The Studios

JOIN A COMMUNITY OF ACTORS—DIVERSE IN AGE, CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS,
AND EXPERIENCE—WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ART OF ACTING!

The Institute re-envisions Stanislavsky’s System of actor training as a living legacy that continually adapts the timeless art of acting to the evolving conditions under which today’s actors work. Stanislavsky’s innovative rehearsal technique, Active Analysis—as practiced by his most prominent assistant, Maria Knebel—is the Institute’s cornerstone for this evolving legacy. The technique’s dynamic principles and improvisatory approach foster in actors the independence, spontaneity, and flexibility they need to work across media and in differing aesthetic styles from realism to postdramatic works and beyond.

What people are saying...

A/A teaches you to think on your feet, because it throws ideas on their feet without talking them to death. You develop the ability to see the scene in various ways and unlock options that would otherwise have been overlooked in the process of day to day rehearsal and line reads.

Dan Lippert, actor.

A/A gives me flexibility within structure.

Kylie Sparks, actor.

Active Analysis is exceptionally versatile, no matter what the text or scenario.

Sydney Blair, actor.

Sharon’s process has given me a sustainable structure that balances unfettered imagination and exploration with focus and specificity. I now have freedom to be confident and authentic as actor, storyteller, and human.

Hannah Pierce, actor and dancer

Sharon is everything one would need in an acting teacher. Smart, concise, and caring, but most of all she is clear.

Baron Kelly, actor and acting teacher

Sharon opened my eyes as an actor. She guides actors out of their comfort zones, allowing them to open up and listen. Dr. Carnicke is a breath of fresh air in a world of method madness, and she is paving the way to a powerful future of acting.

Teena Pugliese, actor and filmmaker

Carnicke’s Studio has given my acting and choreographic work a 180 degree turn around. It has both deepened and simplified my teaching approach to both these art forms.

F. Lynn McMurrey, Professor Emeritus of Dance, GCC

Her class TRANSFORMED my understanding of acting and how I approach it. My brain got a 2.0 upgrade just by taking her class. EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE CARNICKE.

Student, The University of Southern California

THE IN-PERSON STUDIO

  • Sessions vary from several weeks to several months.
  • Each session takes on a particular topic in acting. Past topics have included scene study; auditioning techniques; acting professionally; the performance of classic plays; acting in post-modern and contemporary works, including new plays; and the devising of new content.
  • In-Person sessions are conducted on a rent share basis.
  • The length and topic of each session will be announced via email in advance of registration.
  • Most sessions culminate in an Open House performance.

THE ONLINE STUDIO

  • Meets on Saturday mornings (Pacific Standard Time) via the Internet.
  • Sessions vary from six to ten weeks.
  • Each session focuses on the principles and practice of Active Analysis through the use of dramatic texts in various styles.
  • A required contribution is set for participation in the Online Studio.
  • The length of each session will be announced via email in advance of registration.

PRAGMATIC DETAILS FOR THE STUDIOS

  • Both Studios are open to actors via audition or interview.
  • Audits are available by appointment.
  • For more information, including dates, topics, and rent-share or contribution levels, or to request an audit, click the button below.
GET INFO ON PRAGMATIC DETAILS FOR THE STUDIOS

Round Tables

  • Periodically, the Stanislavsky Institute hosts discussions on topics of concern to actors.
  • Past topics have included working with Active Analysis in film and preparing for auditions.
  • Round Tables are announced by email to the Institute Members.
  • To become a member, click the button below to contact us.
BECOME A ROUND TABLE MEMBER

PRAGMATIC DETAILS FOR THE STUDIOS

Studios

Private Coaching

Writings

Facebook Instagram Linkedin Mail-bulk