Upcoming Training Opportunities - Actor Typing Workshop & Ongoing Scene Study Class

2 Training Opportunities – Actor Typing Workshop & Ongoing Scene Study Class

CEL Studio is offering two training opportunities, an Actor Typing Workshop and an Ongoing Scene Study Class.  

The Actor Typing Workshop is one session that meets Monday May 13, from 6 to 9 pm, at Grain Belt Bottling House Studios in NE Minneapolis.  The cost is $125.

Knowing your playable types and marketing them in your headshots is a common practice in more competitive markets.  With a more competitive Film Production Tax Credit local actors are up against more seasoned performers from larger markets for jobs in Minnesota.  Actors here should be representing themselves in the same way.

In this professional development workshop we cover the importance of understanding an actor’s playable types and how to translate that information into effective headshots.  The goal being to increase your chances of being seen for roles you are right for.

Actors walk away with actionable, valuable, individualized information they can use to take their acting pursuits to the next level.

Click for more details on the Actor Typing Workshop.

The Ongoing Scene Study Class is designed for actors who want to develop their craft, who are interested in challenging themselves by working in a way that is more concentrated and provides a process to connect more deeply to the work.

This class meets eight Tuesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, and 9, from 6 to 9 pm, also at Grain Belt Bottling House Studios. Our focus is on personalizing the work using scenes and exercises. The cost of the class is $250.  

​Actors like athletes need to workout to stay in shape. Continuing to challenge yourself with scene study, character development and acting exercises are powerful ways for actors to continue their growth.

Click for a thorough description of the scene study class.  

Performers interested in joining either the Actor Typing Workshop or Ongoing Scene Study Class, or have questions should reach out via this form ASAP.  

What’s been said...
“Casey Lewis is the most insightful coach I've encountered. …

“Casey really took my talent to unprecedented levels.”  Simon Anthony Abou-Fadel, Actor

“I love how this class helps me figure what I actually and literally know about the characters I am studying. I am learning how to nurture pieces of myself that will ultimately help to create more authentic interpretations of the people I play.”  Beth Desotelle, Actor

​"Working with Casey in the Actor Typing Workshop was not only encouraging personally, but empowering to know that this type of education is advancing the Minneapolis market with competitive and necessary knowledge. I feel stronger in knowing how I am seen, and how I can further my acting career through exploring these instinctual strengths." Chelsey Grant, Actor

“I now have much clearer guideposts to use in an upcoming headshot session, and, maybe more importantly, specific attributes to look for in characters as part of my ongoing work & practice.” Steve Mallers, Actor

“He has the heart of a teacher and the desire to make a difference in the lives of those with whom he is interacting.”  Sean Byrd, Instructor, Department of Theatre - Normandale Community College

***To secure their seat actors must pay in full. Cancellations more than 7 days before the class will result in a refund of half the class fee, or the full amount may be applied towards the next class. Cancellations within 7 days of the class will not be refunded, but can be applied to the next class.

CEL Studio helps actors achieve their career goals with impactful training, type specific headshots, professional self taping, and coaching and consulting.  More at celstudio.com

About the instructor

Casey E. Lewis relocated back to the Twin Cities from Los Angeles, where he lived for fifteen years.  TV/Film credits include Unholy Communion, Human Resources, Kendra and Beth, Sold Out, Princess of the Row, Christmas Break-In, “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?,” “Colony,” “Transparent,” and “Masters of Sex.”  Locally he has worked at the Guthrie, History Theatre, Zephyr Theatre, Yellow Tree Theatre, Old Log Theatre, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Frank Theatre and Park Square.  More at caseyelewis.com.