Beginner I: Acting for Theatre & Film
An ideal class for beginning students or actors with no formal training.
When: Mondays, February 2, 2026 through May 18, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: 109 Market Street, Downtown — Studio 3
Tuition: $525
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS.
Please choose your classes carefully as tuition is not refundable. If you are unsure about whether a class meets your needs, you are welcome to audit one session at no charge. Instructors also will evaluate prospective students to ensure proper placement. Most classes are open to new enrollments throughout the term.
There is a 3.5% fee on credit card purchases. To pay by check or Zelle, email actorsstudio@donnabelajaccasting.com to register.
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Beginner I: Acting for Theatre & Film
An ideal class for beginning students or actors with no formal training.
When: Mondays, February 2, 2026 through May 18, 2026 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: 109 Market Street, Downtown — Studio 3
Tuition: $525
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS.
Over a 15-week period, you will work on a short scene as well as a monologue from established playwrights and screenwriters with an eye toward developing technique. This process will be built on the basics of the Stanislavski acting technique as well as the guideposts of Michael Shurtleff in his book “Audition.” Some of the techniques include:
- Focus and imagination
- Use of the body
- Active listening
- Relationship
- The moment before
- Conflict: What the character is fighting for
This is not an on-camera class; however, students’ work may be recorded at the instructor’s discretion. Students will receive a syllabus at the first class as well as a written evaluation at the end of the semester.