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The cast of 'Henry V.' Photo by Scott Suchman.

Acting Fundamentals (ages 9 – 12)
Saturdays, September 25 – November 20 (no class October 9) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Instructor: Michelle Jackson
Tuition: $330
This class provides young people the opportunity to explore creativity and self-expression through theatre games and activities. Utilizing basic principles of acting – sharing focus, making choices and using the space – students develop self-awareness, increase focus and exercise their imaginations in a supportive, fun environment. Prior training/acting experience is not required.

Teen Audition Intensive (ages 13 – 17)
Saturdays, September 25 – November 20 (no class October 9) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Instructor: Casey Kaleba
Tuition: $330
Auditions approaching? Need fresh pieces and detailed feedback? Teen Audition Intensive is a multi-week workshop focused on polishing two pieces: one classical, one contemporary. Starting with an overview of the audition process, students will work with the instructor in selection, text analysis and personal and group feedback. Prior training/acting experience is recommended.

Audition Techniques (ages 18 and over)
Saturdays, September 18 – November 6 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Whiddon
Tuition: $330
Preparing for an upcoming audition? Audition Techniques covers all aspects of the audition process: monologue selection and preparation, audition etiquette, techniques for cold reading, and ways to get seen by casting professionals. Throughout, actors will receive individual coaching on classical and modern audition material. Participants should come prepared with a monologue they have used in prior auditions. Prior training/acting experience is strongly recommended.

Voice and Text (ages 18 and over)
Mondays, September 13 – November 22 (no class October 11) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: George Grant
Tuition: $380
Explore the integration of voice and language! Deepen your understanding of the creative power of your own voice through a broad range of exercises. Students will explore the links between the body, voice, language and action and increase their ability to utilize safely and effectively an expressive, powerful and fully embodied voice, both onstage and in daily life. Prior training/acting experience is recommended.

Introduction to Acting (ages 18 and over)
Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Dat Ngo
Tuition: $380
Always wanted to try your hand at acting, but never had the chance? The journey begins here with the student’s exploration of the actor’s vocal, physical and psychological instrument, the key skills and core understandings from which to pursue further study. Lessons will include interactive, physical workshops on communication, character, objectives, tactics and given circumstances. The class culminates with a performance for invited guests. Prior acting experience is not required.

Fundamentals of Scene Study (ages 18 and over)
Saturdays, September 11 – November 20 (no class October 9) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Instructor: Jim Gagne
Tuition: $380
Ready to move past improvisation exercises and start chewing on some text? Plunge into scene work through in-depth text analysis, concentrated partner work and full investment in given circumstances! This class will help participants explore ways to activate both classical and contemporary texts in rehearsal and performance. Prior training/acting experience is recommended.

Classical Theatre Scene Study (ages 18 and over)
Mondays, September 13 – November 22 (no class October 11) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Esther Williamson
Tuition: $380
This class will focus on the study of classical texts other than Shakespeare. From Greek Drama to Restoration Comedy, from Jacobean Tragedy to 20th Century Drama, students will be given the opportunity to study, prepare and perform monologues and scenes from such playwrights as Euripides, Webster, Moliere, Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw and Wilde. Specific attention will be given to the “style” required to effectively perform these plays. Prior training/acting experience is recommended.

Approaching Shakespeare (ages 18 and over)
Mondays, September 13 – November 22 (no class October 11) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Dan Crane
Tuition: $380
Covered the basics and ready to tackle the Bard? Through a mixture of performance and text analysis, students will gain a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and language – verse, prose, meter, character and intent – a foundation that can then be applied towards continuing study and performance. Prior training/acting experience is not required.

Acting for Business Professionals (ages 18 and over)
Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Vanessa Buono
Tuition: $380
Whether it’s the boardroom or lunchroom, client or co-worker, maximize the potential of every meeting, presentation and negotiation in the business world! In a fun, comfortable, interactive environment, learn how to listen and communicate more effectively and become more relaxed, present and persuasive in public through the study of techniques used by actors and directors in the theatre. Prior training/acting experience is not required.
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Dream Roles (ages 18 and over)
Saturdays, September 11 – November 20 (no class October 9) from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Instructor: Andrew Long
Tuition: $380
Hamlet? Lady Macbeth? What character from any play in Shakespeare’s canon have you always wanted to tackle? It’s your choice! Be ambitious and dream. With text analysis, monologues and scene work with other class members, a comprehensive study of one character will be the focus. Prior training/acting experience is strongly recommended.

Mining Shakespeare’s Text (ages 18 and over)
Mondays, September 13 – November 22 (no class October 11) from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Craig Wallace
Tuition: $380
Focusing on the language, meter and structure of Shakespeare’s text, students will learn how to develop character choices from the information Shakespeare gives us – “mining” Shakespeare’s plays for a wealth of information usable in performance. Ideal for intermediate students with existing familiarity with Shakespeare’s plays and language, early classes will focus in-depth on text analysis techniques including scansion, rhetorical structure and imagery. Students will then apply these tools to monologue and scene work, learning how to develop bold performance choices directly from the text. Prior training/acting experience is recommended.