What Comes With ZBS Tuition:

Discounted private rates for audition coaching

Day-access to our beautiful studio

Invitations to industry and community exclusive events

Master students are invited to workshops with casting directors, producers, and directors.

Students who have studied for a year or more get featured on our Online Showcase, which is distributed to over 70+ top casting directors, agents,

ABOUT

ZAK BARNETT STUDIOSWHO we are

ZBS offers a very different kind of actor training.  A holistic process of development puts the actor at the

center of a vibrant conversation and community.  This community is built

with master teachers, industry leaders, artistic and cultural

innovators, and activists.  Our central purpose concentrates on the power

of the individual artistic voice.

The gist:  A team of artists who want you to “put your art at the center of

the conversation!”

WHAT we doAt the center of ZBS is actor training with the best acting teachers in Los Angeles, who are experts not only in the nuances of craft, but

unearthing and fortifying each actors individual “star quality.”

This training is further supported by the networking of a multi-generational community of fellow actors, artists, and mentors, as well

as top level industry experts like casting directors, producers, writers, agents, and

managers.

The gist:  Actor training for “the development of the whole self.”

WHY we do it: The power we yield as actors, often

goes unrecognized by ourselves and society, and as such, our true potential is rarely realized. Having a school and

community that recognizes our inherent power, gives us the chance to own our gift and truly make it of service to the

world we live in.

The gist: We want “To serve the world with our art.”

ZBS Offers Three Levels of Classes Most of our students are currently working actors; because of this our class hierarchy is not labeled with beginning,

intermediate, and advanced.

Level-One Classes are for students new to the studio. They are focused on establishing the basic philosophy and technique.

Level-Two Classes are for students usually with 3-month to 6-months experience at the studio. They are designed to stretch the basic technique and

philosophy established in Level-One classes.

Level-Three Classes are for students who have either studied with Zak in the past, or have been at the studio usually for at least 6-months. Exceptions can

be made for students with a significant body of work. These classes are designed to encourage exploration with one’s own artistry.

It is often recommended that students take multiple classes in variant levels. This helps them not only work on their artistry, but fortifies their foundation.

For students enrolled in more than one class at the studio we now offer a multi-class discount:

Get 25% Off Your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Class Call the Studio for Details

323-746-5059 or e-mail studio@zakbarnett.com

If you are having trouble deciding what class level to enter, call or e-mail the studio to set up an audition or audit. We’d be happy to meet you!

So Much More Than Just an Acting Class

What’s Included in your ZBS Session Fees:

• Day Access to Our Beautiful Studio in-between auditions, or just to hang out and relax.

• Heavily Discounted Private Rates for Audition Coaching

• Access to our Taping Room for Self-Tapes

• Invitations to Exclusive Industry and Community Events

• Industry Workshops with Casting Directors, Producers, and Managers (Master Class Students Only)

• Students Who Have Studied for a Year or More Get Featured in our Online Showcase, which is Sent to 70+ Top Casting Directors, Agents, and Managers

OUR STUDIO LOCATED AT332 South La Brea Ave Ste. 201

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Our Environment features three large classrooms, one theater, and a large

beautiful waiting area.

All spaces equipped with smart tv’s and high-def cameras.

We also have a taping room, for student self-tapes and private

coaching.

Students who currently study at ZBS have day access to the space, and

can request to use the space for their own personal and creative projects.

LEVEL-ONE CLASSESZBS PILOT SEASON INTENSIVES

This Pilot Season ZBS will be conducting week long intensives for Teens, Kids, and Tweens. Students will be able to take a week-long class focused on the ZBS Core philosophy.

Classes will be co-taught by the ZBS Faculty: Zak Barnett, Martha Gehman, Alex Burkart, and Kim Priess.

ZBS MASTEROur Advanced ZBS Class, taught by Zak Barnett, is committed to developing our student’s independent artistry.

Pilot Season Master Session will be 12 weeks long. Students who complete the session will be able to participate in our industry workshop. Master students who have been at the studio for more than a year can

participate in our Online Showcase, which is sent to over 70 industry casting directors, agents, and managers.

Co-Taught by Zak Barnett, Kym Priess, and

Alex Burkart Ages 9-13

Saturdays from 2:30pm-5:30pm

or Wednesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm

January- April Enrollment open every four-weeks.

Co-Taught by Zak Barnett, Kym Priess, and Martha Gehman

Ages 14-18

Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-

weeks

Co-Taught by Zak Barnett and Martha Gehman

Ages 18+

Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-

weeks

ZBS INTENSIVE AND CORELEVEL-ONE CLASSES

ZBS INTENSIVES: This pilot season, ZBS will be coding week long intensives for Adults, Teens, and Kids, assuring that that you can hit the ground running this pilot season. The intensive is a compact version of the ZBS CORE at introduces students to the ZBS philosophy and methodologies. Intensives are collectively taught by the ZBS faculty and are $400.00 per session.

