and monologues):

The Craft:
* The Importance of Eye contact
* Performance technique for Big Screen vs Small screen
* Listening, Reacting, Connecting, Enjoying
* Breaking down your monologue into beats
* How many colors are on your palette
* Going beyond one note
* Character Analysis
* Breaking down a script or a monologue into beats.

Followed by a business Q&A with parents:

The Business of Getting the Job:
How do I start? How to get an agent? When and when not to call your agent. What does a manager do and (when) do I need one? Pictures vs Zed Cards, Union vs non-union? The Work Permit, Setting up the Coogan Account.

The Casting Process:
* Auditioning: What to do, not to do in the room,
* Managing Expectations: Running your own race,
* Alternate roads to exposure: Voice Overs, Print, Extras
* Get a life: The importance of being a full human being.

When Preparedness Meets Opportunity:
*Going to producers / network
* Negotiations / under contract
* How big is my star: co-star, guest star, series regular
* The Table Read, The etiquette of being on set, School,
* The price of fame: Staying spiritually grounded.

The morning sessions will be for students 8-12 years of age. The afternoons will be for students 13-17 years of age.

The parents will be invited to participate in a question/answer session during the last hour of the second day.

The morning sessions will be from 9am to 1pm. The afternoon sessions will be from 2:30pm to 6:30pm.

The cost of the 2-day event will be $165.00

Please email Alan Dysert at Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com or call 615-385-5181 to reserve a spot in the workshop.


TINA TREADWELL
Talent / Music Executive, Entertainment Producer

As president of Treadwell Entertainment, Ms Treadwell produces, develops and casts talent and music driven film, TV and theatrical projects. She also develops and manages the careers of ground breaking new talent through the management arm of her company. Recognized for her work as a talent executive who helped launch the careers of countless young stars, Treadwell travels the US and abroad scouting talent and speaking to audiences regarding careers in TV and Film.

She worked as casting liaison to Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Holes, Collateral Damage) on the Disney / Touchstone feature film, The Guardian which starred Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher, and was producer and casting director for the world premiere of Les Wieder’s Sojourner: The Story of US Abolitionist and Early Women’s Rights Advocate Sojourner Truth. It premiered at The Hudson’s Back Stage Theatre and received 7 NAACP Theatre award nominations (more than any other local theatrical production in 2005), and won best ensemble. Ms. Treadwell was nominated for best producer and music director.

She music supervised and co-executive produced (with Jay Landers and Darren Higman) the soundtrack album for Disney’s original animated series Kim Possible. Treadwell was also included in VH1’s documentary series Driven, acknowledged for her contribution in launching the career of ‘N SYNC.

As an independent casting director, she cast The Scream Team (starring Kathy Najimy, Tommy Davidson, Kat Dennings and Eric Idle) as well as You Wish! (staring Spencer Breslin, Lalaine and Tim Reid) for the Disney Channel. As an executive and vice president of Talent Development and Alternative Programming for DISNEY CHANNEL, Treadwell oversaw the network’s talent development, talent relations and casting division as well as the development and the production of music specials, reality series and documentaries.

During her tenure at Disney Channel, Treadwell oversaw the casting of all original movies including the critically acclaimed film, Northern Lights, starring Diane Keaton and the Emmy Award winning movie The Color of Friendship, directed by Kevin Hooks and featuring Lindsay Hahn. She oversaw series casting for Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens and The Famous Jett Jackson (through which she helped launch the careers of Hillary Duff, Shia LaBeouf and Lee Thompson Young) and Mitchell Kriegman’s Bear in the Big Blue house among others. While at Disney, she developed and was the creative executive in charge of the network’s In Concert Series. She spearheaded 14 music specials for artists such as Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, LeAnn Rimes, Johnny Lang, Backstreet Boysand ‘N Sync.

Ms. Treadwell produced with Douglas Sills Oliver Goldstick’s critically acclaimed musical, Dinah Was (starring Yvette Freeman of ER fame). She shared a nomination for both an Ovation Award and an NAACP Award for Best Musical. Dinah Was continued Off-Broadway to rave reviews.

She just completed post-production on her documentary 3 Sisters (with music composed by Michael Bearden). She is developing a feature based upon the comic book mini-series Black Tiger by John Hervey for director Bill Duke and she is producing and developing film, commercial and concert projects with director Hugo Pallete through his company Ones and Zeros Productions.

