Film and Acting 

Development of oral communication skills, creative problem solving, 
cooperative learning, enhanced motivation and commitment, initiative and a healthy self image are just a few benefits of artistic freedom and creativity involved in acting. ©All rights reserved by students as credited.

Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!

theatre acting mask

Tuition: 4 sessions /$240
60 minutes each

Acting Private Lessons

Saturday and Monday times slots available
There will be 4 lessons 1 time per week on the same day

Beginners - Advanced; Ages 13 through Adult
Note: This is an instruction course in acting. We do not serve as acting agents.

This class provides valuable techniques for acting professionally. Launching an acting career takes passion, preparation, and technique. In this class you will be introduced to styles of acting to help you build an unstoppable artistic toolbox. This one-on-one instruction meets you where you’re at. Whether you are an absolute beginner with no experience or experienced, the instructor will prepare you as an actor by helping you develop your unique voice and style of acting.

girl acting afraid

Tuition : 8 sessions / $290

Acting & Movement

2 times per week - 2 hr. sessions
Mondays and Saturdays
February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Mondays 6 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturdays 11:00 am to 1 pm
Beginners - Ages 8 to 14

In this class, students are introduced to the acting world and the tools that prepare them to become actors through movement training or acting movement technique. This course will touch on facial expressions, vocal fitness, character psychology, and other essential storytelling techniques for auditions, preparation for roles, and generating ideas.

Students will present a short performance at the end of the course.

students acting while being filmed

Tuition: 8 sessions / $290 per student

Acting & Film

1 Semester - 7 sessions (16 hrs)
Weekly Mondays 1 x per week
March 6, (closed Spring Break 13), 20, 27-
April 3, 10, 17, 24
6pm to 8:15pm
There will be NO CLASS Spring Break March 13th, times have been extended to accommodate for the 2 hr slot
Beginners Ages 8 to 14

Everything starts with a script. There are rules to follow in storytelling. This class is an approach to cinematic language. Students will learn the basic shots to create interesting stories using a camera. In this class students will touch on the creation of a character, how we look on camera, frames and images, filming, creating a scene and of course, acting.

students editing film

Tuition: 8 sessions / $290 per student

Film & Production

Weekly Mondays - 1 x per week
May 1, 8, 15, 22, (closed Memorial day May 29)- June 5, 12, 19, 26
6pm to 8pm
Beginners Ages 8 – 14

Participants will learn how to design a production project from script, to choosing a location, shooting, and lighting.
They will discover the steps behind pre / post production work. Students will be introduced to tools such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects for creating high-quality products. 

View some of our students past work.

Summer Acting & Film '22: Session 2

Mission O

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #2) - '22. Instructed by Christian Toler.

Summer Acting & Film '22: Session 2

Love on the Other Side

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #2) - '22. Instructed by Christian Toler.

Summer Acting & Film '22: Session I

Grandma 

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #1) - '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers, assisted by Christian Toler.
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Summer Acting & Film '22: Session 1

Spider

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, filmed, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #1) - '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers, assisted by Christian Toler.
WATCH CAST INTERVIEWS
WATCH BLOOPERS

Spring Break Acting & Film 2022

Scam

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Spring Intro to Acting & Film Camp '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers.
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Spring Break Acting & Film 2022

A Heavy Lift

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Spring Intro to Acting & Film Camp '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers.
WATCH BLOOPERS FROM SPRING

Spring Break Acting & Film 2022

The Comment

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Spring Intro to Acting & Film Camp '22. Instructed by Delani Chambers.
WATCH BLOOPERS FROM SPRING

Acting & Film Summer 2021

Red Summer

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #3) - '21. Taught by Jeremiah Brite

Acting & Film Summer 2021

Max

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, shot, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #2) - '21. Taught by Jeremiah Brite

Acting & Film Summer 2021

Cursed

This short film was 100% imagined, created, written, and acted by students attending the BlackBox Summer Intro to Acting & Film Camp (Session #4) - '21. Taught by Jeremiah Brite

Some activities may be held outdoors – weather permitting. 

ABOUT

Founded in 2015, Family owned and operated by retired
San Antonio Fire Department EMS LT. Dwayne Toler, and his wife, visual artist Susan A. Toler. BlackBox Music & Arts is a creative space where performing and visual artists gather to learn, collaborate, celebrate and contemplate; are encouraged to reach their full potential; and are challenged to a higher standard.

CONTACT US

EMAIL: admin@blackboxmusicarts.com 
PHONE: 210. 748.5599
1401 Dezarae #6
San Antonio TX 78253

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