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Beginning Acting Classes

Wondering how to become an actor will acting classes for beginners help me.

The short answer? Yes, definitely. Taking acting classes for beginners is a sure way to hone your craft and start your acting career. But you probably have more questions. So let’s get into it!

What training or skills do I need to become an actor? How long does it take to become an actor? How much do acting classes cost? How do I find good acting classes near me? I ’ m a beginner; where do I start? I ’ m an actor with training and experience; are acting lessons necessary? I ’ ve signed up for my first acting class! How do I prepare and what should I expect? What acting classes are enrolling now? 

What training or skills do I need to become an actor?

Acting classes for beginners cover any course or class that focuses on the fundamentals of acting , like voice and speech , body and movement, or time-tested acting techniques from the masters , like Constantin Stanislavski , Sanford Meisner , Lee Strasberg , Uta Hagen – or any of the current m aster teachers teaching their own techniques. Actor training can delve into specific types of acting like on-camera acting for TV and film , voiceover , and commercials ; or various types of performing for the stage, like classical acting, Shakespeare , and musical theatre. Acting classes can also help you improve their skills in one of the specific elements of acting, like improvisation, script analysis, or audition skills , with classes on cold reading, monologues , or self-tape auditions . There are classes to help actors who have an accent or want to learn a new dialect , as well as classes that focus on writing scripts and even making a web series for actors who want to create their own content. Other skills and qualities that will help you achieve your goal of becoming an actor are patience, curiosity, determination, the ability to look inward and self-reflect, and a willingness to learn; but most of all, a love of acting! Good actors are inquisitive, imaginative, empathetic team players and good listeners who enjoy the detective work required to build a living, breathing character from words on a page.

How long does it take to become an actor?

In our fast-paced world, it’s understandable to want to frame things in regards to how many years they take to accomplish, so that you know the length of the journey before you embark. But becoming an actor is not a straight-forward, linear endeavor like becoming a doctor, teacher, or mechanic. Making it to Hollywood or becoming a famous actor is possible, but by no means guaranteed. In the words of Peter Sarsgaard , an alum of T. Schreiber Studio, “If all the circumstances of acting are made too easy, then there’s no grain of sand to make the pearl.”

There’s no one course of study, no specific requirements, and no definitive number of acting classes that will guarantee becoming a professional actor. So focus on learning the craft, improving your skills, challenging yourself, and becoming a better artist each day. If you want to become an actor, focus on the journey itself, not the destination. How long does it take to become a great actor? A lifetime.

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Intensive: Full-Time Acting Conservatory Beginning Meisner Technique Intro to Meisner/ Strasberg/ Hagen

How much do acting classes cost?

The cost of acting classes varies by the quality and location of the school, the experience of the teacher, the length of the course, and various other factors. So rather than thinking in terms of how much you should pay for acting classes, first do some research to find a reputable school that’s right for you. Read about the studio’s history , check out their mission statement , review testimonials from their students, and peruse their faculty bios . Good schools will take the time to speak with you about your class options, and help you figure out the best place to start. Generally speaking, the average cost for classes at high-quality acting schools is between $20-$30 an hour for group classes, (although they aren’t billed by the hour) and $85-$125 an hour for private lessons or coaching .

How do I find good acting classes near me?

Courses that train people to become better actors come in all shapes and sizes, and acting classes are offered in all 50 states and throughout the world. So how do you find the best acting school or studio for you? In normal times, this can be a difficult task, but in a post-Covid world, access to the best acting studios in major cities is suddenly available to everyone. Instead of settling for the best acting lessons near you, you can now train with the top acting teachers in NYC right from your home – online via Skype or Zoom .

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I’ m a beginner; where do I start?

For the beginning actor, classes that teach acting fundamentals (like Beginning Technique , Meisner Technique , or Meisner/Strasberg/Hagen ) at a reputable, established school are a very good place to start. In addition, some of the best ways to become a better actor can be achieved at home: reading plays and movie scripts, watching movies and steaming live theatre, and reading books on acting – whether they’re classic texts outlining Stanislavsky’s System or Strasberg’s Method , books by living master teachers , or autobiographies of more modern actors, directors, and playwrights. Continue to familiarize yourself with classic playwrights while also seeking out scripts and screenplays from new writers, and read these texts out loud, either by yourself or with some friends!

I’ m an actor with training and experience, are acting lessons necessary?

Acting classes are for everyone, from absolute beginners to Oscar winners. In addition to teaching you new skills, taking acting classes can expand your network of fellow actors and other industry professionals who know you and your work. In addition, some studios mount high-quality theatrical productions , create films, and provide other opportunities for their students. Most importantly, because good acting involves reacting, it’s important to work with and play off of other people in the moment while you continue to develop your craft and fine-tune your technique.

When you’ve already built your foundation of training, you’ll want to take either a part-time acting class to brush up on a specific skill set or technique, or join an audition workshop or scene study class . Audition workshops, as the name implies, prepare you for the rigors and challenges of the audition room and help you polish the material you’ll be performing to book the roles you want. Scene Study classes are like an actor gym, a place for more advanced actors to practice acting with their peers and keep their skills sharp. They are generally on-going classes that continue from month to month.

Intensive: Full-Time Acting Conservatory Intro to Meisner/ Strasberg/ Hagen Intermitted/Advanced Scene Study 

I’ ve signed up for my first acting class! How do I prepare and what should I expect?

All acting classes are different, and what happens in class will depend on the specific acting teacher, topic, and location. In general, you should dress comfortably and have some water handy. For longer classes, you may also want to have a snack prepared to enjoy during a short break. It’s also a good idea to be prepared to take notes on concepts or instructions you want to remember by having a notebook and pen nearby. But most importantly, come to class with an open mind, a positive attitude, a playful spirit, and a desire to learn. No matter how talented or skilled you are, there will always be something you can improve, or some new tool to add to your actor toolbox. So leave your self-criticism and judgment at the door and come ready to have fun. You’re following your dreams…who knows what will happen?

