Brad was and IS still instrumental in my life and career. Without his class, myself and my fellow artists would have been wading in a sea without lifejackets. Keep this class. It is crucial.
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sheba wood
10 years ago
We need this class. I will need this class.
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Gabe Gibbs
10 years ago
Best of luck, friends!!
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Nel Shaf
10 years ago
IMPERATIVE THAT THIS CLASS BE OFFERED. PERIOD. No other class sets you up for what to do after college.
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Kenneth Suarez
10 years ago
Reposted this due to a typo - As a regular professional Q&A guest to this class over the past 6 years, I've often boasted to my agent colleagues and other actors in Los Angeles how Emerson College was a step ahead of the rest when it comes to building a bridge from an arts education to the professional world. After 20+ years in the entertainment industry in various capacities, I can say with confidence that a drama or arts degree is only a small part of the equation that goes into making a successful entertainment professional. It's understandable why a young performer might not find this class appealing on paper, but astounding to me that the ELA administration wouldn't stress the importance of a class like this by making it available, if not a mandatory part of the curriculum. Classes like this help to erase the adage "those who can't, teach." Therefore, I would strongly recommend reconsidering this decision. Respectfully, Kenneth Suarez Owner/Agent, Brick Entertainment
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Emily Woods
10 years ago
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. I understand it may still be offered in future semesters. I understand Brad teaches other classes. But he should be teaching this class every semester!
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Sydney Atkin
10 years ago
Please keep it! It's why we go to school!
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Leslie McDiwell
10 years ago
Keep the class!!!
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Cristina Scherban
10 years ago
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I have been waiting to take this class since my senior year of high school, upon reading Brad's renowned books. When I learned of this class at the ELA campus from reading his book I completely restructured my Emerson career in order to be able to go to LA as a BFA Acting major and take his class. I am finally achieving that dream and going this summer, and now I am truly heart broken and will do anything to have this class back and learn the same things that many of my peers have been afforded the opportunity to learn over the past couple of years. I believe every Emerson Acting major deserves this experience.
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Elizabeth McDowell
10 years ago
I want to take this class spring 2018!!
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Megan Gingras
10 years ago
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Brad creates a unique environment in the Business of Acting class. He made us feel comfortable and brought us together as a group. I learned so much about the industry and what it takes to make it as an actor or any kind of artist in Los Angeles. Without this class, and without Brad, my time at ELA would have lacked direction. ELA doesn't offer much to acting students. There are two classes geared specifically toward acting majors and it would be ridiculous to get of either of them. Turning the class into a "business of the business" class would detract so much from what the class is about and the safe space that is created.
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Lauren white
10 years ago
HOW DARE YOU DEPRIVE EMERSON STUDENTS OF BRAD.
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Justin Cordua
10 years ago
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Going to Emerson LA was one of the most fulfilling semesters I spent at Emerson College. I learned so much, and somehow even in this sprawling, depressing city I felt at home. I owe most of that to Brad Lemack. He helped myself and my classmates get through feeling out of place and anxious in this new environment. He taught us what we actually needed to know to survive in LA, and showed us the reality of what we were up against in whilst also maintaining a safe space. Cutting this class it a terrible idea. Cutting any Brad Lemack class is a terrible idea.
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Christina Catucci
10 years ago
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Brad Lemack is awesome and cares about the future of his students. Wiping a class off the face of Emerson because of ONE registration semester is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Brad was a fantastic acting teacher in my UCB class and his business of acting class spilled over into it, enriching our curriculum. It is obvious that he brings something to the table that other professors cannot, and if you take away the practical classes like this at Emerson, you're breeding nothing but a bunch of kids ho only know skills in THEORY.
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David Carfagno Jr
10 years ago
Brad is a true powerhouse in the industry and it would be a true shame to keep his valuable knowledge from future students.
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Cat Yamashita
10 years ago
As an acting student who hopes to study in LA, as well as having many friends who want to as well, it would be a shame for this class to be cancelled!! There are no business of acting classes offered here and it is ESSENTIAL to our careers that we get this experience.
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Kat Solko
10 years ago
This class saved my career and gave me a sense of purpose and direction in my life. It would be a terrible loss for future students to lose out on his teachings and guest speakers.
