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The uniqueness the BHP approach lies in its three-pronged attack on Acting, Attitude and career Administration, so as to create a true professional who can handle not only...Read More
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For new actors who are looking for an acting school, the Beverly Hills Playhouse would be happy to welcome you with open arms. We have two Orientation level scene study acting classes that cater to…Read More
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The idea exists out there that acting training is a waste of time. Or that it's something you might do to "tune up for pilot season." Or that training is less important than meeting people…Read More
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The main focus of the Beverly Hills Playhouse is on-going scene study acting class. These meet twice per week with an emphasis on acting scene work and the occasional exercise. In addition to these acting…Read More
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The teachers at the BHP have several qualities in common: they were all personally trained by founder Milton Katselas, they all have a minimum of 10 years of BHP experience and as many as 30 years...Read More
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Get answers to your questions: Why are acting classes twice a week? How often do you get to work in class? Will I be doing a lot of exercises? Can I audit classes? Who assigns…Read More
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I was at the BHP for five years altogether. In any other profession, you practice what you’re doing. You can’t just say, “I’m an actor,” and just do it. You need to...Read More
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What I loved about working with Milton was, he kind of prepared actors so that you’re a little director-proof in a way because you learn to be...Read More
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I had teachers at the BHP that really started getting me to loosen up in my emotional side, and definitely later in Lost, as my character started getting...Read More
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I was looking for the best. I was looking for a space where I could play with other excellent actors and filmmakers and theatre artists. I was looking to...Read More
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I really liked that they focus on acting, attitude, and administration, and I’d never found an acting class that really addressed the business.Read More
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So, I’m a different person now after seven years. I’m not the same person I was when I started, even biologically. A lot of that’s because of the Playhouse, so I...Read More
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I was acting, but I didn't love it. And I knew I wanted to love it. So I came back to the Beverly Hills Playhouse and it has changed my life. It Is the most...Read More
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You have got to learn how keep yourself hungry, uncomfortable, inspired, excited, and that’s what the Playhouse provides. I think that what...Read More
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"Acting Class: Take A Seat" +
Acting Class is the book that helped change the careers of George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alec Baldwin, Kate Hudson and… -
BHP Connect +
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Acting Scenes Database +
A database of over 700 acting scenes. Please contribute your scenes! -
Casting Director Workshops +
Ongoing Casting Director Workshops specifically for current BHP students. -
Admin Groups +
Support groups comprised of fellow acting class students who gather once a week to encourage each other’s career administration. -
The Checklist +
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Rehearsal Space +
Inexpensive rehearsal space can be booked and paid for online, 24 hours a day.
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"The Study & Pursuit of Acting"
“The Oasis of Insanity” by Allen Barton – ...
Well, at long last, after almost 27 years at the BHP, including 18 years of apprenticeship with Milton, 15 years of teaching, and 8 years writing essays for this blog, I have endeavored to capture th ...
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Training Pixelation
Actor training in Los Angeles over the last fifteen years has been pixelated more and more into a dozen subcategories of “skills,” inclusive of improv, audition technique, comedy technique, camera ...
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Dedicated Channel
Jesus I suck why the hell do I continue to pursue this when I could go get a masters or apprentice for a producer or something or go back home where people are real and there’s actually weather okay ...
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Mindless Mobile Media Muddle
Picture this utopian vision: You go about your days much as you do currently, but with a massive decrease in the level of distraction, agitation, and possibly narcissistic levels of self-importance. ...
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On the IMDb Star Meter
Fuck the Star Meter. Stop looking at it. Never think about it again. Fuck how many followers you have on some social media platform. Stop looking. Never think about it again. Figure out what you love ...
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Circling - A Workshop Production
A free workshop production of Allen Barton's most recent play "Circling" opens February 21st and runs though March 15th on the BHP Main Stage.
Reserve your tickets here: https://www.goldstar.com/events/beverly-hills-ca/circling-tickets
The "Circling" cast includes: John Mawson, Mia Christou, Arthur Louis Fuller, Kari Pickering, and Graham Selden.
BASED ON A TRUE STORY ...James and Lawrence couldn't be more different. James is a high-strung, high-powered surgeon. Lawrence is a free-spirited, free-wheeling carpenter. Unlikely colleagues, they've nonetheless agreed to work together on a very unique project -- and it's making James' wife crazy ...
Over the next few months, as they work diligently towards the project’s completion, Lawrence, James and his family will break down barriers years in the making. They will fight about what matters most, grow closer than they'd ever imagined possible, work to repair the damage caused by missed opportunities, and, in the end, come to understand the true gift of life.
