News
Guest-starring on Masters of Sex
Elise Robertson October 2016
I'm thrilled to be appearing on this wonderful show October 16th at 10 PM. I had an amazing time working with Caitlin Fitzgerald (as Libby Masters) in a scene that Caitlin called "the most interesting day I've had on set during my three years on the show." You'll have to watch to see why!
Winter Acting Classes Now Enrolling
Elise Robertson January 2016
This winter I've expanded my offerings by dividing the popular games class into two sections, one for younger kids ages 5-7, and a more advanced improvisation class for ages 8-12. This winter's Acting 101 class will have a strong focus on scenework, with students teaming up to work on comedy, drama, and even classical scenes. The adult pro actors workout is now on Tuesday evenings at 7:45 and is a great way to get in shape for pilot season! Click here for more info on classes
Fall Acting Classes Now Enrolling
Elise Robertson August 2015
This fall I am offering two classes for kids. Sunday at 3 PM is a theater games class, a playful and action-packed introduction to the basic skills of acting; listening, teamwork, imagination and confidence. The second segment, beginning at 4 PM, adds explores different types of performance. The ideal way to do the performance class is to start with the games class at 3, which provides a perfect warmup to the performance segment. By popular demand, the adult class is moving from Sunday evenings to Tuesdays at 7:30. Click here for more info on classes
Fall Acting Classes Now Enrolling
Elise Robertson August 2015
This fall I am offering two classes for kids. Sunday at 3 PM is a theater games class, a playful and action-packed introduction to the basic skills of acting; listening, teamwork, imagination and confidence. The second segment, beginning at 4 PM, adds explores different types of performance. The ideal way to do the performance class is to start with the games class at 3, which provides a perfect warmup to the performance segment. By popular demand, the adult class is moving from Sunday evenings to Tuesdays at 7:30. Click here for more info on classes
Acting Class Scholarships Available for Two Highland Park Residents
Elise Robertson March 2015
To encourage and foster talent from the community, I am offering two partial scholarships to emerging local actors who might not otherwise be able to attend the class. If chosen, they will be invited to attend the entire twelve week session for just $100, a $250 discount off the usual price. Applicants should email me at elise@eliserobertson.com with their name, acting interest and experience, and what they hope to gain from the class. No previous acting experience is required, but applicants must commit to the entire class session and a minimum of two hours per week of personal rehearsal outside of class. 18 or older please and must be an HLP resident.
Adult Acting Class launches March 29th in Highland Park
Elise Robertson March 2015
I am thrilled to announce Highland's park's first professional acting class! It will be held at Twinkletoes Dance Studio, 5917 N. Figueroa on Sunday evenings beginning at 6 PM. This is a class geared towards working pros but also open to up-and-comers.
So many actors live here, and yet many drive to Hollywood or the Valley to attend classes and workshops. I hope this will be the beginning of a strong local acting community in NELA.
Mommy Tell Me a Story returning to LA Webfest, nominated
for writing, acting
February 2012
Team Mommy Tell Me a Story is thrilled to returning to LA Webfest, the first and largest web series festival in the world. This year we are nominated in two categories, writing (congrats to Mouncey Ferguson, Cricket Ginty, Steve Statler, and Elise Robertson) and lead actress (Elise Robertson). We are thrilled to be in attendance again and hope to see you there! April 2-5 at the Universal Hilton. More soon on screening times and panel appearances.
Elise Robertson in Critical and Box Office Smash American Sniper
January 2015
It was an honor and a thrill to work with legendary director Clint Eastwood on this film. To make it even better, one of my shoot days was right here in Highland Park. I walked to work! If you haven't seen the film, it's a compelling drama about the effect of war on the men and women who fight and their families. I play Debby Kyle, the Mother of sniper and war hero Chris Kyle, in scenes from his childhood.
