Our weekly adult classes are for actors of all levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals. Each class is tailored by the instructor to meet students where they are, offering support and challenge in equal measure. The curriculum centers around the foundational technique, rooted in Sanford Meisner’s definition of acting as “living truthfully under imaginary circumstances.”

Through emotional preparation, moment-to-moment exercises, and improvised scene work, actors build the skills needed to show up on set prepared and directable. Once the foundation is solid, students begin working on scripted scene work, with ongoing opportunities to practice scene after scene. The technique is grounded in Meisner and deeply influenced by the teachings of Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Stanislavski, and the improvisational, actor-driven work of filmmaker John Cassavetes.

Monday - April Grady - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Tuesday - April Grady - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Wednesday - April Grady - 12pm - 4pm

Wednesday - Ryan McCluskey - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Thursday - April Grady - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Last Sunday of the Month - April Grady - Monthly On-Camera Audition Workshop - 12pm - 4pm

*An audit is required for enrollment, and must be done on a Tuesday or Thursday night. In the audit, you will observe a full class, get to participate in the warm-up and have some time to chat with the instructor to see if this work is a good fit for you. You can schedule your free audit with Abigail at boiseactingstudioassistant@gmail.com

NEW Payment System If you are having any difficulties with the new system, please email April.   

MONTHLY On-Camera Intensive. This is an ongoing Monthly On-Camera Intensive. It will be the last Sunday of the month, starting October 26. Time: 12pm-4pm. Price: $75 for current students, $90 for non-BAS students. This class will cover everything from set-up to performance & how to get creative with your audition tapes. Securing a spot one month does not guarantee you a spot in the future. You will need to sign up each month. You can do this by emailing Abigail at boiseactingstudioassistant@gmail.com

Notify your instructor, scene partner, and Abigail by email if you will be missing class. Texting, while helpful to communicate delays or sudden emergencies, makes it difficult to track absences. Keep it simple: send one email to your instructor, the BAS assistant, and scene partner. You likely have their email if you look at your most recent assignment email. Here are our emails:

(Abigail) boiseactingstudioassistant@gmail.com 

(April) boiseactingstudio@gmail.com 

(Ryan) ryambic@gmail.com

You will only be offered the opportunity for a make-up class if your absence is noted at least 48hrs in advance.

Give 1 month notice if you will not be continuing classes. We need to be able to plan accordingly for fluctuating numbers. Please be looking ahead to know if you will need to drop class for some time. 

Drop-In is $65 Please give us at least a 3 day notice so that your instructor can give you an assignment. 

SAVE THE DATE! December 29 is our Annual Holiday Raw Moments Jam! We will pick a time in the future to accommodate any changing or inclimate weather.