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STUDIO SERVICES
Summer 2026 Classes, Camps & Intensives
June 8 – July 30
*QUESTIONS ABOUT WHICH CLASS TO REGISTER FOR? EMAIL EMILY@THEACTORS.HOUSE
*IF A CLASS IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST AND ENROLL IN A DIFFERENT CLASS UNTIL A SPOT OPENS UP
*CLICK ON CLASS DAY/TIME TO REGISTER
*CLASS SIZE IS STRICTLY LIMITED
*CLASSES ARE ONGOING AND CAN BE JOINED AT ANYTIME
*IF JOINING CLASSES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH, TUITION IS PRORATED
ADULT ACTING CLASSES
Level I (Beginner):
Mondays 7:00PM-9:00PM (Cory Phillips)
Level I/II (Intermediate - Advanced):
Wednesdays 7:00PM - 9:00PM (Alyssa Van Hooser)
Level II (Advanced):
Wednesdays 1:00PM – 3:00PM (Jonathan Murphy)
Thursdays 7:00PM – 9:00PM (Jonathan Murphy)
$80/class for "Drop In"
$295/month
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Expert Guidance: Designed for beginners through advanced actors, this class blends foundational techniques with more nuanced performance work. Drawing inspiration from renowned acting teacher Uta Hagen, students will explore truthful, grounded performance through scene study, character development, improvisation, and on-camera technique. Each ses sion is tailored to meet you where you are—challenging experienced actors while giving newcomers the tools they need to succeed. Through guided exercises, partner work, and personalized feedback, you’ll strengthen your instincts, expand your range, and develop a deeper understanding of the acting process.
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Skill Building: Focused training to sharpen your presence and comfort in front of the lens.
Register: Mondays 7:00-9:00
Register: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
Register: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00
Register: Thursdays 7:00-9:00
ADULT COMMERCIAL, IMPROV & VOICEOVER MIXED INTENSIVE
Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Cory Phillips)
$195/month
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Expert Guidance: This summer, we are launching an exciting new intensive class that blends commercial technique, improvisation, and voiceover into one dynamic experience. Designed for actors who want to become more versatile and marketable, the class focuses on building confidence on camera, sharpening spontaneity through improv, and developing strong vocal performance skills for voiceover work. Students will train in a fast-paced, supportive environment that mirrors real industry demands, leaving them better prepared for auditions and professional opportunities across multiple areas of acting.
Register Tuesdays 7:00-9:00
TEEN ACTING CLASSES
(Ages 14-17)
Thursdays 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Jonathan Murphy)
$70/class for "Drop In"
$275/month
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Expert Guidance: Designed for beginners through advanced actors, this class blends foundational techniques with more nuanced performance work. Drawing inspiration from renowned acting teacher Uta Hagen, students will explore truthful, grounded performance through scene study, character development, improvisation, and on-camera technique. Each session is tailored to meet you where you are—challenging experienced actors while giving newcomers the tools they need to succeed. Through guided exercises, partner work, and personalized feedback, you’ll strengthen your instincts, expand your range, and develop a deeper understanding of the acting process.
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Skill Building: Focused training to sharpen your presence and comfort in front of the lens.
Register: Thursdays 5:30-7:00
ZOOM CLASSES: ADULT & YOUTH
Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Emma Rappold) AGES 11-15
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$65/class for "Drop In"
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$230/month
Wednesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Emma Rappold) AGES 16-ADULT
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$80/class for "Drop In"
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$295/month
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Expert Guidance: Designed for beginners through advanced actors, this class blends foundational techniques with more nuanced performance work. Drawing inspiration from renowned acting teacher Uta Hagen, students will explore truthful, grounded performance through scene study, character development, improvisation, and on-camera technique. Each session is tailored to meet you where you are—challenging experienced actors while giving newcomers the tools they need to succeed. Through guided exercises, partner work, and personalized feedback, you’ll strengthen your instincts, expand your range, and develop a deeper understanding of the acting process.
