Chris Thatcher currently offers in-person acting classes and workshops for adults, including acting technique, scene study, self-tape auditioning, on-camera work, and more. Acting training at the studio prepares actors to work professionally in theatre, film and television.
Using the Meisner Technique, Chris specializes in helping actors identify and free themselves from any physical and psychological acting blocks that hold them back from realizing their full artistic potential. When actors develop the capacity to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances on a consistent basis, Chris helps them develop memorable characters based on the psycho-physical Michael Chekhov Technique. This unique combination of techniques is reliable and effective, producing inspired and powerful performances every time— especially when taught in the context of improvisation, scene study, cold reading, auditioning, and on-camera work.
Chris also teaches other Method acting techniques and tools customized to the needs of the individual actor, and, if needed, coaches actors on the practical side of show business: headshots, photographers, demo reels, resumes, agents, submissions, auditions, casting directors, interview technique, professionalism, career development, and marketing yourself.
Many of Chris' clients work professionally in Los Angeles, New York, and other locations around the world. Chris trained in New York, London and Los Angeles, acted in many critically acclaimed stage productions, as well as in film and television, and directed for both stage and film. Contact the studio regarding Private coaching.
““Chris Thatcher is hands down the best teacher I’ve ever had. I’m learning so much about myself as a performer and as a human being, that I am better at life in general for taking his classes.”
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Classes are kept small (Online: 8 students; In-person: 12 students) so everyone works extensively in every class. For more information, please contact the studio.
Method acting techniques, improvisation, cold reading, scene study, auditioning, on-camera, script analysis, and more.
[CURRENTLY ON HIATUS] Method acting techniques, cold reading, scene study, auditioning, script analysis, and more.
Customized to the skill levels of the students, workshops are held select weekend days, on location.
Private coaching (in-person and online) for adult actors for film, television and stage.
““Chris is a passionate teacher who will push you to your limits — and then push just a little further. I have truly seen magic happen in his class. Each class is different, and every time I leave with something invaluable. If you want to truly see what you are capable of as an actor, and grow beyond your current capacities, come to class!””
