Adult Classes - Spring & Summer
American Stage Education offers classes for adults of all experience levels looking to explore their creativity and expand their theatrical knowledge. Classes are available to students throughout the year.
For more information or having problems enrolling online, contact Meg Heimstead, the director of education, at 727-823-1600 x 201 or email her at mheimstead@americanstage.org.
Classes for Winter 2013
Adult Acting I SOLD OUT!
This class provides an outlet for adults to explore what it means to be a stage actor regardless of previous experience. Students will learn techniques to relax and embody both mentally and physically, release inhibitions and improve speaking skills as well as the essentials of acting such as script analysis, character/relationship work, creating an ensemble and living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. The course culminates in a performance of scenes and monologues for invited guests.
Schedule: 10 Weeks
Winter: Mondays, January 7 – March 11, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: James Rayfield
Tuition: $250
Classes for Spring 2013
Adult Improvisation I
Learn the art of short-form and long-form comedic improvisation! Taught in the style of groups like Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, and The Groundlings, Gavin Hawk and Ricky Wayne (currently in their 4th season of performing at American Stage’s Sunday Comedy Series the first Sunday of every month) will instruct this ten week course which will teach you how to build funny scenes and create dynamic and unique characters. Then students will learn how to put those scenes and characters into a theatrical form. Improv is a great way to come out of your shell, learn spontaneity and cultivate the risk-taking performer in you. This class is excellent for people new to performing and for amateur/professional actors who want to cultivate risk taking in their performances and auditions. Come play with us, and find your inner comedian! The course culminates in an improv showcase on Sunday, April 7.
“This class has been wonderful. Being new to the area I have been able to network with so many people.”
“It’s such a great class. I didn’t think I would like long form improv but I loved it!”
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to take this class. I have always wanted the opportunity to do improv and I am much appreciative.”
Schedule: 10 Weeks
Spring: Saturdays, February 2 – April 7 (10:00am – 12:00pm)
Instructor: Gavin Hawk and Ricky Wayne
Tuition: $260
Improvisation II
Take your improvisation to the next level! Picking up where Improvisation I left off, the first half of Improvisation II will focus on dynamic characterization and the game of the scene in long-form improvisation, and the second half will focus on exploring tried and true long-form structures such as the Lotus, the Town, the Living Room, and the Documentary. The course culminates in an improv showcase on Sunday, April 7.
Prerequisite: Improv I and/or Instructor Approval
Students must call 727-823-1600 x 201 to enroll over the phone.
Schedule: 10 Weeks
Spring: Saturdays, February 2 – April 7 (12:15pm – 2:15pm)
Instructor: Gavin Hawk and Ricky Wayne
Tuition: $270
Classes subject to change and/or cancellation if fewer than 6 students enroll. Should this occur, your tuition will be fully refunded.
Summer 2013
Adult Acting I SOLD OUT!
This class provides an outlet for adults to explore what it means to be a stage actor regardless of previous experience. Students will learn techniques to relax and embody both mentally and physically, release inhibitions and improve speaking skills as well as the essentials of acting such as script analysis, character/relationship work, creating an ensemble and living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. The course culminates in a performance of scenes and monologues for invited guests.
Schedule: 10 Weeks
Summer: Mondays, May 13 – July 15 (6:00pm-8:00pm)
Instructor: American Stage Teaching Faculty
Tuition: $250
Call Meg Heimstead, Director of Education, at 727-823-1600 x 201 to be placed on a waiting list.
For more information or if you are having problems trying to enroll on-line, please call Meg Heimstead, the Director of Education, at 727-823-1600 x 201 or email her at mheimstead@americanstage.org.
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