At OFF The Beaten Track Productions, all classes will be taught by highly trained professional working actors in Hollywood. parents will receive a copy of the work emailed or be invited to a short presentation at the end of each class.
Acting to Camera!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! We will focus on commercials and tv/film scripts for all levels. Starting off with improvisation and commercials to camera and then audition skills using scripts. We will then work in partners, rehearsing a scene that will be filmed and emailed to parents. Learn how to be confident and creative through storytelling.
Let’s Make A Short Film!
Together we will create an idea through lots of fun story telling group activities, then we will write a script as a group, cast the actors, rehearse it, and then film a short film! This workshop is all about collaboration and working as a team. After filming, the footage will be edited together, and a link provided to access your film after class ends. Run by award-winning filmmakers currently working in film and television.
Here are some of the short films from previous camps:
Acting Bootcamp!
Do you want to learn how to act? Each day you will learn a different acting skill; Day 1: Improvisation. Day 2: Acting to Camera commercials Day 3: Acting to Camera; audition scripts. Day 4: Stage; working on scripted scenes. Day 5: Rehearsal and Performance; At the end of the class, parents/friends will be invited to watch a short performance on the final day and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Acting - Audition Focus!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! We will focus on theatre, commercials and tv/film auditions for all levels. Starting off with improvisation and commercials to camera and then develop audition skills using tv and theatre scripts or an audition piece of the students choice. We will then work on solo auditions or in pairs, that will be shown to family and friends on the final day. Learn how to be confident and creative through storytelling and get the part.
IMPROV Fun!
A fun week of creative storytelling games. Each day we will work on games to help students get confident, think on their feet, and work as a team. We will advance the improvisation skills each day through voice, movement and character building. Improvisation is about saying YES, using imagination and finding your voice and most importantly, making people laugh. Parents are invited to watch the students in action on the final day.
Get Confident and Mindful!
This class will focus on empowering young people to come out of their shells. Incorporating storytelling, improvisation, imagination, and working with others, so they can speak in front of a group of people and work with others. Combined with mindfulness techniques to help them feel calm and centered, young people will have more belief in themselves and learn to be free and open in their life.
Confidence, comedy and Improv!
Laughing is the best medicine and you will do lots of that in this class. Be empowered to come out of your shell using imagination, building characters and humorous skits – think Saturday Night Live. In the final class there will be a showing for parents to join in the laughter. Believe in yourself and learn to be free and open by working with others in a fun and lively way.
Youtube and Tiktok Star!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to be on YouTube and TikTok? YOU can in this class. Develop confidence in front of the camera and create your own little segment that brings your personality to life. Learn Improvisation and presenting in front of the camera, the do’s and don’ts of YouTube and TikTok and practical advice on how to get started. In the final class your short segment will be filmed for fun or ready to upload and emailed to parents.
Acting, Writing, Directing!
Do you love storytelling, sharing your ideas and getting up on stage. This is a collaborative class where students will learn how to write a short scene in groups using their unique voice. Then we will cast their scenes through an audition process; learning acting skills - character, believability. And then direct the scenes; directing techniques - sharing a vision and making a story come to life. It will be a team environment where we will then have a showing for parents on the final class. Run by actors living and working in Hollywood.
Learn Stand-Up Comedy!
Have you ever wanted to try stand-up comedy but don’t know where to begin? Start here, with us! We will work on joke-writing techniques, stage presence, sourcing comedic material from your life, crowd-work and honing your delivery style while staying true to your comedic voice. Learn all the ins and outs of navigating the open mic scene. Parents will be invited to a joke presentation on the final day. Prepare for lots of laughs.
Let’s do a SHOW!
An intensive week where students will work on one script together. We will read the short script and discuss storylines, characters themes and students will have an opportunity to audition for a part. Everyone will then receive a part to play and we will rehearse the show focusing on character development and working as a team. On the final day we will perform the show for parents and friends
Do you want to be an Actor?
ADVANCED CLASS
Do you want to be an actor? This class is specically for those who want to advance their acting skills and learn about how to actually become an actor in Hollywood. We will work on more advanced acting skills, audition techniques, and developing characters. With information on how to get an agent, headshots, and start auditioning. Learn all the ins and outs of being a young actor, from actors who are actually working in tv and film in Hollywood and around the world. Parents will be invited to the final class to see a performance of the work and have an opportunity to ask questions and get specific feedback on how they can help their child/teen advance in the industry
Musical Theatre!
