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The training I got in studying with C. C. Courtney
was wonderfully personalized He has the unique ability to tailor his teaching to suit each individual student and bring out the very best in them And --- CC's classes were always entertaining Adair Moran |
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My experience being directed by C. C. Courtney
was integral to my development as an actor Initially I was resistant, self-conscious, and even critical But once I committed myself to thinking outside the box I quickly realized what a prize opportunity CC had given us to stretch as actors and create wonderful characters Through CC's direction I was reminded how much fun it can be C. C. Courtney was refreshingly unique and I will keep that with me in my acting always
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 My experience with CC molded my understanding
of actingHe taught with such compassion with such comprehension of the Meisner technique I can now look into myself using not only the Meisner technique But also the words of wisdom from C. C. Courtney Alisha Frank |
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a teacher, CC walked a very difficult line with great success He was at once utterly supportive and totally uncompromising in his expectations Part of every truthful moment I have on stage or screen belongs to C. C. Courtney Amos Crawley Canada/US |
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 C.C.Courtney als Schauspiellehrer ist ein Muss!
Wenn Du Deine Instinkte und Deinen Sinn für Spiel wiederentdecken und Ungezwungenheit auf der Bühne und vor der Kamera erleben möchtest solltest Du aufhören Deine Zeit zu verschwenden C.C.´s Klasse aufsuchen! Andreas Wolfram Germany |
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C. C. Courtney as an acting teacher is a must
If you want to rediscover your instincts and experience freedom on stage and on camera Quit wasting your time and money Study with C. C. Courtney Andreas Wolfram Class of 2000 From the last day of C. C. Courtney's class until today, Andreas has been working steadily. He has done dozens of shows all over the world. From Japan to Cuba, Andreas is building a fantastic acting career. |
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 Before studying with C .C. CourtneyI always felt like I was just going through the motions The great thing about his style is that he challenges you CC never backed off on me. He taught me to never ‘just settle' You really learn how to use your imagination And, believe me There is never a dull moment with CC Andrew Hubbard |
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C. C. Courtney taught me to truly listen to the other actor.
He inspired me to take bold risks, not to worry about how weird or crazy it might be I'll never forget one day CC said to me "Stop screwing around with all this phony emotion" I went back to my seat feeling like a little kid who got caught telling a big lie! Which I never told again! Anthony Cruz |
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C. C. Courtney is the most insightful,
intuitive, experienced teacher I still go back to my notes from his on-camera classes every time I get a television or film job CC has a gift for communicating with his students With real knowledge of the business and what is expected from a professional actor However, he also pushes his students to go outside their comfort zone in search of the truth C. C. Courtney was the best preparation I could have had for what I hope will be a lifelong career I am so grateful that I had him as a teacher
Ashlie Atkinson
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| There is only so much an actor can understand about their abilities
without a loving heart and soul like C. C. Courtney behind them CC is a Master teacher of honest, truthful acting In his own very specific CC style CC invites you to find the truth of the moment He is engrossing; you will hang on his every word as you learn what it means to be dedicated to the craft of acting C. C. Courtney is dynamic, dedicated; his incredible life experience will open your eyes to what you never knew possible Avery Pearson |
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C. C. Courtney is the most amazing
and the most inspiring person I have ever had the opportunity to work with I would follow CC anywhere to work with him again Cady Allen |
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C. C. Courtney is a force to be reckoned with His understanding about the craft of acting is beyond what any book can teach Thank you CC, for all that you have taught me about love, life, and being in the moment Christine Flint |
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In 2001, very fortunately, I had the opportunity
to study acting under C. C. Courtney in New York City Being in CC's classroom is like riding a roller coaster  ~~~it's an exhilarating rush~~~You discover your full range your personal highs and lows Unlike teachers who cradle students CC gives you the freedom to make mistakes And those are beautiful moments Any of your ideas and habits that lead to bad acting ~~~ are shattered ~~~ Then with love, sensitivity, and tact CC will help you build anew Planting a seed of truth in your heart CC will enable you to blossom not only as an artist but also as a human being Daniel Tirado Canada |
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| C.C. Courtney is a fantastic teacher
The year I spent with him was not only the most challenging but the most rewarding He taught me to look within myself and pull from my own resources in order to be a more dynamic performer so I would be capable and ready for the professional world CC was supportive through this journey, pushing me beyond my limits I am so lucky to have studied with such an amazing and talented man D'Shanna Moses |
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 After my first acting class with C.C. Courtney,
I knew I was in the right place He made me a stronger actor His influence as a teacher is everlasting I'm still discovering lessons he tried to teach me However, more important than my acting CC has helped me become stronger, more honest He is extremely sensitive to the human condition and completely giving of himself He is eternally approachable inside and outside the classroom DuaneCooper |
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 C. C. Courtney is an actor's director
