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 I don’t teach people how to act 

i teach actors

how to be people

-uta hagen

Doug Spearman’s Acting Class is a weekly, ongoing scene study for actors who want to keep growing and stay connected to the work. Through scene work and exercises like cold readings, improvisation, and environmental work with a crisis, actors learn how to break down scripts, understand character, and find truthful, playable moments. The class is challenging but supportive, with a strong emphasis on preparation, respect, and community—creating a space where actors can take risks, build confidence, and support one another both inside and outside the classroom.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"I've known Doug Spearman for 26 years. He is a consummate artist. As a teacher, he is deeply generous with his time, his energy and his focus. He is unsurpassed in his passion for craft and building community. I love to be in the room when he teach

"I've known Doug Spearman for 26 years. He is a consummate artist. As a teacher, he is deeply generous with his time, his energy and his focus. He is unsurpassed in his passion for craft and building community. I love to be in the room when he teaches and works with actors - there is a buzz like no other in the studio during class. It is, hands down, the best professional acting class in Louisiana, possibly the entire region of the delta." — AMY CHAFFEE

"Doug’s Acting Class is the community I never knew I needed. From being held accountable with administrating my career to discovering the power of stillness in a scene, the learning opportunities are endless. It’s been a great resource catapulting my

"Doug’s Acting Class is the community I never knew I needed. From being held accountable with administrating my career to discovering the power of stillness in a scene, the learning opportunities are endless. It’s been a great resource catapulting my acting career. The weekly consistency encourages practice all the time, which helps when the industry is slow. This class creates routine, encourages finding a system that works for your specific artist and gives you the framework to approach any acting job with confidence. I couldn’t recommend this class more! You’ll find your people!" — ARIA JACKSON

"Doug Spearman is one of those rare people who can make you belly laugh one minute, cathartically cry the next, and change the way you view everything both inwards and out. He's also one of those rare teachers that really gets to know you on a deep,

"Doug Spearman is one of those rare people who can make you belly laugh one minute, cathartically cry the next, and change the way you view everything both inwards and out. He's also one of those rare teachers that really gets to know you on a deep, human level and helps you better understand yourself—because in order to play other people, you have to know yourself first. I am a not only a more skilled and confident actor because of him, but a more self-assured human. His class is also the most loving, supportive community I've ever been part of, and as cheesy as it sounds, they really feel like family to me." — ALICIA LU

“If you’re looking to deepen your craft and be in a supportive and fun environment, then I highly recommend taking Doug’s class! Whatever your level of training is, Doug’s keen eye, experience and inquisitive nature will help guide, elevate and creat

“If you’re looking to deepen your craft and be in a supportive and fun environment, then I highly recommend taking Doug’s class! Whatever your level of training is, Doug’s keen eye, experience and inquisitive nature will help guide, elevate and create more joy in your work.” — KAYTLIN BORGEN

"Doug has an uncanny ability to deep dive and bring out the most in an actor. I’ve never witnessed growth in an actor like I have working with Doug. This class is a must for the working actor and it's my favorite night of the week. Its an absolute

"Doug has an uncanny ability to deep dive and bring out the most in an actor. I’ve never witnessed growth in an actor like I have working with Doug. This class is a must for the working actor and it's my favorite night of the week. Its an absolute blast and spiritual experience every Tuesday!" — SANTO PANZARELLA

“Doug goes above and beyond as a teacher. He’s a friend, mentor, collaborator; he challenges and pushes you. For me, that’s invaluable. His class is a break in the matrix, an opportunity to see different and be seen different, without judgement, with

“Doug goes above and beyond as a teacher. He’s a friend, mentor, collaborator; he challenges and pushes you. For me, that’s invaluable. His class is a break in the matrix, an opportunity to see different and be seen different, without judgement, without crippling fear. He makes it safe to go… beyond… and he knows exactly how to help navigate you there.” — SADIE MAY

“I’ve been acting for 15 years and have studied with countless teachers, from NYC to New Orleans. NO ONE compares to Doug Spearman. He has the rare ability to cut straight through the BS and pull out the kinds of performances that actors win awards f

“I’ve been acting for 15 years and have studied with countless teachers, from NYC to New Orleans. NO ONE compares to Doug Spearman. He has the rare ability to cut straight through the BS and pull out the kinds of performances that actors win awards for. I say this with full confidence, you have not unlocked your full potential as an artist until you’ve worked with Doug Spearman.” — ANJA AVSHARIAN

"I love this class! This class continues to show me different ranges about myself. I love Doug he is the best acting teacher I could’ve ever asked for. He continues to push me and help me grow and show me different ranges that I have. I look forward

