Extended Courses

Acting for Business Professionals
(ages 18 and over)

Reserve Early Registration ends: July 4

Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., July 25 – August 29, 2013
Instructor: Dan Crane
Tuition: $335
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.

Advanced Scene Study
(ages 18 and over)

Reserve Early Registration ends: May 29

Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., June 19 – July 24 (no class July 3; third session will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Instructor: Jenny Lord
Tuition: $335
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended

Advanced Scene Study is perfect for advanced students and actors who have participated in Fundamentals of Scene Study, Shakespeare Scene Study and Shakespeare in Performance, this class (led by Resident Assistant Director and Director of the forthcoming Free for All production of Much Ado About Nothing, Jenny Lord) furthers your exploration of scene work through deeper text analysis, full vocal, physical and emotional commitment and stronger connection to your scene partner in performance of both contemporary and classical texts.

Audition Techniques
(ages 18 and over)

Reserve Early Registration ends: June 3

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., June 24 – July 10, 2013
Instructor: Daniel Neville-Rehbehn
Tuition: $335
Prior Experience: Strongly recommended.

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. Guided by Resident Casting Director, Daniel Neville-Rehbehn, actors will receive individual coaching on classical and modern audition material. Participants should come prepared with a monologue they have used in prior auditions.

Fundamentals of Scene Study
(ages 18 and over)

Reserve Early Registration ends: June 3

Mondays, 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., June 24 – July 29, 2013
Instructor: Eva Wilhelm
Tuition: $335
Prior Experience: Recommended.

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 text in rehearsal and performance.

Introduction to Acting
(ages 18 and over)

Reserve Early Registration ends: June 25

Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., July 16 – August 20, 2013
Instructor: Matthew McGee
Tuition: $335
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. Guided by Helen Hayes Award-winner, Matthew McGee, lessons will include interactive, physical workshops on communication, character, objectives, tactics and given circumstances.

Improvisation

Reserve Early Registration ends: June 18

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m, July 9 – July 25, 2013
Instructor: Brent Stansell
Tuition: $335
Prior Experience: Not required.

Experience the fun of improvisation – using your own creativity and imagination to create motivated characters and dynamic scenes in the moment! Through exercises and games that engage the actor’s entire physical and vocal instrument, students will develop greater awareness, stronger scene partnerships and a healthy sense of risk-taking.

New! Discount Packages

STC Education is excited to offer discount packages that provide a structured curriculum track for students who wish to commit to a continued study of acting basics or classical training. Each package consists of three courses – two core classes and one elective – that can be taken at any time throughout our Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer sessions.

To register and to schedule your courses, please call our Education Hotline at 202.547.5688. Payment must be made in full.

Laying the Groundwork

Tuition: $800
Prerequisite: No previous experience required.

Includes:

1. Introduction to Acting
2. Fundamentals of Scene Study
3. Elective of your Choice

Specifically designed for students who are just beginning their journeys in theatrical performance, Laying the Groundwork is a track of highly interactive, performance-based classes through which students will acquire the fundamental skills and understanding from which to pursue further, more intensive study. Taught by an exciting roster of working professionals, Laying the Groundwork provides special attention to the actor’s instrument and process.

Classical Core

Tuition: $800
Prerequisite: No previous experience required.

Includes:

1. Approaching Shakespeare
2. Shakespeare Scene Study
3. Elective of your Choice

The Classical Core package provides an opportunity for actors who have some training and experience to delve more deeply into the work of Shakespeare and other classical playwrights. Students will explore physical, vocal and other technical tools designed to help them meet the challenges of performing heightened-language texts. Special attention will be given to integrating voice, movement and acting technique into the actor’s work.

One-Day Classes

There are currently no one day classes available.