Acting classes for adults, kids, and teens
Actor's Workshop of Sacramento
1723 25th St., Sacramento, CA 95816-6813
In the The Wilkerson Theater complex
(916) 456-7066
ed@actinsac.com
actinsac.com
The Actor’s Workshop of Sacramento offers continuing weekly drop-in, private, and group acting classes for adults, teens, and kids. In addition, a children’s theater camp is offered during the summer.
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Acting for Camera Technique
Mosaic Acting Theatre Ensemble
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Directions will be provided upon enrollment
(916) 361-0952
charlieactor@sbcglobal.net
charlieactor.com
Will You Be Camera Ready?
With the new Screen Actors Guild contract approved and the California Tax Incentive finally passed, production is about to get busy! Join Charlie Holliday for Sacramento's longest running on-camera class.
Acting for Camera Technique
Learn from a Working Professional Actor - member of SAG and AFTRA
Check Charlie Holliday's credits at imdb.com
Registrations are now being accepted for this popular series to be held at the Mosaic Acting Academy/ACT Workshops Studio in Rancho Cordova (Voted Sacramento's Outstanding Training Resource for Actors)
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 11 - August 1
Learn from someone who has appeared in more forty Movies and TV shows!
Acting for camera uses a different set of skills than acting on stage. Charlie brings his experience in more than 40 movies and TV shows to this is a "nuts and bolts" class for actors at all levels who want to develop
or improve their skills in front of the camera. The first half of each class is spent explaining and practicing various special problems confronting the film/TV actor, such as: hitting the mark, finding your light, overlaps, set protocol, stunt work, etc. In the second half of each class, participants work from movie and TV scripts using those techniques. As class size is limited to a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 new students, pre-registration is required to ensure a spot. Don't wait; the last two classes sold out quickly!!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Tuition: $300 (students who have taken this class may repeat for $150 if space is available.) This very popular class usually fills quickly, so to ensure a space register with your credit card or PayPal go to charlieactor.com, or call 916-361-0952. Or you may mail your deposit check for $150 to Mosaic Acting, PO Box 1142, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1142.
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Acting schools nationwide
The Actors Theatre Workshop
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
American Conservatory Theatre
Herbert Berghof Studio
Juilliard
The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
The New School for Drama
Yale School of Drama
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Bugsy Malone Jr.
Runaway Stage Productions (Youth Musical Theater Workshop)
2424 Castro Way, Sacramento (around the corner from the 24th Street Theatre)
RSP Studio is located at the intersection of the 24th Street and Castro Way in Sacramento (Parking available in adjacent
lot)
(916) 207-1226
workshopquestions@runawaystage.com
runawaystage.com
A General Youth Workshop for ages 6-16
Bugsy Malone Jr.
The popular pint-sized, pin-striped classic leaps off the silver screen and onto the stage. Like the film, this wild and wacky musical includes a child’s dream come true: a classic pie fight fought with “splurge blasters” which spew forth “silly string” instead of pies! With a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie.
Orientation: September 5, 2009, 10 a.m.
Tuition: $175 per student
All RSP Youth Workshops include instruction in Dance, Voice, Acting, and
of course having FUN on stage! This workshop will perform on stage at the 24th Street Theatre, November 17-19, 2009, 7 p.m.
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College and university theatre programs in the area
American River College
California State University, Sacramento
Cosumnes River College
Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College
Sacramento City College
Sierra College
UC Davis
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Dance Education Program
Woodland Opera House
415 4th Street, Woodland, CA 95695
The studio is located on 4th Street just south of the corner of 4th and Main Street
(530) 666-9617
ypttheatre@afes.com
wohtheatre.org
Pre-Ballet for ages 4-6 Ballet I, II, Intermediate, and Advanced for ages 7-Adult Tap/Jazz I for ages 7-Adult Jazz II for ages 7-Adult Tap II and III for ages 10-Adult
Call for class descriptions and schedule.
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Drama Classes
T.H.E. Actor's Workshop and Integral Theatre Company
800 Reading Street, Folsom, Ca 95630
Corner of Bidwell and Reading in Old Folsom
916-207-5606
theactorsworkshop@gmail.com
actorsworkshop.net
Fall/Winter season Theatre Class begin Thursday, September 9th 2009 9AM to Noon. For privately home educated students only. This is a class format with 4 high school credits given upon completion of each semester, which can be used to fulfill a variety of high school graduation requirements ranging from Fine Arts, English, Public Speaking, History and/or Literature, depending on semester content.
Throughout the course, students are taught every aspect of the theatre, from its history to voice and vocal technique, character studies and analysis, acting methods, movement, improvisation, team cohesiveness, set, costume and lighting design and building etc. Most of which they would NOT learn unless they majored in theatre in college.
