Summer Adult Classes 2024

Summer Classes with Nancy McDonald

REGISTER HERE PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE
Mondays July 8 – Aug. 26 (8 weeks)
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Ages 18-Adult
Instructor: Nancy McDonald
Tuition: $160

Back by popular demand! This acting class brings together a love of language, magic, mood, intrigue and, of course, some of the most beautiful theatre ever written! All in a frothy concoction that’s just As You Like It. No previous experience required. Taught by the founder of New York City’s Shakespeare Stage Company.  Returning students always more than welcome!

REGISTER HERE PRO ZOOM ACTORS CLASS
Wednesdays July 10 – Aug. 28 (8 weeks)
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Ages 18-Adult
Instructor: Nancy McDonald
Tuition: $160

A Zoom acting class with a focus on skills for film and theatre. With the atmosphere of a “company of players,” you’ll work on scenes and monologues, inspired by the instructor’s coaching and direction, and there will be the benefit of having the recording to learn from each week. Requirement: Students will need a strong wi-fi connection and be sure to download the Zoom app. Contact Nancy with any questions. Come from wherever you happen to be and bring your ideas for scenes and monologues! Maximum 10 students.

REGISTER HERE PROFESSIONAL ACTORS CLASS In Person
Thursdays July 11 – Aug. 29 (8 weeks)
7:00 – 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. Phone conversation with the instructor required for new students. Returning students encouraged.

REGISTER HERE FINDING YOUR ANCESTRAL GOLD – ONE DAY ONLY
Saturday, July 20
10 AM – 12 PM
Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Laurence Overmire
Tuition: $65

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. This workshop, led by a genealogist and author of 6 epic family histories, inspires you to embark on a quest for your ancestral heritage and guides you through the steps to get you started. Based on his book, Digging for Ancestral Gold, The Fun and Easy Way to Get Started on Your Genealogy Quest.  For those with Beginning to Intermediate experience.

REGISTER HERE DANCE AUDITIONS FOR MUSICAL THEATER
Sunday, June 2nd & Saturday, July 13
10 AM – 12 PM
Ages 18-Adult
Instructor: Liz O’Donnell
Tuition: $20 per person

Ready to sharpen your dancing skills? Prepare for your next musical theater dance audition with this practical workshop! Learn how to enter the room with confidence, gain tangible techniques to help you learn choreography and perform well quickly, and leave with an individualized audition plan you can customize and use. We will begin with a mock audition, and then follow with practical applications of the tips provided to cultivate and build your skills. The workshop will end with a second mock audition to allow you to practice using some of the techniques discussed. Come ready to dance!
All information will be presented in one workshop. However, participants may sign up for multiple workshops for additional practice and the choreography will be new for each session. 
Class limited to 20 students.