She earned her degree in English Literature from Princeton University. She is an avid equestrian and triathlete. She resides in Glendale, California and is currently writing a book about her experience working with young star talent.

Back Again! Due To High Demand for the May 17th & 18th Class!

NEW DATES ADDED: May 31st and June 1st
Former Head of Casting for the DISNEY CHANNEL and Career Launching Talent Executive
TINA TREADWELL

With over 25 yrs of experience as an independent casting director, producer and manager, Tina travels across the US, scouting talent and speaking to audiences regarding careers in entertainment. Tina produces, develops and casts TV and theatrical projects as well as music driven films. She also develops and manages the careers of ground breaking new talent through the management arm of her company, Treadwell Entertainment.

Tina’s focus will be on the craft (preparing students for series and film auditions with professional scenes and monologues):

The Craft:
* The Importance of Eye contact
* Performance technique for Big Screen vs Small screen
* Listening, Reacting, Connecting, Enjoying
* Breaking down your monologue into beats
* How many colors are on your palette
* Going beyond one note
* Character Analysis
* Breaking down a script or a monologue into beats.

Followed by a business Q&A with parents:

The Business of Getting the Job:
How do I start? How to get an agent? When and when not to call your agent. What does a manager do and (when) do I need one? Pictures vs Zed Cards, Union vs non-union? The Work Permit, Setting up the Coogan Account.

The Casting Process:
* Auditioning: What to do, not to do in the room,
* Managing Expectations: Running your own race,
* Alternate roads to exposure: Voice Overs, Print, Extras
* Get a life: The importance of being a full human being.

When Preparedness Meets Opportunity:
*Going to producers / network
* Negotiations / under contract
* How big is my star: co-star, guest star, series regular
* The Table Read, The etiquette of being on set, School,
* The price of fame: Staying spiritually grounded.

The morning sessions will be for students 8-12 years of age. The afternoons will be for students 13-17 years of age.

The parents will be invited to participate in a question/answer session during the last hour of the second day.

The morning sessions will be from 9am to 1pm. The afternoon sessions will be from 2:30pm to 6:30pm.

The cost of the 2-day event will be $165.00

Please email Alan Dysert at Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com or call 615-385-5181 to reserve a spot in the workshop.


TINA TREADWELL
Talent / Music Executive, Entertainment Producer

As president of Treadwell Entertainment, Ms Treadwell produces, develops and casts talent and music driven film, TV and theatrical projects. She also develops and manages the careers of ground breaking new talent through the management arm of her company. Recognized for her work as a talent executive who helped launch the careers of countless young stars, Treadwell travels the US and abroad scouting talent and speaking to audiences regarding careers in TV and Film.

She worked as casting liaison to Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Holes, Collateral Damage) on the Disney / Touchstone feature film, The Guardian which starred Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher, and was producer and casting director for the world premiere of Les Wieder’s Sojourner: The Story of US Abolitionist and Early Women’s Rights Advocate Sojourner Truth. It premiered at The Hudson’s Back Stage Theatre and received 7 NAACP Theatre award nominations (more than any other local theatrical production in 2005), and won best ensemble. Ms. Treadwell was nominated for best producer and music director.

She music supervised and co-executive produced (with Jay Landers and Darren Higman) the soundtrack album for Disney’s original animated series Kim Possible. Treadwell was also included in VH1’s documentary series Driven, acknowledged for her contribution in launching the career of ‘N SYNC.

As an independent casting director, she cast The Scream Team (starring Kathy Najimy, Tommy Davidson, Kat Dennings and Eric Idle) as well as You Wish! (staring Spencer Breslin, Lalaine and Tim Reid) for the Disney Channel. As an executive and vice president of Talent Development and Alternative Programming for DISNEY CHANNEL, Treadwell oversaw the network’s talent development, talent relations and casting division as well as the development and the production of music specials, reality series and documentaries.

During her tenure at Disney Channel, Treadwell oversaw the casting of all original movies including the critically acclaimed film, Northern Lights, starring Diane Keaton and the Emmy Award winning movie The Color of Friendship, directed by Kevin Hooks and featuring Lindsay Hahn. She oversaw series casting for Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens and The Famous Jett Jackson (through which she helped launch the careers of Hillary Duff, Shia LaBeouf and Lee Thompson Young) and Mitchell Kriegman’s Bear in the Big Blue house among others. While at Disney, she developed and was the creative executive in charge of the network’s In Concert Series. She spearheaded 14 music specials for artists such as Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, LeAnn Rimes, Johnny Lang, Backstreet Boysand ‘N Sync.

