Zane Stephens Studio

"If you're looking to get into acting, look no further. This class has taught me so much in just a little over a year. I'm so thankful to have found Zane and his studio. He will teach you through improv and scene study. His improv helps you think on your feet, build your arsenal of characters, and become wittier with each warm up. He will show you how to break down a scene and truly understand it from its moment before to its characters and their tactics to achieve what they want. You will also learn how to execute an emotion well without having to use method acting. The best part is he makes it FUN and you'll want to come back to challenge yourself further. I definitely recommend coming to this class if you're wanting to enhance your acting skills and find a community of great acting friends. :)"

"Love love love this studio. Been there for 3 years and I have never been more confident as an actor. Zane’s classes and instruction have helped me get out of my head and perform in truth. The adult classes are on stage in the beautiful Red Clay theater in downtown Duluth. The class gives you a chance to take risks and get out of your comfort zone. It’s a safe space too. Zane’s great at meeting you where you are in your acting journey. I’ve never felt judged or shamed by his instruction, only challenged to go deeper into the scene and the character. We also do theater games and improv to warm up at the beginning and cool down with a short improv game at the end. It’s a wonderful little community of actors who are on different levels, but support each other as we perform our scenes. I also love that Zane is walking the walk. He’s not some theater major who did a short film 20 years ago. He has a hefty resume and is currently pursuing a career in film by auditioning (often booking too) for major projects. This helps him be up on the latest casting director and talent agent trends, and gives us wisdom from his on set experience. Zane will take your acting to the next level if you’re willing to learn."

"Zane has been my acting coach for over 3 years now and I am an immensely better and more experienced actor because of him. With his guidance and coaching I’ve been able to grow in confidence, learn what it means to dive into each character he gives me, access emotions in performance I never thought possible, and become a represented actor. He challenges me each week and pushes me to become good at my craft. He sees things many coaches don’t of what you need to work on. Also class is SO fun, built of community and friendship and improv. Joining his class is the best thing you can do for your acting career!"

"Thank God for Zane Stephens. I have had the privilege to work with him in group settings as well as one on one sessions, and I can tell you that he is as knowledgable as he is personable. He actually cares about the success of working actors and will give you the exact insight that you need to further your career. I would even go so far as to say that he is a reason to relocate to the growing industry in the Atlanta area. Zane can give you what you need to be taken seriously by large-scale, out of state casting directors. After about just 3 months of classes with him, I have made huge strides in my technique, been called back for multiple projects, and have even been put on hold for major network television roles. This is definitely one of the best investments I have been smart enough to make."