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Our faculty applies various approaches including Meisner-based work, Michael Chekhov and Jacques Lecoq techniques, Fitzmaurice work, Bartinieff and Laban efforts, Euro Danztheatre, hip hop theatre, singing training, acting in musical theatre training, devised Theatre work and more.

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Do you want to be an actor? Find the next stage of your career at CCM. Our Acting BFA program is internationally recognized for its quality and history of training successful actors. Our graduates follow careers in theatre , film ,  television  and digital media .

Training for the BFA in Acting at CCM includes:

• broad actor training in Meisner, Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, improvisation and classical text;
• specialized voice training in voice-over, phonetics, dialects, singing, vocal violence and voice production;
• comprehensive movement training in Viewpoints, Suzuki, Mask, Clowning, LeCoq and motion capture;
• unparalleled stage combat training with our full-time SAFD certified Fight Master;
• extensive training in acting for the camera ;
• performance training in heightened and poetic text, devised work and contemporary productions;
• master classes and seminars with acclaimed professionals from around the world;
• a robust digital showcase for agents, managers and casting directors, with potential performances in New York and/or Los Angeles .

CCM Acting delivers a first-rate BFA program in acting.

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CCM Acting strives to create a safe place for all students.  We empower our students so that they can tell their stories from their unique background and experience. We stand with the black community, communities of color and our diverse students. We will listen. We will continue to work to be more inclusive and supportive of all artists. We believe that diversity, in all its forms, makes us stronger.

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Our vision is to create an academic and creative environment in which students can learn important skills for the 21st century. We prepare actors for careers in theatre, film, television, and the media arts. Graduates of the program are writers, composers, producers and educators, as well as actors.

Online applications are due December 1 for fall admission in the BFA Acting program.

A student in CCM Acting is in demand for his or her talents, with students frequently being cast in film and commercial projects while in school. Union membership in AEA and SAG-AFTRA is encouraged. CCM Acting has a deep commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination.

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Pre-screening.

Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 in order to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.

Please note: Submission of Musical Theatre pre-screening materials will not be considered for the Acting program. Separate pre-screening submissions, following the instructions for each program, must be submitted if applying for both Acting and Musical Theatre.

Pre-screening Requirements

• Two contrasting monologues from full-length plays in two separate files. Choices may be contemporary or classical in any combination. Please choose material with which you are familiar and comfortable. Each monologue must be memorized, and you should include a slate for each. The slate should include your name, character, play, and playwright. Each monologue may not exceed two and a half minutes. One video should be shot in close-up (head and shoulders) and the other should be full body.
• Wild card video: A 60-90 second video sharing ANYTHING you want – a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, or the answer to the question: “Why do you want to pursue a career in acting?” This will help us learn what makes you unique and what you want us to know about you.
• Headshot/Resume

Audition Requirements

Based upon your pre-screening materials, you may be invited for a live audition.

• At your live audition, you will perform two contrasting monologues, either contemporary or classical in any combination. These may be the same as your pre-screen choices, or they may be new and different.
• Each monologue should be no longer than two minutes and within your natural age range. Be sure to read the entire play so you can demonstrate an understanding of the character and situation. You may use hand props.
• You may be asked to perform an additional monologue.

Monologue guidelines

• Please choose monologues from plays (not on-screen content)
• Please avoid monologues that discuss eating disorders or self-harm
• Please avoid monologues about auditioning 
• Please avoid monologues from plays by Neil LaBute
• Ensure that your choices and your preparation demonstrate your point of view and your connection to the material; we want to see who you are as an artist

There are two ways to receive scholarship aid to study in CCM Acting at the University of Cincinnati. The first is through an academic scholarship called the Cincinnatus Scholarship. For details, please visit the Cincinnatus Scholarship Program website to learn more.

Every applicant is automatically considered for the  CCM Talent Scholarship , which is awarded based on the audition and interview. No further applications or actions by applicants are required, other than applying and auditioning, to be considered for our modest talent scholarships.

The curriculum for the BFA in Acting from CCM is rigorous, demanding and thorough. The classroom training is practical and tailored to the individual, and it is designed to prepare artists for work as an actor in the twenty-first century. Recognizing that there is no one methodology guaranteed to unlock the potential of every individual student, CCM Acting offers diverse experiential training that puts student growth at the center.

Classroom training, with emphasis on acting, voice production, and movement, is the cornerstone of the CCM experience. Stage and film production work, taken as a class for credit, is the natural extension of the classroom where students put their training to the test in the rehearsal and production of major works from the theatrical canon and on film. In addition, master classes offered by internationally recognized artists complement the student training experience at CCM.

Each incoming class, numbering from 15-20 students, moves as a group through the four years of training. The curriculum is comprehensive, structured, and varied.

• The acting track takes students through a progression from Viewpoints and Suzuki Training, to Meisner and Stanislavski Training, through an in-depth year in the Michael Chekhov Technique and finishes with a year of styles work.
• The voice classes offer in-depth study of voice production, working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), Alba Emoting, rigorous dialect studies, verse and scansion, vocal health and voice-over work.
• In the Movement sequence students encounter the Roth Technique, Laban training, Mask work, Clowing and Improvisation. Students encounter a year of combat training, including work in rapier, dagger, quarterstaff, unarmed and scrappy fighting; culminating in testing for the SAFD (Society of Fight Directors) and, if they pass the test, being recognized actor-combatants.
• The Senior Showcase, the capstone experience for all seniors, serves as entry into the profession for graduating seniors. The Senior Showcase is performed for the industry (artistic directors, casting directors, agents and managers) in Cincinnati, New York and Los Angeles.
• The required credits in Rehearsal and Performance are earned by being cast in departmental productions. As of the sophomore year all students are required to audition for every show produced by CCM Acting, which typically includes four full-length plays a year.
• CCM Acting collaborates with the CCM Media Production Division to produce an annual CCM 48-Hour Film Festival.
• The required credits in New Works Production are earned by yearly participation in  TRANSMIGRATION: A Festival of Student Created New Works.  From freshman through senior year every CCM Acting student is randomly placed on a team of students who write, create, produce, and perform in an origal 30 minute performance presented in festival format in in three similtaneous venues for a weekend in March.
• Specialized conservatory courses are offered in Acting For the Camera, Audition and Business Skills For The Actor.
• For elective credit students may choose to take voice lessons from the excellent CCM Voice Department, dance classes from the Dance Division or the Musical Theatre Department, or academics from the various other colleges of the University of Cincinnati.

