catapult conservatory

now accepting applications for August 2026 - May 2027

WELCOME TO CATAPULT CONSERVATORY
your path to professional tv + film acting

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audition required

for committed actors 10-25

one day a week

three pathways to excellence

Catapult Conservatory offers three distinct courses, each designed to meet actors at their current level and challenge them toward professional mastery.

 
Developmental is the recommended starting point for students new to Conservatory, especially those actors who have recently started their TV + Film journey but know they want to make it a priority. Available for youth (ages 10-13) and teens (ages 14-17), this immersive course dives deep into Catapult’s six core principles—play, mindset, connection, listening, empathy, and drive—while building essential on-camera skills through rigorous character work, scene study, goal-setting, and other exercises designed to foster both artistic excellence and personal growth.
On-Camera Advanced takes dedicated actors further into sophisticated performance techniques. Available for youth (ages 10-13) and teens (ages 14-17), this performance laboratory challenges students to experiment with technical methods while strengthening emotional range through extensive scene work and original content creation and on-set prep teaching the rigor required to work in this industry. Students develop confidence both in front of and behind the camera, completing the program with enhanced skills and new media for their portfolio.
Circuit is our signature course and is a key reason why Catapult is celebrating our 11th year of success. Created and instructed by founder Erik Lingvall, Circuit represents a strong commitment to mastering both technical precision and emotional truth. Available for ages 12-15 and in a separate Young Adult program for ages 16-25, this premier training fuses elite on-camera technique with rigorous emotional work, challenging actors to move beyond comfort into authentic, high-level performance.
We expect actors to move to On-Camera Advanced and/or Circuit after successful completion of Developmental. On-Camera Advanced and Circuit courses both function as ongoing conservatory experiences designed to be taken across multiple sessions.
 
All Year-Long Conservatory students receive exclusive, career-building perks included in their tuition — designed to elevate their marketing, visibility, and professional presence. Benefits include 30% off a full headshot session, 50% off a one-hour Industry Consultation, a $50 taping credit, Zoom-based industry and marketing education sessions, showcase opportunities with prep work included, priority access to high-demand, quick-to-sell-out workshops, additional discounts throughout the year, and more.
 
 
Catapult Conservatory is an elite year-long intensive designed for dedicated young actors ready to transform their TV + Film aspirations into professional reality and we are thrilled to be headed into our third year. Whether you’re building your foundation in Developmental, exploring advanced acting and on-set techniques in On-Camera Advanced, or pursuing the deep emotional and character work of our signature Circuit course, you’ll be challenged to master both the technical and emotional demands of professional screen performance.
This comprehensive 32-week program combines rigorous technical training with deep emotional work through scene study, character development, on-camera awareness, mindset training, goal-setting, and hands-on practical work. Students develop the skills, discipline, confidence and authenticity the industry demands while training within a driven yet supportive community where actors collaborate, take creative risks, and push beyond what they thought possible.
Meeting once weekly, the program is intentionally designed to allow students to maintain balance in their lives—pursuing academics, other creative passions, and personal growth—while requiring full commitment to bettering their craft with completed homework and attendance on their designated class day. Through advanced coursework, exclusive industry access, and a community of equally committed artists, Conservatory students develop the skills, mindset, and professional relationships essential for success at the highest levels of screen acting.
This is a high-expectation program. Students are held to professional standards and challenged to work at a deeper level in every class. Auditions are required for all new students.
Your next chapter in TV and Film training begins at Catapult Conservatory.
 

apply today!

We have rolling admissions and registrations. All Catapult courses fill quickly, so we invite you to submit your application today. 

2026-2027 CONSERVATORY COURSE SCHEDULE 

Developmental 10-13 (2 options):
Sundays 11:30AM-1:30PM   OR   Mondays 5:00PM-7:00PM

Developmental 14-17:
Tuesdays 6:45PM-8:45PM

On-Camera Advanced 10-13:
Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm

On-Camera Advanced 14-17:
Thursdays 6:45PM-8:45PM (SOLD OUT) OR Sundays 2:00PM-4:00PM

Circuit Teens 12-15:
Tuesdays 5:00PM-7:00PM

Circuit Young Adults (YA) 16-25*:
Wednesdays 5:00PM-8:00PM

 

 

Thank you for considering Catapult Conservatory—THIS IS where your passion + dedication meets our commitment to your success.

 
 
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