This is a 4 year minimum course (with only a one-semester commitment
required) with new and veteran students taught concurrently.
INSTRUCTOR: Deanne (Deedee) Eldridge – B.A. Dramatic Art and former semi-professional actress with over 30 years theatrical acting and directing experience.
TUITION: -- $500.00 for the semester. 10% Discount if paid on first day of class. 10% discount for siblings. Please call with questions.
APPRENTICE PROGRAM: Designed for younger aspiring thespians to learn the craft without the added pressure of high school level work. For ½ tuition, your child 10-12 years old can apprentice with the class. They will participate right along with the class and cast, but will not have to do homework etc. They will probably not be cast in the show, but may have an opportunity to do walk-on roles or fill-in when there may be need.
Call for more details
Performances will be January 7-9, 15-,17,22,23, 2010.
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Fall Session
Elk Grove Performing Arts Company
8843 White Peacock Way Elk Grove, CA. 95624
(916) 873-4148
elkgroveperformingarts@yahoo.com
elkgroveperformingarts.com
August 17 - October 17, 2009
Classes for ages 3-18 years old
Culminates in full production
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Improv
Mosaic Acting Theatre Ensemble
Mosaic Acting Academy, Rancho Cordova
Directions will be provided upon enrollment
(916) 361-0952
charlieactor@sbcglobal.net
actworkshops.com
Come have fun with us at this drop -in class for high school ages and above at the Mosaic Acting/ACTW Studio, Tuesday from 7:30-10 p.m. Improvisation is one of the two most important audition skills an actor can develop. It helps you to think quickly, concentrate, increase mental agility, eliminate "brain freeze" and learn to take risks. It's a skill that absolutely must be learned. No previous experience required. This workshop focuses on fun and laughter! Tuition:
Ten Bucks Cash. - Cheap Therapy!!
Please confirm your attendance by 6 p.m. on class day to charlieactor@sbcglobal.net.
Save money by becoming a member - only $25 per month for as many as FIVE sessions per month! To become a member, go to http://www.actworkshops.com/workshop.cfm?wid=11.
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Improv Group
Geery Theater
2130 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Corner of L and 21 Streets
(916) 443-2421, ext. 4 or cell (310) 809-8346
staracb1@wavecable.com
sacmidtownplayers.com
Carrie Bray is an award winning director!
Moving here from L.A. where she has taught for 25 years and started 32 groups across the nation.
A student of Viola Spioln Dee Marcus, ACT and many of the great Masters of Improv Now forming the MidTown Players!!
Monday, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10 a class. Don't miss out!!
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Les Miserables (School Edition)
Runaway Stage Productions (Youth Musical Theater Workshop)
2424 Castro Way, Sacramento (around the corner from the 24th Street Theatre)
RSP Studio is located at the intersection of the 24th Street and Castro Way in Sacramento (Parking available in adjacent
lot)
(916) 207-1226
workshopquestions@runawaystage.com
runawaystage.com
A "Master" Youth Workshop for ages 6-18 Les Miserables (School Edition)
Broadway’s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours, while carefully maintaining the integrity of one the greatest musicals ever written.
Orientation: July 11, 10 a.m.
Tuition: $200 per student
All RSP Youth Workshops include instruction in Dance, Voice, Acting, and of course having fun on Stage! This workshop will perform on stage at the 24th Street Theatre, September 22 - 24, 2009, 7 p.m.
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Ongoing Classes and Workshops
Stage Nine Theatre
717 Sutter Street, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Hwy 50 to Folsom Boulevard into Folsom, take Sutter Street exit
(916) 353-1001
mikonpro@sbcglobal.net
stageninefolsom.com
Scene Study and Improvisation Workshops
Acting techniques, Scene Study and Monologue work plus Improvisation.
Periodic Showcase Performances featuring the work of the students will be presented.
Instructor - Allen Schmeltz
Maximum 15 students
Friday 3:30 - 5:30 (10-14 yrs) $80 per month (This session is currently full but a waiting list is available)
Saturday 9:00 - 10:00am (7 - 10 yrs) $60.00 per month
Saturday 10:00am - noon(10 - 14 yrs) $80.00 per month
Workshops are ongoing and students may join anytime.
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~VISUAL ARTS~
(Pay fee for Visual Arts Classes by the Friday before the first class and receive a 5% discount!)
Joy of Painting for Teens through Seniors
A self-paced class for all levels, beginner to experienced, in a fun setting. For mature teens, adults and seniors. Students my start at any time.
Instructor - Mike Jimena
Maximum 12 students
Monday 1:00pm - 3:00pm $100 for a four week session. ($10 discount for seniors for this session only)
Tuesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm $100 for a four week session.
All Painting Classes have an additional supplies fee of $25.00 per four week Session.
