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DuPuy Acting Studio is a professional acting training studio in South Austin, Texas.
You may have the ambition to act. Our job is to help you develop the ability to do it.
We teach actors how to do the work: understand a script, create a character, identify objectives and actions, listen and respond truthfully, and make specific choices grounded in the circumstances of the story.
Through study, practice, repetition, and self-evaluation, actors develop a process they can rely on—in class, in rehearsal, and when the opportunity comes.
Learn the craft. Practice the work. Build your ability.
This is serious training in a supportive environment. You will be challenged, you will make mistakes, you will discover what works, and you will try again.
Train now. Be ready when the opportunity comes.
Register for acting classes in Austin, Texas.
Ages: 13–18 (high school students)
When: Sundays · 1:30–3:30 PM · 6 classes
Where: Gateway Church–South
Class Size: 4–16 students
Tuition: $250
Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27 · October 4, 11
This class is for curious, earnest teenage actors who are ready to learn the actual work of the actor.
Students explore the foundations of truthful, specific acting through physical and vocal work, focus exercises, improvisation, script analysis, character development, emotional preparation, and scene study. They learn how to understand the circumstances of a story, identify objectives and actions, create a character, listen to a scene partner, and make specific choices based on the text.
The training draws from the work of respected acting teachers including Howard Fine and Matthew Harrison, giving students a practical process they can continue to develop as they grow.
The goal is simple: to help young actors turn ambition into ability.
Space is limited to ensure that every student has the opportunity to work.
When: Tuesdays · 7:00–9:30 PM · 4 classes
Where: Gateway Church–South
Class Size: 4–12 students
Tuition: $195
Next Class: September 8, 16, 22, 29
Foundations I introduces the fundamental tools actors use to approach a script and begin doing the work.
Understand the story. Students learn the basics of script analysis and how to identify the given circumstances of a scene: who, what, where, when, and why.
Understand what the character wants. Students learn to identify objectives and the actions (verbs) a character takes to pursue them.
Learn to listen and respond. Through exercises and improvisation, students begin developing the ability to genuinely listen to their scene partners and respond truthfully rather than simply waiting for their next line.
Build practical skills. Students learn effective memorization techniques and begin applying their work through introductory scene study.
The goal is for students to be able to say:
“I understand the actor’s process.”
Recommended: Students take three Foundations I classes before moving to the next level.
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Foundations II moves beyond understanding the story and into the work of creating a character.
Research the character. Students learn how to investigate the world of the character, the circumstances of the story, and the experiences that have shaped who that character is.
Use imagination. Students develop the ability to imagine circumstances, environments, relationships, and experiences beyond their own lives.
Build physical life. Students explore how a character’s physical behavior, environment, and circumstances can inform performance.
Develop emotional preparation. Students begin learning how to recognize and work with their own emotional experiences in a purposeful, grounded way.
Make specific choices. Students learn to bring their research, imagination, physical life, and emotional preparation together to create a believable character.
Students also learn to write a character statement—a concise understanding of who their character is, what they want, and what informs their behavior.
The goal is for students to be able to say:
“I can begin building someone other than myself.”
When: Sundays · 4:00–7:30 PM · 4 classes
Where: Gateway Church–South
Class Size: 4–12 students
Tuition: $195
Prerequisite: Foundations II
Next Class: September 6, 13, 20, 27
Scene Study is for actors with prior training who are ready to put the work into practice.
Break down the scene. Actors analyze the circumstances, relationships, objectives, obstacles, and actions that drive the scene.
Create specific behavior. Actors learn to make choices that are grounded in the character’s circumstances and can be repeated consistently.
Listen and respond. Actors work toward genuine moment-to-moment interaction with their scene partners rather than simply delivering prepared lines.
Bring the character to life. Actors integrate script analysis, imagination, physical life, emotional preparation, and action into their scene work.
Evaluate and refine. Actors are asked to observe their own work, identify what is and isn’t working, and make adjustments. The goal is not simply to perform a scene, but to understand why it works—and to be able to do it again.
Actors are expected to come prepared, work with focus, respect their scene partners, and continue refining their work until their choices hold up consistently.
Interview required.
To schedule an interview, email austinactingclass@gmail.com.
“Amber is a great coach and person! She was my first coach when I returned to acting after more than 15 years and I couldn’t be more grateful. She worked with me in both private and group settings and really helped propel my career forward. She has a broad range of knowledge and an emotional intelligence that makes her teaching style incredibly welcoming and effective. She understands people and therefore the characters we play. I highly recommend Amber’s classes!”
– Kimberly D. Meier
“I happened to find Amber DuPuy while searching for an acting coach for my son. What a find! My son had very little experience or training and only a few days to prepare for an audition for entrance into a college theatre department. Amber quickly helped him choose appropriate monologues, taught him effective technique, and built his confidence. Needless to say, he was accepted into a prestigious college program! Her knowledge and experience, combined with her nurturing and encouraging spirit, make her a valuable resource. I highly recommend her as an acting teacher and coach.”
– Susan Williamson
“Amber is a wonderful person and a great acting coach! I have enjoyed her classes and look forward to taking more in the future. I watch movies and TV shows now from a much different perspective as I analyze the characters. I highly recommend her program.”
– Steve Harper
