For inquiries or to RSVP: aidaactingusa@gmail.com
Acting is a craft that must be enhanced upon constantly, and with new and uprising talent coming into the spotlight of Hollywood, it is best to keep your skills up to date. Some of the best stories told in geek culture are dependent upon how well the actor portrays their characters rolls. We have many actors who are known for only playing certain roles and they are continuously loved for generations to come. Many of these influential actors had to start enhancing their skills by taking acting lessons. Paul Parker has become an important part of the acting industry and he will be offering classes to help actors hone in on their skills. You can reach out to Paul here.
Paul Parker is a well-known and qualified teacher in the art of acting, and is currently in his 30th year of teaching. He has worked on and off as a professional actor for 25 years from 1977 to the start of 2003. Has been directing theatre on and off since 1990, and he has directed 6 short films since 2017. Paul Parker is known for teaching high profile actors in the USA, Japan, and Australia. Many of the actors he has trained have won Best Actor/ Actress awards. Not only is he a successful Hollywood Acting Coach, he has also helped hundreds of actors book work around the world.
Many of his students have worked on well-known films in the industry. Such people as Gerald Webb known for such works as Barry, Bull, Criminal Minds – Beyond Borders, NCIS. Jennifer Hutchins who has produced such shows as Criss Angel Mindfreak, Ghost Hunters International and My 600-lb life. The amazingly talented Jean Gilmore, Jean was one of the chief character creators for such Disney films as “Frozen 1 & 2”, “The Lion King”, “Aladdin”, “Toy Story” to name a few. Too many more to name. Everything and everyone Paul works with becomes a success.
“Now in his 30th year of teaching actors”
“11 of his actors have won Best Actor / Actress Awards”
Here is the caliber of people Paul Parker has taught in the USA:
- Jeanetta Arnette: Boys Don’t Cry, Pay It Forward, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, Lost, etc
- Gerald Webb: NCIS – LA, True Blood, Law & Order – LA, etc
- Elina Madison: Last Call at Murrays, Unusual Suspects, etc
- Preston Jones: Stalker, True Blood, NCIS General Hospital, etc
- Tarnau Massaquoi: Scorpion, Criminal Minds, Days of Our Lives, etc
- Naama Kates: Step Mom, NCIS, Chloe, Sorceress, etc
“Dear Paul, I love working with you. You are REALLY, REALLY SMART about acting !! Your classes are terrific, your notes/critiques very insightful and I am so impressed by your deep commitment to the artistic evolution of your students. I had a great time in your class in L.A. Thank you
Celebrity American Actress Jeanetta Arnette TestimonialPaul , w/love Jeannetta Arnette” March 2018. 92 IMDB credits.
“In my two years of studying with Paul Parker I experienced tremendous growth as a performer. Many of the techniques he taught me have become key parts of my acting process allowing me to bring each of my characters to true life. Paul’s voice and breath work aided me in getting emotionally connected to both my innermost thoughts, feelings and my work. That ability allows me to stand true in each moment of my performances.”
Award Winning Actor/Producer Gerald Webb 85 IMDB Credits
ABOUT AIDA & PAUL PARKER:
- Paul is in his 30th year of teaching actors (Paul has taught in person in Los Angeles, Manhattan- New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Hainan, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney,
and Gold Coast). - taught in the USA since 2002
- Taught 7 consecutive years of teaching in Japan
- 4 ½ years of teaching at TAFTA in Australia
- Taught in China in 2010
- 11 of his actors have won Best Actor / Actress Awards
- In the USA – AIDA had an over nine-year history of its actors booking work in film, television, commercials, and theatre. They still book work. The school has re-opened in 2019
- AIDA actors have won many awards!
- Paul has taught at and educated actors at Performing Arts Conferences in the USA in front of hundreds of Industry professionals
- Paul also teaches worldwide on Skype.
- FYI – most of the actors in the AIDA school were and are American!
MORE HIGH PROFILE TESTIMONIALS
“Paul Parker taught me
everything I know. I love you. Thank you.”
Namma Kates (2 x Award Winning
Actor and also Award winning Producer
19 IMDB credits
“It was a please studying with Paul Parker. Great technique. I learned a lot.”
