"Whether it is being applied to a fictional person or a real person, the word “character”
means precisely the same thing: What a human being is willing to do in order to achieve those things which they want, and the grace they are able to demonstrate in the face of the obstacles
which will invariably arise along the way.
Writers get to tell us what their fictional people want, but we must decide what we want, ourselves.
The David Perlow Studio exists in order to help actors build “character” in both senses, onstage and off."
david perlow, studio director
studio classes
$350/4 weeks
To receive upcoming class details or to enroll,
text INFO to 833-257-8566
Classes at The David Perlow Studio meet
once a week, every week, on a monthly basis.
Class size is limited to twelve actors,
and all material is assigned based on each actors
artistic desires and needs.
one-on-one
$195/1 hour
To schedule an appointment for 1:1 coaching,
text COACH to 833-257-8566
One-On-One sessions with David
allow you to dive deeper into your material,
whether it's for a specific audition
or for private training on a consistent basis.
DAVID PERLOW
A graduate of the NYU Tisch Drama School,
David began his career as an actor,
making his Broadway debut in the TONY winning
2010 revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES,
before appearing in over 1000 performances
as the role of Fiyero in WICKED.
As a director, he has been on the teams
of five Broadway productions,
most recently serving as Associate Director
of the TONY winning revival of
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.
As a teacher, he has worked with
the drama departments at NYU Tisch,
UT Austin, and many other
universities across the country.
STUDIO POLICY
Please read this through to the end as, in addition to important information concerning payment and attendance, it expands on matters of preparation and approach which will see you on the path to achieving your full potential for creative growth at the studio.
ENROLLMENT
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All enrollment must be processed through SMS via The David Perlow Studio phone number (833-257-8566). This ensures that all information which the studio needs (selected day of the week, Venmo handle, phone number, name of referral if applicable) is on file, and readily accessible by the studio.
PAYMENT
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Payments to the studio must be sent through Venmo: @TheDavidPerlowStudio.
Cash is also accepted as long as it is paid by the due date.
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The deposit is required in order to secure a slot for the month. An email or text indicating ones intention to enroll will not result in a confirmation of enrollment, nor will completion of the SMS enrollment form without completing the subsequent Venmo deposit request. Only once an actor's deposit is processed will that actor receive a confirmation that their slot for the month has been reserved.
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All deposits are non-refundable. After the due date on the first class of each month, enrollment fee balances are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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The balance of an actor's monthly enrollment fee must be processed by the start of their first class of that month regardless of the actor's attendance to that class. If an actor arrives to their first class of the month without having submitted the balance of their enrollment fee, they will be asked to do so before class begins. If, by their first class of the month, an actor has not communicated any extenuating circumstances to the studio, has not submitted the balance of their enrollment fee, and is absent to that class, that actor forfeits their slot for the month and will be replaced by an actor on the wait-list.
CONFLICTS/MAKEUPS
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While The Studio understands that actors' schedules tend to be difficult to predict, it must be said that The David Perlow Studio is not come-when-you-can. The Studio takes pride in distinguishing itself by attending to actors on a very individual basis, and cultivating an atmosphere closer to a dedicated theater company in which actors become reliant on one another. The Studio therefore asks that actors make the decision to prioritize their work in class each week, which begins by being present, and being prepared. In exchange for this investment, The Studio guarantees its actors that they will receive the attention they need in order to reach their full artistic potential, and that from their colleagues, they will reap all of the benefits of a strong, supportive studio community.
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If an actor has a conflict which prevents their attendance on the day for which they have enrolled, they should inform their scene partner, who will then text the studio requesting a speech to rehearse in their absence. The scene will lose that day of work.
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MAKEUPS: Makeup classes for absences are never guaranteed. If you inform the studio of a planned absence at the time of enrollment and prior to the start of the session, The Studio will always do its best to offer you a spot on another class day when and if the schedule allows.
MEMBERSHIP
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The David Perlow Studio believes in providing actors with the time required to develop new and enduring strategies to sharpen their creative processes from the ground up. Therefore, at a minimum, scenes/duets will work for a half-an-hour per class, and speeches/solos for fifteen minutes.
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Most importantly: each enrollee receives Studio merch!