Story Quest Studios

Headshot Extravaganza!
2023-11-04 10:00 - 2023-11-05 18:00 UTC
Headshot Extravaganza!
In Studio​
Get the highest quality Headshots from Hollywood Photographer, Robert Kazandjian. Limited to 20 people: 10 on Saturday Nov 4th, and 10 on Sunday Nov 5th, between 10am and 6pm. Headshots are $350.
2:30-6:30pm.​​​​​​

Email Ron to Register! storyqueststudios@gmail.com

Free Class
2024-03-29 18:00 - 20:30
Friday March 29th 6-8:30pm
Join Story Quest Studios Free Spring class and spring forward in your acting craft!
REGISTER HERE
Learn more than you ever thought possible in just one session, at no cost, just to see how we work at the studio and how much value we add to your path as an artist. Join studio founder, Ron Weisberg and warm up with innovative improv studies created in the studio. Then you’ll get a chance to work with Masters of Fine Arts from Rutgers University, Quinn Mander, and dive into a Checkov and Meisner hybrid class that will leave your mind expanded. Learn about realism and what it means to live one unanticipated moment to the next. If you have any questions about this free class or about the upcoming classes with Quinn Mander, please email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Free Father's Day Class
2024-06-16 15:00 - 18:00
Sunday June 16th 3-6pm.
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This Father’s Day, share and discover the gift of acting at Story Quest Studios, with our free Father’s Day Acting Class! Join studio owner, Ron Weisberg, and delve into scene study in an absolutely fresh approach to acting, using the esoteric powers of discovery. In Ron’s upcoming book, The Discovery Technique, a Transformational Guide for Actors and Storytellers, Ron reveals the secrets of acting and how our moments are simply units of discoveries and decisions. We learn through play so come out to the studio, at 304 Washington St SE on Father’s Day, and learn all about how you can become an actor in the up and coming film industry, or how it could help spark any kind of creativity. Be prepared to jump up and experience improvisation in a brand new way, never needing to worry about being funny. This is a fun way to know if you want to take classes at Story Quest Studios! Email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Free Class
2024-08-17 08:00 - 17:00
Free Class
Aug 17th at 6:30-8:30pm
Improv vs. Scripted Acting
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Holiday Comedy Jam
2024-12-28
Sat, Dec 28th
Come celebrate the holiday season with Story Quest Studios. Enjoy some comedy and even jump up and do some improv if you want, why not? We are going to sit back and talk about what is to come in 2025, and if you want a signed copy of the Discovery Technique, Ron will be there with gratitude and a pen. Please RSVP by emailing StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Spring Forward Free Class
2025-06-15 18:30 - 20:30
June 15th, 6:30p-8:30p
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Join our Spring Forward Free Class! This is your opportunity to see how the level of training at Story Quest Studios reaches beyond expectations and taps into your hidden powers of acting and storytelling. This free workshop is led by studio owner, Ron Weisberg, author of The Discovery Technique. Get a sneak peak at the kind of scene study that makes auditions pop undeniably, and have gotten our actors agents, callbacks, and bookings. If you are looking for an acting studio that tackles film acting, voice acting, improv acting, screenwriting, and the business of acting, this free session is a great time to come see what its like to expand and get involved in your creative path. If you have any questions: Email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

The New Business of Acting and Headshot Extravaganza
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21
Sept 20th/21st weekend
$350 for headshots with Robert Kazandjian, $195 for Business of Acting Workshop with Brad Lemack. $100 off if you sign up for both!
Reach out to StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com to register, let Ron know which portion (or all!) that you would like to sign up for!

Get ready for a reunion of amazing friends, and move your Business of Acting into a new realm of greater understanding and action steps, with powerful new headshots to showcase your brand’s new potential. Join us this September as we welcome back Dean, longtime Professor and LA Talent Manager Brad Lemack, who dives deeply into the current state of the ever changing film industry from his behind-the-scenes perspective as an active talent manager in Los Angeles, and author of the highly regarded book, The New Business of Acting. We are honored to not only learn from but also have a connection with Brad Lemack as he shares his email with each student to personally reach out with career updates. He truly cares about each one of your creative journeys. The Business of Acting Workshop takes place Saturday Sept 20th, 2-6pm. Learn more about Brad’s accomplishments and journey here:
https://www.lemackco.com/?utm_source=perplexity

Usually Brad’s Business of Acting Seminar is priced at $195 plus tax, but this is a special weekend as we are also bringing in long time friend Robert Kazandjian, who has been coming from LA(thanks to Brad) to take amazing headshots of our local group of actors, giving us marketing tools we can really work with. They love to collaborate, so students get $50 off the workshop, and $50 off Robert’s fantastic headshots, usually $350 after tax. With Robert you get UNLIMITED LOOKS and 5 touch ups so the value is undeniable, his quality is worth the price of both. Join us the weekend of September 20th and 21st, and level up your life as an actor.
$456 for both, after tax, or $350 for just the headshots. Reach out to StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com to schedule your photo shoot with Kazphoto, and if you have any questions. Get ready, GROW!

