Lena Harris Biography
Actors are filmed at the workshop sessions using original material;
resulting in 2-4 minute finished scenes that may be streamed online and
emailed to the industry. I offer on-camera techniques that give the actor
the discipline needed to overcome certain constraints that are required
in front of the camera (which are not present in stage acting).
Backstage has requested several article from me; one specifically
explains the importance of studying on-camera technique
(“Always Be Studying” (On-Camera Technique).
The acting techniques I teach allow the actor to be spontaneous,
alive, truthful, and in the moment. Actors work on monologues, dialects,
and impediments (for example, blindness or addiction).
Backstage requested the following article from me:
"Approaching a Role with an Accent"
I teach the Stanislavsky method of using physical actions to induce
feelings and emotions. Stanislavsky says, "In the doing the emotion will come."
My workshop provides actors with a safe and creative environment in which
they can apply techniques designed to empower actors
to achieve their full potential.
The muscles for acting must be developed and then
exercised constantly.
It is for that reason that each of the actors are filmed at
EVERY class. While applying their new techniques, the actors dress
in their character's wardrobe and makeup, step in front of the
camera and they ACT!
The process is tremendous fun! The actors work from
original material written by me (many of the scenes coming
from my Smith and Kraus book), resulting in 2-4 minute
finished videos that can be streamed online
to the industry.

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Our Mission Statement
High principles, passion for art and technical mastery are our foundation.
Generous hearts, working harmoniously to elevate the spirit is our bond.
A higher awareness of life's joys and peace of mind is our reward.
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~~~ It is our obligation as actors to reflect the human condition ~~~
LENA HARRIS On-Camera Workshop
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The Studio is available to writers and directors.
"Approaching a Role with an Accent"
"Always be Studying" (On-Camera Technique)
"One of the requisites for an actor is to be able to take the
words off the page and make them his own.
Lena Harris makes that ever so easy."
~ Robert Wagner