MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Gary Hilborn is a New York–based actor, writer, and teacher with over 30 years of industry experience and nearly 50 credits across every major network and streaming platform. He studied Practical Aesthetics with Atlantic Theater Company and directing with founding Atlantic Company member Karen Kohlhaas. Trained in both craft and performance, Gary brings decades of experience on stage and screen to his teaching. His approach blends technique, craft, and real-world experience, empowering actors to meet the camera with skill and confidence. View Gary’s full list of screen credits on IMDb.
CLASS DETAILS
The Essentials
Dates: Sundays — Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 8, 15 2026
Times: 3:00–6:00 pm
Location: Open Jar Studios, 1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Tuition: $495 before Dec 31st – $545 after Jan 1st
Enrollment: Limited to 10–14 students
OVERVIEW
From Stage to Screen is a six-week workshop designed for actors with a theatrical foundation who want to refine their on-camera craft.
The focus is on agility: learning to make quick, effective decisions about your character’s role in the moment, the story, and the scene. Whether you have little to no rehearsal or a fully collaborative process with a director, you’ll be prepared with a toolbox of adaptable techniques for thriving on set.
WHO IT’S FOR
Actors with stage training who are shifting to film, TV, or streaming work
Performers who want to bring truth, specificity, and adaptability to their on-camera acting
Artists preparing for auditions, day-player roles, and larger set experiences
Students who are eager to work with the camera in every class
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Scalable Techniques: Applying Stanislavski, Meisner, and Practical Aesthetics to on-camera work
Text in Action: Breaking down scripts quickly to find objectives, actions, and beats
On-Camera Presence: Tips, tricks, and techniques to maximize your impact in the frame
Scene Work: Exercises that simulate the realities of fast-paced production schedules
Collaboration Skills: Adjusting your performance based on direction while keeping your truth intact
This isn’t an audition technique class. It’s a craft-focused workshop that gives you a full on-camera toolkit and the confidence to walk on set ready to work.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CLASS?
We’re accepting applications now for this six-week intensive. Seats are limited to 10–14 students, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If selected, you’ll receive a private link to complete tuition payment and secure your spot.