Short Film Sunday Buffet @ The Guild in Abq!
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00
Short Film Sunday Buffet @ The Guild in Abq!
Sun Nov 2nd 1-3pm
$10 tickets goes directly into supporting NM Film Makers!
REGISTER HERE

Lights Camera, Action Plan! With Brad Lemack
2026-02-28 14:00 - 18:00
Lights, Camera, Action Plan!
with Brad Lemack

One Day Intensive Workshop
February 28th, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

$195
$20 off for returning students!
REGISTER HERE

Join the Powerhouse/actor whisperer, Brad Lemack, as he returns to Albuquerque from LA, where he is busy managing top tier actors, producing projects, and teaching students how to make a life as an actor in the ever changing film business. Mr. Lemack has a long history in entertainment, starting off in radio and making his way to Hollywood in 1980 to work for the prolific TV producer, Norman Lear, as a publicity executive. Brad then went on to open his own Talent Management group in 1982. Lemack and Company has long established itself as a prominent and trustworthy talent house, world wide!
Join Brad’s Lights Camera Action workshop, only at Story Quest Studios. It comes with Brad’s book, The New Business of Acting, which dissolves the walls of disbelief that stand in the way of your career and life as an actor. Change your vision of the field in an ever changing landscape, and take control of your destiny as an artist. Find out what you can do as a creative to get ahead of the game.
Mr. Lemack will help each student develop a new personalized action plan for 2026 that will help transform the actor’s path into something tangible they can actually see, and feel.
Actors will also be invited to submit a self tape ahead of time to review in class. Now is the time to level up!
To find out more about Brad Lemack, check out:
https://thebusinessofacting.com/about.html
If you have any questions, email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Pickleball Charity Event
2026-03-07 11:00 - 15:00
Pickler’s Paradise: Charity Pickleball Event
Get ready for Pickler’s Paradise, an exciting community pickleball charity event benefiting arts education and media training programs in New Mexico! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this event has something for everyone.
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, March 7th at Oasis @ Canyon Club (4 Hills) for a day filled with competitive play, entertainment, and community spirit. Doors open at 11:00 AM with ladder play kicking off at 11:30 AM.
Registration Options
Choose the participation level that’s right for you:

Mixed Doubles Ladder: $50 per team
Open Play: $20 per person

Ready to register? Sign up now at Improv New Mexico to secure your spot!

More Than Just Pickleball
Pickler’s Paradise offers a full day of entertainment and activities beyond the courts. Enjoy live music from our DJ, browse the artisan market featuring local vendors, grab delicious food from area favorites, and enter to win fun prizes throughout the day.
Supporting a Great Cause
All proceeds from this event support Improv New Mexico, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing arts education and media training opportunities throughout the state. By participating, you’re helping to bring creative programming to communities across New Mexico.
Event Sponsors
This event is made possible by the generous support of Pro Sports NM and local sponsors including Jamba Juice, Lumen Optimal Wellness, LifeWave, Chile del Sol, Chocolate Dude, Anatolia Mediterranean Grill, Santa Fe Gloom, and The Shop.
Looking for More Events?
Check out our full calendar of upcoming events and explore our adult classes for more ways to get involved at Story Quest Studios. Have questions? Visit our contact page to get in touch.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to play pickleball, support the arts, and connect with your community. We’ll see you on the courts!

Spring Break Free Intro Class
2026-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
🎭 Free Event

Spring Break Free Intro Class

Saturday, March 15th • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Are you looking for the kind of acting training that ignites the fire of storytelling in your belly? Join Story Quest Studios founder, Ron Weisberg, to explore the foundations of acting, learn how to train like a pro, and prepare for auditions entering the ever growing NM Film Industry.
This class will illuminate what acting is at its core so that ANYONE could do it. Everything you could ever want is on the other side of fear. Discovery is the fabric of magic, and you are the magician.

