Question 1

ARE THERE PREREQUISITES TO SCENE STUDY & ON-CAMERA?

Accepted Answer

YES.
All actors new to the studio must complete one of the following intensives to be eligible for ongoing classes:
 • ACTING FUNDAMENTALS – Designed for beginners, actors with a theater background and limited on-camera experience, and working actors who are new to the studio.
OR
 • FUNDAMENTALS+ – Designed for actors and filmmakers with extensive on-camera      experience.

These introductory courses are required before requesting placement in ongoing classes. Completion of either course familiarizes actors with the studio’s approach, terminology, audition philosophy, and method of training.

We regularly place advanced actors—including those who have starred in feature films, television series, or hold BFA/MFA degrees—into these prerequisite classes as an essential part of their training at the studio.

Please Note: Completion of Fundamentals or Fundamentals+ does not guarantee placement in an ongoing class. Actors may request to be added to the waiting list, and advancement depends on instructor evaluation and class availability.

SCENE STUDY
PREREQUISITE:
 • Acting Fundamentals Intensive
OR
 • Fundamentals+

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED SCENE STUDY
PREREQUISITES:
 • Acting Fundamentals Intensive
OR
 • Fundamentals+
 • Scene Study (taught by Kimberley Pember or Kat Wilson)

ON-CAMERA
PREREQUISITES:
 • Acting Fundamentals Intensive
OR
 • Fundamentals+
 • Scene Study (taught by Kimberley Pember or Kat Wilson)
 • Intermediate/Advanced  Scene Study (taught by Todd Babcock)
    • Minimum 6 months in Todd’s Intermediate/Advanced Scene Study
    • Approval from Todd is required for placement
Actors are invited into the On-Camera class once they have demonstrated a strong understanding of the studio’s process, developed shared language for scene work, and are consistently doing compelling work in class.

Question 2

CAN I SIGN UP IN ADVANCE FOR THE NEXT ACTING FUNDAMENTALS OR FUNDAMENTALS +?

Accepted Answer

No.  All actors must interview before registering for classes.

Question 3

HOW CAN I SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW FOR CLASS PLACEMENT?

Accepted Answer

ACTING FUNDAMENTALS (Actors New To The Studio)
Actors on the contact list will be emailed when we are scheduling interviews for the next session. 
JOIN OUR CONTACT LIST.(https://www.babcockstudios.com/acting-fundamentals)

INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE VERY LIMITED AND FILL QUICKLY IN ORDER OF RESPONSE, typically within a few hours of notification.

FUNDAMENTALS + (Experienced Actors New To The Studio)
Experienced Actors or filmmakers coming to the studio with previous experience
*Actors will be selected for an interview with Todd based on industry experience or prior training.
*Actors without industry experience or sufficient prior training will be put on our contact list and notified when interviews open for the next Acting Fundamentals.
JOIN OUR CONTACT LIST (https://www.babcockstudios.com/fundamentals-plus)

INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE VERY LIMITED AND FILL QUICKLY IN ORDER OF RESPONSE, typically within a few hours of notification.

Question 4

CAN I AUDITION FOR DIRECT PLACEMENT INTO ON-CAMERA?

Accepted Answer

No. Even professional working actors benefit from FUNDAMENTALS + and SCENE STUDY classes.

Question 5

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I COMPLETE THE FUNDAMENTALS COURSE?

Accepted Answer

All students must complete an interview before being placed in Fundamentals. Continued training beyond this course is optional and not automatic — placement in ongoing classes is considered on a case-by-case basis and depends on space availability and instructor assessment.

Question 6

I DON'T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE OR I JUST WANT TO TAKE CLASS FOR FUN. 
ARE BABCOCK STUDIOS' CLASSES RIGHT FOR ME?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  If you are just getting started on your journey as an actor or if you are looking for a creative outlet our ACTING FUNDAMENTALS is extremely informative, welcoming, and fun!

Question 7

CAN I AUDIT A CLASS AT THE STUDIO TO SEE IF IT IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Accepted Answer

​To respect the privacy of our students, we do not offer class auditing to non-studio members.  Acting is very personal, and we strive to create a safe space for actors to grow and push out of their comfort zones.  
During your interview, we will go over what to expect in the ACTING FUNDAMENTALS or FUNDAMENTALS + classes.  It is also a great time to ask any questions you may have and get a sense of who we are.

Question 8

DOES THE STUDIO HELP FIND ACTORS JOBS?

Accepted Answer

No.  However, on occasion a casting director or filmmaker will reach out to the studio and ask us to share their casting.

Question 9

WILL TODD WRITE ME AN AGENCY OR OTHER INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATION LETTER?

Accepted Answer

Actors frequently ask Todd to write agency or other industry recommendation letters.  
Todd will do this for students who have been in one of our ongoing classes for over a year and demonstrate exemplary work, participation, attendance and collaboration.

Question 10

WILL I AUTOMATICALLY MOVE INTO ONGOING SCENE STUDY OR ON-CAMERA CLASSES AFTER FUNDAMENTALS?

Accepted Answer

No. After completing Fundamentals, actors may ask to be added to the waiting list for ongoing classes. Placement is not guaranteed and is based on available space, demonstrated commitment, and continued auditing.

Question 11

DO I NEED TO PREPARE ANYTHING FOR MY INTERVIEW? 
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING MY INTERVIEW?

Accepted Answer

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW
Make sure you have a good internet connection and quiet space.

*Please be aware, if you have a poor internet connection or loud background noise, your interview will be rescheduled and subject to a rescheduling fee.

WHAT TO EXPECT
During your meeting we hope to learn a bit about you.  If you have any previous experience and what you hope to gain from taking classes at the Studio.  In addition, it gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have and get a sense of who we are.

DURATION
Interviews are 15 minutes.

Question 12

CAN I GET AN INTERVIEW FOR FUNDAMENTALS ONCE THEY ARE FILLED?

Accepted Answer

You may ask to join our standby list and we will notify you if an interview becomes available. If not, you will be emailed when interviews are open for the next session.

Question 13

WHAT IF I AM LATE FOR MY INTERVIEW?

Accepted Answer

Professionalism starts with your interview.  
Please be on time for your meeting.  Late arrivals will be considered a NO SHOW after 5 minutes.  To schedule any future interview there will be a fee.

Question 14

WHAT IF I DON'T SHOW UP FOR MY INTERVIEW?

Accepted Answer

If you do not show up for your scheduled interview, there will be a fee for scheduling any future interview.

Question 15

WHAT IS THE STUDIO'S INTERVIEW CANCELLATION POLICY?

Accepted Answer

We ask for 24 hours of notice if you need to cancel your interview so that we can place someone on the waiting list in your interview slot.

Same Day Cancellations (less than 24 hours), there will be a fee to reschedule any future interview if we cannot fill your interview time.

Question 16

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASS AFTER I INTERVIEW?

Accepted Answer

Interviews do not guarantee your placement into a specific class.
To register after your interview, contact the office at info@babcockstudios.com.(mailto:info@babcockstudios.com)  
Classes are filled in the order of response.  If the next intensive is full, you may secure your seat in the following session and do not need to interview again.

Question 17

IS THERE A FEE TO INTERVIEW?

Accepted Answer

No.  Interviews are complimentary.

*See additional answers to see when your interview is subject to a rescheduling fee.

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