ACTING PROGRAM

Build your skills, strengthen your choices, and bring authentic performances to the stage and screen. Whether you’re exploring acting for the first time or looking to sharpen your craft, our classes offer a welcoming place to practice, take creative risks, and grow as a performer. While our acting schedule is currently limited, we periodically offer focused courses taught by experienced working artists.
 
Our online acting classes are open to students everywhere, so you can learn and connect from wherever you are.  Topics may include acting for the camera, audition preparation, self-taping, character development, and techniques for creating confident, truthful performances.

ACTING ON CAMERA

TYPE: Elective | PREREQUISITE: Acting Fundamentals | COURSE LENGTH: 4 weeks, 2hrs Each | INSTRUCTOR: Griffin Stanton-Ameisen

DESCRIPTION: This four, online course will introduce students to the skills that are required for acting for the camera. Students will study with someone working both on stage and on screen who can illustrate how and why the mediums require different approaches. Through a mix of prepared material and in-class coaching, students will learn practical techniques to better prepare them for on-camera auditions and performances. Additionally, the class will provide students with insight into the casting process, tips for self-taping, and the business of acting on screen.

MORE PREREQUISITE INFO: Prior acting fundamentals training at another location. Please be sure to enter your prior acting experience in the proper field at checkout.

If you do not see this class offered on our full class page, click here to express your interest in offering it again soon!

COMMUNITY ACTING CLASSES

Looking for more opportunities beyond what Crossroads currently offers? Browse this page for recommended acting classes and training programs offered by partner organizations throughout the Indianapolis area. We’re happy to help connect performers with the wider local theatre and arts community.

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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

"I’d recommend this class to anyone and everyone. As a business owner, I can confidently say that this kind of experience would benefit every professional."
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"Crossroads has amazing and supportive teachers who speak from experience. Plus, I’ve met great friends through their classes who I continue to do comedy with!"
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“Crossroads has really exceptional teachers and a super supportive community vibe.”
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"Not only did I love the experience, but I walked away with a renewed sense of confidence. I’ve noticed a real shift in how I show up in both business and life—less second-guessing, more trusting my instincts, and using my voice with clarity and purpose."
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“Crossroads provides a friendly, safe environment to explore improv in a creative way.”
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"The most valuable quality that I started strengthening is having more comfort talking to people, be silly, bring ease and humor into everyday to lighten up life a little for everyone."
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GET A CROSSROADS GIFT CARD!

We are excited to now offer Crossroads Comedy Theater E-Gift cards! Now you can give the gift one of our amazing classes or shows to someone you love at any time!

It’s true these are “comedy” classes, but the skills you or your loved one will learn go beyond the stage and page. We’re biased, but we do believe our classes make great gifts. In addition to meeting new people and having fun, our students have also: improved communication, increased self-confidence, become more positive thinkers, explored their creative sides, made new friends, embraced collaboration, and so much more. 

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