SIng, dance, act all day long in this energetic class. Learn how to be a triple threat. Each class will include acting, improvisational games, creative movement, singing and rehearsing a short performance to be shown to parents at the end of the class.confindent or shy, those with or without singing, dancing or acting experience, can join in this fun filled class, run by professional musical theater performers.
Musical Theatre Intensive.
ADVANCED CLASS
In this intensive, run by a professional musical theatre performer from NYC and LA, learn how to bring your skills to the next level. Students will have a more intensive experience at what it takes to be a musical theatre performer, with practical advice on the steps to take to keep improving your skills; including fundamental acting techniques and practically applying it to a song and dance routine that parents will be invited to watch on the final class and have an opportunity to ask questions
Become a RockStar!
Have you ever imagined being a Rockstar? In this fun, innovative and confidence building camp, students will choose their favorite Rockstar and become them. Through various character building exercises they will have the confidence to walk in their shoes. Each student will choose a song individually or as a group with backup dances and air guitarists, rehearsing the performance for a live audience of parents and friends on the final day. Cofindent or shy, everyone will work together and become Rockstars.
Voice Over!
Learn fun and creative techniques behind voice overs using various voice techniques to build confidence and imagination. Students will learn the power of their voice through working on quirky commercials, audio books, scene work, radio plays to making you’re own characters using improvisation. Develop confidence in speaking out loud and rehearsing an animation script they will present to an audience on the final day. Let’s empower our voices together run by a professional voice over artist.
Make a Music Video!
Together the students will choose a song and create a music video that focuses on telling a story. Students will come up with the idea and cast actors, singers and dancers depending on students strengths - there is something for everyone. This workshop is all about collaboration and working as a team. Through a rehearsal process the music video will then be filmed and professionally edited and a link provided to access your film after class ends. Run by award-winning filmmakers currently working in film and television.
Mindfulness and Sound Healing.
In this workshop led by a professional sound healer, students will learn new mindfulness tools in relationship with sound and vibration, like the Gong, Tibetan bowls, the Buffalo Drum, chimes and so much more! Mindfulness practices can help us feel more joy, connection and inner peace in our day to day lives. In the final class we will have a very special Mindfulness Sound Experience (aka: SOUND BATH!) for the students to share with their families.
Be in an action movie - film stunts
Ever wanted to learn how to do a stunt like on TV? Run by a Professional Stunt Coordinator and Martial Artist. Learn how to look like you’re really doing stunts and acting at the same time using famous action movies in this energetic class. Learn how to do stunts safely incorporating sword fighting, fake punches and falling. A choreographed stunt sequence using movie scripts will be performed in the final class for family and friends to come and watch.
Let’s Dance Bootcamp.
So you think you can dance? Learn a variety of dance techniques like hip hop, contemporary, lyrical and jazz in this energetic fun filled camp. Whether you are a beginner or have been dancing for years, build confidence and self esteem through moving your body and expressing yourself. Run by a professional dancer, students will work together to come up with a themed routine for parents to come and watch on the final day.
TV Show Camp - Comedy Tv show
Together we will work on an entire episode of a kids comedy tv show - a Nickelodeon sitcom. First we will read the script, learn to audition for a part and then everyone will get a part. We will rehearse the show learning comedy techniques and building believable characters ready for a performance on the final day. Family and friends are invited to be the live audience as we perform the sitcom just like they do at Universal Studios.
Acting To Camera: Be in TV Show
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! We will focus on commercials and tv/film scripts, learning how to be truthful in performance and building confidence in front of the camera. Then we are ready to dive into a tv show. From learning how to read a script, prepare an audition and then get cast in the show. We will rehearse the show building believable characters ready for a performance on the final day for family and friends to come and watch.
Singer/Songwriter
Have you ever wanted to be a pop-star, sing your own songs and write music - or even sing songs and get someone else to write the music for you. All this is possible in this imaginative class where you will learn how to come up with songs as a group and individually. On the final day, the class will perform a song they worked on together.