Master Acting Classes


Don’t just watch theatre—experience it!

Summer classes are now open for enrollment! Click here for class details and to register.

The Education Department of the Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Harman Center for the Arts is pleased to offer an exciting array of Master Acting Classes designed to engage students of all levels with the art and craft of theatre.

“The Shakespeare Theatre Company is proud to offer students the opportunity to study with working professionals. Our theatre is committed to providing a dynamic approach to acting the classics, affording actors the opportunity to explore and develop the tools needed to perform texts by Shakespeare and other playwrights of the classic repertory.”
-Michael Kahn, Artistic Director

Master Acting Classes provide participants the opportunity to study with Shakespeare Theatre Company teaching artists—working professionals who teach voice and speech, stage combat, acting, Shakespeare, movement, mask and audition techniques. With an average class size of 15, these courses offer close interaction and individual attention.

NEW THIS SEASON!

View class offerings for the entire season and plan your schedule of Master Acting Classes for the entire year. Not sure which class to take? Call the Education Hotline at 202.547.5688 and a member of our Education staff will help you select the classes that are right for you!

Important Info

Location: Classes are held at
Shakespeare Theatre Company Rehearsal Studios
507 8th Street SE and 516 8th Street SE

Both facilities are two blocks from Eastern Market Metro (Orange and Blue Lines).

Registration/Tuition:

  • Register online or call the Shakespeare Theatre Company Education Department at 202.547.5688.
  • Tuition is due in full by time of registration.
  • Classes are subject to minimum enrollment.
  • Any and all tuition is non-refundable.
  • Limited discounts are available; please call the Education Hotline for more information.  Multiple discounts cannot be combined. 

Early Registration Discounts:
Register early and receive $25 off tuition!

  • Fall session deadline: August 22
  • Winter session deadline: December 26
  • Spring session deadline: February 20
  • Summer session deadline: May 22

Full summer course offerings will be announced May 2009!

 

Contact Us:
516 8th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
Education Hotline: 202.547.5688
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