Training talent to be unstoppable
 
ARIZONA  ACTORS  ACADEMY  |  Policies  and  Etiquette  
 
“For  most  actors,  success  is  achieved  through  study,  struggle,  preparation,  infinite  
trial  and  error,  training,  discipline,  experience  and  work!”  ~Robert  Cohen  
 
ATTENDANCE:      
If  you  are  going  to  miss  a  class  (illness  or  vacation),  please  let  your  instructor  
and  your  scene  partners  know.  Stay  in  touch  and  communicate.  Tuition  is  
NOT  refunded  for  missed  classes.  
 
PUNCTUALITY:      
Be  on  time  and  ready  to  jump  into  class  when  you  arrive.  We  do  understand  
that  things  and  traffic  happen.  If  for  some  reason  you  are  running  late,  
please  text  or  call  your  instructor  (please  do  not  text  while  you  are  driving).      
 
PAYMENT:    
See  enrollment  forms  for  payment  policies.    
 
BOOK  BORROWING:    
See  the  AZAA  Library  Usage  Agreement.  
   
CLASS  ETIQUETTE  AND  ETHICS:    
­ Cell  phones  should  be  turned  off  or  switched  to  silence  when  entering  
the  classroom.  Please  save  any  calls  or  texting  for  breaks.    If  you  have  
a  special  situation  such  as  a  sick  relative  or  work  crisis  and  need  to  
check  your  phone,  let  your  instructor  know  before  class  starts.  
­ Absolutely  no  picture  taking  during  class  without  express  permission  
and  a  photo  release.    
­ Please  keep  the  physical  space  clean  and  don’t  forget  your  
belongings!    
 
 

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Training talent to be unstoppable
 
­ No  eating  while  actors  are  working.  
­ What  goes  on  in  class  stays  in  class.    To  take  creative  risks,  actors  
must  feel  safe.  Respect  your  fellow  classmates’  privacy.      
­ Be  respectful  and  quiet  while  other  actors  are  working  and  during  
feedback.    One  of  the  best  ways  to  learn  is  from  watching  others!  
­ There  is  only  one  acting  coach.  Do  not  critique  other  class  members’  
work  in  or  outside  of  class.  Kudos  and  encouragement  are  welcome  
but  specific  acting  directions  must  come  from  AZAA  staff  and  guest  
artists  only.  If  there  is  a  burning  issue  about  another  actor,  come  to  
Brandy  or  Amy.      
­ Do  not  comment  on  other  actors’  work.    This  includes  “are  you  okay?”  
etc.    It  must    be  understood  that  our  work  requires  incredible  
vulnerability  and  courage.    Emotion  and  vulnerability  is  to  our  
medium  as  paint  is  to  the  visual  artist.  You  will  see  the  whole  
spectrum  of  human  experience  in  our  class.    Do  not  be  concerned  
about  an  actor’s  wellbeing  because  they  are  using  their  medium  
successfully!    Respect  the  tears,  rage,  and  laughter  as  part  of  the  
process  and  nothing  more.  
 
 
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