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David Evans Foley II
10 years ago
This class is phenomenal in terms of its ability to root young actors in the industry. It is truly key to the development of an Emersonian.
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Caroline Lacy
10 years ago
KEEP THIS CLASS IT'S THE BEST.
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Brigitte
10 years ago
THIS IS WHAT I CAME TO EMERSON FOR! I'm not paying extra to go to LA for the fire pits on campus.
Brad was and IS still instrumental in my life and career. Without his class, myself and my fellow artists would have been wading in a sea without lifejackets. Keep this class. It is crucial.
We need this class. I will need this class.
Best of luck, friends!!
IMPERATIVE THAT THIS CLASS BE OFFERED. PERIOD. No other class sets you up for what to do after college.
Reposted this due to a typo - As a regular professional Q&A guest to this class over the past 6 years, I've often boasted to my agent colleagues and other actors in Los Angeles how Emerson College was a step ahead of the rest when it comes to building a bridge from an arts education to the professional world. After 20+ years in the entertainment industry in various capacities, I can say with confidence that a drama or arts degree is only a small part of the equation that goes into making a successful entertainment professional. It's understandable why a young performer might not find this class appealing on paper, but astounding to me that the ELA administration wouldn't stress the importance of a class like this by making it available, if not a mandatory part of the curriculum. Classes like this help to erase the adage "those who can't, teach." Therefore, I would strongly recommend reconsidering this decision. Respectfully, Kenneth Suarez Owner/Agent, Brick Entertainment
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. I understand it may still be offered in future semesters. I understand Brad teaches other classes. But he should be teaching this class every semester!
Please keep it! It's why we go to school!
Keep the class!!!
I have been waiting to take this class since my senior year of high school, upon reading Brad's renowned books. When I learned of this class at the ELA campus from reading his book I completely restructured my Emerson career in order to be able to go to LA as a BFA Acting major and take his class. I am finally achieving that dream and going this summer, and now I am truly heart broken and will do anything to have this class back and learn the same things that many of my peers have been afforded the opportunity to learn over the past couple of years. I believe every Emerson Acting major deserves this experience.
I want to take this class spring 2018!!
Brad creates a unique environment in the Business of Acting class. He made us feel comfortable and brought us together as a group. I learned so much about the industry and what it takes to make it as an actor or any kind of artist in Los Angeles. Without this class, and without Brad, my time at ELA would have lacked direction. ELA doesn't offer much to acting students. There are two classes geared specifically toward acting majors and it would be ridiculous to get of either of them. Turning the class into a "business of the business" class would detract so much from what the class is about and the safe space that is created.
HOW DARE YOU DEPRIVE EMERSON STUDENTS OF BRAD.
Going to Emerson LA was one of the most fulfilling semesters I spent at Emerson College. I learned so much, and somehow even in this sprawling, depressing city I felt at home. I owe most of that to Brad Lemack. He helped myself and my classmates get through feeling out of place and anxious in this new environment. He taught us what we actually needed to know to survive in LA, and showed us the reality of what we were up against in whilst also maintaining a safe space. Cutting this class it a terrible idea. Cutting any Brad Lemack class is a terrible idea.
Brad Lemack is awesome and cares about the future of his students. Wiping a class off the face of Emerson because of ONE registration semester is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Brad was a fantastic acting teacher in my UCB class and his business of acting class spilled over into it, enriching our curriculum. It is obvious that he brings something to the table that other professors cannot, and if you take away the practical classes like this at Emerson, you're breeding nothing but a bunch of kids ho only know skills in THEORY.
Brad is a true powerhouse in the industry and it would be a true shame to keep his valuable knowledge from future students.
As an acting student who hopes to study in LA, as well as having many friends who want to as well, it would be a shame for this class to be cancelled!! There are no business of acting classes offered here and it is ESSENTIAL to our careers that we get this experience.
This class saved my career and gave me a sense of purpose and direction in my life. It would be a terrible loss for future students to lose out on his teachings and guest speakers.
This class is phenomenal in terms of its ability to root young actors in the industry. It is truly key to the development of an Emersonian.
KEEP THIS CLASS IT'S THE BEST.
THIS IS WHAT I CAME TO EMERSON FOR! I'm not paying extra to go to LA for the fire pits on campus.