Acting With Authenticity: 6-Week Scene Study Acting Class with Joe Garcia

Industry professionals can tell when something feels “acted.” What they’re looking for is something human. This is where that shift happens.

In this 6-week scene study lab, Joe Garcia works with actors to strip away the extra and build work that feels lived-in, specific, and grounded. The focus is on developing instincts you can rely on in the room and on camera.

This is a working space. You’ll be on your feet, exploring scenes, getting adjustments, and learning how to follow your impulses moment-to-moment.

By the end of the session, you’ll bring that work into a live onstage showcase.

• Stronger, more grounded scene work
• Clearer emotional access without forcing it
• Tools to trust your instincts in auditions and on set
• A live showcase performance to apply what you’ve built

Joe Garcia is an award-winning actor and coach with over 40 years of experience. Known as an “actor’s coach,” he helps actors cut through habits and find work that feels honest, specific, and human.

“Working with Joe is such a joy. He’s clear, concise, and honest. That’s really what we need.”
— Raphaël Dirani

“Not only was he informative, he was comforting without letting me BS.”
— David Christian Bailey

“Joe is great at teaching you how to be who you are as a human, which is always far more interesting and effective than any acting you could think of.”
— Mason Kennerly

This is a 6-week course, not a one-day event.

All Sessions (Mondays, 7:00–10:00 PM PST):

• April 6, 2026
• April 13, 2026
• April 20, 2026
• April 27, 2026
• May 4, 2026
• May 11, 2026

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Host or Publisher Future Artists of Los Angeles