Current Classes — Fall 2024
All classes are small by design: minimum 6 students per class/maximum 12 students per class
Ages 13 through Adult
Tutorials available upon request, contact: thestudio@actorsstudiorochester.org
Scholarships and payment plans available, contact Skip Greer:: thestudio@actorsstudiorochester.org
Scene Study
Skip Greer
Where do I begin? Who is that person on the other side of the stage? In the moment? Inner monologue? Play the opposite? What?!? How do I know if I’m making the “right” choice?
In this class we will use scene work as a laser beam to focus on exploring the tools that an actor uses to create a character and then we will provide a safe space to propel that character into action in service of the play. Students must come prepared to work, risk, laugh, trust and grow. This class is an incubator that affords us the opportunity to push each other safely for the chance to astonish. In short, we create magic, and I can’t wait.
Ages 13 to 18
Any experience level
$500
Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
October 22 - November 19
Monologues
Skip Greer
“How do I know what monologue to choose? Where should I focus? Why do my hands suddenly look like balloon animals? What is that person on the other side of the table thinking?” This class is an exploration of the tools that are most useful when creating a relaxed, focused, and successful audition. Over these five weeks, participants will select, prepare, and effectively bring to life a monologue of their own choosing, as well as create a new one from scratch. Come prepared to laugh, trust, and grow as we explore monologues and how they connect to all things theatrical.
Ages 13 to 18
Any experience level
$500
Thursdays: 5:30 - 7:00pm
October 10 - November 7
Acting for the Camera 1
Brigitt Markusfeld
Foster your unique personality and talent for the screen with confidence and freedom through strong creative processes…and relaxation! We begin with acting exercises and camera technical/acting terminology that will support the work throughout class. Then we’ll use these skills for “commercials” (product and food commercials ((spit buckets!)) and then move on to monologue work. Stretch your envelope of creativity! All work is filmed and discussed.
Ages 13 to 18
Any experience level
$500
Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 9 - November 6
Voice Acting for Commercials, Animation, and Video Games
Tim Powers
Have you ever wanted to try voice acting for commercials, cartoons, and video games…and get paid for it? How do you make your voice sound “natural” and create a convincing performance? How do you make a sound booth in your closet…what?!?
$500
Class 1 (young folks):
Any experience level
Ages 13-18
Mondays: 5:30-7:00pm
October 7 - November 4
Class 2 (adults folks):
Ages 18 and up
Any experience level
Mondays: 7:30-9:00pm
October 7 - November 4
Improvisation
Danny Hoskins
Embrace the unpredictable. This is absolutely where theatre begins! When three quarters of the world were illiterate and printed materials were not yet on the horizon, entire plays were improvisational works developed through characters and plots minted in the moment. Fine tune your ability to focus, listen, respond, and create. What might look like a form of “play” to others is actually an exercise designed to strengthen theatrical skills to create character and story. (All the while having fun and without memorizing!)
Ages 13-18
Any experience level
$500
Fridays: 5:30 - 7:00pm
October 11 - November 8
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