This one year professional acting training conservatory program is designed for the professional, working actor. This intense, narrow scope of training program, is designed to build on the actor’s existing set of skills and take training to the next level. Students will work with The Barrow Group’s simple, effective tools, as compiled in Seth Barrish’s book “An Actor’s Companion”, which help an actor to find more ease, spontaneity, and clarity. The program culminates in a showcase directed by Seth Barrish and Lee Brock in our Studio Theatre. If you have any questions, please email school@barrowgroup.org.
We are now accepting applications for the September 2018-June 30 2019 Program. Applications will be accepted until July 15th. Click on the Application tab above to learn more.
Sample Conservatory Curriculum
Fall
The year begins with in depth script analysis where students will learn how to get more from reading a script so they can improve their performance and tell the story better. Students will learn The Barrow Group tools through scene study and monologue work and start making plans for their long and shot term career goals through the business of acting classes with industry professionals.
Classes:script analysis, scene study, monologues, business of acting
Winter
The program continues with scene study and application of The Barrow Group tools and moves into specialty classes and applying the tools to film work and classical material.
Classes: scene study, film&tv on camera, Shakespeare, business of acting
Spring
The spring moves into advanced scene study designed to facilitate self adjustment for the actor in scene work. The class will then shift into performance preparation – working on material and rehearsal for the showcase.
Classes: advanced scene study, performance/showcase prep
To apply
We are currently accepting applications for the September 2018 thru June 2019 program.
Step 2 – Audition
Once an application has been received, we will contact you to schedule an audition. At your audition, please bring your headshot and resume. Auditions will be scheduled for March 2018 thru June 2018.
Callbacks will be scheduled for May thru July 2018. With final decisions announced by July 2018.
Cost
The cost of the program is $6,750. A deposit of $2,000 is due upon registration. The remaining balance can be made in installments.
Scholarship – Currently, The Barrow offers a GJS Family Fund Scholarship for our One Year Acting Programs.
**Please note, to apply for this scholarship, students must first apply, audition, and be accepted into one of the programs. Scholarship application will be made available to those after acceptance.