CCM Acting students have a rich history of studying in amazing locations around the world.  As well as studying abroad, many CCM Acting students complete internships with agencies and in the offices of casting directors in both New York and Los Angeles during the summer months. Many CCM Acting students also audition for and are accepted into various Summer Intensive Training programs, using the summer months to study with professionals on a daily basis in a new place with actors from around the country and world.

Because of the intensive work load during the school year, students looking for enrichment through study abroad, or internships, or intensive training programs, do so in the summer months. CCM Acting has a rich history of placing students in some of the most interesting, challenging, unique, and life-changing experiences in the world, including:

• Dublin Summer Intensive Acting Workshop (National Theatre School of Ireland Gaiety School of Acting)
• Edinburgh International Fringe Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland)
• The Dabaab Theatre Project (Nairobi, Kenya)
• Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts Shakespeare Intensive (London, England)
• Theatre MITU South India Artist Intensive (Bangalore, India)
• The Orchard Project Core Company Artistic Intensive (Hunter, New York)
• SITI Co. Summer Intensive Viewpoints and Suzuki Training (Saratoga Springs, New York)
• Dell'arte Clowning Intensive (Blue Lake, California)
• National Stage Combat Workshop (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

News and Events

Ccm students receive 16 award nominations from natas ohio valley....

July 1, 2024

Students from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music received 16 Student Production Award nominations from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).

Watch: CCM Acting shares student film "Sonder"

June 18, 2024

Art imitates life as CCM Acting student short film shows a group of college actresses during a sleepover where they anticipate their acceptance (or rejection) into a coveted summer acting institute program.

Get to know CCM’s newest faculty and staff members

March 29, 2024

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music will welcome a variety of new faculty and staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts this fall. The following new appointments have been announced as of Aug 15, 2023. Additional new hires will be announced later this summer.

Acting for Film & Television Curriculum

To prepare confident, camera savvy, and compassionate actors who possess the tools to develop a mastery of their instrument in service of the story. We aim to free their impulse, body, voice, and spirit so that they may successfully execute individual and collaborative ensemble performances.

Term 1 Course Descriptions

Arrival week: prepare for journey.

You have arrived at Acting school – how do you prepare for the rigorous year ahead? You will be onboarded to the VFS experience and learn to open up to the possibilities for the actor in training. Trust, play and serious fun are explored. You will face the lens of the camera, delve into text, create an improvised project, breathe, and learn to work as part of an ensemble.

Acting: The Ensemble

Acting requires you to unlock your imagination and convey the story through your actor instrument, in collaboration with your fellow actors and production team on any industry set. In this course you will build awareness of yourself and commitment to the ensemble, through trust, safety and play exercises. Discover how to observe and listen deeply, be engaging and committed in your acting; learn the actor’s vocabulary with a thorough grounding in text analysis, at the table and on your feet. By collaborating with the ensemble as you study the basic skills and tools required for the acting process, you will begin to explore your potential as an empowered actor.

Improvisation: Spontaneity

Through a series of exercises and games, conducted in pairs and groups, you will develop your intuition, learn the fundamentals of being a good improviser, giving and receiving offers, sharing focus, playing status and making specific choices to solidify character, environment, and relationship. Through practice of the principles of improv, you will begin to integrate these skills into short scenes. Improvisation will build your skills so you can develop into an actor who is fully in the moment: listening and reacting, spontaneous and alive, rooted in truth & high stakes - the keys to great acting in comedy and drama.

Camera: Objective in Performance

Authenticity, relaxation and spontaneity in pursuit of your scene objective are the keys to your success when acting for the camera. You will have opportunities to grow and assess these abilities through a series of exercises that will be filmed and reviewed immediately in class. This will supplement and improve your text analysis skills: objective, given circumstances and relationships. Through hands-on training with equipment, you will practice the technical demands placed on the actor on a professional film set. This will enhance your ability to perform with spontaneity and relaxation.

Performance Studies

The craft of an actor begins and is sustained through being an engaged audience member. You will learn how to appreciate, dissect, evaluate and discuss with passion, the work of actors and filmmakers at the top of their field. You will participate in group viewings and discussion of a selection of specially curated film and television classics, oddities and art. You will prepare for each session by researching elements of each film and acting performance; readying yourself for a passionate discussion of each viewing. Term One begins your awareness so you can see the direct lines that are drawn from the acting that we study on screen and your own daily studies as an actor.

Movement: Your Body

A heightened awareness is necessary to develop the actor’s body. Drawing from North American, European, and Asian actor training methodologies you will explore movement exercises, improvisation, games, and techniques. Utilizing a spirit of discovery and openness, you will learn to inhabit your own specific body. Working with alignment, breath, release and neutral, you will also be exposed to a range of movement for the actor. Students will interact, play, and explore unison movement — developing sensitivity to the energy of the group, using periphery vision and listening with the body. You will develop rhythmic acuity, a sense of timing, and coordination.

Voice: Foundations

A strong, flexible voice is key for every actor. In this course, you will be introduced to the basics of voice in relation to your body. You will explore breath, sound, vowels, consonants, and operative words. You will learn to support sound and the muscularity of the spoken world, in relation to the meaning of language. By the end of the course, you will be able to make the important connection, breath, sound, and language.

Process: Core Actor

This course is the first step in developing the courage and trust necessary to risk exploring a new relationship with yourself, your voice, and your full instrument -- to support your self-discovery in moving beyond existing physical and vocal habits, patterns, preconceived beliefs, and fears that may keep you from attaining your goals and desires as an actor in this industry. These weekly sessions are designed to give you introductions to the core building blocks to the process work & the basic terminology -- with industry examples leading into direct application, which you will continue to explore further in your acting & process classes.

Term 2 Course Descriptions

Acting: rehearsal technique.

