Name: Masterclass: On-Camera Acting Level I
Start: 2026-03-13T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-14T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Schott Acting Studio

On-Camera Acting Technique Masterclass
Eric’s classes are tailored for the seasoned professional looking to sharpen their skill set and the trained actor transitioning into film & television. They're designed to address the paradox that puzzles actors of every level of experience: namely, that being a good actor doesn’t itself lead to being an employed actor, or to landing better roles.
The root of the problem is that most acting training emphasizes the actor’s ability to take the words on the page and transform them into a character with a rich and deep emotional life. All of which is extremely important. But without a clear understanding of how the camera works and the specific requirements of working in front of it, ultimately ineffective.
That’s because a film is a sequence of images that tells a story, and in order to tell that story, the actor must put emphasis on the objectivity of events, not the subjectivity of feelings. To bridge that gap, Eric’s classes focus on decoding scripts for film and television and how to best craft them in front of the camera.
"I don’t know when I last had such an informative experience - the only complaint I have is an overload of “wow” moments." - Alex Smith
„If you are looking for a workshop to improve your skills in on-camera acting, Eric Reis is the one to go to. Working with him gave my acting career a boost. I book bigger roles in tv series and my work on set is at ease and in flow. Making self tapes is so much more fun and effective as well...” - Elisa Van Riessen
“I always make it apoint to work with Eric. I greatly trust his eye for what works on camera and know that I´ll feel better when I´ve had the chance to get his feedback. I´d highly recommend him to any actor looking to make the most out of their Film/Tv auditions.” – MATT MCGORRY (Screen Actors Guild Award Winner. Selection of Credits Television: How to Get Away with Murder, Orange is the New Black, Gossip Girls)
ERIC REIS is a respected acting teacher based in New York City. His clients include multiple Emmy, Tony, Screen Actors Guild, and Drama Desk Award winners, and have performed leading roles in the Broadway productions of Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Les Miserables, Rock of Ages, Waitress, and Mean Girls, among countless others. He regularly works behind the scenes prepping actors for their roles on successful TV shows on The USA Network, CBS, HULU, and NETFLIX, among others.
"Working with Eric has been a complete game changer for me. He truly listens to you as an individual and caters to your specific acting needs. If you are looking for someone who will refresh your view and knowledge on acting and make you fall in love with it all over again then Eric is the guy for you." - Kristin Froseth (The First Lady, Looking for Alaska, The Assistant, Rebel in the Rye)
* (Requirement for Level II having participated in Level I )