He is also a producer's director, a writer's director and a director's director to boot This all comes by virtue of CC's experience He has succeeded on so many artistic fronts that he has an amazing wealth of knowledge His actors are rapt in awe and are nothing short of inspired I am fortunate to have been one of those actors and would hop, skip, and jump at the opportunity to do it again Dustin Olson Canada/US |
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| I consider myself very lucky to have had C. C. Courtney as my teacher
Learning Meisner technique is a journey out of the ordinary and it takes a lot of guts and trust in the process CC created a very safe environment in the classroom which made it easier to open up and share the experience It's an amazing technique that makes you alive on stage I cannot thank CC enough Ebba Trulsson Sweden |
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 Working with C. C. Courtney was a unique
experienceI learned so many valuable things about both stage and film from a teacher who knows the techniques and how they are applied today CC's feedback is always honest, with clarity and insight I am thankful to have taken his classes and worked with him The knowledge that I gained has kept me acting since school C. C. Courtney is truly amazing Elli Stefanidi Greece |
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| It is an exceptional teacher who raises the bar Believes his students can reach it Demands that they discover and commit their unique abilities to do so C. C. Courtney is such a teacher His lessons equipped me with tools and techniques that I use constantly in auditions and performance CC encouraged me to be imaginative at all costs to see beyond the obvious and live truthfully on and off the stage C. C. Courtney is a true acting mentor Emma Gordon England |
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C. Courtney is an amazing teacherI was a very negative person and a one dimensional actor CC helped me break down the barriers I spent my life building He taught me how to make genuine contact with other humans As a result of working with CC my acting has greatly expanded and the quality of my work has grown immensely I would not be the person or actor that I am today without C. C. Courtney's influence in my life Erik Potempa |
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The most important thing I learned from CC
was to find my true individuality and to stand up with it
This gave me a certain power and strength that I had never felt
and it was the greatest lesson I have ever learned from any teacher
CC taught me that my unique self is my strongest tool
CC is not afraid of doing things differently
His strength to steer away from the conventional
has allowed him to be a truly unique individual and teacher
CC provides only a positive environment for his students
He gives off incredible warmth and energy
that creates a positive and safe environment
This environment that he sets allows the never-ending process for improving our artistry
The special light that CC exudes is such an inspiration
and leaves an extraordinary impression that I'll never forget
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The teaching method of C. C. Courtney can be summed up in 3 words
---"passion, precision and artistry" No other acting teacher can unlock a performer's creative potential the way CC can I discovered my own uniqueness the most valuable asset you can have The C. C. Courtney method will give you the precision required to work onstage and in front of a camera I urge you to study at least a year with C. C. Courtney Jeff Benson |
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 C.C. Courtney provided me with a large foundationHe taught me to trust myself in spite of myself CC is an experienced actor and teacher and he drew on that experience He challenged me and inspired me to do anything To not play it safe This is a great asset to any actor Greg Konow |
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The best thing I ever did
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 I had the pleasure of being taught the art of acting by CC He pushed me to reach my full potential His approach forces you to question and expand your mind to make more fruitful and creative choices After all, acting is about the choices you make I can't thank him enough for the extremely valuable experience I am sure that anyone he teaches will benefit a great deal from the incredible tutelage of C. C. Courtney John Kelly |
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C. Courtney taught me more about myself in one year
than a psychologist could have in ten He taught me how to be strong and vulnerable at the same time Most importantly he showed me that compassion is a rare quality and I should be proud to have it CC was tough on me but always fair He taught me how to trust my instincts and choices CC's passion and devotion for acting still inspire m
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 Just three years after studying with C. C. Courtney
Along came the lead in a big Hollywood movie---"The Ring" There have been five movies since then including the pretty well respected "Little Fish" I now have three films in post production ENOUGH SAID Martin Henderson New Zealand Australia US |
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 Learning from C. C. Courtney was one hell of a ride
CC teaches from his experience, his life and from his heart He taught me to give more of myself as an actor by showing us how to do that I have never had a more giving teacher The year I spent in class with CC is one I will never forget Matt Halliday New Zealand |
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has been the single greatest influence on my actingHe established professionalism and discipline in the classroom CC’s greatest strength is establishing a safe environment in which to experiment, explore, fail and ultimately learn CC provides the biggest gift a teacher can give to a student a true sense of ownership over craft, and technique Never have I had an instructor encourage me to challenge me more as an actor I consider C. C. Courtney to be my teacher, mentor, and friend Maximilian Davis |
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Courtney is one of the most important persons in my lifeHe taught me more about myself in one year than I learned in all of my academic learning He provided me with an open and free environment He encouraged me to take risks, to explore my potential He taught me by guiding me to find answers within myself and by myself CC has so much love; for his students; for teaching He has integrity, vision and will Micha Lazare Canada/US |
