Adult Acting Classes

TheatreSquared is excited to offer year-round adult acting classes. Our classes are taught by working professionals. We also offer day-long workshops that focus on auditions, playwrighting, staged readings and classical acting. This year's six-week classes will be educational, invigorating and a lot of fun. All classes are open to community members aged 17 and up.

Upcoming Offerings

INTERMEDIATE COMEDY IMPROV
Tuesdays in June, 2010 (June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29)
7-9PM, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios

A more advanced study of comedy improvisations for students who have completed Beginning Acting or Beginning Improv, or who have a background in acting or improvisation. Sessions will be taught by Kris Stoker, who has studied long form improv with New York's Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and recently completed a two-year residency at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Tuition is $150.

BEGINNING ACTING
Fall 2010. Dates to be determined.
This class is especially designed both for theatre newcomers and past students and performers who need a refresher. We will explore the basics of acting including objectives, obstacles, tactics, environment, team-work, and stage presence. This class is the perfect foundation for further training, and can also help build your public speaking confidence and workplace creativity. Tuition is $180 ($30 for each of six sessions)

COMEDY IMPROVISATION
Fall 2010. Dates to be determined.
This class is a perennial favorite—And why not, it's so much fun! In this class, students will explore short-form comedy improviation games, focusing on exercises in team-building, trust, spontaneity, scene-building, accepting offers and conquering fears. This class is great for aspiring actors, comedians and for people who want to bring the complete power of their own creativity to bear in their professional field. Tuition is $180 ($30 for each of six sessions)

To register for classes or for more information, contact Morgan Hicks, Director of Education and Program Development, by email, or at 479.445.6333

Training programs are also available for youth aged 17 and under. Click here for more information