Duration
12 Weeks
Format
Part-Time
Class Size
10 Max
Next Intake
September 2026
Once a week session designed for actors who are new to the screen, or those returning to training who want to build a more reliable foundation on camera.
This course is an immersive journey into Screen Acting, helping you to identify and remove the blocks between you and the lens.
Rooted in our unique philosophy of “Ownership”—a discipline designed to liberate the actor from judgment, fear of failure, and performance anxiety.
Curriculum
01
Your unique personal presence on screen, moving from "seeking permission" to placing the authority back where it belongs: with the actor
02
Reconnecting with a sense of play to strip away self-consciousness and stay present in the moment
03
Understanding your relationship with the camera, including a command of the self tape & audition processes
04
A new way to learn lines that bypasses the "rote" memory trap
05
Breaking down the script so that the text serves the actor, and not the other way around
06
Learning to watch your own work with an objective eye—focusing on clarity rather than self criticism
Course Information
| Dates | From 8th September 2026 |
| Schedule | Sunday, Monday or Tuesday evening 6.30pm-9.30pm for 12 weeks |
| Location | West Hollywood, CA. All sessions in person. |
| Class Size | Max 10 students per class |
| Tuition | $1,250 |
| Application | Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a brief conversation with the admissions team. Accepted students will be asked to pay a deposit to secure their place. The remainder is due 14 days prior to the start date. |
| Note on Student Placement | We curate these sessions to ensure every actor in the room is at the same level of focus and professional readiness.
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| Note on Waitlist | If the current intake is full, wherever possible we will endeavor to add another workshop to meet demand. |
| Note on Curriculum | All modules are distilled directly from our one year full time conservatory course curriculum. |
No. All curriculum is overseen by Gerry Grennell, and taught solely by our select group of tutors specifically certified in the Gerry Grennell Method ™
No. We assess applicants based on their level of ability and potential alone and do not require specific credits or qualifications.
No, just bring yourself.
No. To protect the creative process, we maintain a ‘Closed Set’ policy. This ensures our actors feel safe to take risks without the pressure of an outside audience.
Instead try our ‘Intro to Gerry Grennell Method’ workshop.
No. We use the camera for intensive real-time analysis. The footage is often experimental and unpolished. To maintain the integrity of this private “lab”, we do not release class material for external use or reels.
No, all classes are in-person and experiential.
Yes, many actors return as the information is dense and evolves with the actor’s own experience.
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