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The New Collective is a boutique acting studio for the working actor
Many of our actors are working in major motion pictures and some of the hottest shows on television, including:
How To Practice Acting at Home – by Greg Braun
In these times of imposed isolation, it’s even more challenging for actors to stay sharp and engaged in the artistic process. Of course, there are lots of ways to practice acting from home: everything from taking Zoom classes to watching the latest “Master Class”...
Where To Look When Taping Monologues – by Greg Braun
Q: When recording monologues for taped auditions, do you face the camera and talk to the audience or face as if talking to someone off-camera?—@ChrissyBartels, Backstage Community Forums* This is such a great question. The answer depends on the situation. What is the...
3 Reasons Why Studying Your Craft Is Important – by Greg Braun
Summer is upon us and in the life of an actor, there are many challenges that can present themselves during the summer months. There may be a lull in the amount of auditions and job opportunities you receive or maybe you just finished one or more jobs, or you find...
The Actor’s Gym – Stage Time
Actor’s Gym is an exercise class for actors. The instructor begins with the actor’s awareness. Everyone forms a circle and music is played…
On Camera Audition – Camera Time
Actors can bring in their own personal audition material (up to 3 pages in length) or work on the sides provided
About Us
The New Collective was founded in October of 2009 by Matthew Word and Greg Braun with a mission to provide working actors with a full service conservatory to promote acting as a primary art form and as a lifestyle. This training program satisfies the work ethic and training demanded by the film and television industry in Los Angeles…