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Everyday I remember some happenings from that year and appreciate what it has brought to me C. C. Courtney is still living in me Noboru Ataka Japan |
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| C. C. Courtney instilled the confidence I needed to try new things
To challenge myself with material I might not have tried before To explore new ave  nues,
new ways of approach Not to always pick one way but to try new ways To create something people will want to watch Then CC taught me how to play no holds barred Never hold back anything, express everything , Never be afraid to make a fool of yourself You just may find what makes you stand out CC has been such an inspiration to me He believed in me, Showed me I really have something to offer Nathan Lanman |
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 CC took what I thought was acting and turned it on its
earHe led me through confusion, inner turmoil and tears All crucial steps in my evolution toward being a more solid, more believable, more real actor and human being What I learned extends far beyond my career, into my life I am a much more confident, aware and complete person because of C. C. Courtney Philip Buiser Actor/Director/Writer/Producer |
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I had no idea what acting was
until C. C. Courtney taught methat acting is not only about telling stories It's about bringing your own experiences to fill those stories Otherwise they are just empty words Furthermore, acting is about living one's life to the fullest CC believes in taking risks not only in acting but in life This is reflected in his teaching, in all aspects of his artistry Without CC I would not take the risks that I do today as an actress and as a human being I would not have the confidence to make the work my own Robyn Frank |
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CC allowed me the room to experiment, but then he reigned me in
making the moment-to-moment reality become truthful His insight into the nuances of the emotional landscape guided me to perform with fullness and truth I am very thankful to have worked with C.C. Courtney
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que aprendí de C C Courtney me ayudó a ser no solamente una mejor actriz sino una mejor persona, mucho más abierta y sensible al mundo CC me preparó de una manera rigurosa pero cariñosa y cercana en todo lo necesario para convertirme en una actriz auténtica, exigente, perceptiva, sensible, crítica, creativa, segura y sobre todo real y sincera Me da mucha alegría que C. C. Courtney pueda estar ahora en Mallorca y volcar así todos sus conocimientos y su amor por este arte a los estudiantes de España y toda Europa Rossana Fernandez Maldonado Peru |
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What I learned from C. C. Courtney not only made me a better actress but a better person much more open and sensitive to the world CC taught me in a very rigorous but kind and dedicated way He guided me and trained me in all matters I needed to become an authentic, demanding, perceptive, sensitive, critical, creative actress Most of all, he taught me to be sincere and truthful I am very glad that C. C. Courtney is now in Mallorca and can pass on his knowledge and his love for this art to students of Europe and all the world Rossana Fernandez-Maldonado Class of 2000
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way of teaching is like no otherHe allows you to make mistakes so you really know what they feel like Then the chance of your repeating them are slim Not many acting teachers give you that opportunity CC is such an inspiration to me, and always will be He reminded me constantly that I can do things I thought I couldn't Opening a whole new door for me to enter and explore Not only as an actor, but also as a person Shauna Godwin |
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C. C. Courtney's teaching adjusts to meet the needs of each student
He creates a family dynamic within the classroom which gave me the freedom to find myself in my own time CC stands apart from every other teacher I've ever had Inspiring me to delve into myself and trust my path Stacy Smith |
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C. C. Courtney made me realize that every moment has meaning Not only acting wise, but also in my life You start to figure out quite specifically who you are And who the people around you are This soon translates to a wider and wider range of characters CC has an amazing personality with the ability to make you feel in many ways You are the lucky one if you have a chance to learn from him I am for sure Sugihara Sakurako Japan |
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C. C. Courtney had the ability to recognize how far he could push me both emotionally and creatively He gently gave me confidence, which I greatly needed CC recognized my desire to learn and to please He was remarkable about making sure I took something positive away whenever I felt that I had failed CC gave me a foundation of skills and truths that I will be able to use and will in fact need, both on and off stage, for life Thea Railey |
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In C. C. Courtney’s class you almost
don’t notice how you are learning What he is teaching you is a very slow but deep and profound process When you get out, you are able --- by yourself to apply the things you’ve learned In his class you feel worshipped and respected as the person you are CC creates an atmosphere of freedom where you can try whatever you want He encourages you to experiment but he doesn’t let you get away with any bullshit You can try out everything and see what works best for you But he gives you an honest, profound, professional analysis of your work CC’s teaching is not about himself; you are the most important person Learning in his class gave me a deep understanding of the profession, of my work, and of myself I wouldn’t be the same actress nor the same person Had I not been in C. C. Courtney’s class Tina Grawe Germany |
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C. C. Courtney created such a wonderful atmosphere for class
He made clear his expectations on how to treat and respect each other This helped all of us to grow CC has a wonderful easy going manner that put us all at ease but he also set the bar very high for our moral responsibility to each other as colleagues and friends CC created a strong support system making everyone comfortable to share and free to create Whitnie Wood |
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