CLASSES
“My goal is to foster creativity in a safe, yet challenging environment; empowering the artist with proven tools to succeed within the unique demands of Television and Film”
Personal Note from Mark Tillman-Briggle CSA
To the Actor — here’s what these classes are really about.
These classes focus on understanding character, freeing emotional expression, and strengthening communication — all essential tools to build confidence and succeed in auditions. We also explore the Business of Acting, because the goal isn’t just to understand the craft. The ultimate goal is to work.
Every actor is unique. While some may connect more with Stanislavski’s Method, Michael Chekhov’s imagination-based work, or Meisner’s repetition into truthful spontaneity, all acting techniques are rooted in a shared foundation. What used to be called “unseen, intangible energies” can now be approached with clarity and practical application. Bio-Chemical Acting is the thinking actor’s guide to the emotional life of the character.
I began my career as a professional actor, performing in repertory for four years with the Harlequin Theater Company outside Washington, D.C., and later in Atlanta. I then moved to New York, where I performed off Broadway and in national tours.
My background as an actor — combined with years of casting for television and film — gives me the tools to help you grow, prepare, and thrive. Let’s do the work.
Let’s Play
— Mark Tillman-Briggle CSA
The Bio-Chemical Acting Technique
The Bio-Chemical Acting Technique is a Three Pillar System which simplifies, deepens and enriches the actors’ work.
The Three Pillars of Bio-Chemical Acting
Ø The Actor’s Energy Flow
Ø Developing the Character
Ø Bio-Chemical Communication
The Actor’s Energy Flow
Every feeling you, the Actor, access in front of the camera begins as a biological response: a rush of adrenaline, a shift in breath, a tightening in the chest. The body doesn’t lie — it responds truthfully to stimulus. Understanding this connection allows you to move beyond “pretending” and instead let real, visceral emotion drive your performance. When the body and emotion are in sync, the audience feels it — because it’s honest, immediate, and alive.
The I.Q.P.O.O.A.P.E.
The I.Q.P.O.O.A.P.E fast-track structuring system allows the actor to quickly and effectively break down a scene. This system gives you, the Actor, the ability to easily glean information that leads him/her/they to understand their character and the influences that affect them as their character. This knowledge creates a solid foundation to support a strong, multi-leveled, yet flexible and open emotional line. Easy to remember, a silly name that sticks.
Bio-Chemical Communication
When fully connected, everything within the scene affects you, the Actor, — this is Bio-Chemical Communication. When you are freed to deeply access your emotional flow and your work is fully structured, the the biochemical reaction emerges naturally from your living, breathing character.
COACHING
Private Acting Coaching
$50 / hour
Sessions available via Zoom or in person (Los Angeles).
Online Acting Classes
Online Acting Classes
Join weekly online classes designed to deepen your craft, sharpen your instincts, and prepare you for professional work — from anywhere.
Class Schedule:
- Mondays at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)
- Tuesdays at 4:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET
Class Format:
- 90 minutes to 2 hours per session
- Limited to 12 participants for focused, personalized coaching
Tuition:
- $40 per class
- $160 per month (4-class package)
On-Location Acting Seminars
Weekend Training with Mark Tillman-Briggle CSA
Now offering on-location weekend acting seminars designed for actors who want to deepen their craft through immersive, hands-on training.
Format:
- Saturday: Full-day intensive
- Sunday: Half-day wrap-up & scene work
Group Size:
- Minimum: 12 participants
- Maximum: 18 participants (to ensure personal attention)
Tuition:
- $250.00 per person
These seminars are perfect for acting studios, theater programs, or independent groups looking to host high-level training with a working casting director.
“Mark Tillman is the reason I am working today.“
– Pej Vahdat, Actor The Old Man, Dynasty, Empire, Bones, Shameless
“Whenever I am on set, and I start to feel overwhelmed, or that little seed of doubt creeping in, I always go back to Mark’s teaching…”
– Kacy Owens, Actor Winner Best Actress for Burner, Marina del Rey Film Festival 2025, Terminator: Dark Fate
“Because of Mark, I signed with a great agent and booked two Lifetime movies, as well as interesting roles in a number of independent films.”
– Nancy Petersen, Actor Saving My Baby and Evil Intent on Lifetime
Ready to train?
Reserve your spot below — space is limited.
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