A weekly, welcoming online meet up of songwriters to share songs, ideas, inspiration and get feedback from peers in an artistically safe environment. This class is ongoing. The last week of the month we also meet in-person (and will still Zoom in those who can't make it in to Moonlight!).  Each session will also have an instruction/discussions on various songwriting topics culled from the group as well as writer prompts and fun songwriting challenges. Come share your music with us! All ability levels welcome, lyricists, musicians, etc.  Come get inspired! 

Want to write?  Got a screenplay idea or the beginning of a play stuffed in a drawer?  What about a comic sketch rolling around in your head?  Come learn the basics of drama and take your creative impulse to finished script.  The Art of Dramatic Writing will be fun and informative - all you need to bring is your imagination!  We’ll write, read scripts, write, discuss drama, and write.  Whether you love movies or theater or TV, if writing is something you want to do, come get kickstarted with this class.

This class is for teenagers with a desire to learn more about script analysis, character, and world building through the exploration of scenes and monologues. In a comfortable and fun learning environment we will focus on the the personalization of scenes and relationships to scene partners. Students will learn and hone key tools including objective, obstacle, actions, and physicality, while encouraging their inner confidence and playfulness. It is the goal to have every student give themselves permission to stretch the limits of what they believe a scene or monologue contains so that they can reach the heights of their imagination and take the journey to becoming a great actor with disciplined but fun and imaginative technique.

This is an advanced acting class designed for actors who have already studied with Estes or have significant performance experience. Admitance into class will be by interview/audition only or through previous work with Estes. Techniques for Stage, Television, and Film will be addressed as well as skills working towards bold, strong character choices and professional level acting skills. Some current students are already working professionally or auditioning and performing regularly in theatre, film, and television.

In this class, teens will learn (or brush up on) the basics of improv - "Yes And..", the art of the "button", and finding the funny without trying to be funny. Master the art of the quip! Be quick on your feet! Confidently speak about absolutely nothing! Beginners and experienced improvisors are welcome - we will focus mostly on short form games, interesting characters, and creating scenes that will have audiences coming back for more!

A weekly, welcoming online meet up of songwriters to share songs, ideas, inspiration and get feedback from peers in an artistically safe environment. This class is ongoing. The last week of the month we also meet in-person (and will still Zoom in those who can't make it in to Moonlight!).  Each session will also have an instruction/discussions on various songwriting topics culled from the group as well as writer prompts and fun songwriting challenges. Come share your music with us! All ability levels welcome, lyricists, musicians, etc.  Come get inspired! 

A weekly, welcoming online meet up of songwriters to share songs, ideas, inspiration and get feedback from peers in an artistically safe environment. This class is ongoing. The last week of the month we also meet in-person (and will still Zoom in those who can't make it in to Moonlight!).  Each session will also have an instruction/discussions on various songwriting topics culled from the group as well as writer prompts and fun songwriting challenges. Come share your music with us! All ability levels welcome, lyricists, musicians, etc.  Come get inspired!