Acting with Bryan Chesters

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Acting Coach in Los Angeles

As an acting coach, Bryan’s goal is to serve ALL actors in ALL mediums of the entertainment industry. It’s his belief that well trained actors should be able to handle the demands of any role on stage or screen.
Therefore, his acting studio in Los Angeles offers a nurturing environment to foster each actor’s creativity, while providing them with all the tools they need to become successful working actors in theatre, film and TV.

Acting Coach in Los Angeles - Bryan Chesters

BRYAN CHESTERS - Founder & Director

Bryan grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL.  He has performed on stage and screen in Chicago, NYC and Los Angeles. He received both his BA (Music) and MFA (Theater) from UCLA (Magna cum laude) Continue Reading

 

Youth Acting Classes in Los Angeles

This four week TV/Film Audition and Acting Workshop LA will focus on how to approach dealing with these two essential aspects of acting. Using short TV and Film scripts provided by the instructor, everyone will get the opportunity to work on both comedy and dramatic material. They will learn how to:

  • Break down a TV and Film script and search for clues

  • Learn how to have an effective opening and closing moment

  • Learn how to apply the basics of good acting technique – creating a character, objectives in the scene, playable actions, and more.

The instructor will also answer any industry questions regarding agents, managers, casting directors, how to self-tape, etc.

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Kids: 10 - 13

Class Size – 10-12 students
Fee:   $200

Teen acting

Teens: 13 - 18

Class Size – 10-12 students
Fee:   $200

2 child actors | acting with Bryan Chesters

Kids: 10 - 13

Class Size – 10-12 students
Fee:   $200

2 teen actors | acting with Bryan Chesters

Teens: 13 - 18

Class Size – 10-12 students
Fee:   $200

Acting Technique Classes Los Angeles

Actors, Singers & Writers

These Technique Acting Classes for Adults in Los Angeles (18+) may include singers, writers and beginning actors who wish to learn and practice acting techniques geared towards TV/Film. We will be using TV/Film scripts and work on both comedy and drama as well as audition technique and self-taping strategies.

We will discuss how the different artistic disciplines support one another and where they differ. Every student will work every class. There will be time for Q&A and discussions regarding the entertainment industry ie. agents/managers/reels/headshots etc.

Beginning Class | Acting wot Bryan Chesters

Sundays – 7-9 pm
Class size – 10 – 12 students
Fee:  $200

Actor in Scene | Acting with Bryan Chesters

Sundays – 7-9 pm
Class size – 10 – 12 students
Fee:  $200

Acting for the Camera Classes Los Angeles

Intermediate & Advanced

This On Camera Audition and Cold Reading Classes in Los Angeles will be comprised of intermediate and advanced adult (18+) actors who wish to learn and practice acting techniques geared towards TV/Film. We will have both COLD READING scenes as well as REHEARSED MATERIAL.

We will work on both comedy and drama, audition technique and self-taping strategies.  We will also be working in prepping for TV pilot auditions.  There will be time for Q&A and discussions concerning the entertainment industry with regard to agents, managers, reels, headshots and much more.

Couple | Acting with Bryan Chesters

Wednesdays – 7-9 pm
Class size – 10 – 12 students
Fee:  $200

2 actors in a scene | Acting with Bryan Chesters

Wednesdays – 7-9 pm
Class size – 10 – 12 students
Fee:  $200

Acting Coach in Los Angeles

As an Audition Coach Los Angeles, Bryan Chesters provides an actor with a one-on-one opportunity to work on a character, in a scene, and explore all the possible choices the actor can make.

The purpose behind all of this is usually an audition (in person, online or self-tape) and the goal is to provide the actor with the tools and the confidence to knock the audition out of the park and hopefully book the job.

Woman Being Coached | Acting With Bryan Chesters

Coaching by Appointment

1/2 Hour – $65
1 Hour – $100

Scene Study Classes in Los Angeles

Intermediate & Advanced

These In-Person Acting Classes Los Angeles are for experienced actors who have already studied acting technique and are ready to apply their skills exploring great scenes from incredible stage and screen plays. 

There is an audition/interview process in order to be considered for the scene study class.  Actors who have taken my acting technique class will still need to audition to be considered.

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Scene Study Classes | Acting with Bryan Chesters

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STEVE TRZASKA

“I can always count on Bryan to make time in his busy schedule to coach me for a big audition.  He takes my choices and solidifies them for me, so I can go in and nail the audition.”
Actor: “Glee,”  “iCarly,”  “Santa Switch” – Hallmark Film

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KATY BLAKE

Bryan is an excellent coach. He really knows how to get to the heart of a scene quickly and is able to clearly communicate direction that is spot on. The last coaching I did with him helped me to land the national tour of Mama Mia!
Actress/Singer: “Mamma Mia!” – National Tour, “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats”

CODY WEST

Bryan is an amazing acting teacher & coach! He really listens to you and works through the script with you, to make the audition the best it can be! He knows what he is talking about, I always feel confident and know I’m doing a great audition after being coached by Bryan!
Actress: “Criminal Minds,” “Will & Grace,” “Judging Amy”

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