the academy

For Working Actors

12 week program

Work one on one with Laura and then join a team of up to 10 actors who meet virtually twice a week to work every lesson of the Method Curriculum in an intensive semester designed to level up your career.

Stay motivated, stay supported, stay confident and stay moving forward the only way that you can – by applying the work with a badass team who has your back.

Registration for the Winter Semester opens January 3, 2022

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Full access to the Curriculum courses ($69/month value)
A 45 minute Breakthrough Alignment session with Laura Mac ($250/value)
10 Weekly Team Business Check in’s ($600/value)
10 Weekly Acting Classes ($1,000/value)

BONUS:

Access to the Laura Mac Supportive Actor’s Team ($50/month value)
Academy Reading Day ($100/value)

How It Works

Step 1: Breakthrough Alignment Session

To kick off your time with the Academy, meet with Laura Mac one on one with her signature Breakthrough Alignment session. Share your experiences, discuss goals, and dive into identifying the areas of your craft and career that need the most focus and which team will help you thrive.

Step 2: The Curriculum

Access the 50 lessons of the Laura Mac Method Curriculum. Go through each lesson and learn how to apply them to your craft and career with the help of your team.

Step 3: Powerhouse Team Meetings

Join your team every Monday and Thursday – either in the AM or PM

1. Business Check in Day – Examine each part of the business of being an Actor; Relationships, Marketing, Finances and so much more. Set goals that move you forward with the accountability that keeps you on track

2. Acting Exercise Day – Your power is in your process. Learn exactly what you need to do before every audition or performance to show up as your unique self with choices that make every scene come to life

PLUS! Twice a semester, join the entire Academy for Reading day where we do a table read of scripts that are currently in production

The Academy: $333/month

Important Dates

Registration for The Winter semester opens January 3, 2022

Registration runs January 3 through 14
Classes Start January 17
end on March 24

Teams meet twice a week:

Monday - Business Check in Day (approx. 1.5 hours)

Thursday - Acting Exercise Day (approx. 3 hours)

AM Teams start at 10:30am pst
PM Teams start at 5:30pm pst

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I would highly recommend The Laura Mac Method to anyone starting out in their career or even those who are experienced but might need a refresher on how to he your best self during auditions.

LEELA HOLT

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The Laura Mac Method taught me what to work on and how to work on it. I gained confidence in my audition prep that took away the guesswork and allowed me to book multiple roles.

Leah Hennessey Rai

Want to Be An Associate?

Every 6 months, 2 alumnae will be invited to become Laura Mac Method Associates.
Learn to facilitate and coach the Laura Mac Method, grow your community and earn an income as a valuable working actor.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

how long will I need to commit?

Becoming an actor is a long term game and “overnight success” is an illusion. When you commit to working the Method with a team for 3+ months, you will foster the motivation you need to succeed while boosting your confidence through connection and support. The Academy is for actors who are ready to commit to a new level of success in their careers. We also believe that there are many valuable learning experiences in this industry and encourage you to train with any studio or instructor that you find who you feel you can benefit from.

how will I get placed in a team?

After your Breakthrough one on one session, Laura Mac will use what you have shared and discovered together to offer you a position on the team she feels will be a biggest benefit to you moving forward.

Can I change my team?

Yes! If the shoe doesn’t fit, try on another one! We strive to build teams that can work and grow well together based on where each individual is on their journey. If you want to switch it up, we will be happy to help you find the right place. There is a maximum number of participants per team, and changes will be made at the discretion of Laura Mac and the Associates.

Why are we placed in teams?

You know what’s better than one brain? Two brains! And what’s better than 2? 10! There is power in numbers. Your team will not only keep you accountable, but they will lift you up when things get hard and the best part? You’ll lift them up too! Working with a team will take what you know and expand it to places you didn’t even know you didn’t know.

What if I want 1 on 1 coaching?

Got an audition? We’re happy to help you one on one to choreograph and prepare a performance you feel confident delivering. If you’re looking to maximize your growth as an actor, one on one isn’t the best route. There’s only so much we can cover in a hour, so check out the Foundations and the Academy and save one on one for your next audition.

How do I become an Associate?

Every 6 months, 2 alumnae will be offered the opportunity to become Associates and begin running their own teams. These alumnae will be fully training on how to facilitate and coach the Laura Mac Method and then join the ranks of our Associates, helping to share the Method, grow your community and earn an income as a valuable working actor.