Reserve Your Spot

Have questions about our payment plans? Email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

High Performance Stretch Gym
2026-05-02 16:00 - 2026-07-25 17:00
High Performance Stretch Gym
For Elite Performers and Athletes

$10 Summer Drop-in
Gym Starting May 2nd – July 25th
4-5pm

$10 Summer Drop-in
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Get ready for a life changing stretch class unlike anything you’ve experienced, with immediate results!
Have you ever wondered how athletes quickly recover after injuries, or how elite performers maintain their performance level even in stressful times? The science behind ‘Eccentric Contractions’ gives us insight into the body that people never knew before.
Ron, founder at Story Quest Studios, moved to LA in 2016 and trained with elite stretchers in California under a system called Resistance Flexibility Training, a technique Bob Cooley coined.
What they discovered is that normal Yoga practices consist mostly of passive stretching, while eccentric stretching involves elongating the muscle while it is under a heavy load. This action on the muscle deconstructs injurious fascia that cages our bones and muscles, allowing for ever increasing strength, flexibility, and even the health of each organ.
This 6 week class will set up every student for transformation, whether on the court or on the stage. There are 8 stretches for each limb, so we will start simply and learn how to achieve deeper stretches without assistance. In the 5th week we will learn how to help our partner achieve a better stretch, assisting each pair with their problem areas.
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Free Class
2026-06-14 19:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Free Class
June 14th at 7:00pm
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Screenwriting Lab
2026-06-24 19:30 - 2026-08-12 21:30
Advanced Screenwriting Lab
Workshop Your Scripts with a Veteran Screenwriter — Live on Zoom

8-Week Lab
Tuesdays, June 24th – August 12th, 2026
Remote via Zoom · Live with other writers
Instructor: Elizabeth Reeder Neubauer

$275
$225 — $50 Off!
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Have you taken a basic screenwriting class and have an understanding of format and script writing?
This Screenwriters Lab is the perfect opportunity to workshop your scripts and get feedback from veteran screenwriter and instructor, Elizabeth Reeder Neubauer. She has the experience and fun-loving energy that will light up your creative spirit.
Don’t worry about being wrong — this is your chance to hone your skills and voice as a writer in a fun and safe space, remote on Zoom, live with other writers.
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Directing The Actor and the Movie
2026-06-30 19:00 - 2026-08-18 21:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Directing The Actor and the Movie
with Award-Winning Actor/Writer/Director Ron Weisberg

8 Week Course
Tuesdays, June 30th – August 18th, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Story Quest Studios — Albuquerque, NM

$275 + tax
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In this new class, you will explore a new storytelling language as a director — one that will ignite in you the storyteller you always knew you could be.
Welcome to the Discovery Technique. You will learn how to express your ideas to other filmmakers and — more importantly — how to clearly and powerfully direct actors. Because we are all tired of hearing the directing cliché: “More emotion.” “Be angry.” “Can you do it differently?”
In this 8-week class, you will join award-winning Actor/Writer/Director Ron Weisberg and create your first short film concept — working with actors to workshop and put your vision on camera. Each week you will film from your phones to learn the entire process from writing to shooting to editing. Special film industry guests will join us, specializing in cameras and editing to round out your experience.
Join this creative evolution at the studio! Story Quest Films are now available on StorieTV — just download the app, watch our movies, and you are part of the Story Quest Studios journey. We want to help usher in the next wave of powerful storytellers to stand out and make a difference in the world.
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Gaming & Animation Voiceover!
2026-07-12 - 2026-08-30 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Gaming & Animation Voiceover!
Character Voice Intensive with Liz Reeder Neubauer — Virtual via Zoom

8-Week Intensive
July 12th – Aug 30th, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Remote via Zoom · Live with other students
Instructor: Liz Reeder Neubauer

$345
$295 — $50 Off!
Discount automatically applied at checkout
REGISTER HERE

Join the fastest growing part of the entertainment industry — Voiceover for video games and animation!
There are few things more fun in life than creating character voices — but here’s the thing, there is a method to this madness! Learn all the vocal qualities and how to take direction for creating a character. It’s not like commercials. In this 8-week program you will join other students in tackling scene work and take-home assignments to record at home.
Veteran instructor Liz Reeder Neubauer will guide you through building compelling, original character voices — from epic video game heroes and villains to animated sidekicks, creatures, and everything in between. You’ll develop range, specificity, and the ability to take direction — the skills that get you booked.
This class will lead you to your Character Demo Reel. Become a Character VO artist today! All you need is an external microphone for your computer. Everything else, Liz brings.