Elina Madison – Hollywood Walk of Fame 98 IMDB credits
“I find Paul’s script analysis, camera and audition techniques very detailed and surgical. It allowed me to be more investigative, more curious and fearless. I thoroughly enjoyed audition techniques with Paul, because it has empowered me with confidence, walking into room, owning my read, focusing on the work and just being….I have garnered success through Paul’s teachings and that, I’m forever grateful… I still got my notes, and revised them on everything! Thank you, mate!” Tarnau Massaquoi 47 IMDB credits
“Ever since I joined AIDA about four months ago, my preparation for auditions has been so much more effective. I now have a routine I go through, and not just with script analysis, but with my preparation and relaxation before auditions. This routine has empowered me and left me with so much confidence with the entire process of auditioning. I also want to thank you for how much you care for the success of your students. It’s one of a kind, and you make all the actors feel safe to take risks and just go for it! I love how every time I show up to class, I get to work for pretty much the entire three hours, whereas in most classes, you might be able to put up a couple of scenes per month. Your private coaching sessions for my callbacks have been extremely helpful, especially with fine-tuning every moment in the scene, which really adds such an amazing dynamic to my work. The best thing is that I have already seen such amazing differences in my work and my choices as an actor, and I haven’t even made it through an eighth of the curriculum. So much to look forward to!!!!” Preston Jones 44 IMDB credits
“I
found Paul Parker’s script classes to be inspiring and simply awesome. He
has a very special ability to reach the diverse personalities in the room and
bring out the best from the insecure beast within us. He has an anecdote for
just about any issue an actor faces.” Elisabeth Noone 29 IMDB credits
“I have studied with Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler and Paul is the best teacher I have ever had.” Rebecca Brooks 14 IMDB credits
Paul Parker will be teaching again in Los Angeles & New York on
March, 2019 and in Tokyo Japan in late April/ May 2019. He will also be
branching into Seoul, South Korea to teach. If you are not able to come to his
classes he will be hosting this year, he is also available for Skype classes
online.
LA & NYC DATES BELOW
LOS ANGELES– CLASS DETAILS 2019
Sunday March 10th: with Paul Parker
Sunday is a Master Class for experienced actors. Admission to this class is upon approval by Paul Parker
Class details:
AM – Australian Techniques / your concerns
· Australian techniques re-fresh. Breathe thought image voice connection with text
· Emotional connection with text
· Your Personal Concerns (psychological or physical)
PM – On Camera
· On Camera tips refresh and risk taking in auditioning with prepared scene
· View work on camera and discuss
· Location – Lounge Studio upstairs at the Lounge Theatre.
· Time: 10am to 5pm
Monday March 11th: with Paul Parker
Class details:
· No acting allowed. Theory lecture on acting.
· Australian Techniques / your concerns
· Australian techniques re-fresh. Breathe thought image voice connection with text
· Role Playing on different occupations. Scripts supplied
Location – Lounge Theatre
Time: 2.30 to 5.30 pm
Tuesday March 12th: with Paul Parker
Class details:
· On Camera. Risk Taking. How to risk take with a script.
Location – Lounge Theatre
Time: 2.30 to 5.30 pm
Wednesday March 13th: with Paul Parker
Class details:
· On Camera. Auditioning. Scripts supplied.
· View work on camera and discuss
Location – Lounge Theatre
7 pm to 10pm
Thursday March 14th: withShinji Betchaku (Artistic Director- Stone Wings – Tokyo, Japan)
Class details:
· Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov: Awakening your senses of reality.
Location – Lounge Theatre
Time: 2.30 to 5.30 pm
COSTS:
Master class: $100.00 for the day.
Other classes:
$55.00 for a 3 hour class
$100.00 for 2 classes x 3 hours
$150.00 for 3 classes x 3 hours
$190.00 for 4 classes x 3 hours
$280.00 for all 5 classes (if invited into the master class)
PAYMENT – Paypal or Western Union.
NEW YORK
Monday March 18th:
· Australian techniques re-fresh. Breathe thought image voice connection with text
· Emotional connection with text
· Your Personal Concerns (psychological or physical)
Location – Champion Studios. 257 West 39th Street, 14th Floor. NY NY 10108
Time: 7pm to 10.00 pm
Tuesday March 19th:
Class details:
· No acting allowed. Theory lecture on acting.
· Role Playing on different occupations. Scripts supplied
· On Camera. Risk Taking. How to risk take with a script – part 1.
· Location – Champion Studios
Time: 7pm to 10.00 pm
Wednesday March 20th:
Class details:
· On Camera. Risk Taking. How to risk take with a script – part 2.
· On Camera. Auditioning. Scripts supplied.
· View work on camera and discuss
Location – Champion Studios
7 pm to 10pm
COSTS:
$55.00 for a 3 hour class
$100.00 for 2 for 2 x 3 hour classes
$150.00 for 3 x 3 hour classes
PAYMENT – Paypal or Western Union.
