Summer Master Acting Classes

All
summer classes are for adults (ages 18 and over). If you are under the age
of 18, please click here for more information about Camp Shakespeare.
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If you register before May 22, you can receive $25 off the cost of each class.
(Teacher
workshops not included)
In the Moment
Instructor: Oran Sandel
Mondays and Tuesdays, June 8 - 30 from 7 pm – 9 pm (8 sessions)
Tuition: $325
The art of improvisation is one we all practice every day, whether we are doctors,
lawyers, artists or businesspeople. 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.
Introduction to Shakespeare
Instructor: Audra Polk
Mondays and Tuesdays, June 8 – 30 from 7 pm – 9 pm (8 sessions)
Tuition: $325
For those students just starting to explore the world and language of Shakespeare’s
plays, this class will help to demystify his canon of work. Through a mixture
of performance and text analysis, students will gain a strong understanding
of verse, prose, meter, character and intent to prepare them for continuing
study.
Acting for Business Professionals
Instructor: Vanessa Buono
Mondays and Tuesdays, July 6 – 28 from 7 pm – 9 pm (8 sessions)
Tuition: $325
This course helps professionals become more relaxed, present and persuasive
in public through the study of techniques used by actors and directors in the
theatre. Exploring exercises and improvisations in a safe and relaxed atmosphere,
participants will learn how to listen and communicate more effectively, whether
speaking to a client, a supervisor or an employee, in a cubicle or conference
hall.
Shakespeare Scene Study
Instructor: Esther Williamson
Mondays and Tuesdays, July 6 – 28 from 7 pm – 9 pm (8 sessions)
Tuition: $325
Designed for actors who have experience with Shakespeare's text and would like
to continue their exploration through scene work. The class will focus on textual
clarity, beats, physicalizing actions and intentions, active listening and
making bold choices with scenes from Shakespeare’s canon.
Season’s Focus
Instructor: Akiva Fox
Mondays and Tuesdays, July 20 – 28 from 7 pm – 9 pm (4 sessions)
Tuition: $275
The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s 2009-2010 season features three works
by William Shakespeare, and all will be performed in startling new ways: As
You Like It, Richard II and Henry V. Join STC Literary Associate
Akiva Fox to explore the plays as literary texts, as documents of Shakespeare’s
artistic growth, and in performance.
Introduction to Acting
Instructor: Lorraine
Ressegger
Saturdays, June 6 – August 1 from 10 am – 12 pm (8 sessions)
Tuition: $325
For students who have always wanted to try their hand at acting or have not
graced the stage since high school, this class provides a foundation of acting
skills from which one can pursue additional exploration and development. Students
will explore improvisation, characterization, text analysis and other key acting
skills using both contemporary and classical scenes and monologues.
Voice and Text
Instructor: Christopher Marino
Mondays and Tuesdays, July 6 – 7 and 13 – 14 from 7:15 pm – 9:15
pm (4 sessions)
Tuition: $275
Explore the integration of voice and language while deepening 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 either onstage or in daily life.
Shakespeare Monologue Workshop
Instructor: Andrew Long
Saturdays, June 13 – July 11 from 10 am – 12 pm (4 sessions)
Tuition: $275
Students in this advanced course will have the opportunity to work with Andrew
Long, a veteran actor of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s stage appearing
in King Lear, 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.
Stage Combat Intensive Series
Instructor: Casey Kaleba
Saturdays, July 18 – August 1 from 10 am – 12 pm (3 sessions)
Tuition: $225
Open to both working actors looking to refresh their techniques and non-actors
hoping to gain insight into choreographing fights for the stage, this series
of fun, interactive and physical workshops will provide participants with working
knowledge of unarmed combat (including falls, tumbles, grapples, punches and
kicks) and rapier and dagger techniques (including basic cuts, parries and
footwork).
NEW – Professional Development Workshops for Teachers!
Theatre in the Classroom
Instructor: Wyckham
Avery and
Audra Polk
Monday, July 6 from 10 am – 3 pm
Tuition: $25 for DC, MD or VA public school and chartered public school
teachers
In this one-day intensive, teachers will learn a variety of theatre games and
activities designed to strengthen communication, community and collaboration
in the classroom. These interactive and engaging activities address multiple
standards of learning and learning styles. Lesson plans will be provided. Appropriate
for elementary and secondary school teachers.
Teaching Literacy through Theatre
Instructor:Wyckham
Avery and Audra
Polk
Monday, July 13 from 10 am – 3 pm
Tuition: $25 for DC, MD or VA public school and chartered public school
teachers
In this one-day intensive, teachers will learn a variety of theatre games and
writing activities that strengthen literacy and critical thinking skills. Each
standard-driven lesson addresses multiple learning styles while unlocking student
creativity and celebrating their imagination. Lesson plans will be provided.
Appropriate for elementary and secondary school teachers. |
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