Will Boyd Acting Studio
Acting Workshops
These workshops are for actors who are serious about growing their craft. They meet once per week for 4 weeks, and introduce new skills each class. Learn methods taught by industry professionals from Yale and UCLA.
Essentials Course
This course focuses on the essential techniques for mastering the craft of acting. The pace is tailored to your skill level. Scenes can be chosen from film/tv or theater based on your preference.
Upcoming Workshop
TBD after May 2025 (MFA graduation)
Online via Zoom
Overview
You will have the opportunity to perform in every class. The instructor will guide you with questions and exercises to help you make strong, clear choices for any style of acting. Criticism is avoided.
The core of what is taught comes from professors with MFA degrees from Yale. This mostly reflects the teachings of Konstantin Stanislavski, Stella Adler, and Uta Hagen, but various techniques used by industry professionals will also be shared. The format of the class is structured in the same way Yale-trained professors run their classes.
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-Reuben Shaw
"All the handouts, the exercises, my scene partner, the scene you picked, it was just great all around! I can learn a lot from you!"
-Willy Bearden
"The worksheets helped me pinpoint things and act better. It helped with all kinds of acting - even voice acting or improv."
"Everything in the workshop was useful and helpful."
"I really appreciate you doing these workshops! I learned a lot."
"Thank you so much for everything and I enjoyed your class!"
Best of all, students are booking in film and theater!
Advanced Course
The advanced pace is available by request for those who can work quickly and independently. Advanced students come to class with more assignments prepared, allowing us to go deeper in the work.
About the Instructor
Will has performed in over 50 productions. He studied acting for the camera at UCLA, acting and directing at UCI, and is currently finishing up his Master of Fine Arts in Acting at Savannah College of Art and Design. He trained extensively with four professors from Yale in both acting and directing, and he's coached over a dozen professional working actors.
Workshops
Taught:
5
Students
Taught:
52
Actors Coached
for Film:
8
Actors Coached
for Theater:
28
Stage Directing Reel
Free Resource
This Acting Terminology list is a straightforward explanation of acting technique.