Discover how to take the actor’s basic skills and tools into rehearsal. Using the skills you acquired in Term 1, you will delve more deeply into creating an authentic character from an assigned play. Through the rehearsal process, you will learn to embody your text analysis and research. You will develop a creative process that is supportive of, and supported by, a healthy ensemble and partner dynamic. Through acting exercises designed to explore the environment, objective, stakes, and obstacles you will strengthen your powers of observation and deep listening. The course culminates in a day-long workshop, integrating process work with your scene.

Improvisation: Character

Creating believable, complex characters entirely from your own imagination requires the freedom to play, Associate, and the permission to trust your intuition. Building upon Term 1, you will deepen your Understanding of expectations, giving and receiving offers, and reacting to the unexpected. Through practice, you will develop a heightened awareness of your scene partner(s) and extend your ability to concentrate in longer scenes. Improv is a valuable skill across our industry: to create ensemble scripts, be ready for anything on set, as well as performing in improv companies around the world.

Movement: Exploration

Discover the potential of physical communication, and the heightened awareness required to develop a resonant and responsive actor’s body. Expanding upon the work of T1 Movement, you will explore the use of rhythm in character creation and scene analysis. You will develop spatial awareness, investigating the myriad use of space and its impact on the body and relationships. You will learn a variety of ways to adapt your physicality and to create characters that will prepare for a range of stage and screen roles.

Voice: Exploration

In this course. you will continue to deepen and expand the work from Term 1 Foundation. You will explore vocal expression and how it informs the text. Through warm-up and exercises, you will be given the opportunity to safely explore the playfulness of the range of sounds in the human voice as well as experience how it engages your sensations, emotions, sounds, and impulses.

Camera: Television

In this course you will navigate the technical demands of acting on a film set while drawing upon acting fundamentals to block, rehearse, and shoot high-,stakes ensemble television scenes. Confidence in yourself and your technique is essential to survive the rigours of performing on a professional film set; this hands-on course seeks to demystify the on-set environment by giving you the opportunity to fulfil the roles of various crew positions. You will be challenged to execute procedural jargon convincingly while simultaneously dealing with multi-marked blocking, continuity and a variety of camera set-ups and shooting styles, such as master/coverage and moving master.

Audition: Knowing the Room

You will explore the technical and creative demands of an audition using sides (excerpt from a film or television script) from commercials, film, and TV that will be shot and reviewed in class. You will develop and assess your progress in the areas of preparation, performance, and technical execution of the audition as well as beginning to learn how to adjust that performance in the moment. The importance of playing character objectives, listening, and partnering effectively with the reader are explored as the class intensifies with larger and more challenging material.

You will participate in group viewings and discuss a selection of specially curated film and television classics, oddities and art. You will prepare for each session by researching elements of each film and/or acting performance, readying yourself for the passionate discussion of each viewing. Building on your Term 1 and Term 2 experience, at the end of the course you will write an essay comparing the work of two actors of your choice. Direct lines will be drawn from the acting we study on screen and your own daily studies as an actor, challenging you as a student to become as great as the artists you admire.

Term 3 Course Descriptions

Acting: scene study.

The foundation for a scene is built on a solid understanding of the given circumstances in which a character is situated. During this term, you will deepen your capacity to uncover the components that make up the world of the script. Through exercises and activities, you will engage your imagination further and be precise with the study of a scene. Using a scene from a play that inspires both you and your scene partner, together you will begin to play with sensitivity to the given circumstances, giving you the tools that you need to enter an intensive rehearsal process during Term 4.

Intimacy for the Actor

Acting in film and television often requires us to engage in moments of physical staged intimacy. Through discussions and lecture, you will explore consent, boundaries, industry protocols, as taught by an industry-certified Intimacy Coordinator or Director. In partnered scene work, you will negotiate a boundary practice with your scene partner and break down moments of intimacy through breath, space, time, weight, phrasing, and relationship. You will gain insight into what you should expect in preparation for projects entailing intimacy on camera.

Movement: Mask and Beyond

How can today’s actor bring a full expression to their physical instrument and capture the attention of an audience with just their presence? You will learn to inhabit bold physical choices as well as become aware of the impact of minute physical subtleties. This will broaden your range of physical choices and begin to free your intuitive and creative physical instrument. You will explore animal character study, mask work, and other techniques to enhance physical expression. From the on-screen comic book hero to the deep work of subtle character development, the ancient craft of mask prepares the modern actor to meet all challenges.

Voice: Discovery

You will experience how practical body, breath, and voice work can enhance your emotional connection with the script and your scene partner(s) and help you to be fully present in each acting moment. In addition, you will begin to discover techniques to make your character’s language organically your own. With practice, you will continue to develop your voice and speech to increase clarity and confidence in your spoken communication.

Camera: Feature Film and Edit

You will gain further insight into the skills learned in T2 Camera: Television, such as continuity, eye line, hitting Marks, and partnering while developing an awareness of the editing process that can both change and enhance your performance and your perception of what it is to be camera savvy. You will once again fill various crew positions and handle film set equipment to produce a number of scenes. Once the scenes are shot, you will assist in editing the projects. The course culminates with a viewing of all the edited scenes in a theatre on the big screen.

Audition: Exploring Television

Mastering the complex demands of a mid-sized television and commercial audition can lead to a steady and potentially lucrative career. Building on the lessons learned in T2 Audition, you will emerge from this class with a better understanding of the expectations of the modern television audition and the typical genres you will be asked to work within. The audition summit will expose you to the differences between the “absolute” rules of the audition room and the rules that you can choose to bend. The common practice of self-taped auditions will be introduced and developed.

You will participate in group viewings and discuss a selection of specially curated TV and Film performances. Term Three deepens your research and critical skills, readying yourself for the passionate discussion following each viewing. For your assigned screening, you will prepare by researching elements of each film and/or acting performance, so you can host an in-depth presentation to give context to the performance and to ignite further discussion with the rest of the group. Direct lines will be drawn from the acting that we study on screen and your own daily studies as an actor, challenging you as a student to become as great as the artists you admire.

Term 4 Course Descriptions

Acting: advanced scene study.

