About the Class
The Professional Actor’s Toolkit
Whether you're brand new to acting, looking to sharpen your on-camera skills, or considering pursuing professional work, this welcoming Film & TV class provides practical training with experienced working actors. Students will explore the foundations of screen acting, including script analysis, emotional truth, camera technique, continuity, eye lines, self-taping, audition preparation, and professional set etiquette. Weekly classes focus on authentic film and television scenes while developing confidence both in front of the camera and in the audition room.
The course concludes with a Simulated Casting Session, designed to mirror a professional audition experience while providing individualized feedback in a supportive environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with a film and television talent agent for an industry Q&A and discussion about next steps for those interested in pursuing representation.
Semester Dates
Sept 27 - Dec 6
Your Instructor
Jessica Kelly has been an arts educator for over 15 years and brings thousands of hours of teaching experience as well as her fun, energetic, and supportive personality to all her camps and classes.
From a young age, Jessica trained in Musical Theatre, Jazz and R.A.D Ballet at the Douglas Ballet Academy (now Dance Collective). There she was blessed with many opportunities to travel the world sharing dance in her youth, and won many awards for her performances. Commitment, teamwork, dedication, inclusion, friendliness and a love of self were ingrained in Jessica during the countless hours she spent in the studio training each week; core principals which she stands by and brings to each one of her classes.
Jessica went on to study Musical Theatre at Capilano University and work as a professional performer in and around Vancouver.
At the age of 21, she suddenly and unexpectedly lost her father which resulted in depression and anxiety. It was those feelings that pushed her to try her first yoga class , which allowed her start to feel like herself again. Jessica became a yoga teacher in 2014 and carries a designation of ERYT-550 with the Canadian Yoga Alliance.
Learning to channel her emotions through voice and movement has been a huge asset to Jessica and she is passionate about sharing her love of the arts with young performers.