Ms. Treadwell produced with Douglas Sills Oliver Goldstick’s critically acclaimed musical, Dinah Was (starring Yvette Freeman of ER fame). She shared a nomination for both an Ovation Award and an NAACP Award for Best Musical. Dinah Was continued Off-Broadway to rave reviews.

She just completed post-production on her documentary 3 Sisters (with music composed by Michael Bearden). She is developing a feature based upon the comic book mini-series Black Tiger by John Hervey for director Bill Duke and she is producing and developing film, commercial and concert projects with director Hugo Pallete through his company Ones and Zeros Productions.

She earned her degree in English Literature from Princeton University. She is an avid equestrian and triathlete. She resides in Glendale, California and is currently writing a book about her experience working with young star talent.

Monday, June 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
CAREERS IN THE CHRISTIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY Luke Gambill

Luke Gambill is the Creative Director and Producer for Brentwood-Benson Music and its worship label, GreatWorshipSongs.com. His daily life is driven with developing new songs and projects while, depending on project needs, operating as A&R director, producer, arranger and orchestrator. Prior to Brentwood-Benson, Luke was Creative Manager/A&R for Integrity Music’s Worship Resources Division while also traveling as a clinician and touring musician for Integrity’s Seminars4Worship events held across the Country. His education includes Southeastern University (B.A. in Music), Liberty University (M.A. in Religion with emphasis in Worship Studies), Integrity Worship Institute (Cert. Worship Studies) and Berklee College of Music (Music Industry). Multiple Dove nominations and awards have been received through his creative input and involvement. Through the years, Luke has worked in several aspects of the Christian Music Industry: copyright, touring, marketing, and creative. Luke and his family are actively involved at Thompson Station Baptist Church.

CAREERS IN THE CHRISTIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

What are they, Who are they, Where are they, Why are they?

Have you ever dreamed of using your talents and gifts in the Christian music industry? Not sure what positions are available? Ever wondered what A&R means and what this guy does? And an engineer conducts a train – but what is a Recording Engineer and a Mix Engineer? Today’s Christian music industry contains many positions – some are experience and education specific, but some can be learned hands on. During this two-hour workshop, Luke will share with us the many various career aspects of the industry.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
· What careers are available?
· Is there certain training required?
· What are the challenges of being a session singer/player?
· I’m not a singer or player, are there careers for me?
· Should I do an internship?
· What’s more valid: what you know vs. who you know?
· Where can I find potential job listings?

Date: Monday, June 2nd
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Call Alan Dysert at (615) 385-5181 or email: Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com

MY VOICE BOX (4-Weeks) A 4-Week Class in Voice-Overs with Joe Loesch
Starting June 3rd every Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm

Week 2: Tues. June 10th
Recording In The Studio - Make The Microphone Your Friend? - Studio Tips You Need to Know - Record Single Scripts.

Week 3: Tues. June 17th
Recording Multiple Scripts - Marketing Yourself - From Print To The Internet - Blowing Your Own Whistle - Web sites - Podcasting

Week 4: Tues. June 24th
Demos - Distribution - How Did You Do? - Are You Ready For Your Demo?

Joe Loesch is an award-winning producer, author, teacher, actor, model, and voice-over talent. Born in St. Louis, Joe moved to Los Angeles when he was twelve. He studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse under the direction of the late Agnes Morehead of Bewitched fame. Joe was nominated 'Spoken Word' Producer of the Year by AFIM Indy Awards. He has won multiple Silver Microphone and Crystal Jade awards. He won the Early Childhood News Directors Choice award. His "Abraham Lincoln Logues" book with audio was voted as a top ten children's book by Chicago Parent Magazine and is now available at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC. Starring in dozens of TV commercials, Joe has endorsed Sun Sweet Prunes with Barbara Mandrell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Toyota, Philips Magnavox, and many more. Joe and his wife, Lori, currently own and operate, Readio Theatre, LLC, an audiobook production company in Nashville, TN.


Limited to 8 students per class.
Cost for the four week course is $245.

Call The Actors School for reservations - (615) 500-7661 or send an email to: Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com
Due to limited space there will be no make-up classes.