A robust rehearsal process gives an actor the confidence they need to make clear, imaginative acting choices. Building on the foundational text analysis from T3 Scene Study, you are encouraged and guided to experiment with rehearsal techniques while exploring with commitment and professionalism. You will keep sharpening your Scene Study skills, deepen your character work and integrate what you have investigated in your scene work from T3 Scene Study, culminating in a performance and/or taping at the end of the course.

Acting: Writing for Actors

Nourishing creativity and activating the imagination is vital for the actor. This course can serve you whether you want to write yourself or understand story and text from the point of view of the writer. You will complete a series of exercises and story prompts designed to tap into your imagination and/or memory that will unlock and expand your voice. Story structure, narrative styles, and the editing process will be explored. By the end of the course, you will have written a 1-2-minute monologue that you will present in class.

Voice: Integration

Explore the dynamic and valuable link between your voice and acting; discover how powerfully these two aspects of the work influence and inform one another. This course will provide you with the opportunity to deepen and integrate the skills learned in previous Voice courses and give you valued time to work on your feet with auditions and scene material. You will work with a variety of exercises to enliven and expand your breath, range, resonance, and articulation, as well as digging into the vital dynamics of language and text and how they affect your voice.

Voice: Accents and Dialects

Transforming your voice is a powerful tool for creating character. You can change your nationality, age, culture, size, status, period, gender, or even your species. This course teaches a practical, physical approach to speaking with accents and nurtures a flexible voice and a broad range. Through teacher guided practice, you will develop the modern non-regional American sound that is the standard for our industry, and also explore regional variations around the world. By altering tone focus and facial muscles, you will have the opportunity to discover the right accent for every character. You will also find out how accents develop and why we have them. Your ability to identify and speak consistently in accent will grow along with your understanding of how our voice identifies us.

Camera: Comedy Project

Through the process of rehearsal with your director, you will develop strong comedic characters and understand blocking for multiple camera set ups. The demands of multi-camera sitcom shooting, require versatility in technical skill, spontaneity, comic timing and stamina. This project culminates with a three-camera shoot on a studio set. By honing your own innate love of character and impulse, you will feel comfortable in the fast-paced environment of studio-based episodic television series.

Industry: Voice Acting 1

In this fundamental course, you will begin to explore a unique and wonderful performance art-form—voice acting. You will be given the opportunity to develop your voice acting skills and abilities through recording sessions in many different areas of the discipline including: auditions, audio books, animated characters, and multi-voice commercials. Through the exploration of audio samples, videos, discussions, guest speakers, and most importantly on the mic training, you will begin to understand your own voice and how you can use it as a voice actor. Voice Acting is a growing area in the business, a place where many new actors find employment opportunities.

Industry: Combat Special Skills

Combat and VFX are key parts of film, television, and performance capture productions. Learning how to safely partner with others and effectively execute choreography while acting is therefore a critical competency for actors. This course will introduce students to the basics of unarmed and armed combat theory and techniques in an applied manner. This skill development will begin to prepare students to work alongside VFX artists, culminating in an applied green screen/virtual production shoot. Physical storytelling is at the heart of the actor’s craft - this course will prepare students to tell safe, dynamic, and compelling stories within professional environments .

Term 5 Course Descriptions

Acting: return to impulse.

Here you will explore “genius”, the profound relationship with true impulse that is key element in elevating a performance from mere pedestrian choices to the greatness exhibited by our acting heroes. You will be pushed, provoked, and enticed to move beyond the realm of safe, predictable work and into a place where your unique stamp of authenticity will allow your work to shine as honest, distinct, and playful. In this week-long intensive, you will rehearse a prepared scene with a partner, take notes from the director/instructor, and participate in a variety of games and exercises that will strengthen and renew your connection to the actor’s impulse.

Acting: Rhetoric

Every character comes from different backgrounds and is written with different vocabulary and rhythms. Thus, each character uses language in a different way. In this course, you will find the character’s vocabulary, how it affects their speech, and how they use language to affect other characters. The course culminates in the preparation of a scene or monologue from the standpoint of argumentation and persuasion. Whether you are confident in setting performance goals or are just beginning, this course has precisely what you need to unlock the action in your scenes.

Production: Final Film Pre-Production

A professional actor must know their personal preparation intimately to be able to rehearse material and participate in the pre-production of any project. You will apply all of the acting skills you have learned this year as you audition for, research, and rehearse your role in the T5/6 Camera Final Film Projects. You will also actively participate in production and wardrobe meetings in anticipation of the shoot. By the end of the course, you will be prepared for an intense shooting schedule in Term 6. By taking responsibility in your Final Film Project, your understanding of preparation and pre-production will empower you as an independent actor/filmmaker/artist.

Voice: Dynamic Voice and Coaching

Dig into your own personal voice process with this course, which is designed to give you one-on-one time with your Voice instructor. You will dive into high-stakes text work and discover how to support the power and depth of emotionally expressive dialogue. At the other end of the spectrum, and just as challenging for the actor, you will explore intimacy, subtlety, and style with a variety of texts. In between these two extremes, you will discover how to maintain a dynamic and energized voice in all your work. You will develop strategies for your own voice practice and growth in the professional world.

Audition: Exploring Film

Preparing for the potential career-making opportunities in a significant feature film audition demands a high level of both analysis and creativity. Building on the lessons learned in T2 and T3 Audition, you will tackle a series of increasingly challenging single-scene and multi-scene film auditions that will become more and more tailored to your individual strengths and weaknesses. The art of the self-taped audition will be revisited. You will employ character objectives, strategies, and choices and in doing so, assess your work, the work of your peers and determine areas in need of improvement as you get closer to launching your auditioning career.

Industry: The Business of Acting

The Business of Acting is a lecture/seminar series which provides you with the skills to navigate the industry from a business perspective. You will prepare a business plan in order to support the transition from student to professional actor. Instructors and guest speakers discuss topics such as: demo reels, industry trends, headshots, resumes, agents, casting directors, how to formulate and execute a marketing plan, as well as online sites to promote oneself on. You will conclude the course by completing a portfolio template that includes a resume, cover letter, and mission statement.

