sitcom acting experts
Testimonials
Henry Watkins
There hasn’t been a single audition I’ve gone into as a professional in which I haven’t employed the lessons I’ve received from Todd. I can’t recommend him enough.
Doris Davis
Actors Comedy Studio is way ahead of the curve. Todd Rohrbacher not only provides his students with superb coaching in comedy acting technique but an invaluable wealth of knowledge in regards to the business, and the methods of marketing oneself in entertainment. He is an incredibly organized, commited and talented teacher/coach. His community of students is one of the most supportive, skilled and motivated industry groups in LA.
Allie Grant
Todd Rohrbacher’s class is for any actor searching for knowledge, confidence and a greater version of themselves.
Byrne Offutt
Todd Rohrbacher has the experience and the know how to teach you your own strengths. He gives you an edge in this industry by refining what you do best. This isn’t an “acting methodology.” It’s a training ground for brilliance.
Sarah McLean
Todd is determined to make each student self-sufficient and responsible for their own actions in this new media-driven industry, and with the tools I’ve gained from Actors Comedy Studio, I truly feel I am ready to face it. I am proud to be associated with ACS, where I’ve found nothing but supportive, driven, like-minded friends.
Erica Hanrahan-Ball
One of the best acting schools around! There have been countless times where I have taken class one week and the lesson in that class immediately helped me in my very next audition. Equal parts resourceful and inspirational. Thank you ACS!!!!
Mike L. Murphy
It’s really hard for a writer or director to nail a pitch because so much comes down to performance. Todd is able to take his natural abilities to elicit great performances out of actors & tailor that towards helping ‘behind the camera’ types feel comfortable when performing their pitch. On top of that, Todd was instrumental in offering great story advice, funny jokes, & helping to bring the emotion out at key story points. But I beg you, please don’t hire him, cause he may be too booked to coach me!
Robin Phelps
Run don’t walk to sign up at ACS! You get a taste of all the following in Todd’s classes: cold reading, audition technique, scene study, TV single camera, TV multi-camera, improv, film comedy, basic scene study, character analysis, etc. We also celebrate good news and share helpful info on the biz each week before class starts. It’s really a supportive environment, and I’ve made my best friends in LA through these classes. What a great feeling to be part of a group where you are learning, growing and being with people you respect and love to be around. Oh, and most importantly, laughing your ass off!
Amanda Nix
I have never met anyone who has a more perfect understanding of comedy than Todd. My confidence in my acting has improved drastically and I landed commercial and theatrical representation as a result of one of the Studio’s showcases! I’ve also found that students in this Studio are very motivated. I’ve never been around so many people who are constantly producing their own content.
Vanessa Mesia
I recently had an audition for a comedic role in a feature film. They told me that the improv trained actors they had seen the day before were just “too big” and over-the-top. The director came in had me do the scene, laughed and asked me to try a different way and then said that was great and asked me if could wait so they could bring in the producer. My training with Todd gave me the confidence, skill and practice to work each audition and be funny over and over again. I walked out of that audition feeling like a winner.
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Acting For Sitcoms
with Todd Rohrbacher & Elaine Hendrix
Class Times:
Mon: 7 – 10 p.m.
Tues: 12 – 3 p.m.
Tues: 7 – 10 p.m.
Wed: 12 – 3 p.m.
Thurs: 7 – 10 p.m.
Classes are ongoing.
A minimum three month commitment is strongly encouraged for best results.
Our nationally known Acting for Sitcoms program addresses every element required of actors to audition effectively for comedy and build a career. This class seamlessly integrates cold reading, script analysis, character development and audition technique into an on-going workout opportunity that allows time for actors to develop the myriad skills required to compete in today’s marketplace and book work.
Overview:
- Learn to break down sides quickly and efficiently.
- Create strong, organic characterizations.
- Find the honesty in the absurdity of scripted comedic material.
- Increase your cold reading skills.
- Nail your adjustments and redirection.
- Perfect your on-camera audition technique.
- Develop the knowledge and vocabulary to market yourself like a pro.
- Work with multi-camera, single-camera and dramedy scripts.
Our classroom environment is nurturing, supportive and challenging to actors of varying experience levels and ability. Actors work on-camera with playback every week. In addition, ACS encourages networking, socializing and building a community of peers.
The ongoing classes continuously produce new working relationships and casting opportunities. Along with practicing the craft, class regularly includes discussions on marketing and up to the minute information about the everchanging Entertainment Industry.
The Acting For Sitcoms Class is particularly beneficial for:
- Improv and Sketch Performers who have comedy experience but lack audition technique and on-camera training. (Improvisers – Don’t be left with a gap in your training!)
- Actors coming out of a University or Art School program.
- Actors who have primarily worked in drama and wish to master the art of sitcom work.
- Working actors who aren’t booking as frequently as they’d like and aren’t sure why.
- Actors transitioning into a new category, age range, or era of their career.
- Directors, writers and self-producers who’d like to participate in a fun and interactive class.
- Stand Ups who wish to translate their persona into a viable character for series TV.
Cost:
$390 per six weeks (Can be paid in two installments)
Plus one time securty deposit of $65
Brief orientation required prior to starting class, or completion of One Day Comedy Cast Intensive
Call or email to enroll. No auditing, thanks.
