CHOOSE YOUR PATH
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CAMERA
CAMERA teaches the fundamentals of professional on-camera acting.
You’ll finish CAMERA knowing how to work in a frame, on a set, with a scene partner and director, and in your own self-tape.
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PRO
PRO IS where you'll be immersed in The Norris Studio's approach to level up your Craft and Career,
CRAFT
In one month, Brian distills his 25+ years of experience into one focused month that will take you from “I have no idea where to start” to feeling like a professional actor.
Too many classes teach outdated exercises that get actors in their heads instead of real-world processes that get actors on set. Across four weeks, we’ll cover the core tools, making playable choices, character vs. characterization, how to prepare and rehearse like a pro, scene work, and everything else you need for a rock solid foundation in the craft of acting.
The result is a lean, no-fluff toolkit: a step-by-step prep method, language that clarifies choices, and confidence in your craft foundation. Perfect on its own or paired with CAMERA, CRAFT is where you stop performing and start building a craft that consistently works—so you’ll work.
CRAFT is open to anyone at any experience level. It is designed for folks new to professional acting, transitioning from another career, or coming back to acting after a long break. CRAFT is a four week intensive course with weekly homework and some required rehearsal.
2026 sessions in January, April and August
Cost is $399 and includes 4 weekly Saturday sessions. Each session runs 4 hours.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN 4 WEEKS
Acting Fundamentals That Actually Matter
Objectives, obstacles, given circumstances, and all the rest. What they are, how they work, and how to use them without getting stuck in your head.
Building Emotional Truth
How to create authentic truth and behavior instead of pushing or getting stuck in the limits of personalization.
Scene Breakdown and Building Character
Simple, repeatable processes to go from the script to smart, bookable, playable choices.
Work Like The Pros
Learn how to memorize, prepare, and rehearse your work in useful, practical, repeatable ways.