Theater Workshops
Program Overview
The UCLA Camera Acting Workshop is a 3–5-day intensive for students interested in the performing arts. This program encompasses on-camera work, audition technique and scene analysis. The combination of these courses will teach every student about the process of relating to the camera lens and strategy to understanding a script so that specific choices can be made to prepare and connect in the audition room. Students will learn the technical components of acting for the camera and filming content. Beyond the classroom, students will attend a guest casting workshop, and film a scene that can be used for their reel.
The UCLA Musical Theater Workshop is a 3-5-day intensive for students interested in the performing arts. This program encompasses singing, dance, and scene study. The combination of these courses will teach every student about the various aspects of the musical, along with providing the tools to make specific choices that can be applied in the audition room.
The UCLA Transfer Workshop is a 3-day intensive for students interested in transferring to UCLA. This program offers an introduction to some of the major emphases and includes classes in audition technique, directing and costume design. The combination of these courses will provide every student with the necessary tools to be successful as a student and professional within the entertainment industry.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about the program’s schedule, please contact Dolann Adams at dadams@tft.ucla.edu.
Eligibility
Workshops are open to high school and college students, as well as recent graduates.
Program Details
The program is designed for college and high school students along with recent graduates who seek the discipline and training required for participation in a university on-camera program or a career in the entertainment industry.
These workshops take place in-person on the UCLA campus and online. Please make sure to check the workshop description and schedule for the appropriate mode of instruction. All listed course meeting times take place during Pacific Time (PT). If you are enrolled in the online workshops, please make sure to account for the time difference.
The program schedule is subject to change.
Supplemental Materials
Camera Acting Workshop Schedule
In-person at UCLA
Please upload a video of a 1-1.5-minute monologue from a film or play
Please label your file this way: Role_Your Name and upload to the Theater Workshop Google Drive.
Musical Theater Workshop
In-person at UCLA
Please upload a video of a 1-1.5-minute monologue from a play, and 32 bars of a song
Please label your file this way: Role_Your Name and upload to the Theater Workshop Google Drive.