“All an actor needs is: will, bravery and common sense.”
– David Mamet
Acting should be simple, organic and fun. Mark Westbrook's acting classes are just the same. Whether you are a complete beginner looking for acting classes or an experienced professional seeking actor training for further professional development, we can work together to get the results you want.
"This guy knows what he's talking about."
Elias Toufexis (Actor - Smallville, Supernatural, The Five People You Meet In Heaven)
This technique involves a powerful combination of the techniques devised by Mamet and Meisner and is firmly based in the principles of Common Sense. Practical Aesthetics is the technique used by actors including Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives & TransAmerica), Eddie Cahill (CSI NY), Kristen Johnston (The Women, 3rd Rock from the Sun and Absolutely Fabulous), William H Macy (Fargo, Sea Biscuit & Wild Hogs), Rose Byrne (Ellen in Damages) Jessica Alba (Sin City & Dark Angel) Clark Gregg (dir. Choke), Christopher Carley (Gran Torino & Lions for Lambs) Zosia Mamet (The Unit and Absolutely Fabulous), Edwina Findley (The Wire), Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory & Studio 60) and Skeet Ulrich (Jericho & Scream).
No flowery nonsense, only simple, direct, applicable approaches to acting.
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Yes, we're based in Scotland, but we offer acting masterclasses across the UK, Europe and America, so if you're interested in classes, get in touch!
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