QUESTION?

SHOULD I WAIT FOR A TERM TO END BEFORE JOINING?

ANSWER:   
I would suggest that students do not wait for the next term but join in asap.  That way they get to work with and learn from the the other students and work with me, where I can help them catch up quicker. 

The professional quality of my teaching and the learning will still be 100%. There are certain term's that will have to be done and the 'catch-up' wont work but those terms are later in the second year.

The longer they wait the harder it is for me to help them catch up. I teach my terms slow and steady and allow plenty of opportunities for students to catch up confidently, so help me help you by joining now rather then waiting. 

Each class is $40.00 per hour + tax and if your child joins in a term already running then i will charge only for the remaining classes and get them catching up quicker.

The Professional acting career program is essentially 80 - 85 weeks (depending on calendar days) spread out over seven terms, finishing off with the Monologues for the agents. 

This one-of-a-kind unique program is a "one-stop" comprehensive program that prepares students realistically for a career in the film / TV acting / TV commercials / voice industry.

Our studios are fully decked out with film equipment, professional lighting, sound, TV monitors, large green screens, a curtained backdrop stage, rehearsal rooms, and a fully functional sound recording studio.

Students are trained for a career in the industry as actor or voice cartoon actors. They even get to explore being a director, a camera operator, or try being lighting or sound crew, or perhaps hair-makeup and wardrobe, or even a producer. Its all part of the professional acting program.  

The course starts with basic drama to camera training that includes improvisational exercises to help the student get comfortable with performing.

Other standout elements are the students will be working with Green Screen special effects in "action "scenes". 

Students get to learn kid friendly (and safe) basic stunt "fighting" for film and learn how to offer up cartoon voice characters and work in a sound studio.

Students will also experience the Imagination of the movies in the special "scenarios" course which are action related - acting scenes, where students step onto Green Screen production sets and take part in scenarios of action and survival with lots of interactive fun, learning, high stakes adventure and thrills. 

Bottom line, is that each student is offered the opportunity to go the distance in their professional development, step up to prove themselves, reach for the stars knowing they are prepared from drama to comedy, from being on stage to being on screen, from working with green screen special acting effects to cartoon voices and basic stunt action moves.

This unique program covers all that you need to know to step into the demanding and tough business realistically with full confidence to make a lasting impression.  

Students will learn to break down a scene, make good acting choices, and play it real.  Students will also learn how to cry on camera working with a scene from the hit TV series Stranger Things. They will also learn to work with comedy and drama and television material like Degrassi and Stranger Things on specially designed interior film stage sets.

They also learns about hitting marks, eyelines, character development, also about being taking direction, types of camera shots, hair, make-up and costume, and an overall understanding of being a working actor. 

Students will work by themselves and in the team dynamic.

Students will also receive actual working scenes and scripts and TV material.

Classes are dual-purpose learning, where students learn about leadership, out-of-the-box thinking, confidence & character building, responsibility, working in teams, and the business ethic of being on set, on time, ready to do the work. 

BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE
 
TERM I / 10 WEEKS

• Basic training drama to camera. Here students try TV commercials and also basic film scenes to get the idea of working on camera and working with a script. Basic green screen action scenes.

 TERM 2 / 11 WEEKS

• Film / TV scene Study. Here students now take what they learned from the first course and we add more to it.
• TV commercials. Here students now get to work with more challenging material and learn to use props.
• More Green screen special effects training.

 
TERM 3 / 13 WEEKS 

• Working on Comedy Scenes. Students work with the dynamics of comedy, timing and being fearless. One particularly comedy scene is used from the TV series Stranger Things. Also other material is also used.
• Film scene "scenarios"

 
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
 
TERM 1 / 10 weeks

• Voice Overs for Cartoons, video games, TV shows
• Basic Fight/Stunt moves for camera
• Advanced Film/TV scenes (Crying on Camera) 

TERM 2 / 12 Weeks

• Advanced scene work
• Advanced film "scenarios"

TERM 3 / 13 weeks

• How to Audition for Film, TV and TV commercials
• Mock-up test Auditions

 
GRADUATION TERM 13 weeks

• Agent monologues / recommendations are made by Mr. Healy to the top agents/managers. Please note: Only those that display viable talent, skill and professionalism will be CONSIDERED for recommendation.

