About the Class

Film Scene Studio ongoing scene study class for professional actors that focuses on continued use of authentic acting techniques learned in earlier classes. Individual coaching is provided by instructor Lon Bumgarner in front of live cameras and class audience, according to the actor’s level and challenges in the moment. Bring a flash drive to capture performances and personal coaching and have an ongoing record of your progress.

Classes are offered on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Classes can be purchased in 4, 8 or 12 class packages. Dates do not have to be consecutive. Due to the popularity of this class, once dates are selected there are no transfers. If you have questions, call us at 404.733.4700.

Prerequisite

Acting II: Process and Film I or equal prior experience

Prospective students are required to audition for this class prior to registration. Please email atedu@alliancetheatre.org to schedule your desired date.

Tuition

  • 4 class package – $200 ($50 per class)
  • 8 class package – $360 ($45 per class)
  • 12 class package – $480 ($40 per class)

Find Your Session

7 sessions available

Starting 11/05
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner
Starting 11/12
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner
Starting 11/19
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner
Starting 11/26
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner
Starting 12/03
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner
Starting 12/10
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner
Starting 12/17
Wednesday
6:30PM
Taught by Lon Bumgarner

Meet the Teacher

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Lon Bumgarner

Lon Bumgarner holds two Master of Fine Arts degree, one in Theatre Production from Virginia Commonwealth, the other in Film from the University of Southern California. His film and commercial credits include the production of numerous independent features, television shows, shorts, industrials as well as national and international commercials. He is the recipient of many grants and honors including the North Carolina Screenplay Fellowship and since 1984 has directed over 125 plays throughout the country including off Broadway and regional theatre. For eight years he served as Artistic Director of the Charlotte Shakespeare Company (CSC), a non-profit professional theatre company and during that tenure was presented one of the original International English Speaking Union’s “Excellence in English Awards”. He has taught acting, film, and writing privately as well as in a variety of state universities and colleges and retired after twelve years as a member of the theatre faculty at UNC/Charlotte. Presently he lives in Atlanta where he teaches at Georgia State University and Agnes Scott.

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Class

Film Scene Studio