WORKSHOP
4 Hours
Sacramento

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UPCOMING COURSE
April 19, 2026 2:00 PM
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UPCOMING COURSE
April 19, 2026 9:00 AM
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UPCOMING COURSE
April 18, 2026 2:00 PM
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INSTRUCTED BY:
MARY McCUSKER
ABOUT

For the very first time, we're bringing you a CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Workshop with Emily in Paris Director Peter Lauer & LA Set Coach Mary McCusker

Ready to stop playing yourself and start creating unforgettable characters? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into the process of building roles from the inside out, exploring voice, physicality, psychology, and intention. You’ll be challenged to take risks, make bold choices, and stretch your range in a supportive, high-energy environment. Walk away with stronger instincts, deeper confidence, and characters that truly stand out.

Most actors stay in their comfort zone. This workshop will push you beyond it.

You won’t want to miss this Character Development Workshop with our Guest Directors.


INSTRUCTORS

Peter Lauer

His career started off with MTV. Most recently he's been directing on the hit show Emily in Paris for Netflix.  His other credits include: Younger, Grounded for Life, Gilmore Girls, Chappelle's Show, Malcolm in the Middle, Arrested Development, Scrubs, Chuck, The Mindy Project, Brooklyn Nine Nine, and Young Sheldon, just to name a few.

Mary McCusker

She’s been an acting coach in LA for over 25 years and is trusted by some of the biggest talent agencies and directors in the business. Her set coaching credits include Insurgent, Big Miracle, Disney’s Up, The Conners, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Parenthood, Haunted Hathaways, and Malcolm in the middle.

LEARN:

  • Break down a script to uncover clear character motivations and objectives
  • Build a character from the inside out using psychology, backstory, and relationships
  • Develop distinct physicality and vocal qualities for different roles
  • Avoid “playing yourself” and expand your range as an actor
  • Quickly create believable characters for auditions and self-tapes
  • Stand out in auditions with confident, fully realized performances
  • Focus on breaking habits, expanding range, and making bold choices.

Information  

Price: $195

Workshop: 4 Hours

Class Size: 16 Students

Ages: 18 & Up

Location: Folsom, CA

You'll get scenes emailed to you ahead time which will be performed during the workshop.

Your recorded scene will be yours to keep.

Enrollment Closes Thursday, April 16th at 3:00PM!

PRE-REQUISITE

None. Come have some fun!

STUDENT
TESTIMONIALS
Jack Wegener
Actor

I feel extremely lucky to be a part of what Studio 24 has to offer here in the Sacramento area. If you know this is what you want to do, Studio 24 is the place where you will find your support, honest feedback, reality checks, productive learning experiences, and new friendships.


Mike Maples
Actor

"This class and the Studio 24 institution is in my opinion, the best acting class I've ever been able to attend.  I took a class at an extremely reputable acting company in San Francisco, which was amazing, but coming across Studio 24, it blew that class out of the water. Cody has the ability to pinpoint a performance, tweak it, know his students, and direct them in a way that gives results that dropped my jaw more than a few times."

OUR RECENT
STUDENT
BOOKINGS

Dan Marotte

booked a role in the film Freaky Tales starring Pedro Pascal

Bilal Sharmoug

Booked a role on the Disney+ show Skeleton Crew

Emma Berman

VOICES GIULIA IN PIXAR'S LUCA

Richa Moorjani

books a Series Regular role on Never Have I Ever on Netflix

Zach Graves

Appearing on the BET+ series, Tyler Perry's "Ruthless"

Chido Nwokocha

series regular in BET's Sistas

Gabrielle Haugh

Booked a role in the film Monsters of California
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