Adult Studio Classes

ADULT STUDIO CLASSES

Spring Session #1

New Saturday Offering!

Scene Study: Arthur Miller and the American Greats

In tandem with our production of Death of a Salesman, this six-week course will explore scenes from Miller’s greatest plays along with other twentieth century classic playwrights like Williams, O’Neill, Wilson, Hansberry, and Simon.   This course is open to performers of all levels.

Instructor: Nina Pinchin

Details

Ages 18+

March 21 – April 25
Saturdays 12:30 – 2:30 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

$275

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Introduction to Acting

This six-week class will foster acting skills through on your feet ensemble building and improvisation techniques. Beginning each session with physical and vocal warmups, classwork will incorporate storytelling, short scenes, and monologues to build confidence in yourself as a performer.  No previous experience necessary.

Instructor: Nina Pinchin

Details

Ages 18+

March 16 – April 20
Mondays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

$275

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Spring Session #2

Audition Monologues

Get audition ready with advice from the experts! Receive guidance on selecting audition monologues, preparation, audition etiquette, self-taping and feedback from local industry professionals. Students will begin by choosing and preparing audition material. They will learn about self-tape best practices with Hartt School Acting for the Camera instructor Liam Toner. They will then perform for and receive coaching from a number of local leaders in the field like HartBeat Ensemble Artistic Director Godfrey Simmons and Hartford Stage Artistic Director Melia Bensussen. Some experience recommended.

Special Guests: Melia Bensussen, Zoë Golub-Sass, Godfrey Simmons, Liam Toner, and more.

Details

Ages 18+

April 27 – June 8 (no class Memorial Day)
Mondays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

$275

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Playwriting 

This six-week writing workshop will focus on the craft of playwriting, including exercises in writing monologue and dialogue, developing strong characters, creating dynamic scenes, and structuring plot and action. The course will create a safe space for writers of all experience levels to explore a love of writing for the stage in a supportive atmosphere. All experience levels welcome.

Instructor: Jan Mason

Details

Ages 18+

April 27 – June 8 (no class Memorial Day)
Mondays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

$275

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Scene Study

Whether you are new to acting or a seasoned performer, you will love stretching your creative muscles in scene study.  During this six-week workshop students will work with a variety of materials to practice listening and responding in the moment, finding truth and making strong choices on stage. Some experience recommended.

Instructor: Ryan Kessler

Details

Ages 18+

April 23 – May 28
Thursdays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

$275

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Musical Theater: Voice & Song

Are you preparing for a musical theater audition or do you just love to sing show tunes in the shower? Build confidence and hone vocal technique working on some of your favorite musical theater numbers.  Course will include: warm-ups, solo, duet and group work. Some experience recommended.

Instructor: Kevin Scott

Details

Ages 18+

April 23 – May 28
Thursdays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

$275

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I experienced freedom to try something new without the possibility of ‘getting it wrong.’

I enjoyed learning new things in a new way.

Nina Pinchin is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. She respects student’s boundaries, while also knowing when/how to push them to find their strengths as actors. She is very receptive to requests on the types of scenes her students want to try out but is also fantastic at casting students in roles they never quite saw themselves playing. Her classes really feel like an ensemble.

I haven’t done any acting in 40 years. It is exciting to rediscover something I enjoyed so long ago. The experience has brought back a lot of good memories about people and times from my past.

With this class, I got the opportunity to play character types that I’ve always wanted to but never got the opportunity. I got to explore a different side of myself as a performer and that has really helped me get better.

I learned to be braver and to have fun. Really eye-opening and makes me curious to learn more.

Jan was very informative with structure in writing – and I really enjoy writing prompts!

Excellent instructor. Imparted knowledge in a fun and understandable way.

Very passionate and encouraging teaching style. Clearly knowledgeable and talented.

It was great being in a room with others who shared the same interest.

Have a question?

Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832

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