Tom Cruise stars in 'ONE SHOT' currently shooting in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH -- Goodbye Christian Bale and hello Tom Cruise.

The Hollywood superstar is currently shooting a movie in Pittsburgh, fresh on the heels of "The Dark Knight Rises."

Actress Rosamund Pike will star opposite Cruise in "One Shot," Pike, whose credits include "Pride and Prejudice" and "Die Another Day" will star as a defense lawyer for the serial murderer that "Jack Reacher" (Cruise) wants to take down. The film's title stems from the murderer's weapon of choice: a sniper rifle. Christopher McQuarrie, who won the 1996 best screenwriting Oscar for "The Usual Suspects," is directing.

"One Shot" is based on a novel by Lee Child.

Saturdays, beginning January 21 - March 10, 2012 10:00am -12:00pm $175

This on-camera intensive is designed to enable the actor to handle commercial auditions, film and TV sides, scenes, and monologues for film. Working with the camera, actors will break down scenes to discover the humor, emotional moments, pacing, beats and more. The class will also explore the fundamentals of film and commercial auditioning, including slating and how to interview effectively, while exploring the entire audition scenario. The class will focus on strengthening performances and working with confidence in front of the camera during cold readings as well as prepared sides.

All exercises and scenes are video-taped with playback critiques an essential part of class time. All students will receive a DVD DEMO REEL of their work at the conclusion of this workshop.

Wednesdays, beginning January 25 - March 14, 2012 7:00pm-9:30pm. $200

Thursdays, beginning January 26 - March 15, 2012 7:00pm-9:30pm. $200

Whether you’re an acting enthusiast who is ready to jump into the action or a professional looking to liven up their next performance or audition, this is the right course for you! It’s a Scene Study class – with a difference. Everyone in class works on scenes from the same author. The plays (or screenplays) are chosen for their complexity, challenge, depth, and for containing the great roles that actors dream of playing.

Another difference is that scenes are usually double-cast. At the root is my deeply held philosophy that each actor can bring something unique to each role. Seeing others bring the same role to life, with completely different choices, gives you confidence that you can trust your own ideas and follow your own instincts. It also helps you give up the notion of “doing it right.” There is no “right and wrong” to creativity. In addition, being able to watch each other work on difficult material that you yourself are grappling with intimately, affords invaluable inspiration.

Each student will also have the chance to work on two monologues during this eight-week workshop. We will help you choose the best material to showcase your talents or you may work on material already in your repertoire.