Classes for High School Age and Adults

Class series for Adults provides comprehensive instruction and candid feedback designed to help students strengthen performance skills.

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Classes and Workshops

Teens (14+) and Adults: 6:00 – 8:00; Mon – Thur
June 3-6

  • Tuition: $112

Embark on a journey that will unlock your creative potential, boost your confidence, and enhance your communication skills! Join Director and Teaching Artist, Shannon Hill for an inspiring 4-day improvisation class. Shannon brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a unique teaching style that makes improvisation accessible to all, regardless of experience level.

Enhancing Truthful Acting:  A Masterclass taught by Erin Beute

Sunday, November 17, 1:00-4:00

Ages 18+

  • Tuition: $105

Unlock the secrets to creating compelling, nuanced performances in this master class led by professional actress Erin Beute. This three-hour masterclass will cover:

  • How to craft a water-tight objective that propels the scene
  • Sleuthing the scene for its key elements–quickly
  • Impulse work
  • Allowing Relationship to color the scene’s specificity
  • Given Circumstances and Environment
  • The Moment Before/The Moment After
  • BONUS. Invite vs. Project. 4 on-camera points to consider for stage work

Erin Beute is an award-winning SAG-AFTRA actor, director and screenwriter.  She is also an alumnus of the Civic.

As an actor, she is best known as Miranda Gilbert in the CW Network show, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.  She also can be seen on CREEPSHOW, TOOTH FAIRY 2, BURN NOTICE, and most recently, the pilot, AMERICAN KINDNESS.  Her network and studio credits for FOX, CBS, NBC, LIFETIME amore are available on IMDb.

Erin has written 5 screenwriting projects, including BIRD’S EYE, having won 20 festival awards including multiple Best Actress and Best Short Film.  Her pilot for the historic worker’s rights series WOMAN’s WORK recently won Best Teleplay at the Academy-Qualifying Cinequest Film Festival, Fort Myers Beach FF and Orlando FF.  Her most recent project is the hush-hush true story, SEMINOLE MAN.

Erin teaches Script Analysis, Scene Study, and On Camera Technique classes both live and online.  She lives in Orlando with her husband and two children.

Singer’s Studio

Mondays 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Ages 18+

Jan 27 – Mar 24

  • Early Bird $179 (Ends Dec 15)
  • Tuition: $189

This dynamic vocal technique class is designed for singers of all levels who are passionate about Broadway music. Through the beloved songs of Broadway favorites, you will develop your vocal skills, build confidence, and learn performance techniques that will make you shine on any stage.

In Singer’s Studio, you will:

  • Explore a variety of Broadway genres and styles
  • Master essential vocal techniques, including breath control, pitch accuracy, and dynamic expression
  • Gain insights into character interpretation and emotional delivery
  • Participate in group and solo singing exercises
  • Receive personalized feedback to help you reach your vocal potential

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the world of Broadway, where every class is a step toward becoming the star you were meant to be. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, enhancing your stage presence, or simply indulging your love for musical theatre, Singer’s Studio is the perfect place to let your voice soar!

Vocal Technique

Saturdays 11:30am – 1:00pm

Teens (14+) and Adults

Jan 18-Feb 15

  • Early Bird $95 (Ends Dec 15)
  • Tuition: $105

This course fosters a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and constructive feedback, preparing students for the teamwork-centric nature of musical theatre. Students will receive personalized feedback to improve vocal abilities and to gain a deeper understanding of the art and craft of musical theatre performance.

Musical Theatre Dance

Saturdays 11:30am – 1:00pm

Teens (14+) and Adults

Jan 18-Feb 15

  • Early Bird $95 (Ends Dec 15)
  • Tuition: $105

Focused on the unique fusion of storytelling and movement, this course allows students to explore various dance styles frequently seen on the Broadway stage, including jazz, ballet, and contemporary. Each session is crafted to bolster students’ confidence, improve their dance technique, and enhance their expressive abilities, all while paying homage to the rich history and evolution of musical theatre.

Gotta Sing – Gotta Dance

Saturdays 11:30am – 1:30pm

 

Teens (14+) and Adults

Oct 19 – Nov 16

  • Tuition: $140

Feb 22 – Mar 22

  • Early Bird $126 (ends Dec 15)
  • Tuition: $140

Unlock the magic of Broadway in our exhilarating class, “Gotta Sing – Gotta Dance!” This course offers a unique opportunity to merge the dynamic worlds of singing and dancing into one seamless performance. Each week, students will dive into the heart of musical theatre by learning a new dance number complemented by its vocal counterpart, all drawn from the rich repertoire of Broadway musicals.