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Adult Acting Classes

To register for classes, click register online or contact the Education Department.


BASIC ACTING I
This class is designed for non-professionals looking to sharpen their basic acting skills. Classes will assist in enhancing techniques students can use for any stage performance through improvisation, short scenes and monologue work.
Fee: $150
Instructor: Jenny Kostreva, Rep Education Director
Prerequisite:
None

Session 2: Mondays, 5:30-7:00

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7
Register Online


BASIC ACTING II
Using techniques learned in Basic Acting I, students work toward creating equally powerful scenes. Techniques are based in Stanislavski and Shurtleff.
Fee: $150
Instructor: Jenny Kostreva, Rep Education Director
Prerequisite:
Basic Acting I
Session 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30
September 13, 22, 27, October 4, 6 & 11
Register Online

Session 2: Mondays, 5:30-7:30

February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 28 and April 4

Register Online


PLAYWRITING
This practical, interactive writing workshop will allow interested creative writers multiple opportunities to explore approaches and techniques utilized in writing scripts. Writers will study stylistic elements of plays and will engage a number of creative writing exercises as they work collaboratively with each other and the instructor to create short scripts that effectively bring their stories and visions to life.
Fee: $150
Instructor: Jim Farrell
Prerequisite: None
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00
October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16
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PREPARING THE PROFESSIONAL AUDITION
Learn from Milwaukee Rep’s casting director on how to audition with confidence! Auditioning can cause ulcers - or be fun! It requires special skills to market yourself and your abilities under stress and in a compressed time. Learn how to relac, stand out and compete for that role with confidence!
Fee: $75
Instructor: Sandy Ernst, Associate Artistic Director
Prerequisite: None
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00
November 30 and December 7
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ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I
Whether you're a print model or a stage actor who hopes to find on-camera work, this class will guide you through the basics of script analysis, preparing and auditioning.
Fee: $150
Instructor: Tom Bruno
Prerequisite: None
Session 1: Mondays, 5:30-7:00
November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6 and 13
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Session 2: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00
March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19 and 26
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VOICE FOR THE ACTOR
This class is designed to train beginning actors how to use their voices in the fullest possible way. Actors will develop skills in articulation, resonance and projection.

Fee: $150
Instructor: Jenny Kostreva, Rep Education Director
Prerequisite: Basic Acting I & II
Mondays, 5:30-7:30
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
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ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II
Using techniques learned in Acting for the Camera I, students will dive deeper into the art of acting in front of a camera with an emphasis on scenework.
Fee: $150
Instructor: Tom Bruno
Prerequisite: Acting for the Camera I
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30
May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7 and 14
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Classes are held onsite at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. For more information, please contact:
Jenny Kostreva, Education Director - jkostreva@milwaukeerep.com or 414-290-5370
Rebecca Witt, Education Coordinator - rwitt@milwaukeerep.com or 414-290-5393

 
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