The School of Modern Acting offers classes, collaborative development, and actor preparation rooted in a contemporary, brain-based approach to performance.
Whether you are preparing for auditions, developing original work, or exploring a clearer preparation process, actors engage with the work through classes, workshops, coaching, and collaborative artistic development.
The Brain-Based Collective is an ongoing creative group within the Irvine Theater Company where actors explore The Actor’s Algorithm through scene work, collaboration, writing, rehearsal, and production development.
Members meet regularly to:
Many scenes developed through the collective eventually evolve into short plays for the Irvine Theater Company’s annual festival productions.
Experienced professionals dedicated to your success.
Proven results that speak for themselves.

This video explains the seven steps of The Actor's Algorithm. It is an excerpt from an interview hosted by Live Streaming Theatre. The discussion compared a traditional approach to the new Brain Based System. If you have time, watch the whole show!