Jan 30th, 31st, Feb 2nd, and 3rd2:00pm-5:00pm

orFeb 27th, 28th, Mar 2nd, and 3rd

2:00pm-5:00pm

Jan 30th, 31st, Feb 2nd, and 3rd10:00am-1:00pm

orFeb 27th, 28th, Mar 2nd, and 3rd

10:00am-1:00pm

Jan 23rd, 24th, 26th, and 27th2:00pm-5:00pm

orFeb 20th, 21st, 23rd, and 24th

2:00pm-5:00pm

ZBS CORE: ZBS CORE establishes the basic foundation of the ZBS Philosophy. It is a class designed for ongoing-monthly study. The CORE classes are co-taught by all members of the ZBS Faculty. $400/Month, $300.00/Month for Young Kids only.

Co-Taught by Kym Priess and Danielle MacDonald

Ages 6-8

Sundays from 2:30pm-4:30pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-

weeks.

Students must be able to read.

Ages 18+

Wednesdays 1:30pm-4:30pm

January-April Enrollment open

every four-weeks.

Ages 13-18

Thursdays 5:00pm-8:00pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-weeks

Ages 14-18

Saturdays 2:30pm-5:30pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-weeks

Ages 9-13

Mondays 5:00pm-8:00pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-weeks

Ages 9-13

Saturdays 10:30am-1:30pm

January-April Enrollment open every four-weeks

SCENE STUDY and CRAFTLEVEL-TWO CLASSES

ZBS SCENE STUDY: Renowned celebrity acting coach Martha Gehman leads this monthly scene study class.  In it she focuses on using what is unique about you to personalize your work and bring the material to life.  This sensory based scene study class will deepen your instrument and excite your imagination, as you learn to bring your whole self to the journey of acting. Ongoing-monthly study. $400/Month Adults and Teens Only

ZBS CRAFT: ZBS CRAFT classes are designed for level-two students to pick a class that tailors the curriculum to their individual interests and needs. There is a two-forked road at the studio: the more body centered Dramatic Improv class, and the more analytic Craft class.

The ZBS CRAFT class is taught by ZBS Instructor Alex Burkart. This class focuses on applying the ZBS philosophy to genre. Every-other week class material will change genre- therefore allowing students to acutely assess and analyze the different skills and truths to any particular world. Ongoing monthly study. $400/Month.

The DRAMATIC IMPROV class is taught by ZBS Instructor Kym Priess. This class focuses on approaching on-camera auditions through the process of improvisation. Students will be led through weekly improv exercises that will relate to a given piece of copy. Ongoing monthly study. $400/Month.

It is often encouraged to take CRAFT classes alongside ZBS CORE or ZBS MASTER for a more encompassing experience.

To enroll in level-two classes, students must pass level-one or get permission from the studio manager by e-mailing studio@zakbarnett.com.

Ages 9-12Sundays

2:30pm-5:30pmStarting January 8th

Ages 13-14Sundays

10:00am-1:00pmStarting January 8th

Ages 15-18Mondays

5:00pm-8:00pmStarting January 9th

Ages 18-21Tuesdays

5:00pm-8:30pmStarting January 10th

Ages 21+Wednesdays

5:00pm-9:00pmStarting January 11th

MASTERLEVEL-THREE CLASS

ZBS MASTER: ZBS MASTER is a 12-week course taught by Zak Barnett. It is a synthesis of all the work done in ZBS CORE and CRAFT classes, with an eye towards individual artistry, personal development, and professional opportunity/success. At the end of the session, students participate in an industry work session with a top industry casting director, producer, or director. Students who have completed at least three months of ZBS Master and have studied at the studio for at least a year will qualify to participate in the ZBS Online Showcase, which will share your tapes with 70+ top casting directors, agents, and managers. Classes are capped at 15 students to provide ample time for all students to work. $1300.00 for 12-weeks. Three month payment plans available. Please call the studio at 323-746-5059 or e-mail studio@zakbarnett.com for details.

Students must pass level-one, as well as at least one level-two class in order to enroll in ZBS Master, unless permission by the studio manager is granted. For permission, e-mail a current resume to studio@zakbarnett.com.

INTRODUCING

ZAK BARNETT STUDIOS

One of the largest and most well-respected showcases in all of the Los Angeles, the ZBS Online Showcase is sent to over 70+ of Hollywood’s Most Coveted Agents and Managers, Casting Directors, TV Producers and Filmmakers. What makes the showcase so unique is that it is sent ONLY to Reps that currently have their

clients studying at ZBS, and Industry that has requested it as a resource for their projects. Meaning it is based on trusted relationships.

