Studio Review: Addison Witt Management/ Studio One Acting Studio
Address: 14366 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91432
Website:www.addisonwitt.com
Teacher: Addsion Witt
Price: $500/ 3 months or 166.67/ month
Class Schedule: Sundays 3-5pm
Addison’s class is great if you’re between the ages of 15-18. He teaches a children’s class (14 and younger) prior to his adult class on Sundays. He’s also a talent manager. I have noticed that most of his adult class consists of teen working actors (mostly cast in Disney, ABC kids, etc.). If you’re an experienced actor it will be challenging to really get into material with your younger acting partner because they really can’t delve into the “meat & potatoes” of some of the content handed out in class. This is a beginner’s course. He works on improvisational skills, which is absolutely necessary in the industry. There is no on-camera work in this class nor are there workshops where you have the opportunity to showcase your talent in front of agents and Casting Directors. It’s uncommon for actors to be assigned scenes to develop in their personal time, and perform during class (this only occurred once with no props or set-up). I think that scene assignment is essential to an actor’s growth. He does place a strong emphasis on your ability to cold read. Cold reading is highly important, but you want to be able to hone your craft; learn to develop characters and get feed back about what you could improve on. As an actor with training and experience I give this class a C+. If you interested in taking his classes, you better get in as soon as possible as the doors to Studio 1 will be closing December 2008.
Pros:
· He is a manager, with industry connections. If you have the talent, he could possibly represent you and help you move along in the industry.
· If you’re between the ages of 15-18, this class is great for you.
· The class is on Sunday, which makes it convenient for those who work during the week.
· He caters to parents who want to get their child into the industry
