Mondays 5-6:00

8 weeks

Runs week of 9/23-11/11

This class will be taught by Denise Page and Ryan Van Buskirkand is designed for the new or newish adult actor. Were you the head end of the horse for “The Wells Fargo Wagon” song in your High School Production of The Music Man? Maybe you got a taste of the stage at a hypnosis event and you’ve been thinking about consciously returning ever since… or maybe you LOVE watching theater but have never ever tried being on stage before. Have you only done the “behind the scenes” stuff: ushering, ticket sales, concessions, pulling ropes attached to pully’s… Maybe the idea of this acting stuff is completely new to you but you just need a change, and a push and you want to meet new people? If any of this resonates with you – this is a class to consider taking. This class will focus on the basics of acting. We’ll be working with fun and simple pieces, scripts, skits and monologues. Some of the goals will be to have you understanding theater terminology while preparing you for a potential audition at a community theater… and maybe this class is as far as you want your acting “career” to go – that’s ok too. Some other skills we’ll work on will be building self-confidence, trusting and understanding your stage partner(s), applying different emotions to the words on the paper, exploring the empathy required for acting and being a character that isn’t you and how to express feelings on stage through physical, facial and body expression. You’ll leave this class feeling empowered and prepared for the next step in your acting journey.

Mondays, 4-5:00

8 weeks

Beginning week of 9/23 and ending week of 11/11

Taught by Denise Page and Ryan Van Buskirk. This class is designed for the new actor OR newish actor who would like to experience the stage in an intimate setting. This is a great course for kids who have no experience, as well as those with some experience but who haven’t had a chance to speak a lot of lines or have a featured role in a show yet… everyone in this class will get to be a star! We will focus on building self-esteem and confidence on stage, while also learning acting basics and for those students who have some experience; we will review and polish stage positioning, facial expressions, emoting as an actor, etc. Specific exercises in class will include, exploring the auditioning process, projecting and using diction, connecting to your character, rehearsing for and learning a skit/short play which we will present at our end of session showcase.

Discover the Art of Stage Combat with Mark Roderick!

Unlock the secrets of stage combat in this exciting introductory course led by the accomplished Mark Roderick. With a wealth of experience as an actor, director, playwright, and more, Mark brings unparalleled expertise to the craft of stage fighting. Learn essential techniques like delivering punches and slaps safely and realistically in a controlled environment.

Join us for this dynamic two-day workshop on October 5th and 6th, from 1-4 pm. Open to students ages 12-18, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in theater combat. Don't miss out—register now and step into the world of stage fighting with confidence and precision!