Our Online Teen Acting Classes are designed to challenge young actors who are passionate and excited about the craft of acting. We are dedicated to transforming students into intelligent, emotionally authentic, versatile, professional actors for film, commercial or theater work.  We are committed to creating a supportive community of diverse young voices that represent the tapestry of our society so they can hold up the mirror to society and inspire audiences to think and feel and promote positive change in our world.  These classes not only build their acting tools but will help develop their communication skills and confidence plus the student will have a lot of fun!

All of our Teen Acting Classes are offered only online at this time! Each class is once a week for two hours! Perfect for the home schooled student!

The Foundation Path for Teens

The Foundation Path for teens is designed for the beginner actor as well for the advanced actor who has not been trained in the Razor’s Edge Method.  The three steps explore the Basic, Conscience and Higher parts of the human condition so that the actor can create well-rounded, authentic characters.

Step 1

The Conscience Self

This class is the first step of the Foundation path and explores the intellectual side of the human condition.  It covers the basic tools of script analysis, beat work and character development using scripted material.

No prerequisites required.

Not offered at this time

7 weeks, Saturdays 10 am-12 pm c.s.t.

Please apply before registering by emailing Michael S Pieper at thepathactingstudio@gmail.com

Step 2

The Basic Self

This class is the second step of the Foundation Path and explores the emotional and physical sides of the human condition. It covers tools like emotional and sense memory combined with the six centers of physical memory to trigger the mind body connection using more advance scripted material. 

Prerequisites: Step 1 of the Foundation Path

Not offered at this time!

Step 3

The Higher Self

This class is the third step of the Foundation Path and explores the spiritual side of the human condition and continues building on the tools from Steps 1 and 2.  It focuses on developing tools to create characters in different style genres.

Prerequisites: Steps 1 and 2 of the Foundation Path

Not offered at this time

The Audition Path for Teens

Step 1

The Audition

This class explores the audition process with live, online and on-camera styles of acting. The etiquette and tools using monologues, cold readings, commercial and film scripts are covered in this class and prepares the actor with the skills to build their own reel as well as creating material that they can use to start sell themselves. .  

Prerequisite: The Foundation Path or previous experience.

Not offered at this time.

Step 2

The Reel

This class explores the process of creating a reel to send to agents and casting directors! It gives the students the tools to prepare them for the professional world.

Prerequisite: The Audition class.

Not offered at this time.