The Courses
Acting Classes & Professional Development
Professional acting training for children, teenagers and adults in Monaco. Our classes combine acting technique, scene study, character work, improvisation and on-camera practice in a supportive, professional environment.
All classes are taught in English.
45 Avenue de Grande Bretagne, Monaco, 98000 (Trocadero)
Acting Classes: 6-9 Years Old
This class is specifically aimed at introducing the students to the concept of working together as a group and bonding over acting exercises.
The objective is to have the young children participate in fun and specific team/individual games in order to get in touch with their creative self as a means to help them get over stage or social freight. Each week, month and year, new exercises and techniques will be introduced as the student grows and enhances their skills and adds to their repertoire.
As the students keep participating every trimester, they will gradually become a community, welcoming in new students and expanding the group so as to form a strong and supportive team of young artists, exploring fun games, light acting exercises and performing poems.
At the end of each class, the students will prepare and rehearse a poem given to them at the beginning of each trimester. On the last class of every program, these poems will be performed on camera and in front of parents who wish to attend (cheers, claps and motivation for the young and courageous students are more than welcome!)
Note: If the student does not wish to perform the poem on the day, this is not a problem! We are more than happy to schedule the poem to be performed in front of Gabriele with the parents in private after the performances or on a later date. As time goes by and the young student will continually participate to trimester-based courses, he/she will then hopefully want to participate in the end of program performance in front of everyone.
We are not here to push the students to do anything out of their comfort zone, but rather to help them build the comfort and relaxation to eventually do so…in their own time, with ease and a positive attitude and outlook onto the future.
Disclaimer:
Please note that as a professional and working actor, there may be instances where Gabriele is called away to film projects overseas. In such cases, substitute acting coaches will be arranged to conduct classes. Rest assured, parents and students will be promptly notified via email about any temporary changes in coaching personnel. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these situations.
Acting Classes: 10-13 Years Old
Whether graduating from the 6-9 group, or entering the Academy at the age of 10, this class is a more in depth look into the training. Here the students will take part in a variety of acting and social based activities and games, focused on detaching their self-conscious habits, empowering them with confidence and freeing their imagination. Each week, month and year, new exercises and techniques will be introduced as the student grows, enhances their skills and adds to their repertoire.
In doing so, the students will be introduced to the notion of a performance in terms of characterization and the study of behavior and how to use their voice, body and movement on stage. The students will also be lightly introduced to breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation, helping them to center themselves on stage and in other situations in life.
As the students keep participating to every trimester, they will gradually become a community, welcoming in new students and expanding the group so as to form a strong and supportive team of young artists, exploring fun games, light acting exercises and performing monologues.
At the end of each class, the students will prepare and rehearse a monologue or duologue given to them at the beginning of each trimester (and another one mid-trimester) exploring the intricacies of acting alone on stage or together with a partner. The students will have a chance to perform their first script mid-trimester, and again another script on the last class of every trimester, ultimately having the chance to work on two different scripts. The students will work on two scripts during each trimester, with recurring on-camera practice. Each trimester includes two fully edited short films.
Note: If the student does not wish to perform the monologue on the day, this is not a problem! We are more than happy to schedule the poem to be performed in front of Gabriele with the parents in private after the performances or on a later date. As time goes by and the young student will participate to the trimester-based courses, he/she will then hopefully want to participate in the end of program performance in front of everyone.
We are not here to push the students to do anything out of their comfort zone, but rather to help them build the comfort and relaxation to eventually do so…in their own time, with ease and a positive attitude and outlook onto the future.
Disclaimer:
Please note that as a professional and working actor, there may be instances where Gabriele is called away to film projects overseas. In such cases, substitute acting coaches will be arranged to conduct classes. Rest assured, parents and students will be promptly notified via email about any temporary changes in coaching personnel. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these situations.
Acting Classes: 14-18 Years Old
The 14-18 group serves as the final step for the young artists as they enter their formative years. Applying a range of acting methods and techniques, the students work together to deepen their understanding of human behaviour, film and stage while continuing to develop as a supportive group of young performers.
The course is designed to integrate, refine and strengthen the skills developed in the earlier groups. The work becomes more detailed through scene study, character development, voice and movement, script analysis, improvisation and on-camera performance.
Throughout each trimester, students prepare and rehearse monologues and duologues, working both individually and with scene partners. The training gives them recurring experience in front of the camera and the opportunity to approach filmed work with greater focus, confidence and technical awareness.
Each trimester includes two fully edited short films, continuing the filmed performance work that forms part of the Academy’s training for this age group.
Note: If the student does not wish to perform on the scheduled day, this is not a problem. We are more than happy to arrange the work to be performed privately with Gabriele and the parents, either after the scheduled performances or on another day.
We are not here to push students to do anything outside their comfort zone, but rather to help them build the confidence and relaxation to do so in their own time, with ease and a positive attitude.
Disclaimer:
Please note that as a professional and working actor, there may be instances where Gabriele is called away to film projects overseas. In such cases, substitute acting coaches will be arranged to conduct classes. Rest assured, parents and students will be promptly notified via email about any temporary changes in coaching personnel. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these situations.
Masterclass 18+
The Masterclass is composed of any adult over the of 18, willing to learn, brush up or further their expertise into acting and what the acting training can bring to their daily work or routine.
