The Sport of Acting

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Introduction: Empowering the actor to develop their own way of working, encouraging them to develop a reliable tool box of physical skills, help them quickly discern what is required of them for the scene, monologue, commercial bit, camera moment, etc., and giving them the opportunity to practice in a safe nurturing environment along with others who have varied backgrounds, professional experience and training and all share a love and respect for the craft of acting. There is a huge international presence in my class with students from all over the world, all with their own understanding of what acting is. I love the mix of cultures, ethnicities, each individual representing the varied types of education and training they have been exposed to before tackling Hollywood where they all share "the dream."

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Michael O.

May 2, 2010

I have been studying with Vinny for a total of 3 1/2 years. The only reason I left in the first place was because of the acting school he was under. I hated doing this because i knew I was missing out on some very good teaching. I saught other places to study, but no other teacher had the passion and charisma for acting as Vinny does. Now that he is running his own school and has created an approach that is "simple, direct, and humanly recognizable," I have gone back to his teaching and have been there for the last year and a half. The reason? Vinny keeps you on your toes and puts you through acting excercises that make you find something new each time to store in your "actors toolbox" of skills. Whether you are advanced or a beginner, Vinny teaches at a level that any skill level is able to achieve the same acting goals and have the same learning experiences. - Michael O.

Alexandra L.

May 8, 2010

I first met Vinny whilst studying and his class immediately became my favourite...two years on and nothing's changed! Every chance that I get to study with him is a chance that I grab hold of with both hands. Classes with Vinny are passionate, thought-provoking, challenging, supportive and most of all fun! Vinny inspires me to go further and to push harder than I ever thought I could. His honesty, integrity and respect for his students makes you feel safe and supported, his welath of experience is a goldmine to those of us starting out and, whether I'm in LA or the UK, I am lucky enough to be able to say 'Vinny will always be MY acting teacher'. Alexandra Laverick.

Christina C.

May 12, 2010

One of the first things you notice about Vinny is his passion for actors and acting. He creates a supportive, safe and fun classroom - or "gym" - to work out in, where, with Vinny's astute direction, his students can dare to take risks and push their comfort zone: the only way to grow and become a better actor. Vinny brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked with some of the greats of film and stage, and as a working actor he also shares current experiences of auditions, bookings and the business of acting. I recently produced a stage show and drew my ensemble of actors entirely from Vinny's class; their passion, talent and work ethic is a testament to the kind of people drawn to Sport and the way of working it engenders. I would recommend Vinny and The Sport of Acting to anyone.

Anthony W.

May 3, 2010

Ive studied with Vinny for 2 years now and he's the 'best'. Never met a teacher who is so passionate about his craft and so involved with getting his people to the top of their game. If you're up for it then he will take you to your next level of acting and he certainly is one of the reasons I feel so much more confident performing now. Thanks Vinny! Anthony Wemyss

Tom L.

May 3, 2010

If Vinnie Guastaferro was merely one of the most talented and gifted actors around, that would be one thing. But he also happens to be a brilliant teacher, analyzer, and "people person" with a near-messianic zeal when it comes to infusing the acting process with its (necessary) pragmatism and physicality (hence the monniker of his Sport Of Acting tutorial). Highly recommended for everybody and anybody -- at all levels of ability.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Not complicated! $259 for 8 weeks. Compare to other studios, about 1/2 the price/ Why? No tiered enrollment - you do not have to study with other teachers on levels 1, 2, and 3 before you "earn the right" to be in my class. If you enroll in sport, you study with ME. I do not designate levels, educated theatre actors with educational degrees and stone cold beginners all take the same course, The Essential Sport.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I continue to work as an actor and each experience gives me more to bring back to the students.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was given the opportunity to share my experience with actors in a foreign country while on a film I was in.

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