Master Acting Classes: Spring 2012
Tuition for all spring classes is $380. Spring classes run for a total of
10, two-hour sessions. All classes will be held at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s
Rehearsal and Education Studios at 507 or 516 Eighth Street SE.
Register by Friday, March 2 to receive $25 off tuition! View
our full discount policy.
*Due to changing rehearsal and performance schedules, our faculty is subject
to change. All registered students will be informed if/when faculty changes.
Saturdays, March 17 – May 19 from 10 a.m. – 12
p.m.
Instructor: Esther Williamson
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
Bring Shakespeare to life! Students in this course will explore Shakespeare’s
language, discover characters from his plays and use their acting skills to tell
a clear, compelling story onstage. Taking cues from the clues Shakespeare leaves
for the actor in his plays, students will learn to play Shakespeare “moment
to moment” and to create subtle, full-bodied and fully realized characters.
Saturdays, March 17 – May 19 from 1 p.m. – 3
p.m.
Instructor: Jim Gagne
Prior Experience: Recommended, but not required
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.
Saturdays, March 17 – May 19 from 10 a.m. – 12
p.m.
Instructor: Floyd King
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
By closely examining Shakespeare’s texts, students investigate the complexities
of the language and learn how to use spoken verse, stage movement and personal
reflection to create a living character under the guidance of multiple Helen
Hayes Award-winner and STC veteran, Floyd King. This experience with classical
monologues and short scenes allows students to further develop their skills as
actors.
Saturdays, March 17 – May 19 from 10 a.m. – 12
p.m.
Instructor: Lorraine Ressegger
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
Focusing on creating a bridge between body and voice, this class is designed
to foster a deeper connection between the actor’s imagination and text.
Using Suzuki and Linklater as cornerstones, participants will leave with a
greater understanding of acting with the whole physical instrument. Students
will work from a Shakespeare monologue of their choice.
Saturdays, March 17 – May 19 from 10 a.m. – 12
p.m.
Instructor: Brett Scott
Prior Experience: Recommended, but not required
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.
Mondays, March 19 – May 21 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Dan
Crane and Jenny Lord
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
Students in this advanced course will have the opportunity to work with two
different instructors (one actor and one director) in order to gain insight
and skills for developing Shakespeare audition monologues. Please come prepared
for the first class with a two-minute Shakespeare monologue in verse.
Mondays, March 19 – May 21 from 7 p.m. – 9
p.m.
Instructor: Esther Williamson
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
The actor’s process takes center stage in this Shakespeare scene study
class. Scene work begins with textual analysis, focusing on tools to unlock
the acting clues hidden in Shakespeare’s verse. Next we explore rehearsal
techniques that lead students to make their boldest, most dynamic choices.
Active listening, observation and investment in given circumstances are the
final keys applied to students’ work.
Mondays, March 19 – May 21 from 7 p.m. – 9
p.m.
Instructor: Alan Paul
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
Working under the guidance of STC’s Associate Director, Alan Paul, this
course focuses on the works of Shakespeare from a director's perspective. Topics
include text analysis, the staging of scenes, stage space, production concept
and design. Class sessions will involve both discussion and lab work during
which students analyze verse, stage scenes and critique or design productions.
The course welcomes directors, actors and those with a literary interest in
the works of William Shakespeare.
Mondays, March 19 – May 21 from 7 p.m. – 9
p.m.
Instructor: Wyckham Avery
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended
Discover the Commedia dell’ Arte characters, scenarios and lazzi in this
intensive, interactive, fast-paced workshop for anyone who is creative, energetic,
witty and wants to improve their performing skills. The workshop will review
the historical context and importance of Commedia and move quickly into the
practical use of mask. We will cover the stock characters, embody them and
use their masks, in addition to developing our own archetypical characters. We
will also learn to create solo and duo lazzi as well as scenario. A final presentation
for an invited audience will round out the end of the workshop.
Tuesdays, March 20 – May 22 from 7 p.m. – 9
p.m.
Instructor: Oran Sandel
Prior Experience: Not required
The art of improvisation is one we all practice every day. This class is offered
as a way to add layers of mindfulness and technique to that skill set, thereby
increasing confidence and communication skills, as well as enriching the quality
of life. Through improvisational theatre experiences for the mind, body and
voice, workshop participants will gain a deeper understanding of the role of
imagination, playfulness and creativity in daily life. Anyone wishing to pursue
improvisation and theatre performance will also find the skills taught in this
class invaluable.
Acting for Business Professionals Register
Instructor: Vanessa Buono
Prior Experience: Not required
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.
Thursdays, March 22 – May 24 from 7 p.m. – 9
p.m.
Instructor: Lorraine Ressegger
Prior Experience: Recommended, but not required
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.
Thursdays, March 15 – May 24 (no class May 3) from 7 p.m. – 9
p.m.
Instructor: Michelle Jackson
Prior Experience: Not required
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.
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