This class is designed to give young actors a foundational knowledge of acting principles and practice working with comedic and dramatic texts. In an open and comfortable learning environment, students will explore ways to find the fun story of a scene. Class will use games and exercises to help build the reality of the world, create a character’s perspective and motivation, and explore the arc of their relationships. Students will study acting fundamentals including blocking, story arc, character development and also the exploration of audition technique and acting for stage and film. We will learn that there’s no way to do it right, there is the personal way of each actor. and that all the play we explore in class fits right into the world of an audition! The goal of this class is to encourage new and returning actors to go into their Showcase, classes and beyond with a firm, confident foundation under their feet and a hunger to learn and play more. A $50 deposit is required to hold a space in the class.

Through exercises, games, improvisation, scene and on-camera work, students will continue to develop the foundations of good acting. Students study fundamentals including blocking, story arc, character development and sensory awareness with an exploration of audition technique and acting for stage versus film. This class will review and build on the fundamentals taught in Acting I/II and prepare students for more advanced acting classes. Students have opportunities, through creative play and group work, to perform for each other and for guests.

Improv for Teens

Join us for fun and play. Our teen students will be challenged to move beyond the structures of short form improv and learn the fundamentals of long form scene work. In this ten week course we will learn the rules of scene work, building characters, supporting our classmates and trusting our ideas. We will work on letting go of our instinct to be self conscious, and build confidence in a safe environment where everyone is supported. Learning and performing improv will build skills and confidence that are useful both on and off stage. All skill and experience levels are welcome! Join us for ten weeks of fun and creating! Will meet for 10 sessions with no class on February 26th and March 5th.

This class is designed to give young actors a foundational knowledge of acting principles and practice working with comedic and dramatic texts. In an open and comfortable learning environment, students will explore ways to find the fun story of a scene. Class will use games and exercises to help build the reality of the world, create a character’s perspective and motivation, and explore the arc of their relationships. Students will study acting fundamentals including blocking, story arc, character development and also the exploration of audition technique and acting for stage and film. We will learn that there’s no way to do it right, there is the personal way of each actor. and that all the play we explore in class fits right into the world of an audition! The goal of this class is to encourage new and returning actors to go into their Showcase, classes and beyond with a firm, confident foundation under their feet and a hunger to learn and play more. A $50 deposit is required to hold a space in the class.

In conjunction with Carrie Marshall Music Studio, this 10 week songwriting/artist intensive is for beginning songwriters. No experience necessary! The 10 week intensive includes:

- 7 one on one private sessions! (30 minutes each)

- 2 group classes (day/times TBD)

- 1 professional level showcase open to the public Sunday, DEC 4th (Time TBD)

Songwriting is a personal experience and a wonderful way to express yourself!  Focus for this Artistry Track will be on finding the student's artistic voice through word and song, all while learning the basic elements of songwriting: lyrics, melody, harmony and rhythm.

In private sessions, Carrie will come alongside to format a specific program tailored to each writer’s strengths and areas in need of improvement.  In group songwriting sessions, we will share our songs with each other, get comfortable sharing our material with others as well as connecting as a performer. 

A final showcase allows the student to polish and perform a song for the audience! 

In conjunction with Carrie Marshall Music Studio, this 10 week songwriting/artist intensive is for beginning singers and those who want to grow their skills. No experience necessary! The 10 week intensive includes:

- 7 one on one private sessions! (30 minutes each)

- 2 group classes (day/times TBD)

- 1 professional level showcase open to the public Sunday, DEC 4th (Time TBD)

 Focus for this Artistry Track will be learning the fundamentals of good singing (breathing, posture, head voice/chest voice, tone and melody) as well as finding great new songs to build repetoire and confidence as a singer and vocal performer!  

In private sessions, Carrie will come alongside to format a specific program tailored to each writer’s strengths and areas in need of improvement.  In group songwriting sessions, we will get comfortable singing for others and connecting as a performer to the audience! 

A final showcase allows the student to polish and perform a song for the public!