Teens Acting Class
This 6-week acting class will nurture your talent and teach the nuances of starting a successful acting career. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to hone your craft, build confidence, and make lasting friendships with fellow aspiring actors.
What to expect: Professional guidance, audition preparation, improve skills & performance techniques
Cost: $525.00
Starting June 2025
About Your Teacher: Jaclyn Hales’ credits include FX’s Legion, HBO’s Mosaic, and Christmas Eve. She’ been a series regular twice playing Lynn from Extinct, which aired on BYUTV, and Claire from Cypher which aired on The Roku Channel as their first exclusive series.
In 2020, Hales began co-writing with Ash Lendzion, to create a scripted dark comedy podcast called The Bystanders. Producers Heather Morris (Glee) and Black Label Media (La La Land) helped them bring it to life. Now writer, producer, and director, Season 1 (2021) starring, Jane Lynch (Glee), Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked), Oscar Nunez (The Office), Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl), and Michael Hitchcock (Best in Show), took off with rave reviews, landing them another season.
But when it comes to her roots, Jaclyn made her stage debut at age 6 as “The Shrunken Alice” in a production of Alice in Wonderland, at the Seacoast Repertory Theater in Portsmouth, New Hampshire where she grew up. She appeared in many more productions throughout her childhood until her family moved to North Salt Lake, Utah at the age of fourteen and she decided it was time to try TV/Film. Jaclyn booked her first television role on a show called Everwood, which aired on The WB. This was the beginning of the professional quest that would lead to her becoming a full-time actress.
Hales studied acting at Utah Valley University and graduated with a BS in theater performance.
Study at RD Studios Today
Auditions are held most Saturday mornings from 10 – 11:30 AM. Bring in a monologue to perform for the RD Studios staff and learn more about our classes and community.
This studio is for the serious, dedicated and career-minded actor. Anything less is just a hobby!
6 week On Camera Audition Class
This introductory course distills Robert’s acting philosophy and is the perfect introduction to the studio. Taught by Robert, you’ll learn on-camera audition techniques perfect for serious career minded actors who wants to book more on-camera roles. Do you know how you are perceived on camera? If you don’t, you better learn. Most actors see themselves as they wish they were; the industry sees you as you are. Know the difference!
$550 *A non-refundable deposit of $275 upon enrollment.
Scene Study
This dynamic and thorough weekly scene study class is the core technique of Robert’s acting training. We stress “real things happening to real people” which is what LA casting directors are looking for. You’ll work every single class and develop professional work habits. This class stresses personal attention given to each student to help them grow and is for the serious actor looking to get to the next level.
$275.00/Month
Ongoing On Camera Audition Class
Ace your self tape game with this weekly on-camera course. The ongoing on-camera class is taught by Robert D’Avanzo and is an invitation only class after completing the 6-week On-Camera Audition Class.
$250/month
The Business of The Business
It’s called show BUSINESS for a reason. This class teaches important aspects (headshots, reels, representation, professionalism, etc.) about the business end of this wildly competitive industry. It is not an acting course, but invaluable info for marketing yourself in the digital age. We’ll go through your materials and talk about whether or not they’re working for you. In addition, you’ll get actionable steps to take control of your career.
$325.00