Scene Study Classes
Scene Study Classes
Gregory Berger (Berg) and his faculty lead ongoing leads ongoing scene study classes where actors train consistently and apply technique
What You'll Learn
Join our instructors on their ongoing scene study classes and apply technique through consistent, in-depth work.
- Work on partnered scenes and solo material
- Apply technique through over 80 structured exercises
- Develop script analysis, beats, and subtext in performance
- Build consistency through ongoing, weekly training
- Strengthen imagination, responsiveness, and personal choices
Our ongoing scene study classes form the core of training at Berg Studios. These classes are for actors who have completed the Acting Technique Classes or Foundation Series and are ready to apply the work in a consistent, professional setting.
In class, actors work on partnered scenes, monologues, and a wide range of structured exercises to deepen their understanding of technique. As a result of this, actors apply the work directly in performance and build clarity, specificity, and truthful behavior over time.
Through ongoing training, actors build consistency, expand their range, and make strong, personal choices grounded in the work.
Is this class for you?
- You’re enrolled or completed the Acting Technique Classes or the Foundation Series
- You want to apply technique to on-camera performance
- You’re ready to work consistently in a structured setting
- You want to strengthen your technique through real scenes
- You want to build confidence in film and TV work
- You’re serious about training in a professional environment
Best Scene Study Classes in Los Angeles
Train in one of the best scene study acting classes in Los Angeles through ongoing work.
After completing the Acting Technique classes or the online Foundation Series, we recommend the instructor and class that best fits your level. These classes meet four times per month. Your instructor guides placement and progression through Levels One and Two. Berg invites actors into Level Three at his discretion, and may do so at any stage of training.
The scene study program is structured across three levels:
Level One - Introductory Scene Study Classes with Tessa Auberjonois & Shawna Pardo
These classes are the place to start if you are relatively new to acting or want to get back to fundamentals.
Tessa Auberjonois – Sunday Scene Study
In this introductory class, actors focus on the process from script analysis to fully realized performance. Through scene work, imagination, and partner-based exercises, students develop awareness of their instincts and responsiveness. At the same time, they build a range of tools to meet different creative challenges and bring language to life with clarity and specificity.
Shawna Pardo — Tuesday Scene Study
In this class, actors explore a deeply embodied approach where imagination, movement, and inner life work together. Drawing from Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov, students discover how character emerges through physical action and psychological awareness. As a result, actors develop a more responsive and expressive instrument grounded in the body.
Level Two - Intermediate Scene Study Classes with Cam Monet & Adrian LaTourelle
These classes build upon what you have learned in Level One and the Foundation Series.
Cam Monet — Monday Scene Study Classes
In this intermediate class, actors dive deeper into the text, working with subtext, beats, and action. Through physical exploration, sound, and imagination, students build fully realized characters and make bold, informed choices. Over time, this work develops greater depth, clarity, and specificity in performance.
Adrian LaTourelle — Thursday PM Scene Study Classes
In this class, the work moves fully into the body and imagination. Building on foundational training, actors explore how text lives through their instrument. At the same time, they use script analysis and embodied exercises to develop personal, expressive choices that feel both structured and alive.
Level Three - Advanced Scene Study Classes with Gregory Berger (Berg)
In this advanced, invitation-only class with Berg, actors expand range, precision, and creative freedom. Through detailed work with language, gesture, and physical expression, they build performances that are both structured and spontaneous. Students also work creatively with music, visual art, texture, dance, and movement to develop original characters that reveal the actor’s privacy and expand their emotional and imaginative range.
We develop work in class that is later produced for public viewing. This work is then presented through solo pieces, one-person shows, theatrical productions, and short film projects—designed to highlight the program’s unique creative approach to building and realizing original work.
Level Three is by invitation and requires completion of the Acting Technique Classes or the Online Foundation Series. Entry may also occur at any stage of training at Berg’s discretion.
UPCOMING DATES
This introductory class invites actors into a physical practice where imagination is primary.
This introductory class explores the actor’s process from script analysis to role creation.
What Our Students Say
Series Regular - "Cape Fear"
Malia Pyles
Working with Berg and training at Berg Studios has transformed my relationship to the work and my imagination. The training builds a strong sense of autonomy in both process and physical expression. It also fosters a supportive, generous community that encourages exploration, connection, and growth.
Series Regular - "Series Regular"
Asante Blackk
Since joining Berg’s class, I have been able to take emotion and turn it into a physical language. He gets to know his students and takes them on a journey towards greater creative freedom. I can confidently say Berg’s coaching has definitely made me a better actor.
Series Regular - "Gen V"
Asa Germann
I feel incredibly fortunate to have trained at Berg Studios. The work helped me develop a clear, personal process and brought a new level of depth to my acting. The training is dynamic, imaginative, and pushes you beyond conventional approaches, making it one of the most valuable experiences I’ve had.
Have Questions About This Class?
If you have any questions or would like further information on this class, please feel free to contact us via our form or email us at contact@bergstudios.com. You can also visit our FAQ section to learn more about this and other programs we offer at Berg Studios.