Adult Fall Studio

Fall Adult Studio Classes

Whether you're new to acting or looking to strengthen your craft, these hands-on classes offer opportunities to develop your skills and discover something new in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

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AGES 18+

Introduction to Acting

This six-week class will foster acting skills through on your feet ensemble building and improvisation techniques. Students will work with scenes, monologues, and other text throughout the course. Classes will begin with physical and vocal warmups. No previous experience necessary.

Instructor: Justin Pesce

$275

Nov. 9 – Dec. 14
Mondays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

AGES 18+

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

$275

Nov. 9 – Dec. 14
Mondays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

AGES 18+

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: Jan Mason

$275

Nov. 9 – Dec.14
Mondays 7 – 9 pm

At Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studios: 942 Main St, Hartford

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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