Industry: Voice Acting 2

Building on Voice Acting, you will leverage your knowledge and skills to enhance your craft. You will learn advanced mic techniques and be introduced to Pre-lay and ADR for animation. Focusing on your strengths you will aim to “find your voice”. Upon the completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of your desire and ability to further pursue the craft of Voice Acting. You will be provided with the files of the performances created and performed in this course, including a professionally edited voice sampler, which you will record at a professional sound studio.

Industry: Performance Capture

Motion capture technology has already transformed film; nine of the ten highest-grossing films of all time have leveraged ‘mocap’ in a significant way. This technology has also placed the movement of actors at the heart of the ever-growing global video game industry. This course will introduce you to working within motion and performance capture. Building upon your previous training, you will further develop a capacity to compose varied characters through the body and engage in creative embodied play. You will also gain familiarity with key performance capture processes and terminology as you work toward a shoot at VfS’s industry-leading partner, Beyond Capture Studios.

Term 6 Course Descriptions

Acting: filmic naturalism.

Filmic naturalism is a pure acting class, preparing you for your future work in front of the camera. You will be empowered and emboldened to conceive of characters that are truly individuated and divined by story.   You will synthesize your ability to communicate with craft and respond with all of your senses whilst working on cinematic texts of the highest calibre. By discovering how to trust your organic response to story, you will begin to create performances that are as complex, natural, and rich as those of real life.

Production: Final Film Studio Shoots

This is a project-based course that gives you the opportunity to apply the many skills you have been developing in your studies and training. You will perform a role in a professional level film production under the direction of an experienced filmmaker. You will be working in a professional manner on a studio set, following all the protocols of an industry film production. You will face the challenges of adapting to the vision and demands of an experienced film director. This film project will be fully post-produced and presented on the big screen at your graduation ceremony in front of a large audience.

Camera: Modern Method

Your instructor will support, guide, and rigorously challenge you and your scene work. Some of your work will be in front of a camera, in close-up, as you apply all of the skills you have developed throughout your studies this year. You will prepare and deliver 2 different challenging film/tv scenes with 2 different scene partners over the course of the term. Any footage recorded of your work will be available to you for further study at home. This is a scene study class at an advanced level.

Audition: Landing the Role

Auditioning for guest star and lead roles in film and television demands a high level of creativity, personal work ethic, and time management. Building on the skills acquired through previous terms, the accumulated knowledge is put to the test in Term 6. Complex personalized multi-scene auditions with career-making opportunities are fully explored, leading up to the presentation of a polished piece for a local Vancouver agent. Each audition performed will be graded and discussed, focussing on refining the specific skills required to book the role and start your career outside the academic environment.

Industry: Promo Reel

Talent agents often require a demonstration of acting ability prior to signing a new client. A self-tape or promotional reel is often requested of a student actor without any professional experience. In Promo Reel, you will create your own promotional reels which will be shot in an audition/screen test format in our film studio and will be used to promote yourself to agents upon graduating. You will gain an understanding of your marketability and enhance your audition skills. With guidance and direction, you will bring three characters to life to showcase you in your best light to your future representation.

Industry Prep: Actorpreneur

In this course, you will be guided to approach the business as an entrepreneur ready to develop self-created work or artistic ventures in collaboration with partners. Some of the topics that will be explored: developing your website, navigating social media, pitching projects, accessing funding bodies, applying for grants, collaborating with the industry, and promoting and producing independent theatre,   film, and TV projects. Actorpreneur gives you the answer to “And what now?” - how you as the actor/writer/producer/director can take the first steps in realizing what awaits within your imagination.

Special Topics

In the final term of your intensive year at VFS, your practice will have developed to a greater level of expertise. Special Ttopics is a curated course designed to open up the possibilities of the craft of acting for the advanced student. Guest teachers will share their area of specialty in a focused, accelerated workshop that requires full concentration and engagement from the student. You will apply and integrate the skills you have learned as you step into the acting lab at a professional level. Special Topics gives you access to experiences from current movers and shakers in the industry that will take your acting career to greater heights.

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Scholarship Essay

Hello Winnie and fellow classmates, my name is Michael Ok and I am applying for the r/actingclass scholarship. I am very committed to the class and it has taught me everything I know about acting. I posted my first monologue about 6 months ago and have been posting regularly ever since. I post monologues and wait for Winnies feedback so I can learn as much as I can. I am committed to the class because I know it is a fantastic class with a wonderful and supportive teacher. It is my goal to be an actor and I know that I need to work each and everyday to achieve that goal. The class is a great place for me to learn acting and it is helping me get closer to my goal.

If I get this scholarship I would use this resource everyday. Before the days of patreon I would post a monologue almost everyday in the subreddit. Occasionally I would post twice in the same day. I am constantly looking for how I can grow as an actor and learn as much as I can. With this scholarship I would post as frequently as possible and use Winnie’s feedback and pop up classes to develop my skills. People know me as someone who posts monologues with more frequency than anyone else in the class. One time I had someone comment on my monologue asking me to stop posting so much because it is all he is seeing in his feed. Having someone ask me to stop posting since I post so much truly shows my commitment to the craft.

I feel I should be the actor you choose to give the scholarship because I have been using the subreddit to the best of my ability ever since I joined. I posted very frequently before the monologues became a patreon only feature. I feel I can be a model for other people to look at and see how they can also become an active member in the class and make the most use of it. Me receiving the scholarship would allow me to go back to my regular posting habits and truly grow as an actor everyday.

I have learned so many things in this class. I learned about what acting is all about, which is character's thoughts, reactions, subtext, objective, conflict and relationship. Using these things is what drives a performance and helps you get into the mind of your character. This class has taught me so much and I have come a long way since my first monologue. In my first monologue I knew nothing about acting and used eye drops to look like I am crying because I had thought crying on cue is acting. Now I know that is quite the opposite of acting. With the scholarship I can continue the immense growth I’ve had in the class.