In this class, adults will fully delve into improvisation classes, Meisner technique, voice, movement and in-depth analysis of film scenes. The participants will evolve into fully creating and understanding how to form a character in film using the Academy’s 10-step process to analyze a script and bring a character to life. These guidelines will serve as a backbone to preparing for film and theater but can also be used as a preparative technique for any kind of event in life. One of the important steps of the groundwork of acting is that it is a study of life and oneself and not only for performance-based work.
The masterclass aims to become a community, welcoming in new participants and expanding the group so as to form a strong and supportive team of artists, exploring their curiosity of acting and allowing the techniques learned in the classes to help them to ‘let go’ and embrace their full potential.
Along with the various exercises, games and methods, the Masterclass will also use relaxation exercises such as bioenergetic work, mediation and breathwork to fine tune their ‘instrument’ and them to find their center in any given moment of their daily life, in the office, at home or on stage/screen.
Throughout each trimester, participants will prepare and rehearse scenes in depth, applying acting technique, character preparation, scene study and on-camera work. Each trimester includes two fully edited short films, providing recurring professional filming experience alongside detailed individual feedback.
Note: If the either participant doesn’t want to / can’t perform theirs on the day, there is no problem at all!
Please let us know in advance or on the day and we can reschedule it to be shot in private on a different day. If you wish your work to remain private, it will remain as such.
Disclaimer:
Please note that as a professional and working actor, there may be instances where Gabriele is called away to film projects overseas. In such cases, substitute acting coaches will be arranged to conduct classes. Rest assured, parents and students will be promptly notified via email about any temporary changes in coaching personnel. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these situations.
One-Week Intensive Courses
The 1-week Intensive Course is refined and dedicated to the students who are eager and willing to keep nurturing and practicing their skillset even during the holidays. These 1-week courses are an in-depth set of classes running Monday to Friday, with one 90-minute class per day. The 6-9 group follows the five-day intensive training format, while the 10-13 group, the 14-18 group and Masterclass 18+ each include one fully edited short film.
All groups will have a more in depth and focused extension to the work and have a chance to prepare at a rhythm more suited to theatre and film. Having to prepare for their shows in a smaller timeframe, with a more consistent and recurring set of classes and exercises will give them a unique experience in fully immersing themselves into the acting process and elaborate on their artistry.
We will focus on substantial amount of work, further breath/body and voice work, scene analysis, mediation, Meisner, improv and many more exercises to get the students at the advanced level they want and reach a meticulous approach for their performances, group work and inner work.
A recurrent dedication to the practices and going up to perform is essential for the students to find their power and strength within the techniques and experience. The 1-week intensive course allows a special opportunity to get a head start on the following trimester-based installation for those artists who are willing to really delve deeper into the work.
For All Groups:
Note: If a young student does not wish to perform in front of everyone, this is not a problem! We are more than happy to schedule the work to be performed in front of Gabriele with the parents in private after the performances or on a later date. As time goes by and the young student will participate to the trimester-based courses, he/she will then hopefully want to participate in the end of program performance in front of everyone.
We are not here to push the students to do anything out of their comfort zone, but rather to help them build the comfort and relaxation to eventually do so…in their own time, with ease and a positive attitude and outlook onto the future.
Disclaimer:
Please note that as a professional and working actor, there may be instances where Gabriele is called away to film projects overseas. In such cases, substitute acting coaches will be arranged to conduct classes. Rest assured, parents and students will be promptly notified via email about any temporary changes in coaching personnel. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these situations.
Private Acting Classes
In addition to the yearly group courses, the Academy offers Private sessions for all ages and levels of expertise. These can be booked on our website and are designed as one-to-one coaching tailored to the individual.
In the 60-minute and 90-minute Private sessions we offer an in-depth look at all the techniques and personal work that goes into the acting classes, including breath work, voice, movement, meditation, script analysis, 10 step process, improv, Meisner technique and more.
If you are looking for a personal and intensive way to work on all things acting or simply prepare yourself for an event and practice using the skills we teach at the academy, this is for you!
Acting training isn’t just useful for actors. The tools used in these sessions can be applied in preparation for any kind of event and they aim to best prepare you for any eventuality, helping you ground yourself and find your inner strength and depth.
Disclaimer:
Please note that as a professional and working actor, there may be instances where Gabriele is called away to film projects overseas. In such cases, substitute acting coaches will be arranged to conduct classes. Rest assured, parents and students will be promptly notified via email about any temporary changes in coaching personnel. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these situations.
Public Speaking
Private coaching designed to strengthen presence, confidence, voice, body language and communication for presentations, interviews, speeches and professional situations.
Private Public Speaking Preparation: 90 minutes.
Team Building
Tailored 90-minute workshops using acting, improvisation and communication exercises to strengthen collaboration, listening, confidence, creativity and team connection.
Available for groups of different sizes, with bespoke workshops available on request.
Career & Talent Development
For students ready to take the next step into the professional industry. Exclusive to Monte Carlo Acting Academy students ready to pursue professional opportunities.
The program includes professional showreel creation from existing MCAA material, acting CV development, a personalised career consultation, a tailored selection of suitable acting agencies, and guidance on professional submissions.
Booking Information
Booking and cancellation conditions apply.