Pricing
$240 plus GST
Location: Nanaimo
IN PERSON
Ages 16 +
Dates & Times
Tuesdays - 7-9 pm
Mar 28 th - May 2 nd 2023
May 16 th - June 20 th 2023
Sept 12 th - Oct 17 th 2023
Nov 7 th - Dec 12 th 2023
Jan 16 th - Feb 20 th 2024
note: for classes with advanced dates please message us using the chat button at the bottom of the screen.
Details
In this hybrid acting class you will experience both Virtual Performance opportunities and In Person sessions. In the first 3 weeks Leslie will share how to powerfully audition and self tape tape from home, as well as discuss ways to prep and perform your work confidently via zoom. The last 3 sessions will be in person and help to continue to build your foundation of acting skills. We will be diving into working the actors instrument, script analysis, and learn how to connect and authentically bring yourself to the work.
Instructor: Leslie Hopps DeSchutter
Born & raised in Vancouver, BC Leslie is delighted to now call Nanaimo home. She began her professional career at 14, appearing in Mavor Moore's original adaptation of A Christmas Carol for Carousel Theatre.
Leslie has performed on stages throughout Canada, appeared in numerous film & television productions including SUPERNATURAL, HBO’s A GIRLFRIENDS GUIDE TO DIVORCE, THE HAUNTING HOUR, JOHN DOE, opposite Dominic Purcell, and POLICE ACADEMY THE SERIES.
Leslie acted as an off-camera audition reader for some of Vancouver's top casting directors, and took home The Wild Rose Independent Film Festival Best Actress Award for her leading role in the techno-future short film SPANK.
She and her husband, Thomas are the proud parents of twin girls.
In addition to her New York studies Leslie has trained with some of Vancouver’s top acting instructors, as well as the acclaimed acting coach, Larry Moss and the late Joe Palese from the Los Angeles Actors Space.
She is thrilled to share her passion of the performing arts with her new community.