Acting for Non-Actors |
September 30 — November 4Unlock your inner confidence — no stage experience needed.
Whether you’re looking to boost your communication skills, think on your feet, or learn how actors do what they do, this class is for you. Designed for non-actors, it offers a fun, low-pressure introduction to the world of acting. You’ll explore how performance techniques can enhance your presence in professional settings—and discover a few surprising things about yourself along the way.
PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, which will be offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.
Faculty
Nick Hoffa (Teaching Artist)
Nick Hoffa is a teaching artist, director, and working actor with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He’s directed full scale musicals, intimate theater productions, short films, and narrative podcasts. For Audible, he directed The Cotton Club Murders, starring Rainn Wilson, Christian Slater, and Juliette Lewis, which won the 2022 Webby Award for Best Scripted Podcast. Through his company Wheelhouse, he coaches professional actors and also teaches Acting for Non-Actors, where he’s taught hundreds of industry creatives (DGA, WGA, PGA) and “regular people” alike — from lawyers to designers to sous chefs. As an actor, he’s been on Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, The Mindy Project, and Justified among many others, and has appeared in over 25 national campaigns for brands like Lowes, Google, and Progressive. He also serves as the Drama Director for South Pasadena High School and lives in L.A.’s westside with his wife and two children.
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