My plans on becoming an actor is to learn as much as I can in Winnies class over the next few years. I am currently 16 and going into junior year of highschool. I am planning on beginning my professional acting career in 2 years when I (hopefully) go to college in LA. When in LA I will take private lessons with Winnie and submit to agencies. When I get signed to an agency everything else will go up from there. The path to becoming a professional actor is going to be very different for different people. It may take someone one year or it may take someone 10 years but the common factor among all professionals is they had to work hard and learn which is what I am trying my best to do.

Thank you u/Winniehiller for your love and support in my acting journey and thank you for being such a great teacher. Good luck to anyone else applying for the scholarship!

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Scene Study Class

THE ONGOING ACTING PROGRAM AT OUR STUDIO IS THE SCENE STUDY CLASS. THERE ARE SEVERAL SECTIONS OF ONGOING SCENE STUDY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE ACTING TECHNIQUE 9-WEEK OR 6-WEEK CLASS. IN ADDITION TO ONGOING SCENE STUDY, MARILYN’S OPEN ACCESS SCENE STUDY IS OPEN TO ACTORS WITH NO PRE-REQUISITE CLASS.

IN ONGOING SCENE STUDY ACTING CLASS, ACTORS HAVE A CHANCE TO WORK ON SCENES FROM PLAYS (PARTNERED), PUBLISHED MONOLOGUES/SOLO PIECES, OR OBJECT EXERCISES FROM UTA HAGEN’S A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR. HOWARD’S ONGOING SCENE STUDY CLASSES ARE ALL BY INVITATION ONLY. DUE TO HIGH DEMAND & LIMITED SPACE, DAVID COURY ALSO TEACHES A HIGH LEVEL ONGOING SCENE STUDY CLASS. ONGOING SCENE STUDY MEETS 4X MONTH.

HOWARD TEACHES A PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL MASTER CLASS, AS WELL AS A WEEKLY SCENE STUDY FOR ACTORS WHO HAVE JUST COMPLETED ACTING TECHNIQUE. FOR ACTORS WHO UNABLE TO ATTEND EITHER, MARILYN MCINTYRE TEACHES OPEN ACCESS SCENE STUDY. OPEN ACCESS MEETS 5X TOTAL.

ACTORS ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK EACH CLASS, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK THEIR WAY UP THROUGH THE PROGRAM.

ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS MAY APPLY, FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH SECTION PLEASE CLICK THE HEADINGS BELOW.

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Ongoing & Master Class Scene Study w/ Howard Fine

Meets 4x monthly (Invitations to class sections are sent upon completion of the pre-requisite classes). Students are guaranteed to work each class, class size limited.

Other Pre-Requisite: Invitation to continue space permitting & subject to change at any time.

Ongoing Scene Study w/ David Coury

Meets 4x monthly. Students guaranteed to work each class, class size limited.

Open Access Scene Study w/ Marilyn McIntyre

Meets 5x. Students guaranteed to work each class, class size limited to 10 students.

Pre-requisite: Highly suggested to attend the Script Analysis Lecture or in-person free studio audit.

Required Texts: Howard Fine’s book Fine On Acting, Uta Hagen’s A Challenge for the Actor

Instructors

Howard Fine

David Coury

Marilyn Mcintyre

In person class, open to everyone.

Los Angeles

I started acting 7 years ago and went through numerous acting teachers until I found my home at the Howard Fine Acting Studio. I’ve been through so many teachers whose tips and tricks turns ones performance into a lifeless event, so I am truly excited to be part of this studio’s classes

I’ve been studying with Howard for a year now and not only have I seen growth and development in my craft, but found a seriousness and a joy in working like never before. Howard is the most professional, ethical and well-respected acting teacher that I have ever worked with. His name is known in the industry, and being accepted into his masterclass have been an honor and a privilege of which I am most grateful.

The impact the Howard Fine Acting Studio has had not only on my love, technique, and craft of acting, but also on the way I show up as a well-rounded individual in this world is profound and enough to last a lifetime. The dedication, skill-level and community I unlocked when I came to this studio has opened many doors in my life and I am deeply grateful and proud to say I study here! There is a REASON the studio heralds the reputation its earned– if you’re still thinking about it do it!

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Summer Camps

Play, create & form lifelong friendships, summer camps for ages 5 – 14. summer teen ensemble for ages 14 – 18..

We invite your young ones to continue playing, creating, and forming lifelong friendships. In addition to creating characters and scripts, young actors have opportunities to produce their own work. Each class has a focus that varies from musical theater to sketch, improv, scene study, film/TV, and more, and all are rooted in the Atlantic Technique.

Afterhours care will be available Monday through Thursday until 5:00pm at $40 per day.

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Creators Theater Arts | Ages 6 - 8

Mystery theater, ages 6 – 8, june 24 – june 28, 2024, mon – fri, 9am – 3pm.

Perfect for the budding actor/performer. Participants will dive into the world of play making with a whodunnit adventure. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, music, and art. The week will culminate with a sharing of an original play the campers will create over the course of the week.

TUITION: $725

Beloved broadway, july 8 – july 12, 2024.

Perfect for the budding musical theater enthusiast/performer. Participants will sing along to favorite musical numbers and will be introduced to Broadway dance moves. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, music, and art. Performers will end each day with a song in their hearts and the week will culminate with a sharing of some of the material they’ve explored during the week. Themes inspired by Seussical, School House Rocks, and Troll s.

COMEDY THEATER

July 15 – july 19, 2024.

Tailored for young comedians in the making, the Creators Comedy camp promises a week of laughter and creative exploration. Participants will delve into the art of comedy, honing their comedic timing and working on an original show they’ll create over the course of the week. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, music, and art. At the end of the week, campers will showcase their comedic talents, leaving everyone in stitches. Join us for a week of humor and creativity

DISNEYFICATION

July 22 – july 26, 2024.

Step into the magical world of creativity at our Creators: Disneyfication camp! Performers will embark on a journey to transform everyday stories into enchanting Disney-esque adventures. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, music, and art. Performers will end each day with a song in their hearts and the week will culminate with a sharing of some of the material they’ve explored during the week. Join us for a week of imagination and Disney-inspired magic!

MYTHS & MAGIC

July 29 – august 2, 2024.

