Because each week builds on the previous lesson, we encourage students to attend every class whenever possible. If a class is missed, we'll do our best to help the student catch up during the following week. Any scripts will be emailed so the student has the opportunity to work on it at home. There are no makeup classes or refunds given for missed classes.

Ibis is created to provide a safe space for students to try new skills and make mistakes in a supportive environment. Kids tend to feel more confident to act without parents in the room. To help students stay focused and build independence, classes are generally drop-off. We may invite parents to special showcase days or viewing opportunities during the session. The location is a public recreation center so parents are encouraged to enjoy the facility while they wait for their child.

That's completely okay—and very common. Many actors start out shy! We create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to participate at their own pace while gradually building confidence. You will be surprised what the camera can capture even from our more guarded students.

We accept:

• Step Up for Students Scholarship

• Venmo

• PayPal (service fee applies)

• Cash

Yes! Every student will spend time acting on camera throughout the session. Watching playback is one of the best ways to learn and improve.

Yes! At the end of each session, students receive digital copies of the projects they worked on in class for personal use and continued learning.

Classes are intentionally kept small, with no more than 10 students, allowing for individualized coaching and plenty of camera time.

Each class will start with a warm up (to ready the body and mind for acting). We will then jump right into that day’s lesson. Each day will be different and could include improvisation exercises, (these are quite fun and usually a big hit), learning about commercials, script analysis, the differences between comedy and drama acting, filmmaking lingo etc. Some days they will be on camera trying the skills we have learned and watching playback. Each session will end with a final project they will get to show their family and keep.

PREPARATION IS IMPORTANT! Students WILL need to do some work at home on their own. With any acting, an actor needs to know their character and learn lines (I will always keep it short). As with anything, preparation is the key to success. In acting, preparation means freedom. It gets you out of your head and into the moment, and THAT is where the magic happens! But don’t worry, there is always a second take if they forget a line, it happens to even the most seasoned professionals.