Register Wednesdays 6:00-7:00
Register Wednesdays 7:00-9:00
YOUTH ACTING INTENSIVES
(Ages 9-13)
June 22-26
and/or
July 20-24
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
$450 (5% Sibling Discount)
Instructor: Emily Huffines
What to Expect:
A week-long intensive is designed to be high-energy and immersive.
Here is what a week of training looks like:
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On-Camera Fundamentals: Daily sessions focus on the technical side of film and TV, including understanding set etiquette, professional behavior, and learning to stay focused in front of the lens.
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Scene Study & Improvisation: Students work through new scripts and "quick-thinking" improv games to build spontaneity and help them connect authentically with scene partners.
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Audition Technique: Practical training on how to break down a script and master the "taped audition," which is essential for young actors looking to work in the industry.
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Professional Feedback: Throughout the week, students receive "constructive criticism and redirects" from to help them sharpen their craft and deliver more natural, truthful performances.
Register: June 22-26
Register: July 20-24
MAKING A MOVIE CAMP
(Ages 10-16)
June 15-19
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$650 (5% Sibling Discount)
Instructor: Emily Huffines; Emma Rappold
What to Expect:
At Movie Making Camp, students don't just watch the magic—they create it. We skip the writer's block and dive straight into production, using an original script written specifically for this camp by a talented TAH screenwriting student. With a professional script in hand, campers will focus on bringing the story to life from every angle of the industry.
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Hands-on Learning: Every camper gets a turn behind the camera and in front of it.
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Collaborative Spirit: We emphasize that a movie is only as good as the team making it!
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Final Screening: Final copies will be sent to parents and footage may be used for demo reels.
Warning: Enrolling your child in Movie Making Camp may lead to dramatic reenactments at the dinner table, requests for a personal trailer, and an advanced understanding of why the 'lighting just isn't right' in the living room.
Register: Movie Making Camp
Audition Taping, Consulting & Coaching Services
as/of August 5, 2025
Lauren Lazell; Owner/Director (In Person - Dallas & Zoom)
Heather Mazur (In Person - Los Angeles & Zoom)
Current Student Rate: $80 / 30 min; $40 each add'l 15 minutes
Non-Student Rate: $90 / 30 min; $45 each add'l 15 minutes
Business Consulting: $60 / 30 min; $30 each add'l 15 minutes
Headshot Consulting: $25 flat rate
Emily Huffines (In Person - Dallas & Zoom)
Emma Rappold (Zoom Only)
Current Student Rate: $60 / 30 min; $30 each add'l 15 minutes
Non-Student Rate: $65 / 30 min; $30 each add'l 15 minutes
*May incur a $20 trip charge @ Emily's discretion
By Appointment Only
469-215-7608
or email: emily@theactors.house
2026 CLASS SCHEDULE
*QUESTIONS ABOUT WHICH CLASS TO REGISTER FOR? EMAIL LAUREN@THEACTORS.HOUSE
*IF A CLASS IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST AND ENROLL IN A DIFFERENT CLASS UNTIL A SPOT OPENS UP
*CLICK ON CLASS DAY/TIME TO REGISTER
*CLASS SIZE IS STRICTLY LIMITED
*CLASSES ARE ONGOING AND CAN BE JOINED AT ANYTIME
*IF JOINING CLASSES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH, TUITION IS PRORATED
Ages 4-7 Available Classes:
TV/Film: Ages 4-7
Wednesdays • 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
$155/mo
Instructor: Emily Huffines
Here we open the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation.
Grades 2-5 Available Classes:
TV/Film: Grades 2-5
Mondays • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
or
Wednesdays • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
$240/mo
Instructor: Emily Huffines
Here we open the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation.
ZOOM: Scene Study & Audition Technique: Ages 10-15
Wednesdays • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
$260/mo (limited to 6 actors)
Instructor: Lilla Crawford & Emma Rappold
Scene Study & Audition Technique I Class focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry, as well as those who are hungry to start!
