MARCH SCENE STUDY
Tuesday's 7-10pm
5/5-5/26
1157 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA
This class is an intense, directed, on-going scene study class in a working theater environment. From Shakespeare to emerging new playwrights, we use the best material possible to push the actor and create a richer level of storytelling. The sole purpose of this class is to get the actor to function from a deeper emotional truth.
I have worked with actors on stage and in film and television. I have seen thousands of auditions and had hundreds of students. At this studio we take the craft of acting and the business of being a student very seriously. If you want to work hard and can contribute to the class you are welcome to apply.
Only ten actors accepted into class at a time.
You will be given a scene from a play and assigned a partner. Long scenes are encouraged as we strive to create and sustain the life of the character over an extended period of time. You are expected to know your lines and come to class having made choices. The goal of this class is to use great plays as a device to uncover the obstacles to your creative growth. It's not a contest to see who can do the best scene, but rather an emotional exploration of the character and a deepening of your understanding of your own process.
* Actors will be considered based on an interview and or reel submission. Auditors register in order to attend.
To inquire about space, email below.
John Hindman is a writer/director whose script “The Dream of the Romans” was included on Hollywood’s famous Black List. He is the writer and director of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize Nominee “The Answer Man” starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham. He is the writer/director of "The Passing Parade" which won multiple prizes at festivals and was the opening night Film at The Boston Film Festival where it won “Best Actress”. John’s screenplay "Unstoppable" was produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artist’s Equity and Amazon MGM with William Goldenberg directing. The film stars Jennifer Lopez, Jharell Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Don Cheadle and Michael Pena and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before becoming the #1 film in the world on Amazon Prime.
John has written for studios, producers, as well as television as a staff writer for NBC/ Universal. John’s script “A Bright and Guilty Place" is being produced by Kevin Messick and Adam McKay (Vice, The Big Short, Succession and Don't Look Up) and he’s just finished his latest screenplay “As The Crow Flies".
He is the founder of the elite John Hindman Studio in Los Angeles, now in it's 10th year, which is regarded as one of the top studios in Los Angeles to study.
John Hindman Australia Workshops
MASTER CLASS SCENE STUDY AND SCREENWRITING
SYDNEY | MELBOURNE
“I loved working in Australia and can’t wait to return. The talent I worked with on my last tour there was world class.”
WORKSHOPS
SCENE STUDY (ACTORS)
SYDNEY - June 20-21
MELBOURNE - June 27-28
2-Day Intensive
$750 AUD (participants)
$195 AUD (auditors)
SCREENWRITING (WRITERS)
3-Night Intensive
SYDNEY - June 22-24
MELBOURNE - June 29 - July1
$450 AUD
Applications close May 22, 2026
