For actors 16 and up, this class serves young actors seeking to find monologues for auditions as well as experienced actors seeking a deeper understanding and practice in working in Shakespeare.  Work in the class is tailored to the individual actor and is conducted in a master-class format, with each actor working in each class.  Class is capped at 5 to ensure individual instruction and begins with a pre-course interview to determine the student’s goals for the course.

This class is designed for actors who have either already had serious training, are working professionally already, or have studied with Estes previously and have been admitted.  Actors seeking to work or are already working seriously in Film, Television, and Theatre.  Class will focus on scene study, building an unbreakable sense of truth, and general fine tuning of acting technique.  This class will also be a good place for working actors to work their chops. We will also touch on Dialects, and any requested work by the students. $50.00 Non-refundable deposit to reserver a spot. If you have not trained at Moonlight or with Estes please EMAIL ESTES before signing up to make sure the class is the right fit. Etarver@mac.com

Also there will be no class July 16th. So week 4 of 7 will be off. (though may have a rehearsal day for those who want to use it). 6 Class meetings total with Estes.

This will be a scene study class for the intermediate to advanced actor. Actors must either have at least one year of scene study, the recommendation of the  instructor, or have had previous training. Class will focus on scene study, building an unbreakable sense of truth, and general fine tuning of acting technique. Students will work on the fundamentals of performance and character development incorporating the techniques of Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner and Constantine Stanislavsky. Script analysis, sense of truth, and personalization will also be vital to developing your scenes and monologues. This will be a fun, safe learning environment culminating in a class showcase at the end for invited guests.

Also there will be no class July 16th. So week 4 of 7 will be off. (though may have a rehearsal day for those who want to use it). 6 Class meetings total with Estes.

This will be an introductory class for the new or beginning actor focusing on the basics of acting, scene study, performance technique, working in a collaborative setting, and the techniques of Uta Hagen, Stanislavsky, and Sanford Meisner. Students will also focus on building their sense of play in a group setting and a safe environment. The beginnings of script analysis, sense of truth, and personalization will also be achieved. Commercial work will also be addressed as well as on camera technique. This will be a fun and safe learning environment culminating in a class showcase at the end for invited guests.

Also there will be no class July 16th. So week 4 of 7 will be off. (though may have a rehearsal day for those who want to use it). 6 Class meetings total with Estes.

Work with RILEY and SYDNEY in this fun introductory class to the world of Acting and musical theatre! In the mornings, students will work with ESTES have a blast in this FUN scene study class! Kids will do some small scenes and monologues. We will play games and learn some text and dialogue skills, all while having a great time! This workshop is also good for young actors interested in both stage and TV/FILM in a friendly, safe, and fun learning environment. In the afternoons, RILEY will have kids dancing, singing and staging some of Broadway’s best songs for kids! Learn basic vocal techniques,  dance, movement and staging all while singing classics and Disney musical songs. Work as a team! Gain confidence as a performer and singer! Half day option is available for this camp. Please email info@moonlightstageco.com to register for half day option.

Ages 11-14

With Riley!

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Spend the mornings using your imaginations to create amazing characters and work on fun scenes from plays and youth material to be performed at a showcase on Friday! Students will dive into Improv games and techniques with  Riley. Learn about story telling, creating fun characters, entertaining an audience, and just how to have a great time collaborating, making new friends while acting! Students will use age appropriate material, rehearse, also write some of their own stuff and perform it for an audience on Friday!!  We will build confidence, learn how to create characters and think on our feet!  Camp will end in a showcase for parents and Friends! 

Ages 11-14

With Rachel and Estes!

Time: 9 a.m.  4.00 P.M.

Spend the mornings using your imaginations to create amazing characters and work on fun scenes from plays and youth material to be performed at a showcase on Friday! Learn about story telling, creating fun characters, entertaining an audience, and just how to have a great time collaborating, making new friends while acting! Students will use age appropriate material, rehearse, also write some of their own stuff and perform it for an audience on Friday!! Students will work with Rachel on rehearsal and performance of scenes and original pieces! We will build confidence, learn how to create characters and think on our feet! Afternoons students will dive into Improv games and techniques with Riley. Camp will end in a showcase for parents and Friends! 

Ages 12+

Time: 9 a.m.- 4pm P.M.

Spend the week with Rachel and Hayley, creating short plays and scenes to be performed at a showcase on Friday. Learn about acting, writing, and dramatic structure  Writing the script! Rehearsing it! and then Performing it for an audience on Friday!! Students will do work with Hayley on creating pieces as well as working them and Rachel on rehearsal and performance of students original pieces as well as the new works. We will build confidence, learn how to create characters and think on our feet! Camp will end in a showcase for parents and Friends!