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Grades 6-8 Available Classes:
Scene Study & Audition Technique I: Grades 6-8
Mondays • 7:15pm - 8:30pm CDT
$285/mo
Instructor: Emily Huffines
Scene Study & Audition Technique I Class focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. This is also an important class for theatre actors to transition to film acting. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry, as well as those who are hungry to start!
Scene Study & Audition Technique II: Grades 6-8
Tuesdays • 6:00pm - 7:15pm CDT
$310/mo
Instructor: Lauren Lazell
Scene Study & Audition Technique II allows our advanced actors to find a home for long-term growth and professional preparation. This course focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry or are looking to further their training.
This class further explores more of the Uta Hagen technique and a more in depth look into her ideas of substitution, transference, specificity, authenticity, and preparation.
Commercial Acting: Grades 7-12
Tuesdays • 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
$140/mo
Instructor: Cory Phillips
The Actor’s House is now offering on-camera commercial acting classes created to give performers the exact skills they need to succeed in the commercial market. Today, agents expect clients to be confident on camera, comfortable with commercial copy, and able to make natural, believable choices—and those skills don’t come automatically. This class teaches how to audition professionally, build real on-camera confidence, and understand what casting directors are actually looking for. To be truly marketable in the commercial world, specific commercial training is essential, and this class provides a strong, supportive environment to that training.
ZOOM: Scene Study & Audition Technique: Ages 10-15
Wednesdays • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT (only 8 max in class)
$260/mo
Instructor: Lilla Crawford & Emma Rappold
Scene Study & Audition Technique Class focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry, as well as those who are hungry to start!
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Grades 9-12 Available Classes:
Scene Study & Audition Technique I: Grades 9-12
Thursdays • 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
$285/mo
Instructor: Emily Huffines
Scene Study & Audition Technique Class focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. This is also an important class for theatre actors to transition to film acting. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry, as well as those who are hungry to start!
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Scene Study & Audition Technique II: Grades 9-12
Tuesdays • 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
$340/mo
Instructor: Lauren Lazell
Scene Study & Audition Technique II allows our advanced actors to find a home for long-term growth and professional preparation. This course focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry or are looking to further their training.
This class further explores more of the Uta Hagen technique and a more in depth look into her ideas of substitution, transference, specificity, authenticity, and preparation.
Commercial Acting: Grades 7-12
Tuesdays • 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
$140/mo
Instructor: Cory Phillips
The Actor’s House is now offering on-camera commercial acting classes created to give performers the exact skills they need to succeed in the commercial market. Today, agents expect clients to be confident on camera, comfortable with commercial copy, and able to make natural, believable choices—and those skills don’t come automatically. This class teaches how to audition professionally, build real on-camera confidence, and understand what casting directors are actually looking for. To be truly marketable in the commercial world, specific commercial training is essential, and this class provides a strong, supportive environment to that training.
Improvisation: Grades 9-12
Tuesdays • 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
$100/mo
Instructor: Cory Phillips
If you don't know how to Improvise, you're missing out on a major component of working in front of the camera. You must learn to live, moment to moment, with lines or without them. More directors are incorporating improvisation into their director session auditions and their work on set- and the only way to learn how to practice. Improvisation also builds confidence for actors to make bold decisions in their audition tapes as well as their commercial auditions!
ZOOM: Scene Study & Audition Technique: Ages 16-Young Adult
Wednesdays • 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
$260/mo
Instructor: Lilla Crawford & Emma Rappold
Scene Study & Audition Technique Class focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry, as well as those who are hungry to start!
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Available Adult Classes:
Commercial Acting: Adult
Mondays • 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
$140/mo
Instructor: Cory Phillips
The Actor’s House is now offering on-camera commercial acting classes created to give performers the exact skills they need to succeed in the commercial market. Today, agents expect clients to be confident on camera, comfortable with commercial copy, and able to make natural, believable choices—and those skills don’t come automatically. This class teaches how to audition professionally, build real on-camera confidence, and understand what casting directors are actually looking for. To be truly marketable in the commercial world, specific commercial training is essential, and this class provides a strong, supportive environment to that training.