"I love this class! This class continues to show me different ranges about myself. I love Doug he is the best acting teacher I could’ve ever asked for. He continues to push me and help me grow and show me different ranges that I have. I look forward to class every week. He also creates a safe space for me to express myself. I couldn’t have asked for better classmates and I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher." — TAYLOR CORNIST

“Doug’s class somehow holds freedom, structure, direction, and technique all at once—and it never feels generic. It feels personal. The direction that comes out of his mouth is actual gold. It pushes your work forward and unlocks parts of your acting

“Doug’s class somehow holds freedom, structure, direction, and technique all at once—and it never feels generic. It feels personal. The direction that comes out of his mouth is actual gold. It pushes your work forward and unlocks parts of your acting you didn’t even know had a key.” — FALLON GOODSON

"Doug Spearman’s acting class gives me the motivation and tools needed to approach acting as not just a career but as a vehicle for human connection and change. He’s a fantastic director, coach, mentor, etc in every field from theater to film to writ

"Doug Spearman’s acting class gives me the motivation and tools needed to approach acting as not just a career but as a vehicle for human connection and change. He’s a fantastic director, coach, mentor, etc in every field from theater to film to writing and even production. Since taking his class, I’ve had more success breaking through the entertainment industry than when I was alone and have seen real results and career highlights due to his guidance and tutorship." — ANDREW NIEMANN

“Doug is a phenomenal actor and teacher. His ability to help actors learn, grow, and over come their blocks has been amazing to witness. The growth I have seen in actors confidence and skill level, and in my own practice has been phenomenal. The supp

“Doug is a phenomenal actor and teacher. His ability to help actors learn, grow, and over come their blocks has been amazing to witness. The growth I have seen in actors confidence and skill level, and in my own practice has been phenomenal. The supportive and honest community that he cultivates for class is something i miss dearly and I was always amazed and the high percentage of class that finds acting work. Doug truly supports actors in honing their craft and putting it to good use. I cannot wait to get back to class it's everything!” — MALAIKA BAXA

“Doug is like a therapist and a body language expert in one, to say nothing of my talented peers. They've been revolutionary in my approach to doing all of the work.” — CHAD BIDNER

“Doug is like a therapist and a body language expert in one, to say nothing of my talented peers. They've been revolutionary in my approach to doing all of the work.” — CHAD BIDNER

“It’s been an incredibly uplifting experience as an artist to be in a class that truly allows me to be pushed while simultaneously encouraged and translate that from the classroom into my work professionally, either on camera or on stage.” — SARAH C

“It’s been an incredibly uplifting experience as an artist to be in a class that truly allows me to be pushed while simultaneously encouraged and translate that from the classroom into my work professionally, either on camera or on stage.” — SARAH COLBERT

"Whether you are looking for a professional leg up or a spiritual connection with like-minded people, you are going to find it in this room." — TORIE NUGENT-PETERSON

"Whether you are looking for a professional leg up or a spiritual connection with like-minded people, you are going to find it in this room." — TORIE NUGENT-PETERSON

“Doug Spearman’s class was exactly what New Orleans was missing. A mentor who is knowledgeable about the craft, really cares about his students and is invested in our success” — RYAN HAZLEWOOD

“Doug Spearman’s class was exactly what New Orleans was missing. A mentor who is knowledgeable about the craft, really cares about his students and is invested in our success” — RYAN HAZLEWOOD

Doug’s class has given me inspiration, confidence, community, and a safe space to grow creatively. — ALEXI BRIGITTE LANGLOIS

Doug’s class has given me inspiration, confidence, community, and a safe space to grow creatively. — ALEXI BRIGITTE LANGLOIS

"After performing in community musical theater early in my retirement, a friend noted that the genre requires skills in acting as well as singing. Doug’s class has proven to be the answer for this novice actor. Through a series of exercises I’ve st

"After performing in community musical theater early in my retirement, a friend noted that the genre requires skills in acting as well as singing. Doug’s class has proven to be the answer for this novice actor. Through a series of exercises I’ve started learning about the craft of acting, what makes a performance more or less compelling, and how to “get into” a role. My classmates are second only to Doug as my teachers. Regardless of what my future acting career holds, I will never look at a stage or film performance the same way." — BILL GLEW

"Doug can make you believe you can fly! He is one of the most encouraging people you’ll ever meet and it’s real! He gives the class his heart and that’s the energy in the room! We all care and support one another! We know this industry is tough so ha

"Doug can make you believe you can fly! He is one of the most encouraging people you’ll ever meet and it’s real! He gives the class his heart and that’s the energy in the room! We all care and support one another! We know this industry is tough so having this space to share art and the dream is special!" — JORDAN V. ALLEN

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