THE 6 WEEK
ON-CAMERA ACTING
INTENSIVE
Professional Acting Training for Youth and Adults in the Pacific Northwest.
ACTS 2 ACTING ACADEMY
6 WEEK COURSE | 1 ON 1 CLASSES | All AGES | FOR THE STORYTELLERS
Inspired by real industry experience and conservatory-style training—including study at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts—this program distills years of acting education into a focused and creative environment where actors can explore character, storytelling, and emotional truth.
Train the actor. Tell the story. Step into the scene.
Jump Into an On-Camera Scene
Students will film a professionally shot, simple scene using a multi-camera setup, providing high-quality footage for your reel and a training experience on set. This project is designed to reflect real industry standards and can be submitted for IMDb credit.
If you don’t already have an IMDb account, we’ll guide you through setting one up.
Creative Partnership In The Pacific Northwest
Acts 2, in partnership with Rayla Kay Photography, provides a focused studio space where actors train through practical exercises, scene study, audition preparation, and on-camera performance.
Students join from across North Idaho and Eastern Washington—including Hayden, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Spokane—to build a strong foundation for long-term growth as performers.
A Different Kind of Acting Training
Acts 2 Acting Academy is designed for actors and actresses who want more than the typical theater class. It’s a focused, professional training environment built to bridge the gap between learning and actually working—giving actors the tools, experience, and confidence to step into the industry with clarity.
Through scene work, mock auditions, and on-camera training, students learn how to create truthful performances for both stage and screen while developing confidence, clarity, and skill in their craft.
Over the six-week intensive, students act with partners in scene work, refine a strong audition piece, and film personalized scripted scenes with multi-camera coverage.
This gives students real experience performing on camera and helps them begin building material for a professional demo reel.
Meet Your Instructor
Acts 2 is led by Blake Dodson, an actor with more than eight years of experience in the entertainment industry.
Blake studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, training in Scene study, Character development, voice, and movement, and conservatory-level acting technique
His professional experience includes performing in The Thorn, a nationally touring theatrical production known for large-scale storytelling and powerful performances, where he played Judas Iscariot.
The production was also filmed and shown through Fathom Events in more than 200 theaters across the United States.
Through both performance and teaching, Blake helps actors develop skill, clarity, and confidence while building a strong foundation for long-term growth.
Our Method — Where Technique Meets Story
Great acting isn’t about guessing or hoping something works—it’s about having a clear, repeatable approach.
Our method strips away the mystery and gives you practical tools you can use in every scene. By focusing on intention, action, and storytelling, you’ll build performances that feel natural, grounded, and truly watchable.
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Great acting isn’t magic—and it isn’t reserved for a gifted few. At its core, acting is intentional human behavior in pursuit of a clear objective under imaginary circumstances. Acting is a skill that can be trained, practiced, and repeated.
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We train actors to do, not just feel. Instead of chasing emotion, you’ll learn to pursue clear actions—affecting the person or situation in front of you. From that place, real, truthful emotion naturally emerges.
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When you understand what you want in a scene and how you’re going after it, your performance becomes clear, grounded, and alive. This approach gives you a repeatable system so you can step into any scene with confidence and tell the story with intention.
What You Walk Away With
By the end of the six weeks, actors walk away with practical, repeatable tools they can rely on long after the course ends, while also learning and taking their first steps into the industry. You won’t just understand the concepts—you’ll know how to apply them in real scenes, auditions, and on set.
With a clear process built around objectives, tactics, and action phrases, you’ll be able to confidently break down material, make strong choices, and begin building momentum as a working actor.
The 6 Week Acting Intensive Course
This six-week intensive introduces both the creative and technical sides of performance.
Students explore:
What acting actually is (and why it’s often overcomplicated)
How to break down scripts using Objectives, Obstacles, Tactics, Stakes
How to create believable behavior instead of forcing emotion
How to approach performance from the audience’s perspective
How to take your first steps into the industry—building a reel, navigating casting platforms, and approaching auditions with clarity and confidence
The Core Principle
Tactic + Object = Objective
A simple, repeatable action phrase that gives actors a clear way to work in every scene.
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Understanding objectives, tactics, obstacles, and stakes
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A strong monologue or scene ready for casting opportunities
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Real practice through filmed scenes and mock auditions
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Multi-camera filmed scenes for future use
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Insight into casting platforms and expectations
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Greater clarity, freedom, and confidence in performance
Class Size & Tuition
To keep training focused and personal, each session is limited to 8 actors. This ensures meaningful feedback, scene coaching, and personal attention. Tuition is paid before courses begin. All sales
6 Week Total Cost
$800 per Student
1 on 1 Classes Available Upon Request
One-on-one sessions are tailored to your specific goals—whether you’re preparing for auditions, refining your technique, or filming high-quality material for your reel. Get focused coaching, personalized feedback, and hands-on guidance to help you make strong, clear choices and perform with confidence on camera.
Prices Vary Contact For More Information
Acts 2 Acting Academy serves actors throughout North Idaho and Eastern Washington, welcoming students from communities including Hayden, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spokane, and Spokane Valley who are looking for focused acting training and on-camera experience.
Is This Course For You?
This program is ideal for:
Actors who want more structure and direction than a typical theater class
Youth performers ready to move beyond basics and step into deeper, focused training
Adults returning to acting who want to approach the craft with clarity and intention
Actors interested in film and on-camera work, not just stage performance
Performers who want practical, repeatable tools—not vague or confusing theory
Creatives seeking a grounded, thoughtful approach to storytelling and performance
Whether you’re starting fresh or refining your craft, this program meets you where you are and moves you forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Beginners and developing actors are welcome.
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The Course will run for an 18+ group. And under 18 group, both youth and adults are welcome to apply.
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Yes. Students work on-camera throughout the course.
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Yes. Includes monologues, scene study, and coached exercises.
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Yes, limited 1-on-1 sessions are available.
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North Idaho, in partnership with Rayla Kay Photography.
Apply for the Next Session
Class sizes are intentionally limited so each actor receives meaningful coaching, practical feedback, and space to grow.
If you're ready to train, develop your craft, and step into the scene with confidence and clarity—apply now.
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES APPLICATION
This intensive is for actors who are ready to invest in their craft, build real confidence, and develop performances that feel both truthful and uniquely their own. Through expert guidance, scene work, and on-camera training, you’ll walk away with more than just experience—you’ll gain clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of who you are as a performer.
Spots for each session are intentionally limited to keep the training focused and personal. By submitting your application, you’ll be added to our enrollment list. From there, we’ll review your application to see if the program is the right fit for you.
If selected, you’ll be invited to a short consultation where we’ll walk through the course structure, schedule, and expectations, and answer any questions you may have. If you receive a text message or phone call from our studio, it will be to schedule this consultation.
Please note: if you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must be present during the consultation.
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