Twenty Life Lessons I Learned from Stage Moms and Out of Work Actors.- Lisina Stoneburner

The Actor's Process - CD and Guide Book Series

A series of uniquely designed audio CD's with accompanying guides that can be used to compliment and enhance the actor's process. These audio CD's are a great tool that can be utilized virtually anywhere. No extra props or devices necessary. Everything the actor needs is right in the package. We also have a unique guide exclusively for Parents of Young Working Actors. Information culled over years of work compiled in an easy to implement guide.

Clearing the Slate

Prompting for Relaxation, Stretching and Energizing as a prelude to, or in conjunction with the actor's personal preparation process. Great for use prior to auditions rehearsals and performances. With concentrated breathing, visualization and physicalizations, the audio CD can easily bring the actor to a place they are ready to work from, create from and find themselves at a place of flexibility and availability.

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Vocal Warm-Up for the Actor

Includes step by step prompts for breathing - expanding lung capacity and breathing ability, facial stretching, tongue twisters, vocal range of sounds, energizing the voice and the muscles of the body that enhance voice, annunciation and clarity. Designed to bring the actor's voice and body to a working place where it is loose, vibrant and alive with flexibility. Great as a preparation for auditions, rehearsal and performance.

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Scene Study

A step by step process for the actor to easily approach the task of analyzing their material. Includes prompts for finding objectives and actions, fully comprehending the story, identifying characters and relationships, finding the changes, making logical and imaginative choices and exploring the material. Great for actors of all experience levels to either follow the guide step by step or to use as a reminder when having problems finding moments in a script.

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Character Development

A step by step process for discovering the life, background, and purpose of your character. Includes prompts for finding levels of state of being, levels of emotion, discovering the character's back story, and understanding their relationships and how they are affected by them. A process for exploring and discovering the depth of the person you are playing and learning how to use the text and your imagination to make choices for auditions, rehearsal and performance.

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The Parent Book- A Guide for Parents of Young Working Actors

Written by Co-Executive Director of The Company Acting Studio, Lisina Stoneburner. A veteran coach and acting instructor, in the industry for over 20 years. This manual is straight forward, to the point and a great way to remind parents of the basic information often overlooked in their child's career. It discuses headshot choices, resumes, maintaining a relationship with your agent, knowing what a proper training program is like. Most importantly it covers how parents can be the best help to their kids as far as growing them as artists and supporting them as young actors. It gives tips on activities for parents and kids and how to help them with their auditions without directing them in the wrong direction. It discusses how to build instincts and hone their skills. It also covers options for actors beyond the elementary years as far as college and university training. A great supplement to the Parents Seminar offered at The Company Acting Studio and also a great guide all on its own.
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Clients Speak

"Lisina Stoneburner teaches a variety of techniques that help actors connect to their craft and to the material they are working on. She gave me tools to feel more confident in my auditions and to explore characters on a deeper level."
~ Tony Award Winner- Dinah Manoff

"I recommend Lisina for the most intense training. She has an abundance of knowledge and expertise. The level of training she provides is at the most professional level."
~Joy Pervis - Agent J. Pervis Talent

"Each time I work with Lisina, she helps me deepen my exploration of a scene. My work with her encourages me to focus on furthering my personal process as well as be brave and very distinct with my choices. She has been immensely helpful at a transitional point in my career. She's one rad lady."
~ Sara Canning - Actor ~ The Vampire Diaries

"I remember when I walked into my first class at The Company Acting Studio with Lisina...I was incredibly shy, nervous, and afraid to step out of my comfort zone. She immediately began working with me to build confidence and helped me take risks with the choices I made in scenes. She pushed me further than anyone else ever has, but always in the most caring way. Because of her, I have confidence in myself and in the choices I make, and the ability to walk into a casting office and make a lasting impression. Many of the lessons she has taught me I still carry with me today. Not just in my work, but also throughout my life.They are invaluable."
~Mahaley Hessam - Actor ~ Easy A, Secret Life of the American Teenager

"Lisina took me from 0-60 in minutes. She's incredible and very much a part of the Vampire Diaries family. I love talking about scenes with her and working through different emotions. She's taught me incredible techniques that I, in 17 years of acting, hadn't used before. She's amazing, and I'm grateful to be working with such a phenomenal teacher and person."
~Katerina Graham - Actor ~ The Vampire Diaries

"Having Lisina on set with me everyday has allowed me to never second guess my choices as an actor knowing in between takes I'm able to collaborate and bounce ideas off someone who I'm comfortable with, on a professional and personal level. I have seen great improvements in my work under the teachings of Lisina and would highly recommend anyone SERIOUS about their craft to enroll in a class at The Company Acting Studio."
~Michael Trevino - Actor ~ The Vampire Diaries