Carol Goldwasser Casting Director (Austin and Ally) Sara Isaacson Casting Director (Scream) Robin Veith Producer (Mad Men) Barnet Bain Producer (What Dreams May Come) Richard Mento Casting Director (Remember Me) Chadwick Struck Casting Director (Outlaws and Angels) Paul Ruddy Casting Director (Scrubs) Jeffrey Reddick Producer (Final Destination) Dailyn Rodriguez Producer (The Night Shift)

Abrams Artists Agency AEFH AKA Talent Agency Aqua Talent Agency Beal Talent CESD Central Artists Agency Clear Talent Group Coast to Coast Commercial Talent Agency DDO Don Buchwald Element Engage Artists First Class Talent Ideal Talent Innovative Artists Agency LA Talent LB Talent Marlene Agency Mavrick Artists Agency Minc Talent

Momentum Talent Agency Origin Osbrink Agency Paloma Model and Talent Pantheon Paradigm Progressive Artists Savage Talent Agency Sovereign Talent Group TalentWorks Zuri Models and Talent Anonymous Content Arc Talent Arlook Group Artistic Endeavors Blain and Associates Bridges Entertainment Brilliant Talent Brown Leader Group Discover Management Double 19 Productions Dream Talent Entertainment Lab

Epic Talent Management Gem Entertainment Group Go Talent Management The Green Room Hines and Hunt Entertainment Jackson Entertainment Justice & Ponder Kepler Management Major Minors Maple Jam Management MC Talent Management Media Artists Group Midwest Talent Mills Kaplan Entertainment Momentum Monster Talent Moving Pictures Artists Myrna Lieberman New Beginnings Next Level Entertainment

Omnium Entertainment Patrick Talent Management Perspective Entertainment Pure Talent Reel Talent RSA Snow Entertainment Stagecoach Stein Entertainment Studio Talent Group Susan Osser Talent Vanguard Management Velocity Entertainment Vincent Cirrincione WAW Entertainment

Representation and Industry that Currently Receives the ZBS Online Showcase:

INTRODUCING

ZBS S.E.A. TALKS

“Put your art at the center of the conversation…”S.E.A. Talks is an interview, presentation and discussion series, which seeks to put our students’ artistry and career at the center of life’s biggest questions.

From the “Screening Series” where working actors discuss their work in the context of the series three major themes; To the “Industry Series”, where Reps and Casting Directors do the same; to the “Horizon Series”, where students create and workshop original work based on these themes, S.E.A. Talks seeks to put the development of your art and career at the center of a vibrant conversation.

ZBS S.E.A. Talks are exclusive to current ZBS Students only.

Zak with Johnny Ortiz from American Crime at S.E.A. Talks: Screening Series

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT

ZAK BARNETT STUDIOS“I’ve seen terrific performances in his class. In many cases, well

beyond what I would expect from young talent.”

Carol Goldwasser, Casting Director (Hannah Montana, Austin and Ally, Dog with a Blog)

“To see that an actor has trained with Zak really makes a difference when I’m deciding what actors to schedule.”

Mark Bennett, Casting Director (Monster’s Ball, Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, 20th Century Women)

“Zak is my favorite acting teacher. His connection to his students is unlike anything I’ve seen. The work in incredibly brave.”

Sara Isaacson, Casting Director (Scream, Midnight Texas)

“Zak has created a pretty special environment of learning, creating, structure, and support for a group of super smart actors.”

Corbin Bronson, Casting Director (Revenge, Lucifer, Monk)

“Zak speaks the language of the soul and is able to stir his actors on the deepest levels of artistic and personal transformation.

Our collaborations have just begun.”

Barnet Bain, Oscar and Emmy Nominated Filmmaker (What Dreams May Come, Milton’s Secret)

“The actors at ZBS were an absolute joy to work with- their combined passion and preparedness were truly inspiring.”

Robin Veith, Emmy Nominated Writer/Producer (Mad Men, True Blood, Law and Order: SVU, The Expanse)

“I call Zak my Merlin. He makes aspiring actors good, and good actors great.”

Sloane Morgan Siegel, Actor (2015 and 2016 Winner of Best Young Lead Actor in a TV Series,

Star of Amazon’s Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street)

“When I get an audition I always ask myself, WWZD: What would Zak do?”

Daniel Macdonald, Actress (Star of Every Secret Thing with Dakota Fanning and Diane Lane)

“Because of him I booked American Crime and McFarland, USA opposite Kevin Costner.”

Johnny Ortiz, Actor (Star of American Crime: Season One)

“I’ve learned a lot about myself as a person and an actor while working with Zak. I booked Days of Our Lives within just one month of taking the class. I found what works for me thanks to Zak. I couldn’t be any more appreciative.”

Casey Moss, Actor (Days of Our Lives)

“It’s a very collaborative and wonderful environment. Zak pushes each person in such a specific way- he gets to

know how each individual works.”

Emily Robinson, Actress (Transparent)

“Zak tells you when you need to work on something. He doesn’t sugarcoat. He really cares about his work,

because he wants us to grow as actors.”

Lulu Lambros, Actress (Zen Jen)

“I have never met a more genuine and inspiring human being. The space is non-competitive and makes us hungry.

He cares and is in tune with each student he is with.”

Gabrielle Elyse, Actress (The Thundermans, Nicki Ricki Dicki and Dawn)

“Zak is a really great person, and even better as a coach. He has helped me become so much more connected through

my work.”

Victoria Moroles, Actress (Teen Wolf)