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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:
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...
Unlocking the Mysteries of On-Camera Acting – by Greg Braun
The camera can either be an actor’s best friend or worst enemy, depending on your approach. Regardless of your acting technique, there’s a very special, fundamental relationship that needs to be cultivated in order to work in front of the camera effectively. Click...
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
The Actor’s Journey – Be An Artist
This class is for the seasoned actor. The actor will focus on how to open up his/her raw materials to craft a fully three-dimensional character
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…