Participants will embark on a captivating adventure as they unravel myths, craft magical tales, and conjure fantastical art. The program includes workshops in acting, storytelling, music, and art.  The week will culminate with a sharing of an original play the campers will create over the course of the week, igniting imaginations and celebrating the wonder of myths and magic. Join us for a week of extraordinary adventures and creative enchantment!

UNDER THE SEA

August 12 – august 16, 2024.

Dive into the depths of creativity at our Creators: Under the Sea camp! Young explorers will embark on an aquatic adventure as they immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean and create an original play to share at the end of the week. Participants will delve into underwater storytelling, marine-themed art, and more. Join us for a week of creative exploration beneath the waves!

Youth Theater | Ages 9 - 12

Ages 9 – 12, june 24 – june 28, 2024, mon – fri, 9am – 3pm.

A program for young aspiring musical theater performers looking to explore characters and roles from musical theater and to work on songs. They will explore the process of bringing a character to life through staging, choreography, and vocal arrangements with an emphasis on character development. A must for those looking to build their musical theater skills.

TUITION: $750

Musical - option a, musical – option a, july 8 – july 19, 2024.

Weaving together acting, music, and art, students will work on age-appropriate published theater material such as You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, James & the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Dear Edwina. Guided by their director through the actor’s process of preparation and character creation, students delve into monologue and scene work as they rehearse their show.

TUITION: $1395

Musical - option b, musical – option b, july 22 – august 2, 2024.

A program for young aspiring musical theater performers looking to explore characters and roles from musical theater and to work on an audition cut of a song. They will explore the process of bringing a character to life through staging, choreography, and vocal arrangements with an emphasis on character development. A must for those looking to build their musical theater skills.

ACTING WORKSHOP - OPTION A

Acting workshop – option a, july 22 – july 26, 2024.

This course explores the Atlantic Acting Technique, which is taught at the Atlantic Acting School’s conservatory and NYU programs. Actors will work on a mini-monologue and a short scene with a focus on developing skills of “action” and “moment,” exploring the rehearsal process, and learning to take direction. Actors will learn fun theater games. This class will rehearse a showcase to share with family and friends.

ACTING WORKSHOP - OPTION B

Acting workshop – option b, august 5 – august 9, 2024, on–camera studio.

Actors will explore a variety of film scenes and monologues and will be cast in roles from their favorite film genres to work on throughout the week. Participants will learn the fundamentals of acting technique, specifically for film auditions and performance. The nuances of performing for the camera will be addressed and students will gain confidence in front of the camera.

Young Actors Conservatory | Ages 12-15

On–camera studio - option a, on–camera studio – option a, ages 12 – 15, mon – fri, 10am – 3pm.

Young Actors will spend their days in front of the camera with three specific areas of focus: On Camera Technique, audition techniques, and monologues. Students will be introduced to elements of the Atlantic acting technique, including script analysis and moment lab. They will apply these new techniques to Film and TV copy. This session is perfect for students looking for an introduction to helpful auditioning skills and experience in front of the camera.

TUITION: $795

On–camera studio - option b, on–camera studio – option b, acting intensive, acting intensive, july 8 – july 19, 2024.

This intensive will introduce young actors to the creative exploration of acting as a craft. Through physical and vocal warm-up, improvisation, acting technique, and scene study, students engage their creative abilities, participate in costume/set design workshops, and develop an original short film project. Each session ends with a “work in progress” presentation for an audience of family and friends.

MUSICAL THEATER CABARET

July 22 – july 26, 2024.

Perfect for aspiring musical theater performers, Musical Theater Cabaret focuses on bringing characters to life through song. Participants receive coaching on monologue and song selection, working with material from classic or contemporary musicals to stage a mini-Cabaret show. The workshop culminates in a sharing of the material for family and friends to enjoy.

This class is an introduction to different comedy styles and formats. Bringing their unique voices and personalities to the ensemble, the group will become a comedy troupe and will work towards a performance of short comedy sketches and comedic bits to share with family and friends.

Teen Conservatory | Ages 14 - 18

Summer teen conservatory, ages 14 – 18, july 7 – august 1, 2025, monday – friday | 10am – 5:30pm.

A pre-college intensive for teens with a focus on the Atlantic Acting Technique, Practical Aesthetics. The Teen Ensemble provides an early introduction to professional-level training with a comprehensive curriculum that challenges students to push past their creative comfort zones. An opportunity to practice professional acting techniques in a supportive and collaborative environment, students get a taste of the full conservatory experience through rigorous training in voice, speech, and movement. Classes include script analysis/scene study, Shakespeare, monologue, on-camera technique, and more.

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For the application, you will need : A headshot (or recent photo), a 500 word essay (essay topics in link below), and a link to a recorded 1-minute contemporary monologue.

Applications for 2025 are now open!

Early Bird Applications Due:  November 15 Regular Decision Applications Due:  January 15

Early Bird Special:  Apply before Nov. 15 and register by Dec. 20 to receive a $500 tuition discount

Tuition: $3,200

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Teen Acting Workshop: Musical Theater & Scene Study

This course will explore scenes and short vocal selections from published musical theater pieces. Actors will learn the fundamentals of script analysis and apply it to scene work and songs. This course will culminate in a mock showcase of short scene/song selections for family and friends.

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This chapter presents history, economic statistics, and federal government directories of Omsk Oblast. Omsk Oblast is situated in the south of the Western Siberian Plain on the middle reaches of the Irtysh river. Kazakhstan lies to the south. Tyumen Oblast lies to the north-west, and Tomsk Oblast and Novosibirsk Oblast lie to the east. The city of Omsk was founded as a fortress in 1716. In 1918 it became the seat of Adm. Aleksandr Kolchak's 'white' 'All-Russian Government'. Omsk fell to the Bolsheviks in 1919, and Kolchak 'abdicated' in January 1920. In 2015 Omsk Oblast's gross regional product (GRP) amounted to 617,184m. roubles, equivalent to 311,973 roubles per head. The Oblast's soil is the fertile black earth characteristic of the region. Its agriculture consists mainly of animal husbandry, hunting and the production of grain. The sector employed 14.6% of the workforce and contributed 9.6% of GRP in 2015.

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