About Alza Acting Studios
Our Mission: Mentoring Actors of All Levels
We believe that every actor has the potential to succeed. Our mission is to develop each actor’s truth, body, and voice. We mentor actors of all ages and experience levels, guiding them on their unique creative journey. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, we’re here to help you unlock your full potential.
– Walter Alza – Multiple Time Award Winner
Beginner To Advanced Level Acting Classes That Pay Off. 60 Years of Combined Experience. We Got you.
“I Highly Recommend Walter’s Classes. You Won’t Be Disappointed.” Stephanie Porter, Porter Group Agency
We offer unparalleled on-camera Acting Classes for film and television since 2005, utilizing a method created by multiple-time award winner Walter Alza Actor, Director, Writer, and Producer (Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Flashpoint, Metropia). Alza’s team will take you on a fantastic journey.
Who are our Acting Classes for: Beginner To Advanced Levels. Also, Online Acting Lessons – Private Coaching For Actors, International Students, Business Professionals, Dancers, To Build Confidence and more! – Become an Actor – Connect your mind, body, and soul and be inspired! -Promoting Diversity since 2005
You could be next – Join our Award Winning and Nominated Students LIST that started training with zero or little experience
Welcome to Alza Acting Studio Toronto (Alza means to raise) – raise above with us. We offer unparalleled on-camera Acting Classes for film and television since 2005, utilizing a method created by multiple-time award winner Walter Alza Actor, Director, Writer, and Producer (Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Flashpoint, Metropia). Alza’s team will take you on a fantastic journey.
Who are our Acting Classes for: Beginner To Advanced Levels. Also, Online Acting Lessons – Private Coaching For Actors, International Students, Business Professionals, Dancers, To Build Confidence and more! – Become an Actor – Connect your mind, body, and soul and be inspired! -Promoting Diversity since 2005
The New Journey Starts Now
Acting Classes – Click Below To Read More
INTRO TO ACTING On Camera & Alza's Technique (Sat 11am) $299 + HST New Session Jan 10th
- Build Self Confidence
- Always be Ready
- Character Development
- Text & Script Analysis (scene and monologues)
- Break down scenes and monologues from theatre, film and television script
- Be present and to work objectives and actions
- Make strong choices in interpreting lines
- Understand tempo rhythm , its meaning, purpose and application
- Train the body for scenes
- Understand line of movement in long, medium and close up shots.
- Students are also given the opportunity to review their progress on a large screen.
- Give Memorable Performances
- Effective SCENE WORK
- Learn to Accept good feedback and grow
- Be prepared to take risks.
- Learn Bio mechanics for the Close up
- Become more positive with your work
- Learn to have more Faith
Private Coaching Online Or In person
One on one meetings allow an in depth approach to connecting with your scenes and partner, in addition to allowing you to make better choices when it comes to execution. Text analysis, audition techniques, and cold reads will also be explored and Craft work. Audition coaching and preparation.
Craft Class 2 days - 6 hours total with Walter Alza $750 + hst
Craft Class – Level One – Register
This class is a turning point. In the Craft Class, you stop working to impress.
You stop forcing results.
You begin to trust your process.
This is where actors learn freedom — not tricks, not performance habits, not shortcuts.
Freedom through understanding the work at a deep, structural level.
Level One is devoted entirely to craft.
You will explore biomechanics and sense memory exercises rooted in the work of masters such as Michael Chekhovand Stanislavsky, expanded and evolved through Alza’s methodology.
Mr. Alza gives you an empty canvas — and the tools to paint on it for decades to come.
This class is not about showing results.
It’s about building a foundation strong enough to hold them.
You will learn:
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How truthful behavior is built, not performed
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How to access impulse without forcing emotion
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Why control blocks freedom — and how to release it
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How to develop tools you can rely on under pressure
This is not an on-camera class.
This is pure craft.
Actors who skip this step often hit a ceiling later.
Actors who do this work early separate themselves for life.
Who This Class Is For
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Anyone who wants to explore acting as a craft, not a hobby
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Actors seeking deeper, stronger, more grounded work
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Those ready to be challenged and pushed honestly
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Anyone who wants tools that will free them — and set them apart
This class does not promise comfort.
It promises clarity.
If you are serious about acting for the long term, this is work you cannot afford to miss.
Important:
After payment is completed, a brief meeting — online or in person — will be required before the class begins.
Next Level Acting Class (Sat 3pm or Sun 230pm) $319 + HST
Advanced Screen Acting Training (Wed 6pm) $339 +hst
- Intense instruction on how to wow an audition
- How directors communicate and how to get hired
- Ability to respond quickly to direction and adapt
- What a director looks for in a casting audition for a call back
- How a director reads a script
- Push your confidence level to the max and make bold, confident choices
- How to fully prepare and develop a character for any scene or audition
- Break down boundaries and obstacles holding you back
- Learn movement and reaction techniques to enhance your work
- Learn to give memorable performances
- Learn to accept feedback and grow
- Be prepared to take risks
- Expert level bio mechanic techniques for all types of shots
- Connect intensely with scenes and with an acting partner
- Explore how to make the boldest choices and execute them
- Text & script analysis (scene and monologues)
- Students are also given the opportunity to review their work on a large screen.
- Shine while on set
Can I pay via e transfer?
REASONS TO JOIN THE ALZA FAMILY
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Award Winning Faculty
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You will Learn by doing
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Beginner to actor’s pro level classes
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Effective Career Planning
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Top guests Casting Directors, Directors, Producers
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Specific method that will change your work and path
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The highest Technology in Canada
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All classes have multiple cameras
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Playback in all classes
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Family oriented acting studio
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Zero Attitude
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Diversity
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Easy to get to us, we are located at Yonge and Bloor
- HANDS ON LEARNING
Alza Acting Studio was established to provide individuals with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to begin a career in the Entertainment Industry & or to take your career to the next level. - THEORY AND FUNDAMENTALS Our programs offer theory, craft knowledge, and the necessary hands-on practice to begin working in the Entertainment Industry
- CREDIBLE AND REPUTABLE Alza Acting Studio has built a solid reputation in the Entertainment Industry with several acting classes in our main Studio conveniently located in the heart of Toronto Yonge & Bloor.
- INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED Our students are trained by industry professionals, offering an industry recognized training program that excels in today’s Entertainment Industry standards.