ACTING PROGRAM BEGINS
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GROUP CLASSES COST around $440 - $520 + tax for each term depending on the calendar days.
Semi / Private classes can cost up to $80 + tax per hour depending on age, how many kids

CLASS SIZE UP TO 8 STUDENTS.

EACH CLASS RUNS FOR 1 HOUR, although I may go over time where needed.

PAYMENT THROUGH INSTALLMENTS IS POSSIBLE.

My classes are all about career development and do reflect the real working environment.  These courses can be "recreational classes" however remember that most students in the course is either wanting to actually work in the industry and or build their confidence.  Either way students receive over 30 years of my professional coaching in every class I teach with pride.

The idea is to help each of the students find their confidence and learn to live their dreams, whatever that means for each of them.

Classes are dual purpose learning, where students learn about leadership, out-of-the-box thinking, confidence & character building, responsibility, working in teams, and the business ethic of being "on set", and on time ready to work.
 
LOCATION:
Thornhill Square Shopping Center, 300 John St on 2nd floor suite 275
Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1

MAKE-UP CLASSES ARE POSSIBLE ONLY IF THE MAKE-UP CLASS HAS LESS THEN SIX STUDENTS.  THAT EXTRA STUDENT PLACES A LEARNING STRAIN ON THE OTHER CLASS. THE ONLY WAY IT CAN BE DONE IS IF THERE IS NOT 12 STUDENTS IN THE MAKE-UP CLASS.

NO CLASSES ON LONG WEEKENDS.

REFUNDS: Discontinuance and Refund policies: 90% refund granted up to 14 days notice in writing / email prior to course commencement date. 50% refund granted if less than 14 days notice in writing / email prior to course commencement date. 25% refund if less than 7 days prior notice in writing / email to the first class commencement date. No refund granted after first class commencement date. Student has option of taking another course if space is available.

REVIEWS (from Google. Type in Google Thornhill Acting Studio)

• I was really surprised at how resilient my daughter was and her determination to keep trying and not giving up. I was very impressed on how you approached her in various ways to help her succeed. You are truly a great teacher and mentor to your students. Looking forward to having you as her acting coach for years to come.

 

• My daughter has been taking acting classes with Christopher Healy for about a year now. She has gown tremendously as a performer due to the level of expertise from this teacher. He is a professional who is passionate about what he does. My daughter looks forward to his classes every time. He is a lovely person who truly cares about his students and helps with the individual needs of each student. I highly recommend this place.

 

• Chris is amazing!!! His knowledge and professionalism in acting has taught my daughter many skills that will not only help her in her acting career but also in her every day life in public speaking. She has build confidence and learned how to interact in front of crowds. His outgoing personality always made classes fun and exciting!!

 

• My daughter started working with Chris 2 years ago and we have had nothing but an exceptional experience. His passion and drive are contagious. From the beginning he has been open and honest with Keily and us as a family. Keily's dreams are starting to come true because of Chris's teaching, guidance and support. As we sign with her first agent we just want to say thank you Chris for always being in her corner and helping Keily become confident in her skills and in herself!! We as a family recommend Chris.

 

• Chris is amazing. Truly amazing. He's help me learn, grow and become a better performer. Thank you so much Chris its been an amazing year!

 

• I'm so glad that when I was choosing acting classes I chose this one. Over the past year I have been in Chris's class I have learned so much from him. He built confidence in me and changed who I am greatly. He has believed in me even if I couldn't, he is super inspirational and teaches a lot of good values.

 

• Christopher Healy was the catalyst for my sons transformation from an anxious, shy boy to a confident and driven young man! Christopher’s approach is much deeper than simply learning to act, he teaches life skills that every parent desires for their child!!!

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Thornhill Acting Studio / SpeechArts is located inside the Sylvan Learning Center at Thornhill Square Shopping Center, 300 John St on 2nd floor suite 275
Thornhill, ON L3T 4P1