Martin Thompson Teaches Final On-Camera Acting Class At JTA Talent

FINAL On-Camera Acting Classes taught by Martin Thompson at JTA Talent in Charlotte

Classes start January 9th and 10th, 2011

Registration is now open for the final Charlotte session of On Camera Acting Classes, beginning January 9th & 10th, 2011 at JTA Talent in Charlotte. If you've always wanted to take these classes, or have ever considered studying with Martin, this is your last chance to do so in Charlotte! Class registration is limited and will be accepted one week prior to the first class.

For more Info, and to see the Video: www.MartinThompson.Net/Acting/Classes.html

To schedule your interview and audition, or to register - Call Martin Thompson at 704-458-1952. Or email: martinthompson@mindspring.com

The Classes:

Acting for the Camera: The Essential Technique
Sundays 5:00 - 7:00PM
January 9th - February 27th, 2011
Fee: $250 Age: 18 and up
The basic technique of acting for those just starting their career, or returning to the craft.

"I appreciate the fact these classes were offered so early in my training. Martin did a great job of de-mystifying the process! For someone with no experience in this business, you MUST take all the classes. The amount of interlocking information between them is incredible! And, the classes were sequenced perfectly for maximum impact!"
-- Jim W.

Acting for the Camera: Advanced Scene Study
Sundays 7:00 - 9:00PM
January 9th - February 27th, 2011
Fee: $250 Age: 18 and up
For the advanced actor, and for those who have completed the Essential Technique class. Admission is by audition or invitation only.

"You know what? If I had never taKen Martin's class, I would have NEVER fallen in love again with this craft! My heart is on fire! Martin is truly a gift! "
-- Caroline G.

"I have talked to a lot of people about Martin and his skills as a teacher. I truly have learned the most from him! I cannot express, enough, my gratitude!!!"
-- Monique M.

Acting for the Camera: The Master Class
Mondays 7:00 - 9:00PM
Continues January 10th - February 28th, 2011
Fee: $250 Age: 18 and up
For the working professional actor. Admission is by audition or invitation only. Discount for Union members.

"We signed one of your students today! Are they ALL that good?!?!?!"
-- Kecia Michelle - JTA Talent

"Several of my actors are taking Martin's classes and are improving a lot - and getting callbacks!"
-- Anne Greene - Talent One

"Thank you for all that you do! I recommend you to ALL of my talent!"
-- Mark Soper - Carolina Talent

About the Instructor:

Martin Thompson is an award winning professional actor with credits in television, motion pictures, and commercials, plus extensive credits on the New York stage and in regional theatres nationwide. His daytime television work includes recurring roles on The Guiding Light, The Edge of Night, and All My Children. His motion picture credits include Spies, Mr. Destiny, and Billy Bathgate with Dustin Hoffman. He co-stars with Dean Jones and Hayley Mills in Mandie and the Secret Tunnel and in Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure. He appears opposite Kevin Costner in The New Daughter, and with Colin Firth in Horton Foote's Main Street. He recently wrapped filming on Lake Effects opposite Jane Seymour, and Wanderlust with Paul Rudd, directed by David Wain, for Universal Pictures.

Thompson has developed a unique and passionate style of teaching - from the actor's point of view - which provides an extremely strong foundation and technique, while inspiring each student to creative, imaginative, and truthful performance on both the stage and screen. He is highly trained in the methods of Stanislavski, Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, and Lewis, as well as the techniques of the legendary Uta Hagen, with whom he studied at HB Studios in New York.

For nearly two decades, Thompson has offered professional acting classes, workshops, seminars, and private coaching to actors in both New York and throughout the Southeast. He has taught Master Classes in Acting at North Carolina State University, Master Classes in Film Acting at Davidson College, served as Artist in Residence at Chowan College, and participated in numerous residencies across the state through the NC Arts Council's Visiting Artists program. Thompson is a proud member of Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and Actors Equity Association.