Questions and Answers about ITM Acting Studio and the Industry
Q ) How long has ITM Studio been in business ?
A ) ITM Studio has been in business for over 10 years.
Q ) Are the classes ongoing ?
A ) Yes they are ongoing classes that are paid for on a month to month
basis.
Q ) Do you have to have experience to sign up for classes ?
A ) No, the classes consist of actors that are new to acting as well
as working actors making there rounds auditioning . Some
students come just for fun or to perform in our plays, monologue
showcases, and our own filming projects.
Q ) Are the classes taught by a professional ?
A ) Yes the classes are taught by a professional working in the
entertainment industry.
Q ) Why are the classes so inexpensive compared to other places ?
A ) Yes the classes are inexpensive compared to classes taught in
Los Angeles were the price can range from $175.00 to $275.00
a month. The owner was a actor and understands the importance
and need to train and work on the craft.
ITM Studio was created to give aspiring actors a place
to train, perform, and network without having to invest a large amount
of money. ITM Studio also works together with the city of Ontario
Community Center to help provide affordable kid acting classes.
Q ) If I want to pursue acting at a professional level can ITM Studio help me ?
A ) Yes they can help you by providing you with there industry contacts.
Q ) Do I have to live in Los Angeles or take acting classes in Los Angeles
to pursue acting professionally ?
A ) No you don't, many of our actors live in the Inland Empire and train at
ITM Studio. They do have to go out to LA for there auditions.
Most of the acting roles they book are filmed in the LA area.
Q ) Do I have to have a certain look or be a certain age to pursue acting
professionally ?
A ) No you don't, the industry has changed a lot .
Q ) What is taught in the class ?
A ) Some acting studios specialize in only one area of acting. ITM Studio
teaches you everything you need to know in order to become a better
performer and book roles. Which consist of character developing. How
to become that character that may be so different then who you are.
How to tap into different types of emotions that a certain role may call
for. The do's and dont's of auditioning for television, film, and
commercials. How to get talent agency representation and keep it.
Improvisation acting which is required a lot on auditions.
ITM Studio class also teaches you how to audition and perform in
in front of the camera. Some classes are taught performing in front
of a professional camera setting and some classes are taught without.
They are both very important to know and you will be required to do both.
The business and how to interview and audition for agency
representation. Acting resume and photo advice. What to do and
what not to do. How to keep your ego out of the performance and
just enjoy acting.
Monologue and live performance showcase. ITM Studio also puts
on plays and monologue showcase in which you perform in front of
a live audience. It is something that you are not required to do but,
we do encourage you to participate. Sometimes the performances
are done for casting directors or directors.
Q ) How is the class ?
A ) It is a very pleasant , supportive, and encouraging atmosphere. The
acting instructor teams you up to read with different types of actors.
We do not tolerate rude or disruptive behavior of any kind toward
staff or fellow students. All students are required to work together
in a friendly and supportive way.