Saturday & Sunday - June 7th and 8th
LOS ANGELES CASTING DIRECTOR WORKSHOP
“JAG” CASTING DIRECTOR MELISSA SKOFF

Melissa Skoff has served as the Casting Executive at Warner Bros. Television and at Fox Broadcasting, as their Sr. Executive in Charge of Talent & Casting for their TV Movie Department. She helped the early careers of such stars as George Clooney, Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Lauren Graham, Catherine Bell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Spade, Jon Lovitz, and John Schneider, to name just a few.

She has several features in post production which will open later this year including "Autopsy" starring Robert Patrick and "The Pool Boy" with Matthew Lillard and Tom Arnold, and she is attached to cast several feature films which are currently being packaged. Melissa was named one of Hollywood's Top 20 TV Casting Directors, and has been featured in numerous publications including Daily Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and in overseas publications as well. As for JAG, she cast approximately 175 episodes, as well as 5 seasons of "The Dukes of Hazzard".

The Actor's School is very fortunate that she has agreed to do two days of casting workshops. There will be two groups of sixteen students only. One group will be in morning sessions on Saturday and Sunday. The other group will be in afternoon sessions on Saturday and Sunday. The morning sessions will be from 9am to 1pm both days and the afternoon sessions will be from 2:30 to 6:30 both days.

If you want this kind of exposure and training, don’t wait too long to sign up. The spots will go very quickly. Payment for the workshop will need to be received one week prior to the workshops.

TOTAL COST: $150 for the two-day workshop
To sign up for the class please call (615) 385-5181 or send an email to: Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com

Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am to 12:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO VOICE-OVERS!

Discover if a career in "Voice-Overs" is a right for you. Spend a Saturday in the studio with Joe Loesch. The Actor’s School is proud to present this 4-hour course, designed to give you a complete overview of this fascinating industry. Learn industry terminology. Experience an actual voice-over recording session. Discover how to make your voice stand out from the others. Work with single and multiple voice scripts in the studio. This class is limited to just 8 students in order to give you more attention. This will be a fun and informative class!

The class will be held at Joe's studio: 5532 Maplesong Dr, Nashville, TN 37211.
Please park on the opposite side of the street.

Joe Loesch is an award-winning producer, author, teacher, actor, model, and voice-over talent. Born in St. Louis, Joe moved to Los Angeles when he was twelve. He studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse under the direction of the late Agnes Morehead of Bewitched fame. Joe was nominated 'Spoken Word' Producer of the Year by AFIM Indy Awards. He has won multiple Silver Microphone and Crystal Jade awards. He won the Early Childhood News Directors Choice award. His "Abraham Lincoln Logues" book with audio was voted as a top ten children's book by Chicago Parent Magazine and is now available at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC. Starring in dozens of TV commercials, Joe has endorsed Sun Sweet Prunes with Barbara Mandrell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Toyota, Philips Magnavox, and many more. Joe and his wife, Lori, currently own and operate, Readio Theatre, LLC, an audiobook production company in Nashville, TN.




Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Limited to 8 students
Class fee: $110
Call (615) 500-7661 or send an email to: email: Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com

Two Sundays, June 8th and 15th from 2pm to 5pm
INTRODUCTION TO THE TELEPROMPTER Taught by Joe Loesch and Alan Dysert

Our TelePrompter class is for those actors pursuing work in television commercials, industrial and training videos and TV hosting. This 2-session class examines basic uses of the TelePrompter and appropriate performance techniques. A mainstay of the industrial video market, the TelePrompter can be a wonderful aid to your performance. You’ll receive a practical understanding of the TelePromter. Students will actually work with a TelePrompter in this 2-session class. In any market, actors are expected to have TelePrompter experience. This class will challenge and teach all levels of talent.

Joe Loesch is an award-winning producer, author, teacher, actor, model, and voice-over talent. Born in St. Louis, Joe moved to Los Angeles when he was twelve. He studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse under the direction of the late Agnes Morehead of Bewitched fame. Joe was nominated 'Spoken Word' Producer of the Year by AFIM Indy Awards. He has won multiple Silver Microphone and Crystal Jade awards. He won the Early Childhood News Directors Choice award. His "Abraham Lincoln Logues" book with audio was voted as a top ten children's book by Chicago Parent Magazine and is now available at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC. Starring in dozens of TV commercials, Joe has endorsed Sun Sweet Prunes with Barbara Mandrell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Toyota, Philips Magnavox, and many more. Joe and his wife, Lori, currently own and operate, Readio Theatre, LLC, an audiobook production company in Nashville, TN.

