ONLINE ACTING CLASSES [ONLINE] Acting Foundations for Film & TV
Designed for students with little to no formal acting training. An introduction to the craft and screen technique. Actors are guided through scene study, character development, and an overview of acting on camera via live interactive Zoom labs.
REGISTER & SECURE YOUR SPOT →Alumni Seen Globally On-Screen
Train with the studio that launched award-winning screen talent. Our working alumni include Alex Ozerov (CSA Winner), Alicia Dea Josipovic (Degrassi), and Jadiel Dowlin (Nickelodeon). From absolute beginner classes to principal film selections, our method cuts through.
"I Highly Recommend Walter’s Classes. You Won’t Be Disappointed."
— STEPHANIE PORTER, PORTER GROUP AGENCY VIEW CLASSES & REGISTER →Foundations That Translate to Screen
Focusing primarily on scene study, these classes reveal a specific method of acting tailored by founder Walter Alza (Get Rich or Die Tryin', Flashpoint, Metropia). We also use elements from the techniques of great acting teachers that have shaped the lives of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, etc.
01 // Build Self Confidence & Presence
Learn to be fully present and always ready. Eliminate performance anxiety and develop the confidence to take risks and have more faith in your work.
02 // Live Scene Study & Character Development
Effective scene work. You will learn to break down scenes and monologues from theatre, film, and television scripts to build a character's inner life.
03 // Text & Script Analysis
Learn to work objectives and actions dynamically. Make strong choices in interpreting lines, and understand tempo rhythm, its meaning, purpose and application.
Explore Our Comprehensive Virtual Tracks Below
Group Online Classes & Online Private Coaching
Alza's Private Acting
Coaching Pays Off.
Book the Role. Learn the Craft.
Walter Alza and our Award-Winning Team. Available 7 Days a Week, In-Person or Online.
Whether you are a total beginner, a teen building a career foundation, or a working actor in need of elevating your work and booking average — our private coaching is designed to develop the actor's engine.
Walter Alza leads the studio's craft development — specializing in instinct, character work, and cold reads — while our award-winning coaching team executes elite audition prep and self-tape strategy under his direct guidance.
Adults & Teens · Beginners to Working Professionals · Audition Prep · Self-Tape Coaching · Cold Read Training · Executive Presence
Alza's Private Coaching Pays Off.
Some of our Alumni: Canadian Screen Award Winner, Emmy nominees, BRAVO Award winners & Actra Award Winners & More
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Alicia Dea, Lead Actor
Degrassi (over 100 episodes)
"I'm so grateful to have Walter Alza as my acting coach, if you need to step it up, he is the man. I wouldn't be where I am today without his work”.
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Alex Ozerov
(Canadian Screen Award Winner)
I highly recommend this studio! I owe my current success to them. Alza prepares you for auditions and work on a real set. The class culture is positive and high energy. A real family-like vibe. An environment where true improvement is harnessed. (Man On Fire, Brilliant Minds)
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Amanada Joy
(Show Creator & Star of Second Jen)
"I Would Highly Recommend This Class To Any Actor Looking To Reconnect With Their Instrument Outside Of Set/The Audition Room."
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Jadiel Dowlin
- Winner 2019 Rising Star Award - Emmy (Daytime) Nominee
"Within only a few months of training with the experienced and talented Alza team through their classes and privates, I managed to land many parts including a lead role in a television series! The Alza method works, trust it!”
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Emeka Menakaya
Emeka Menakaya, After Taking The Blueprint Private I Was Able To Land A Several Parts In Films And I Signed With One Of The Top Agencies In Canada ETM
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Craig Porriet
After booking 5 auditions on a roll including Rocky Blues, I can tell you Walter's method works!" (Known For The Strain & Standoff)
THE CRAFT. INSTINCT & MASTERY. Work 1-on-1 with Walter to master the Alza Method. Focus on the deep craft, cold reads, and emotional access required for lead characters and high-stakes roles.
ELEVATE YOUR AVERAGE. Professional audition prep and self-tape coaching led by our award-winning team under Walter’s direction. Tactical adjustments to elevate your work and booking average.
ELITE VERSATILITY From total beginners and teens to National Ballet dancers and elite athletes. We also coach business professionals to command the room with executive presence, authority, and confidence.
GLOBAL ONLINE REACH TORONTO TO THE WORLD. High-impact 1-on-1 Online Sessions via Zoom. Join our elite roster from LA, NY, the UK, Korea, and Argentina. World-class coaching tailored to your specific market and time zone.
Available In-Studio (Toronto) or Worldwide via Zoom.
Our Private Coaching Pays Off
Real actors.
Real results.
"I highly recommend this studio! I owe my current success to them. Alza prepares you for auditions and work on a real set. The class culture is positive and high energy. A real family-like vibe. An environment where true improvement is harnessed."
Video Reviews
& Testimonials
Josipovic Star of 100+ Episodes of Degrassi
Award-Winning Actress
Ozerov Brilliant Minds · The Americans
Award-Winning Actor
Dowlin Nickelodeon · Annedroids
Actor, Director & Producer