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       The first class I went to was Michigan Actors Studio in Ferndale. We worked on theater games and were each given a monologue to work on for the "semester" and we had the same monologue every week. This was Acting 1 (I think, beginners class) and since i've had some experience before this, I wasn't as happy because I was past this point. I do wish we were able to pick our own monologues. The teacher was a great guy and I think they just need to tweek that class alittle bit. I would have loved some feedback. Here, It is all about who teaches your class and they do have great teachers. You just have to find the right one. My friend took the second class at MAS and it was more geared toward commercials and industrial videos. That is great because if we lose the incentive, this is what is going to pay our bills as actors.  My second class that I am currently taking is at The Actors Workshop in Royal Oak and I love it. We do relaxation technique...

             There are a few acting schools in the Metro Detroit area, The Michigan Actors Studio, The Actors Loft, The Dramatic Arts Studio, and a few more.   Make sure you check them out and, if you can, sit in on a class before you sign up. Most long time actors will continue training through classes, workshops, and private coaching. The first thing casting directors look at is experience, then they look at what training you have.             Another tip is to tape your self doing scenes and monologues. You should also be doing this in your acting class.   Beg, borrow or steal a camcorder and rehearse in front of the camera.   It is nerve racking the first time you see yourself on film, but it is invaluable in learning how your body moves and maybe how you don’t want it to! storyboard sketch of my son in Dark Fields with David Carridine   Next you need a h...