Q: What does ACTA stand for and why?
Q: What makes ACTA School different from traditional drama schools?
Q: What is the foundation of ACTA School's teaching?
 Q: What techniques will be used?
Q: How long do I have to join for?
Q: Can I join at anytime and will I be behind other students?
Q: How much does ACTA School cost?
Q: Where are ACTA School classes held?
Q: When are ACTA School classes held?
Q: What do I need to wear?
Q: What about child protection?
Q: How will acting skills help me in the real world?
Q: How will I get work?
Q: Will I be guaranteed work?
Return To Top Q: What does ACTA stand for and why?
A: ACTA stands for Actor for Cinema, Television and Advertising. It would have been called actor for film, TV and commercials but AFTC wasn't a catchy name and the t-shirts will look great with "I'm an ACTA" on them. Return To Top
 Q: What makes ACTA School different from traditional drama schools?
A: When people say they want to be an actor nowadays they usually mean they want to be on TV or in a film. Drama schools typically teach dance, singing and stage acting. ACTA School's teaching techniques are designed specifically to teach students how to act for the camera whether it is for a film, TV or commercial and very importantly how to get the job. Each week students will be filmed acting out authentic Hollywood scripts, see their work played back in class and students will be able to watch the results online via our website in a secure, password protected, on-screen environment.
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Q: What is the foundation of ACTA School's teaching?
A: ACTA School's founder, Nick Meaney, spent over 15 years working and studying in the film capital of the world, Los Angeles. He is a classically trained actor who graduated from the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts and won the Philip Loeb Award for Acting 2 years consecutively. Nick continued studying with a number of Hollywood's foremost acting coaches including Stan Roth who also taught the same techniques that ACTA uses to Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. Nick's experience also draws from hundreds of workshops with Hollywood's top casting directors, producers and directors. View Nick Meaney's CV and demo reel. Return To Top Q: What techniques will be used?
A: Rather than adhering to one particular philosophy or method, ACTA uses a combination of proven classical and modern techniques in a no-nonsense practical approach. These have been designed to develop each individual student's ability so they can implement reliable, consistent techniques applicable in any acting or audition situation. Return To Top  Q: How long do I have to join for?
A: Class sizes are very limited and a 10 week commitment is required. If a place is available and dependent on the individuals experience, a student may join at any time and will be pro-rated based on a 10 week commitment. Thereafter, fees are payable every 10 weeks in advance. Classes are on going and not by term.
Return To Top Q: Can I join at anytime and will I be behind other students?
A: Yes, you can join at anytime, if a place is available. Classes operate on an on going basis rather than by a term. Other students may be at different levels however this will not prevent a new student from joining and feeling comfortable. This is because each student's experience, objective and ability are taken into consideration and class work is assigned and varied accordingly. In real life, award winning actors work with less experienced actors all the time. There are very few actors in the world that will say they have nothing more to learn. Therefore, each student will progress on an individual basis. Return To Top  Q: How much does ACTA School cost?
A: Classes are £150 per set of 10 weeks.
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A: Please contact as class locations vary.
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Return To Top Q: What do I need to wear?
A: There are no dress requirements and students should feel comfortable. However, students will be encouraged to think about the various roles they will be playing and what best compliments their characters. We will also discuss what aspects look better on camera i.e. colour of clothing, hair in the face etc. Return To Top Q: What about child protection?
A: Both directors of ACTA have up to date, clean Enhanced Criminal Background Disclosures. These are available on request. ACTA School is dedicated to developing it's students in a safe and secure environment. We have a duty of care to our students and everyone should feel confident that as an organisation, we have the safety and well being of our students as a primary concern. Return To Top  Q: How will acting skills help me in the real world?
A: People act everyday of their lives in varying degrees. Knowing how you project yourself and being conscious of your behaviour and body language is vital to improving confidence, negotiation and presentation skills. These skills are rarely taught and are invaluable to all students in the real world. Return To Top Q: How will I get work?
A: Those wishing to pursue a career in acting may be offered representation by the ACTA Agency. Nick Meaney and Max Foster successfully operated their own talent management company (Classic Talent Management) in Los Angeles for over 15 years. (see About ACTA). Nick will use that extensive knowledge and experience to guide students in their careers. ACTA Agency, through cutting edge technology, will allow approved casting directors access to view selected ACTA students' headshots and filmed work, set up auditions and be able to cast directly from our website. Return To Top  Q: Will I be guaranteed work?
A: There are never any guarantees in the acting world, however, knowledge and experience is power. ACTA Agency via it’s secure website and extensive contacts will actively prepare and promote each candidate to provide them with the best opportunities of success. Rest assured, having "walked the walk" and continuing to do so, nothing would give us greater pleasure than gaining victories in our students succeeding.
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