FALL Adult Classes 2025
Lakewood has installed a new UV-C air purification system to continuously sanitize the theatre and rooms at Lakewood. In addition, all ventilation systems have been upgraded to MERV 13.
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FALL Classes with Nancy McDonald
REGISTER HERE THE COMEDY CLASS
Mondays Sept. 22 – Nov. 10 (8 weeks)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ages 18-
Adult Instructor: Nancy McDonald
Tuition: $160
The Comedy Class returns in this special Autumn edition. Using improv and some of the best written comic scripts around, you will discover your own sense of humor and comic timing, all the while developing skills that will help you lighten the mood and brighten your world. Find out how the pros do it and try it out yourself with an instructor whose comedic experience includes theatre, film, TV, sketch comedy and standup. Returning students welcome.
REGISTER HERE PROFESSIONAL ACTORS CLASS
Thursdays, Sept. 25 – Nov. 13 (8 weeks)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ages 18-Adult
Instructor: Nancy McDonald
Tuition: $160
An ongoing in-depth class for actors who want to master their craft while preparing themselves for auditions and work. Students work on scenes, monologues, auditions and storytelling, with a teacher who brings decades of experience in the professional world of New York and Hollywood. Maximum 10 students. Phone conversation with the instructor required for new students. Returning students encouraged.
REGISTER HERE FINDING YOUR ANCESTRAL GOLD –
One Day Only
Saturday, Oct. 11
10 AM – 12 PM
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Laurence Overmire
Tuition: $70
Everyone has an amazing family history – but most have no clue how truly remarkable it is, because they have never investigated the generations going far, far back in time. Led by a genealogist and author of 7 family history books, as well as the book Digging for Ancestral Gold, The Fun and Easy Way to Get Started on Your Genealogy Quest. This workshop inspires you to embark on a quest for your ancestral heritage and guides you through the steps to get you started. For those with Beginning to Intermediate experience. Bring your family histories and your questions.
Fall Classes with Sandra Peabody
REGISTER HERE ACTING FOR ADULTS
Tuesdays, Sept. 30th – Nov. 4th (6 weeks)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ages: 21 +
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $145
If you’re new or remembering your love for acting, it’s never too late to be in the limelight! Share your passion in a supportive environment, whether it’s just for enjoyment, or to pursue job opportunities in theater, television and film. Have fun learning and improving a variety of skills including improvisation, commercials, interviews, scene study, and auditioning techniques. Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director. She represents talent for TV/Film work in the Northwest and Los Angeles. Limited to 8 students
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Tuesdays, Sept. 23rd – Nov. 11th (8 weeks)
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Enjoy improving your acting and presentations skills! Gain more confidence practicing improvisation, cold readings, interviews and scene work, plus a variety of acting exercises including the Meisner technique. Learn acting tips, success with self-tape and in-person auditions, and more about the business. Sandra Peabody represents talent for film, television, print, and voice-over work in Portland, Northwest and Los Angeles markets. Limited to 8 students