Cost: 2 sessions for $160.00
Two Sundays, June 8th and 15th
Time: 2pm to 5pm

To sign up for the class please call 615-500-7661 or email: alan@actorsschoolusa.com

Weekend Workshop: June 21st & 22nd
SCENE STUDY WITH GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATED ACTOR AND DIRECTOR, DAVID KEITH

David Keith has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards. If you read his resume, you would see 100 feature film and network series credits. This is an actor you have seen in many major projects.

I have never had an actor with David’s experience and talent teach at The Actor’s School. This is truly a rare opportunity with a great actor and director.

Keith had an early supporting role in the prison film "Brubaker" and later co-starred with Richard Gere in "An Officer and a Gentleman". Keith also played a local thug in "The Great Santini", starred in "The Lords of Discipline" and "White of the Eye", and held a prominent supporting role in "U-571" opposite Matthew McConaughey. He played opposite child-star Drew Barrymore in the 1984 hit "Firestarter".

Keith played Elvis Presley in the 1988 film "Heartbreak Hotel". He directed "The Curse" and "The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck" (in which he also starred).

Recently he costarred in "The Class", an American sitcom, as Yonk Allen, a retired professional football player. Other roles include parts in "Daredevil" and television shows such as "Navy NCIS", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" , "Criminal Intent", and "High Incident".

His other films include: "Daredevil", "Behind Enemy Lines," "Men of Honor," "Major League II," "Raise Your Voice," "The Two Jakes," "The Indian in the Cupboard" and the upcoming "Bottom's Up." The list could go on and on.

Each student should have one or two scenes from a movie or a television show that they would like to work on over the two days. If you don’t have scenes that you would like to do-check with Alan and he will help you find the material. If you would like to work with a partner, let Alan know. Alan Dysert will be in the class to read with anyone who needs a partner to read with them.

All payments must be in at least 7 days before the class.

The class will fill very quickly.

TOTAL COST: $165 for the two-day workshop

Saturday & Sunday, June 21st & 22nd.

Beginner Session: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced Session: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

To sign up for the class please email: Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com

Saturday, June 28th - 9am to 4pm
CASTING DIRECTOR REGINA MOORE’S
NEW SCENE STUDY AND AUDITION WORKSHOP

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
· Advanced audition techniques
· Scene work
· Improvisation
· How casting directors and talent agents communicate
· Important relationships for performers
· Learning who you are professionally
· Promotional materials and marketing yourself
· First impressions
· Evaluation

CLASS WILL BE AT REGINA’S CASTING OFFICE
Saturday, June 28th from 9am - 4pm
Class fee: $125
Please email Alan Dysert at alan@actorsschoolusa.com or call 385-5181.

STUDENTS CAN START ANY TUESDAY - 11am to 1 pm
ALAN DYSERT’S DAYTIME 6-WEEK ACTING CLASS FOR FILM & TELEVISION

Alan works with all levels of performers from beginners to the most advanced. The daytime class provides a scheduling opportunity for students to receive the same instruction as the evening classes. Start any Tuesday from 11am to 1pm.

Everything done in class is recorded on video so students can review their work at home. Alan has used this teaching method for many years and it has really paid off for his students who are working every day on film, television, commercials, music videos and stage. Students work with scripts from films, soap operas, sit-coms and commercials as well as participate in improvisation exercises.

Alan's approach not only enhances the seasoned talents’ performance with additional training, but also provides those with little or no acting experience a non-threatening environment in which to acquire initial practice and beginning skills to prepare them for future performance in front of the camera.

The only thing a student needs to bring is a blank VHS videotape.

The total cost for the six-week class is $195.00

Six Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm (Start any Tuesday.)

To make a reservation call (615) 500-7661 or email: Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com

DIRECTIONS TO THE ACTOR'S SCHOOL STUDIO:

The Studio is located at 1227 Lakeview Dr Ste 2, Franklin, TN 37067
615.780.3556

FROM NASHVILLE:
Take I-65 South to Franklin. Take exit 65 for Murfreesboro Rd/Hwy 96
Turn right at Murfreesboro Rd/Hwy 96. Turn right at Royal Oaks Blvd.
Turn right at Lakeview Dr. The Actor's School is Suite 2.

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