Welcome to The Watson Academy!

 

The Watson Academy is a kid-focused center located in the heart of Smyrna, Ga., located just 3 miles east of Cumberland Mall.  The various programs offered at The Watson Academy are specifically designed for young people who have a desire to learn the ins and outs of acting for television, film, and art.

Our mission is to provide kids with all of the essentials they'll need to pursue a professional career in the arts.

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PROGRAM FEATURES

 - Maximum of 10 in-person students total in each program

 - Direct interaction with & training by Emmy Award winner Michelle Watson

 - We offer dynamic programs catered to the skill level of each individual student in a variety of subject matters including: video techniques, acting, editing, sound recording, drone photography, studio photography, lighting, directing, monologues, acting for commercials, voice-over, film scene study and more!

 - Interactive activities including On-Camera Test Tapings and Short Films

 - Additional Skills Taught: Confidence Building, Audition Etiquette, Headshots and more! 

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Our Schedule

 

Each of our class sessions are progressive, however each session is designed so that students can choose any or all of the sessions that we offer without missing a beat!

 

• Center Opens: 9:00am M-F

• Camp Hours: 10am to 2pm

• Ages: Up to 13

 

Acting Classes | 

 

This hands-on training will teach students the fundamentals of acting for TV, Film, voice-over recording, and the creative and technical demands of telling a story thru the camera.

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Every Sunday (12:00pm for Pre-Teens)

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