Actor–Director On-Camera Lab

Written By Meghan McGarry

March 28th · 29th · 30th

3-Day Creative Laboratory
Actors & Directors Working Together on Camera

Saturday · Rehearsal & Exploration
Sunday · Shoot with DP
Monday · Playback & Discussion

  • Actors work scenes with multiple directors

  • Directors explore different approaches with actors

  • Scenes shot by a cinematographer

  • Participants receive footage

Early spots: $425
Regular tuition: $475

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Limited to
10–12 participants

 
 

A laboratory for storytelling

This weekend intensive is designed as a creative laboratory between actors and directors.

Too often actors and directors only meet when the camera is already rolling. This lab creates a space where both sides of the process can experiment, communicate, and refine their craft together.

The lab brings together 6–8 actors and 4 directors to explore scenes through multiple perspectives.

Actors will perform the same material with different directors, experiencing how subtle shifts in direction can completely change a performance.

Directors will have the opportunity to practice directing actors repeatedly, refining how they communicate ideas, shape performances, and collaborate creatively.

A professional cinematographer will shoot the scenes, allowing us to see in real time how adjustments in performance and direction translate on camera.

Actors will learn both the A and B sides of their scenes, allowing directors to swap roles, experiment with casting, and explore different dynamics.

Day 1 – Exploration & Rehearsal

Actors and directors work through scenes, experiment with different approaches, and begin building the work.

Day 2 – Shooting

Scenes are shot on camera with our DP, allowing directors and actors to refine choices in a real production environment.

Day 3 – Playback & Discussion

We watch the footage together and break down what worked, what shifted, and how direction shapes performance.

 
 

Participants leave with footage from the lab and a deeper understanding of how actors and directors work together to create strong scenes.

Meghan McGarry