For more information or to register for classes please call Stage Nine Folsom at 916-353-1001.
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Peter Pan - 2 week workshop
Rocklin Youth Theatre Company
Lincoln Dance Center, 825 Twelve Bridges, Suite 60, Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 632-7197
rocklinyouththeatre@yahoo.com
rocklinyouththeatre.com
July 20th-August 2nd : Peter Pan (Ages 7-15)
This two week workshop will focus on performing the show. Each camper will
be cast in a role and be in all 5 shows. Campers will work hard all two
weeks to learn lines, music, choreography, and also help with sets and
costumes. Peter Pan is a play, however we will be adding a few songs and
dances for the Lost Boys, Indians, and Pirates!
$250 Regular/$350 Extended Hours
Regular Camp Hours: 10am-4pm
Extended Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
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Scene Study Class and Private Lessons
Actor's Workshop of Sacramento
1723 25th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Corner of 25th and R Streets. Plenty of nearby street parking.
(916) 456-7066
ed@actinsac.com
actinsac.com
Scene Study is a weekly workout for actors where they can practice and develop their craft. Private lessons develop the actor's imagination, creativity and performance skills. All classes taught by Ed Claudio, professional actor and Arts Education award winner.
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Shakespeare Jr.
City of Rocklin
5480 Fifth Street, Rocklin, CA 95677
916-625-5200
www.rocklin.ca.us/RocklinArts
For Ages 10 - 13. Learn how to perform Shakespeare and learn what everyday life was like during Shakespeare's time. At the end of the course, students will perform skits and give a presentation at the 2009 Shakespeare-In-The-Park festival.
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Summer Camp
Elk Grove Performing Arts Company
8843 White Peacock Way, Elk Grove CA. 95624
(916) 873-4148
elkgroveperformingarts@yahoo.com
elkgroveperformingarts.com
Ages 3-7, July 20 through August 1 Mon - Fri, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Culminates with performance of The Three Piggy Opera
Ages 8+, July 20 through August 1
Mon - Fri, 9:30 - 12:30
Culminates with performance of Into the Woods.
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Summer Camps and Workshops - Stage Nine Cultural
Arts Center
Stage Nine Theatre
717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom, 95630
directions_Parking_etc.: Take Hwy 50 to Folsom Blvd, toward Folsom. Take
the Sutter Street exit.
(916) 353-1001
mikonpro@sbcglobal.net
stageninefolsom.com
Stage Nine Cultural Arts Center is proud to
announce our Summer Camps and Workshops. Be sure to scroll down and see
all the opportunities from acting, musical theatre, visual and creative
arts to a two week summer camp culminating in the production of the
original musical "Once Upon a Daydream" by Tom Farmer with music and
lyrics by Mike Shields. Registrations may be made by calling (916)
353-1001.
One Week Summer Workshops - Take any or all...
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Tuition for all of the above one-week workshops
$100 per week for individual workshop sessions. Take any two workshops and
save $25. Take all three workshops and the fee is only $250.
There will be a showcase performance and art exhibition on June 20 and 21
for Session 1 and June 27 and 28 for Session 2.
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"Once Upon a Daydream" Performing Arts Camp for Ages 10-18
Director: Connie Mockenhaupt Instructors: Allen Schmeltz, Mike Jimena,
Susan Mason, Mike Shields, Colin Hoyt
July 6-17 - Two week session - Monday through Friday
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm with a half-hour lunch break
Join us for a two week intensive summer arts program for ages 10-18.
Participants will study several disciplines involved in putting on a
Musical Theatre Production including Acting, Scene Study, Dance, Music,
Set Painting and Lighting. This will be done as they rehearse an original
musical "Once Upon a Daydream" by Tom Farmer with music and lyrics by Mike
Shields.
Tuition for "Once Upon a Daydream"
$380 ($25 discount for students from the same family)
Performances are Sat. July 18 and 25 and Sunday, July 19 and 26 at 1:00pm.
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Fine Print
For all workshops and camps a 50% deposit is due upon registration. The
balance is due two weeks before the first class or rehearsal. Payment may
be made by cash, check (payable to T.P.T.A.) or credit card.
Refund Policy: Refunds will be granted, less a $50 administration fee, up
to two weeks before the first class. After that no refunds will be made
except in extraordinary circumstances.
Call (916) 353-1001 to register!
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INSTRUCTORS
Connie Mockenhaupt - Artistic Director
Mrs. Mockenhaupt holds a degree in Music, Dance and Drama and has a
Lifetime California Teaching Credential. She has appeared in many musical
productions from New York to California and has directed, choreographed or
musically directed over 350 shows. She was awarded the National
Outstanding Dance Educator of the Year and was the Founding Coordinator
for the Natomas Charter Performing & Fine Arts Academy.
