Too Lazy to Work, Too Nervous to Steal

Another Opening, Another Show

It’s been a busy year for us here at Take 5 Studios! We sold out our available class slots again for Summer Semester, and began our Staged Reading Series with a new work from local writer Katherine Wolf! The best part about the theater is you can’t do it alone. Big props to Katherine and our cast of 13 actors who came together to do some acting!

In true Rochester fashion, this reading was put on using nothing but local artistic doing new work. As we say all the time here at Take 5 Studios, we think “Acting is For Everyone”, so it was a real treat to get a bunch of people together from all walks of life and speak the speech. We’re excited to do this again!

Calling Local Writers!

Do you have a play? A film? A TV show or sketch or monologue? We’re looking for you! Take 5 Studios wants to give you a chance to get your work read out loud in a professional environment, with feedback to help you improve your work.

If you’re interested in submitting for our next Staged Reading Series, send us an email at [email protected] and let us know!

Looking to Act in a Reading?

We’d love to get you involved! The best way to get on our radar is to take a class, but feel free to send us an email at [email protected] with your headshot and resume so we know you’re interested!

No Headshot or Resume?

No problem! We take actors of all ages and talent levels, but it sounds like you might be perfect for private acting classes! We offer one-on-one coaching that can help you with resume building and audition material.

Tom Loughlin is an Artie Award Nominee

Big congratulations to our very own Tom Loughlin! Tom has been nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play from the 2024 Artie Awards Committee for his performance as Gregory Solomon in the Irish Classical Theatre Company production of The Price by Arthur Miller. We in the business call this a “solidly above average job”.

This makes it Tom’s 4th Artie Nomination in 35 years of acting in Buffalo, including a win in 2014 for his performance as Polonius in Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s production of Hamlet. Tom was also honored in 2022 with a Career Achievement Award by the Artie Awards Committee for his body of work as an actor as well as a lifelong theatre educator.

It’s nice to have the hardware, but..

But even Tom will tell you; in acting it’s about the process, not always the result. We act because we love it! The journey from page to stage is what keeps us coming back to the theater.

Want to experience it for yourself?

What’s stopping you! We have private coaching available based on your schedule, and Tom himself will be teaching acting classes this Summer! Check our class offerings, and come see why we think “Acting is For Everyone”

Winter Semester Has Begun!

Let’s face it: we’re all looking for a good indoor activity during the Winter! Why not try something new and take an acting class! Get out of the cold and activate your body, voice, and mind by stepping out of your comfort zone and getting up on stage.

We’re offering two classes this semester

For more information on these classes, click the links above or check out our Classes page to find out more!

Why Take an Acting Class?

We thought you’d never ask! Here’s a short video we made for you and why we think Acting is For Everyone:

BLOOD WILL HAVE BLOOD

Looking for something spooky to do to kick off your Halloween celebrations? Join us at Take 5 Studios in Village Square right here in Rochester, NY for a dramatic presentation of Shakespeare’s MacBeth.

This 90 minute production will fully immerse you in the mind of the mad king, by filling our black-box style studio with lights, live underscoring, and all the bloody instruction Shakespeare can give.

The show will run October 26th, 27th, and 28th at 8pm at our studio in Village Gate Square Suite #D310

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS

with Cap Gun Collective’s Matt Miller

September 30th, 2023 @ 2pm at Take 5 Studios, Rochester, NY

Looking for an acting class? Want to experience what it’s like to audition for a movie? Chicago’s Matt Miller will virtually join Take 5 Studios for a one-day masterclass that will give students a taste of what professional actors go through when auditioning for the silver screen. Students will use sides from The Amityville Horror, which will be recorded and reviewed in class. Matt will be connected to a live feed, which means students will truly have a feel for how their acting plays through the lens of the camera.

Matt brings his years of experience as a director and casting agent to Rochester for this one day workshop. This class is perfect for actors who have little to no experience working on-camera and want to get started.

The class will cover:

-The basic components and best practices for a successful film audition

-a mock audition for a day player role in the Ryan Reynolds’ led horror film The Amityville Horror.

-In-class review of auditions and feedback from casting director, Matt Miller.

-Q&A about acting, the film industry, and the Cleveland Guardians chances in a weak central division race. (Yankee fans still encouraged to attend)

Who’s Matt Miller?:

Matt Miller is a Chicago based director and teacher. Miller started his career as a casting director and in addition to casting hundreds of commercials over the years, his notable film credits include The Amityville Horror, Stranger Than Fiction, Public Enemies and The Break-Up. He was also the co-creator and an executive producer on the TV Land original series Teachers. Stalk him properly at mattmillerdirect.com.

**Class price is $70 per student, limit 12 participants**

Interested in taking an acting class? Click here to see all of Take 5 Studios offerings, or click here for private coaching.

Any questions? Please email us at [email protected]

Register for an Acting Class Today!

The seasons change their manners, as the year
Had found some months asleep, and leapt them over

william shakespeare

Well, we finally made it! Scorching hot summer has turned into relatively hot Fall, and Take 5 Studios has opened our Fall Semester.

Feel free to check out our classes and see what we’ve got available! Classes are set to begin in mid-September, so don’t wait to book an acting class with us today!

Have any questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions about our offerings, or if you want to book a slot!

Want to Start Acting Right Away?

Eager to start ASAP? We offer private coaching as well! Take 5 Studios has one-on-one training available for students of all skill levels. Sessions can be booked at a time that fits your schedule, so you’re able to get training or just dip your feet into something fun at a time that’s best for you. Feel free to book a session today, or email us at [email protected] for more information!

We here at Take 5 Studios wanted to take some time to really introduce ourselves to you, so we (but mostly me, Eric) make this short video for you all to enjoy. If you were ever on the fence about taking an acting class, this surely will convince you!

Take an Acting Class Today!

Our Spring Semester is filling up fast! Don’t forget to sign up for any one of the many classes we have to offer, or if you want private acting lessons we have acting coaching available one-on-one by appointment. Book your time-slot today by clicking here!