Scene Study & Audition Technique I: Adult
Mondays • 7:30pm - 9:00pm CDT (smaller group - only 10 max in the class)
$295/mo
Instructor: Cory Phillips
This class explores the foundational skills needed to work dynamically on camera and in any audition situation. This is also an important class for theatre actors to transition to film acting. Actors will learn to make choices based on the script and/or sides, receive tools for creating behavior that tell a clear story, and explore emotional range, size, and scale in front of the camera.
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Scene Study & Audition Technique I/II: Adult
Wednesdays • 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
or
Thursdays • 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
$295/mo
Instructor: Lauren Lazell
This is a blended class of script analysis foundations as well as delving into audition technique. This is a great class for those who have either taken classes elsewhere before or have some experience in theatre. Actors will learn to make choices based on the script and/or sides, receive tools for creating behavior that tell a clear story, and explore emotional range, size, and scale in front of the camera.
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Scene Study & Audition Technique II: Young Adult
Wednesdays • 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
$340/mo
Instructor: Lauren Lazell
This class is for advanced students who are represented by an agent (either locally or in LA/NY) and are actively auditioning for film and TV. This class furthers the actor’s work dynamically on camera and in any audition situation. Actors will learn to make choices based on the script and/or sides, receive tools for creating behavior that tell a clear story, and explore emotional range, size, and scale in front of the camera. Cold reading skills are also honed as when any actor must audition with material given on the spot. The actor is guided in making quick and decisive choices.
This class further explores more of the Uta Hagen technique and a more in depth look into her ideas of substitution, transference, specificity, authenticity, and preparation.
Scene Study & Audition Technique II: Adult
Thursdays • 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
$295/mo
Instructor: Lauren Lazell
This class is for advanced students who are represented by an agent (either locally or in LA/NY) and are actively auditioning for film and TV. This class furthers the actor’s work dynamically on camera and in any audition situation. Actors will learn to make choices based on the script and/or sides, receive tools for creating behavior that tell a clear story, and explore emotional range, size, and scale in front of the camera. Cold reading skills are also honed as when any actor must audition with material given on the spot. The actor is guided in making quick and decisive choices.
This class further explores more of the Uta Hagen technique and a more in depth look into her ideas of substitution, transference, specificity, authenticity, and preparation.
ZOOM: Scene Study & Audition Technique: Ages 16-Young Adult
Wednesdays • 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
$260/mo
Instructor: Lilla Crawford & Emma Rappold
Scene Study & Audition Technique Class focuses on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. With a strong emphasis on developing the actor as both artist and professional, it offers a superior level of training for students who are already working in the industry, as well as those who are hungry to start!
This class focuses on using the basics of Uta Hagen's method of acting. Actor's begin to learn her technique and how to start applying it to their own craft.
Dallas Local Agent Showcase
Winter Showcase: Must be a current registered student enrolled in a scene study class by October 1, 2025 to be eligible for the December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm CST Local Agency Showcase held at TAH.
Spring Showcase: Must be a current registered student enrolled in a scene study class by March 1, 2026 to be eligible for the May (day TBD) 2026 Local Agency Showcase.
LA/NY Agent & Manager Showcase
Prerequisites: To be eligible, actors must be consistently enrolled in a scene study class for a minimum of six consecutive months. Final approval is required and will be granted at Lauren’s discretion.
Please note: Enrollment must be active and ongoing for the full six-month period. This is based on the date you start classes, not the date you enrolled for the class. i.e. "I enrolled for a class that starts August 20 but I signed up for the class July 15." To be clear, the LA Showcase will only be available for those students who began their classes this Summer 2025 or returning students who began their classes at minimum in Spring 2025.
Additional Details:
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Limited spots available
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Selection criteria will be announced at a later date
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Showcase Date: January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm CST
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