Act Write Direct Workshops

Karine’s workshops and weekly classes are an incredibly fun and instructive way to practice your craft while learning new tricks and meeting great people, many of whom you’ll work with for the rest of your career. I highly recommend trying out a workshop.

I’ve done the weekend workshop [which is a great value by the way], a private session, and I’ve attended several of the weekday classes. The information she provides is invaluable! Class is always fun and helpful. It really helped me identify my strengths and where I need improvement in my acting, writing and directing. She also does headshots and helped me get my acting resume together. Whether you are already in the business and need to brush up on skills or you are just starting out… I highly recommend it!

Karine has a sharp eye and a great ability to direct/​guide you. She’s a lovely person with a fantastic gift. Check her out!

I’m not a professional actor but needed tips on public speaking and expressing myself for my job as a government representative. This workshop gave me the skills I needed to feel more confident in my writing and speaking techniques. I would highly recommend this class to anyone that wants to channel themselves through these mediums.

I’ve had the pleasure of participating in Karine’s class multiple times and each time I feel I’ve grown as an actor/​director/​writer. Karine’s class provides an intimate atmosphere that will allow you to grow where growth is needed. She also encourages actors/​writers/​directors to switch roles and play in each other’s field. She understands the inherent relationship between each role and by practicing each you can become exponentially better in each field. Film is a collaborative art and by understanding how each element works you can paint a better picture and be a better part in that picture. In all my training I’ve never met anyone who has such extensive knowledge of the industry… she will reference off hand Meisner, Strasberg, Adler… as well as contemporary coaches and the actors they’ve influenced as well as how its formed cinema. Karine’s substantial knowledge and experience is priceless and as aforementioned the intimate setting will allow you to ask questions and develop your talent. It’s great for writers who want to workshop their scripts, directors who want to learn how to bring out performances from their actors and bring life to a script, and actors who want to develop their talent. I highly encourage joining this class not only for the great teaching experience, but also for the catharsis you experience each time you go and the talented and determined people you meet during class.