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Home Based Sessions with Jacqui Kaese

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I am personally offering one on one private coaching sessions to actors of all ages and all levels ( beginners welcome ) who wish to continue, or begin to study the craft of acting over the coming weeks. Audition skills, characterization, scene study, career development. Choose your topic you wish to work on. We will provide material, on line lesson plans which will be tailored to suit the individual artist. 
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Acting Classes for Adults

We offer an introductory and advanced Adults in Film & Television course. The introduction course is aimed at the adult student who is curious about what it takes to get started as an actor. The advanced course is aimed at the actor who is already working or ready to audition for agents.  Jacqui was the Acting Coach for Cameron Bright in 2004 Birth starring Nicole Kidman
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Acting Classes & Camps for Tykes, Tweens and Teens

We offer acting classes and camps for kids from the age of 4 to 16. There is a Professional Program for Teens, a Kids in Film Course, Acting 101, Stage Scholarship Program for kids in need and a Tykes program for Stage & Television. Explore the world of film with Spotlight Academy's film camps and discover the magic of filmmaking. (Jacqui was the Acting Coach for Erika-Shaye Gair in RV starring Robin Williams)
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Adult Classes

Spotlight Academy offers introductory and advanced acting classes for Adults in Film & Television. The introduction course is aimed at the adult student who is curious about what it takes to get started as an actor. The advanced course is aimed at the actor who is represented, or close to becoming a working actor and actively audition for agents. We also offer a Promo Reel package for Actors that showcases the actor's type and range. Guest instructors offer in-house and online workshops in specialized fields.

Adults in Film - Take 1- Online

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AGES 16+ “Our Students Work”. Learn from the industry’s best.

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Intermediate/ Advanced Adults with Natalie Krill - Online

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This is a class to do the deep scene work we actors seek and want while applying that to the audition. Auditioning is a skill in itself. We will practise proper audition etiquette and learn guideposts of the process to help you feel grounded.

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Adults in Film - Introduction to Method Acting

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Method Acting: Just method, no madness.

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Take 2 - Character Development

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This is a deeper dive into how we can make characters more than our first impressions.

6 week class on Tuesday Evenings 7pm - 9pm | Jan. 26 - Mar 2, Mar. 30 - May 4, May 18 - June 22
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Mackenzie Gray - Advanced Master Class

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Adults Advanced / Intermediate with Leslie Hopps DeSchutter

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Kids Classes

Classes / Camps for Tots, Kids & Teens

We offer acting classes and camps for kids from the age of 4 to 16. There is a Professional Program for Teens, a Kids in Film Course, Acting 101, Stage Scholarship Program for kids in need and a Tykes program for Stage & Television. Explore the world of film with Spotlight Academy's film camps and discover the magic of filmmaking. We offer Film Camps for Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas.

Kids in Film - Online

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AGES 8 -11 yrs. Study the craft of acting in front of the camera, with scene study and commercial improv. Action packed and information overload.

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Professional Teen Program - Online

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This audition intensive for teens involves six weeks of scene study, character development and on-camera audition technique for the new teen actor as well as the more seasoned one. (Teens 12-15 yrs)

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Teens Focus Group - Monthly Audition Clinic - Online

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This monthly workshop is dedicated to the Teen Actor who is represented and auditioning. Stay ahead of the game and stay sharp.Be audition ready when opportunity presents itself.

Tuesday’s Jan 26 / Feb 23 / Mar 30 / Apr 27 / Jun 1 2021 Monthly Zoom Classes 6-8 pm
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Advanced Scene Study / Audition Prep for Teens and Young Adults - with Some Assembly Required

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The class is very hands on; an open format with questions & answers, discussion, watching and learning from each other’s work and technique / skill building

Sundays | Sun April 4 th - May 9 th | Sun May 23 d - June 27 th
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Spring Break Film Camp for Creative Kids

In Person Class or Camp

For Creative Kids - Young film makers will get the opportunity to be guided by professional mentors

March 22 - 26 th | MTW 10-1 pm TF 10-3 pm
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July Summer Film Camp for Teens

In Person Class or Camp

For Creative Teens! Have fun with the craft of acting for stage and screen

July 12-16 M-F 10-3 pm
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July Summer Film Camp For Kids

In Person Class or Camp

For Creative Kids & Teens! Have fun with the craft of acting for stage and screen

July 19-23 M/T/W 10-1 pm T/F 10-3 pm
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AUGUST SUMMER FILM CAMP FOR KIDS

In Person Class or Camp

For Creative Kids! Have fun with the craft of acting for stage and screen

Aug 16-20 M/T/W 10-1 pm T/F 10-3 pm
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August Summer Film Camp for Teens

In Person Class or Camp

For Creative Teens! Have fun with the craft of acting for stage and screen

Aug 9-13 M-F 10-3 pm
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Coaching

On Request Coaching

Audition & Private Coaching (by Zoom)

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Jacqui Kaese offers private coaching and taping for prescreen auditions, taped auditions and callbacks at her beautifully appointed studio.

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Acting Career Consultation (via ZOOM)

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Jacqui offers a private audition evaluation with a Career Development Session for students who prefer the attention of a one on one with career planning and industry information.

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Modelling Consultation (via ZOOM)

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This one session covers all aspects of what is needed to enter the world of modelling: from local to international work.

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Faculty

Jacqui Kaese
Artistic Director
Natalie Krill
Advanced
Bart Anderson
Master Class
Cameron Bright
Teens
Zachary Tannar
Independent Filmmaker
Leslie Hopps DeSchutter
Advanced
Tracey Roath
Take 1 Adults
Taylor Kate Manns
Kids
Brianna Wiens
Teens
Gillian Croft
Faculty
Harrison Houde
Faculty
Clayton Neuwirth
Teens
Mark Brandon
Master Class
Darlene Tailt
Guest Instructor
Lex Dunn
Method Acting
Rosemarie Barnes
Voice
Mackenzie Gray
Faculty
Eric Yue
Take 2 Adults
Tanya Reid
Faculty

Reviews

"
Jacqui's coaching is a great place to start and meet good looking girls
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Justin Chatwin (War of the Worlds)
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I have many fond memories from your classes Jacqui. Very special light you are to Victoria. Keep shining
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Sarah Grey (Star Girl)
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Jacqui makes it fun. She will always be a special part of my life and i will always be grateful to her.
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Cameron Bright (Twilight)
"I have had the pleasure of working with Jacqui over the past ten years.I have witnessed the results of her tutelage. She is an exceptional coach, one who cares deeply about her students. She will always go above and beyond to deliver quality coaching with a firm understanding of what is needed in the industry. I highly recommend Jacqui as a coach and mentor."
Judy Lee (Casting Director)

Location

Serving the Greater Victoria Area
422/ 866 Goldstream Ave Victoria. BC V9B 0J3
Tel: 1 (250) 714 2555

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