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This class meets Monday and Wednesday, August 20th and 22nd from 9:30am-6:30pm. There will be a one-hour lunch break each day. 

This class meets twice. Dates:
Monday, August 20, 2012, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 9:30am - 6:30pm

Cancel Deadline: 08/12/12

Fee: $525

This event is in the past.

This class is on-camera and includes techniques on breaking down a scene, establishing relationships and using the frame of the camera in creating environment within the scene. The first day of class is a cold read and then you will be given scenes to prepare for each of the following days.

Bob Krakower is recognized as one of the top acting teachers and coaches in the business. Sought after by studios, networks, theatre companies and actors, he works out of home bases in New York and Los Angeles, while maintaining a busy schedule of coaching on set for film and television around the country. His clients have been nominated for many prestigious awards including the Academy Awards, The Golden Globes, The Emmys, and The Tony Awards.

On set and off, whether he is working with actors (Rooney Mara, Josh Duhamel, John Slattery, Reba McEntire, Brooke Elliott, Jessica Hecht, Laurie Metalf, Wendy Makkena, Antonique Smith, Robin Weigert and many more) , Stand-up Comics (Louis C.K., Lewis Black, John Pinette, Jimmy Fallon, Greg Geraldo, Jim Norton, and many others) or kids (“Hardball,” “All That”), he does so with what Emmy Award Winning director Michael Lembeck has called “the most passionate, kindest, and brightest approach I’ve ever seen.” His studio in New York, housed at One-On-One Productions, is one of the most successful long running acting classes in New York.

A graduate of Tufts University and the American Conservatory Theatre, he also served as Guest Director/Teacher for David Mamet and William H. Macy at the Atlantic Theatre Company, eventually taking over as Director of the Atlantic Theatre Company Acting School, running both the Professional and NYU Undergraduate Divisions. He has been on staff and guest-taught for (among many others), NYU, the Stella Adler Conservatory, The Howard Fine Studio, and The Actor’s Center in New York, where he joined Earl Gister (Yale), Lloyd Richards (Broadway), and J. Michael Miller (NYU) as a Founding Faculty Member.

At Actors Theatre of Louisville, he was the Director of Actor Training and Master Acting Teacher, shepherding the school into the national spotlight. In a 1988 he taught at the theatre with the Moscow Art Theatre’s famed Studio Chelovek. He was a creative force behind the bi-yearly Shorts Festivals of New American Plays, producing and/or directing over 100 plays, working with such writers as Howard Korder, Lanford Wilson, Jane Anderson, and Jane Martin, among many others. As a Resident Director, he helmed several productions, including the first regional productions of David Mamet’s “Speed-The-Plow” and Craig Lucas’ “Prelude To A Kiss.” 

Over the years , he has written several plays that have been published and performed around the country. These include "Mixed Emotions", "No-Win Situation", and the very popular "4a.m. (Open All Night)", which was made into a film starring Tate Donovan and Wendy Makkena, directed by J. Miller Tobin. His script "Bobby Z" (written with partner Allen Lawrence) was directed by John Herzfeld, and starred PaulWalker, Laurence Fishburne, and Olivia Wilde. Currently in development (also with Mr. Lawrence) are "Ramblin Man: Woody Guthrie" and "Any Rough Times".

After years of teaching acting and directing for the stage, ABC -- noting his eye for young talent -- offered Mr. Krakower a job in casting. Over the next three years -- at ABC, MTV, Paramount, and Tollin-Robbins Productions -- he worked as a casting director on over 50 projects, including "NYPD Blue," "My So-Called Life," "Arliss," "All That," and "Varsity Blues." Noting Bob's teaching background, director Brian Robbins also employed him as an acting coach on many projects, culminating in their work together on "The Perfect Score" (starring Scarlett Johansson, Erika Christensen, Chris Evans, Bryan Greenberg, and Darius Miles), and "Hardball" (starring Keanu Reeves). His coaching work evolved into directing assignments, including stints on "What I Like About You", (starring Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth), "Reba", (starring Reba McEntire)

Emma Ramos
After taking BOB KRAKOWER's workshop, Emma got an AUDITION for 30 ROCK!

Kevin Coubal
After taking a class with BOB KAKOWER Kevin auditioned for NBC's INFAMOUS and BOOKED a recurring guest spot!

ERIC ROLLAND
After taking class with BOB KRAKOWER, Eric BOOKED the starring role of J.P. Morgan in History's THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA!

Briana Carlson-Goodman
After taking class with BOB KRAKOWER, Briana BOOKED a co-staring role on PERSON OF INTEREST.

Kevin Loreque
After taking two classes with Bob Krakower, Kevin, BOOKED a co-star role on CBS' Person of Interest through casting director Mark Saks.

John-Patrick Driscoll
After using Bob Krackower's techniques he taught in class, John BOOKED the leading role in the SAG Indie Film "One Last Time My Love."

Darren Lipari
A few days after taking Bob Krakower's Advanced class, Darren was called in for Boardwalk Empire. Shortly after he was then called back for a recurring role in the series! "I truly believe that Bob's training took me to the next level and gave me the tools and "know how" to put me in a position to be considered for a recurring role in a huge series!"

John-Patrick Driscoll
Using the techniques Bob taught in class John-Patrick was cast as the lead role of the independent film, "A Terribly Good Day" that just finished shooting outside of Pittsburgh.

Scott Campbell
After taking a class with BOB KRAKOWER, Scott Campbell booked a Guest Appearance in Season 2 of USA Channel's WHITE COLLAR.