Compass Core Intensive

A four-week immersive hybrid training container for audition and self-tape work, grounded in truthful human behavior.

What This Is

This program includes six required sessions over four weeks, with two in-person intensives in Atlanta and four live online sessions.

The Compass Core Intensive is a four-week training container for actors who are already working seriously and want to deepen their craft through focused, repeatable practice.

The work centers on truthful human behavior, preparation that can be repeated under pressure, and applying craft directly to real audition material. This is not a standing class and not an open-ended program. It is a defined, immersive container with clear expectations and a limited duration.

The Core Intensive is designed to support actors who value process over shortcuts and who are interested in stabilizing and refining their work rather than chasing novelty.

Who This Is For

The Core Intensive is intended for actors who:

  • Are already engaged in regular audition work or professional training
  • Value preparation, specificity, and behavioral truth
  • Are willing to work inside a structured container with clear expectations
  • Are seeking depth, consistency, and application rather than exposure

Participants are expected to arrive prepared, to engage fully with the work, and to take responsibility for their process throughout the four-week period.

What This Is Not

The Core Intensive is not:

  • A standing or drop-in class
  • An audition showcase or industry access program
  • A panel-based or discussion-only experience
  • A fundamentals or beginner-level course

This work prioritizes craft and application over visibility or networking.

Structure & Commitment

The Core Intensive runs over four weeks and includes six required sessions:

  • Four live online sessions
  • Two in-person intensives at Compass Actor Services in Atlanta
  • One during Week 2
  • One during Week 4

Because this is a cumulative training container, participants are expected to attend all sessions and to be available for both in-person intensives. The work builds over time and is not designed for partial participation.

Additional details regarding preparation, participation expectations, and workload are provided in the Program Overview & Expectations document.

Offered Periodically

The Compass Core Intensive is offered a limited number of times each year to maintain focus and quality. Information about upcoming cohorts is shared directly with interested actors.

This allows for a longer intake runway and ensures the timing is right for both the actor and the cohort.

How to Learn More

If you would like to review the full Program Overview & Expectations and understand the intake process, you may request additional information using the form below.

Submitting a request does not guarantee acceptance. The Core Intensive is intentionally selective to ensure a focused and coherent cohort.

The program is offered periodically to maintain focus and quality. In some cases, private coaching may be a better next step, as it allows us to focus on specific needs and timing without the constraints of an immersive cohort.