About Liz Reeder Neubauer
A 40-year veteran of the business, Liz trained in New York at La Mama, Neighborhood Playhouse, and Actors Institute, and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and Actors Studio. As a director, producer, and writer, her work has appeared on NBC, ABC, PBS, and Comedy Central, and screened at festivals including SXSW, Tribeca, and Cannes. Liz runs Studio E, one of Austin’s most recommended performing arts studios for over 14 years.
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

401: Story Quest Production Lab
2026-07-12 15:00 - 2026-08-30 18:00
401: Story Quest Production Lab
with Story Quest Founder Ron Weisberg

8-Week Program
July 12th – August 30th, 2026
Sundays, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shoot Schedule — TBD
Story Quest Studios — Albuquerque, NM

$575 + tax
REGISTER HERE
Email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com to RSVP

Welcome to the revolution of your acting training!
This 8-week class series of in-depth storytelling technique culminates in a professional indie film shoot. That’s right — we are making a movie so you can get your ON SET EXPERIENCE that will actually show you how to apply all the knowledge from class, in a real movie written around you and your classmates!
Instructor, Author, and award-winning filmmaker Ron Weisberg has made over 100 short film projects at the studio and is excited to discover a new creation with you! Using the Discovery Technique, our movies have gone on to win awards and screen at multiple festivals in LA — including the Culver City Film Festival, Marina Del Rey Film Festival, Golden Gate Film Festival, and the Tarzana International Film Festival. We even got to screen at the iconic Chinese Theatre!
Don’t miss your chance to meet other filmmakers and creatives, grow your brand, and realize your professional craft as an actor. The time to act is now!
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Voice Over: Essentials
2026-07-12 18:30 - 2026-08-30 20:30
Voice Over: Essentials
with Liz Reeder Neubauer
Virtual Classroom via Zoom

8 Week Course
Sundays, July 12th, end Aug 30th, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MST

$295
Start dates are flexible. Please be prepared to start later for industry conflicts. Thank you for understanding!
REGISTER HERE

“You’ll have assignments to record every week, so you will prove to yourself you can do this!”
Learn the basics of voice-over acting in this 8-week virtual class with Liz Reeder Neubauer. The class covers techniques for voice-over acting in various areas such as commercials, radio, and character work.
This class focuses on how to create vocal qualities for VoiceOver and how to take direction as a VO artist, starting with commercials as the most common gig we go out for. The class includes two private sessions with Liz!
All you need is an external microphone for your computer. Everything else, Liz brings.
For any questions email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

101: Acting for Film and TV
2026-07-12 19:00 - 2026-08-30 21:00
101: Acting for Film and TV
with Story Quest Founder Ron Weisberg

8 Weeks · In Person or via Zoom
July 12th, end Aug 30th
Sundays, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

$275 + tax
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In person or over Zoom: Learn the powerful foundations of acting and see why this class becomes our students’ favorite intro to acting class EVER!
Welcome to the perfect catapult for entering the world of film and TV. Whether you are new to acting, transitioning from theater to on-camera work, or looking to break into the film/TV industry, this class gives you essential tools and information to jump-start your acting career — and we mean LEAP!
Studio founder Ron Weisberg has been a professional actor for over 15 years, working alongside Tina Fey, Martin Freeman, Lou Diamond Phillips, and more. As a writer/director he has made over 80 short films with many awards. Ron teaches script analysis, dramatic improvisation, and audition technique using the Discovery Technique — an evolution of Stanislavski’s Method that focuses on heightening each moment through discovery and revelation.
Our movies from the past two years have now made their way to distribution with StorieTV — download the app for free and support the studio just by watching short films starring our actors. Join us — you could be next.
Become a complete actor! Reach out and ask about a free class or a studio tour. Email StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com

Screenwriting Essentials
2026-08-06 19:00 - 2026-09-03 21:00 | Story Quest Studios, 304 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, United States
Screenwriting Essentials
with Elizabeth Reeder Neubauer
Live Zoom Class

5 Week Course
Thursdays, Thursdays, August 6th – September 3rd, 2026

$225
$175 — $50 Off!
Discount automatically applied at checkout
Start dates are flexible. Please be prepared to start later for industry conflicts. Thank you for understanding!
REGISTER HERE

Learn the powerful essentials of script writing, for the screen. That’s right! It’s time for you to realize: you are inherently creative, and taking a front seat in the writers circle is an absolute must if you want to forge a brand in the entertainment industry.
Find out what it’s like to see your ideas come to life on the page. In this 5 week live zoom class, you will learn exactly how to approach formatting for professional screenplays, and you will dive into the art of creating action and dialogue.
Taught by film industry pro, Elizabeth Reeder Neubauer, you will excel quickly to a point where you are writing your first scene! Then on week 5, Story Quest will cast actors for a virtual reading of your scenes!
If you have any questions about our live zoom classes or free consultations with the owner of the studio, Ron Weisberg, don’t hesitate to email: StoryQuestStudios@gmail.com
