Online Scene Study
⬇️ Application to Audit at bottom of page ⬇️
Act from anywhere.
Do you live outside of Los Angeles but still want professional training? Do you live near LA but would looove to avoid traffic? Are you looking for an ongoing practice and a supportive community? Looking for intensives to sharpen your skills?
These are some of the many reasons actors turn to our online scene study.
Intensive or Ongoing - Your Choice!
Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to reconnect with your artistry or an emerging actor ready to level up, this class offers a challenging, joyful space to grow.
We offer 6-week long Scene Study sessions all year long. That means you can dive in for an intensive, or roll into the next session for an ongoing experience.
This class is invitation only after auditing. But it’s not about talent and it’s not about previous experience. It’s about a willingness to play & a commitment to see where focused study can take you. This also allows us to personalize scene assignments and find material that will benefit & challenge YOU.
To protect the quality of the room and the audit experience, an application to audit (see below) & payment of $25 USD is required.
How Class Works
Each session features a new theme and hand-selected scenes from bold, exciting scripts. (See upcoming sessions below)
Scenes and partners are assigned before each session so you get to jump in on day 1. You’ll then have the duration of the session to explore, put up work, recall, and get critique.
Class meets on Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm Pacific Time.
Actors are expected to attend all classes in the session and must communicate any absences to class admin to prevent scheduling interruptions.
Students may join in at the top of each cycle. There will be a 2-week break in-between each session. Please note you must register at least 1 week in advance of the first class.
Class is $375 for each 6-week cycle. Flexible payment plans and bundling options are offered upon acceptance!
Upcoming Sessions
Thursdays from 3pm - 7pm Pacific Time
August 21st - September 25th
What’s the Buzz? : New & buzzworthy plays being produced right now.
October 16th - November 20th
Spooky Scripts: Villains, monsters & delicious darkness.
December 11th - January 29th (no class Dec. 25th & Jan. 1st)
Who loves Shakespeare? : Tragedy or comedy? Your pick.
February 19th - March 26th
And the Oscar goes to… : Scenes pulled from Pulitzer, Tony, and Oscar-winning scripts
Meet your Instructor
Kelsey Cally
(she/her)
Kelsey has been an actor for over 15 years. Hailing from the Mitten State, aka, Michigan, she grew up running barefoot by the stream and catching frogs, instilling in her a freedom that she encourages within her students. She has a BA in Theatre Performance and Minor in Dance from Western Michigan University and an MFA in Acting from UC Irvine. Kelsey also trained at Bournemouth University where she was certified in Lecoq Technique and Mask. She also worked closely with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Donmar Theatre. Her teaching is deeply influenced by Fitzmaurice Voicework, Clowning, Improv, Mime Techniques, and Jerzy Grotowski’s Movement and Counterbalance. Directing for 8 years, Kelsey now runs Rat + Cat Theatre co. with her husband, Landon. Directing credits include Medea Redux, Face Divided, Fat Pig, and The Salem Project. As an actor she has appeared in multiple film and commercial projects, as well as major theatres around the country. Kelsey has worked closely with Ben Mathes since 2017 and in 2022 was certified a designated instructor of Crash Acting’s unique approach to actor training. Kelsey is currently based in Chicago with her husband and 2 cats Merry and Pippin. A part of the south east artistic community, she does private coaching, leads classes, and is currently directing for the long running children’s youth theatre company, Mudlark.
Working with Kelsey
“Her positive energy, enthusiasm, and support are constant and contagious! Kelsey has guided me in exercises and scene work that have helped me develop a better relationship with my body as an instrument, and I am learning to work with my intuition and impulses rather than fight against them. She encourages freedom, play, curiosity and provides a fun and truly judgement-free environment for each student to discover deeper levels of connection with character. I have watched other actors in class perform truly transformative work, and I have felt it myself. I've also coached with Kelsey outside of class for auditions with challenging, potentially triggering material, and I always felt completely safe with her guidance. Besides being an amazing teacher, she also hosts an inclusive online community - I now have relationships with actors in different markets all over the country (and some in Canada!). Taking virtual classes has expanded my network, my practice, and my confidence.”
— Melissa Haas | The First Lady • Dynasty • NCIS: New Orleans• The Resident
“I have loved being able to take classes online with Kelsey. She’s not only an amazing teacher by pushing us, asking us questions and digging deeper into what we want out of our performance, but she listens and gives space for us to create, play, and “fail.” I have representation across the country and am often traveling to work in different states. Being able to take class with me and participate in class no matter where I am at is incredibly helpful to me.”
— Teo Santos | Hallmark • Delta • Peleton
“Kelsey is a one of a kind teacher. Every week, even when she’s not speaking to me, she says exactly what I needed to hear that day. She has a wonderful ability to find the question behind the question to bring us all into a deeper experience. She has eased so much of my stress around auditioning and self doubt as an actor. I am forever grateful for her as a mentor. If you’re looking for a class that is challenging, supportive, honest, and fun, then work with Kelsey. It’s an acting class sure. But I am transformed for the better in my life every time I go to class.”
— Aidan Rees| Stumptown
“I am incredibly privileged to have worked with Kelsey for over three years now. Knowing her and working with her has transformed me as both an artist and a human. Kelsey is more than just a teacher. She is a guide. She nurtures her students and operates from a heart beautifully centered in compassion. She instills in us a trust so profound that we feel safe enough to admit our dreams. And when we admit our dreams, she listens and lights the path for us to follow them. Her belief in her students is so strong that if you ever begin to doubt your capabilities, Kelsey will become the voice in your ear reminding yourself that you are good enough for this work. After working with Kelsey, you’ll believe that you can do anything. And after working with Kelsey, you’ll be right.”
— Skylar Haustein
Not Every Class is Right for Every Actor
This class is for you if…
You want to deepen your craft without being told to “do it again, but better.”
You’re hungry for meaningful, relevant material and bold character work.
You can’t get to a studio—or you’re tired of ones that drain your joy.
You’re ready to train with actors from across the globe and bring new perspectives to your work.
You’re craving structure, artistic stretch, and creative permission
You want to deepen your craft from the comfort of your own space
Apply to audit to see if we’re a good fit.
Use the form below for online class. If you live in Los Angeles and want to audit our IN PERSON class, please apply here.
Tell us as much as you can about yourself, your experience as an actor, and your hopes for your career. We’re excited to know more about you.
Note: To protect the quality of the room and the audit experience, a payment of $25 is required to audit.