Acting

At the Darien Arts Center, we believe every great performer starts with a great foundation. Our On Camera and Micro-Short Film Acting Classes for young actors and adults are held in The Weatherstone, DAC's intimate black box studio, and led by professional actor, director, and coach Brian J. Carter of The Acting Gym. From first-time performers to adults refining their craft, our program offers a welcoming and professional space for every level.

 

Classes will be announced soon

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About Brian J Carter:

Brian J. Carter is a working director, actor, and professional acting coach for clients in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Brian has appeared in over 40 TV shows and films, including iconic hits The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Law & Order, Blue Bloods, Ocean’s Eight, The Preppie Connection, and The Family Fang. He will be seen later this year in a recurring role on the Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake for Peacock and A24. On stage, he has appeared in dozens of off-Broadway and regional shows, including in the original cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Wit and originating the role of Mr. Green in Clue, directed by Hunter Foster and starring Sally Struthers as Mrs. Peacock.  His students have booked series regulars, guest stars, and Broadway shows.  They have also gone on to study at the top acting and film schools in the country, including USC, NYU, Columbia, Chapman, Emerson, British Academy of Dramatic Arts, Loyola Marymount, North Carolina School of the Arts, UCLA, Berkeley, and Wesleyan.