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Flying Blind: Improv Class for Adults
Flying Blind: Improv for Adults
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In this course, students will concentrate on the principles of improvisation: building ensemble, environment, and characters. Short-form improv... [more]
Theatre with a Critical Eye
Critical Eye
Critical Eye is a professional development series for teachers, professors, and theatre enthusiasts centered on the MainStage productions. In addition to attending the shows,... [more]
Spring Theatre Youth Workshop
Musical Theatre Jam
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Monday-Friday, April 19-23, 2010
9:00-2:00 PM
Act, sing, and dance your way to becoming a "triple threat." Learn to create characters... [more]
Musical Theatre: Performance Project
Come spend two weeks at Hartford Stage this summer applying techniques in acting, singing, and dancing, and working towards a final performance project. From auditions to rehearsal to performance,... [more]
Young Actor's Toolbox
This introductory class will lay a foundation for young actors. Students will learn the basic tools of the trade: developing well-rounded characters, proper vocal and movement techniques; enhancing... [more]
Intro to Theatre Design
Costumes! Lights! Props! Set! This introductory class will teach students basic tasks required to work in the field, from painting techniques to perfecting a whip stitch. Students in this class will... [more]
Mission: IMPROVable
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: learn exciting, fast-paced improvisation games designed to develop your instantaneous acting skills and keep you thinking one step ahead. Improvisation... [more]
Fundamentals of Musical Theatre
Young actors, singers and dancers will weave the basics of musical theatre into one harmonious performance. Students will learn dance steps and terminology, tools to help them integrate character... [more]
Storybook on Stage
Sail away to the land where the Wild Things live, put the Big, Bad Wolf on trial for destruction of property, and turn fairy tales inside-out with the Stinky Cheese Man. Each day we will explore a... [more]
Acting I
Ever considered giving acting a try? This class is the perfect introduction! Learn the basic skills of developing well-rounded characters by practicing and perfecting monologues. Experiment with introductory... [more]
Shakespeare Stories for Children
A Midsummer Night's Dream might become a reality TV show. Or the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet could be transformed into rival baseball teams. Students will create and perform their own... [more]
Acting for the Stage
Are you ready to get up on-stage? This class will give you all the tools you need to take those first steps. Students will be taught proven performance techniques to perfect their on-stage abilities... [more]
Myths, Fairy Tales & Legends
Embark on a dramatic adventure through stories near and far, new and old. Perform and re-imagine scenes from favorite stories and bring beloved magical characters to life using pantomime, movement,... [more]
Acting II
Build on the basics with advanced acting techniques and skills designed to help you take your characters and scenes to the next level, creating more powerful and vivid performances.
Acting II... [more]
Acting for the Camera
Lights, camera, action! Learn the tools and techniques of modern filmmaking as you work shot-by-shot to improve your performance and perfect the unique style of acting required for film and television.... [more]
Musical Theatre Jam
Sing and step your way through some of Broadway's best-loved musicals. Expand your range through vocal exercises spanning different musical genres and practice some of Broadway's most dazzling, fun,... [more]
Shakespeare, Soliloquies and Scenes
Learn how to approach the verse of Shakespeare in this specialized class for the more experienced teen actor. Students will learn the essential tools needed to successfully perform a Shakespeare scene... [more]