Know a student with a flair for the dramatic? Or perhaps a student who would benefit from the creative expression, self-confidence, and team work skills actors develop? Sign your drama queen or king up for classes at Pittsburgh Public Theater! Spaces are still available for Intro to Acting (ages 10-12), Shakespeare Intensive (ages 13-17), and Audition Intensive (ages 13-18). For more information, visit https://pct.formstack.com/forms/ppt_summer_2016 or contact Director of Education & Outreach, Katie Conaway at kconaway@ppt.orgor 412.316.8200 x715.
ACTING WORKSHOP: INTRO TO ACTING (AGES 10-12)
How does an actor make it real? How do you make the audience believe in you? Students are guided through an exploration of the basic skills of acting that address these questions. In-class exercises in improvisation, character development, and movement.
AUGUST 1-5, 2016
M - F 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $275
ACTING WORKSHOP: AUDITION INTENSIVE (HIGH SCHOOL)
This one week AUDITION INTENSIVE taught by Amy Landis in August 2016, will focus on the audition process. Students will learn how to prepare a monologue portfolio for college drama school entrance auditions as well as single auditions for a specific production. Though this course is geared toward the serious high school drama student, any interested high school actor is encouraged to join for working on audition and acting skills, space allowing.
AUGUST 1-5, 2016
M - F 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $275
ACTING WORKSHOP: SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE (AGES 13-18)Students approach Shakespeare from an actor’s perspective, using the text and verse to aid in character development. This class culminates in an actual performance of one of William Shakespeare’s works. Experienced and new actors are welcome. Enrollment is limited to a company of 20 actors.
July 11 - 29, 2016
M - F 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $400
