INSTRUCTOR LONNY STEVENS is a true veteran of stage, movies, and television, having directed and written several award winning shows. For his first, the nationally televised Rhythm & Blues Award Show, he received an Image Nomination. For the South African Special Advice to the Players, he received the Dramalogue Nomination. He received the Los Angeles Critics' Award for Hooters, the Image Award for Swan, Showgirls, Wings and Things and a lot of joy from An Evening with Sandra Bernhard. Lonny's association with the theatre began at age 10 when he and his brothers traveled throughout the Midwest performing on television and stage as a singing trio. When he was 15 the trio broke up and Lonny started writing and acting, eventually working with Woody King, Jr., Dustin Hoffman, Ron Milner, Faye Dunaway, Roscoe Lee Brown, Harrison Ford, Bill Duke, and others, from Detroit (Hey Little Girl) to Broadway (Wine Sellers), Rome (Phoenix), London (Sudden Urge) and back to Los Angeles (Sang Sista' Sang and currently running, hit show, Bessie and Good Friends), with many stops in between. Lonny has coached such celebrities as Matt Dillon, Dustin Hoffman, Sandra Bernhard, Harrison Ford, Daryl Hannah, the Arquette family and plenty more... Lonny recently received the League of Players Director of the Year award.

TEACHING STYLE:

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced veteran, Mr. Steven's teaching technique works on all levels. He approaches acting as "Art", be it dance, music, singing, painting etc. The student becomes acquainted with the many aspects of expression and applies this knowledge to acting.

THE CLASS WILL COVER:

Cold Reading - In-Depth Scene Study - Technique - On-Camera