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.

Writing short plays is fun!  And there are play festivals all over the country (and a few beyond) who are looking for 10-minute plays to produce.  Learn the art of writing the 10-minute play, and then send those plays out into the world!  This virtual class is four weeks of writing and rewriting, and some acting (we will read our own scripts aloud).  Playwright and teacher Mark Cornell has had over 75 short plays produced and is a Eugene O'neill Semi-Finalist.  His 10-minute play All the Answers has been produced 25 times.  Come join us!

In conjunction with Carrie Marshall Music Studios, this 10 week songwriting/artist intensive is for clients who desire to stay in vocal shape and want to be a performing songwriter. Students in this track expected  to do the work in both disciplines of vocal performance and writing and have previous experience in both areas. Students in this track are expected to keep up their vocal practice in addition to their writing.

Approval from the teacher is required, to join this class. Reach out to Carrie Marshall for more information to see if this is the right track for you.

 The 10 week intensive includes:

- 7 one on one private sessions (50 minutes each)

- 4 group classes (day/times TBD. Will be grouped according to kids/adults, performance experience and participation availability)

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

A final showcase allows the student to polish and have performed 2-3 of their favorite new tunes for an audience.

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!