The best way to begin your journey as an actor is to get training. The best way to deepen your practice is to renew and revitalize your skills. Wherever you are in this timeline, Jen has set up a simple, affordable plan of action for you to follow.
Step One:
6-Week Foundational Acting Class
Step Two:
Welcome to Step One of your training. This is a 6-week class that meets every week for 3 hours. Actors will be introduced to foundational acting techniques and will apply them to monologues and scenes. This weekly 3-hour acting class includes Jen's unique approach to the Stanislavski Method by way of the essential tools of Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner and Uta Hagen. Her work with actors is transformational as they will deepen their craft by being guided through powerful exercises and encouraged to open up their instruments in new and exciting ways. All levels welcome. A short interview is required prior to registration and can be scheduled by emailing Jen at jen@jennifermccabe.com. Please allow 48 hours for a response.
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Choose from any of these 4-week intensives. You may choose more than one.
Acting Technique
Continue with your study with this 4-week course that allows actors to continue working on their foundational acting training.
On-Camera and Audition Technique
This intensive introduces actors to Jen's TOP TEN tools for screen acting and auditions. Techniques such as The Detective, The Tightrope, Channels and Sunbeams. Not only will Jen lead you through her ten tools, she will break down the audition process for both in-person and self-taping and discuss the business of acting for screen. This intensive puts you in that top 5% of actors who book Let's BOOK!
Jump Then Justify®
This four-session workshop focuses on character development for the actor through teaching, lectures, interviews, and acting workshops entitled Jump Then Justify ®. Jennifer will facilitate actors’ exploration of Freud’s theory of Primary Process and Secondary Process Thinking as it relates to the actor’s creation of a character for theater, film or TV. This technique will reveal an actor’s true instincts and in-depth imagination.
The process learned can be applied to auditions, rehearsals and performance.
Step Three:
Acting Retreats in Nature
This acting retreat is spent both in Jen's Hudson Valley Studio and also in nature. Actors will spend the days of instruction being in the woods. They will deepen their craft by being guided through transformational exercises and encouraged to open up their instruments all while surrounded by nature. This will include: Personal vlogging in nature, on-camera work, Relaxation and Sense Memory, exploring text, guided hikes and mediations, 'Song and Dance' and other adventures to strengthen and enhance your relationship to yourself and your acting.
The early evenings will include a sit by the fire, sharing stories and listening to engaging lectures while reflecting on the work done that day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and consist of fresh, delicious options for all dietary lifestyles.
This retreat is the foundation for all of your acting training.
Click to see a Sample Retreat Experience
Coaching
One-on-One coaching packages for stage and screen are conducted remotely and are offered in 1, 3, 6 or 10 session packages:
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Auditions (in-person, remote or self-tape)
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Bookings/Role preparation (stage and screen)
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On Set Coaching
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Acting Technique: stage and screen
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College Audition Preparation*
1 session=$225
3 sessions=$595
6 sessions=$1,295
10 sessions=$1,895
​*additional services available for monologue selection.