Mike Jimena - Managing Director
Mr. Jimena's paintings, murals and set designs have been featured locally,
regionally and nationally. He is a multi Elly Award winner for Set &
Lighting Design and has designed and built over 20 gold medal award-winning
County Exhibits for the California State Fair. Mr. Jimena was Sacramento
City Unified School District's ROP Teacher of the Year and winner of the
Wilkerson Fellowship Award.
Allen Schmeltz - Artistic Associate
Mr. Schmeltz is a director, actor, producer, and instructor. He is
currently Artistic Associate with the Young People's Theatre of Folsom and
was formerly founder and Artistic Director of the award winning Garbeau's
Acorn & Oak Theatre for Young People. His productions for young people
have been nominated for over 100 Elly Awards for excellence in theatre. He
personally has received Elly Awards for excellence in directing and
technical achievement. Mr. Schmeltz instructs children, teens and adults
in the theatre arts and many of his students have been featured in leading
roles.
Susan Mason - Artistic Associate
Mrs. Mason holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from San Francisco
State University and a Master of Arts in Music from California State
University, Sacramento. She also has a California Teaching Credential in
Music and has taught in public and private schools from kindergarten to
college age. Mrs. Mason has worked as a Musical Director, Vocal Coach or
Dialect Coach in Oregon and California with Foothill Theatre Company,
University of Oregon, Los Altos Conservatory Theatre, Lord Leebrick
Theatre, Kern Art Theatre, and Grand Olde Melodrama and Vaudeville. Her
performance venues include the Oregon Festival of American Music,
University of Oregon Symphony, Willamette Repertory Theatre and other
companies including the Stage Nine Theatre.
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Theatre Arts Camp at Lakehills Church
Art and Soul Productions
7000 Rossmore Lane, El Dorado Hills 95762
916-933-7171
artandsoulsac@sbcglobal.net
artandsoul4kids.org
Create Musical Theatre Magic and participate in a Production of “Fiddler, Jr.”
3 Weeks from July 13-July 31
Performance dates, 7/30, 7/31 Monday- Friday, 9-12:00 Tuition Fee $300.00
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Wizard of Oz Musical theatre workshop
New Star Children's Theatre
1301 Bidwell st. Folsom, CA
916-369-7141
newstarcal2@sbcglobal.net
newstarchildrenstheatre.com
July 6-17, $280 plus $30 registration fee. We will be doing the full production of the
musical "Wizard of Oz" and every child that auditions will be given a role
with lines! No one is just ensemble! Kids will learn singing, dancing
and acting and put on a well-loved production!
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The Wizard of Oz - 2 week workshop
Rocklin Youth Theatre Company
Lincoln Dance Center, 825 Twelve Bridges, Suite 60, Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 632-7197
rocklinyouththeatre@yahoo.com
rocklinyouththeatre.com
August 3rd-August 16th : The Wizard of Oz!
(Ages 7-15) Why spend One Short Day in the Emerald City when you could
spend two weeks rehearsing The Wizard of Oz! Ease on down the road with
Dorothy and her friends and take part in performing in this adaptation of
a story everyone loves. The Wizard of Oz will feature music from the Wiz,
Wicked, and the Wizard of Oz.
$250 Regular/ $350 Extended Hours
Regular Camp Hours: 10am-4pm
Extended Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
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Women in Theatre
Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College
10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
This course takes place on the Folsom Lake College main campus
916-608-6760
harrisd@flc.losrios.edu
flc.losrios.edu
Nothing else like this course exists in the entire state! Come join Professor Lori Ann Delappe-Grondin for this unique and fascinating exploration into women's contributions to theatre. The official course offering is as follows: This course is an exploration of women's contributions to the performing arts as actors, playwrights, directors, designers, and theorists. Studies will include understanding creative interpretations by women artists and will be approached from a western cultural perspective.
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Workshops and Private Lessons
Allen Schmeltz Productions
Teaching at Stage Nine Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Hwy 50 to Folsom Boulevard to Sutter Street
(916) 646-9459
allen@allensproductions.com
allensproductions.com
Allen Schmeltz provides workshops and private lessons in theatre arts for children, teens and adults. The teaching venue is the Stage Nine Theatre in Historic Folsom. Private Lessons are
$35 an hour and Workshops are $60-$80 per month.
The goal is to get students to stop "acting" and instead become "real" on
stage. As Spencer Tracy said when asked his advice on acting, "Don't get
caught doing it." Learning how to become real is done through character study and scene analysis, exploring the circumstances of a scene, stimulating emotions, theatre games and improvisation and more.
Techniques are drawn from the work of Uta Hagen, Viola Spolin, Meisner, Stella Adler and others and utilize the stimulation of the imagination through circumstances rather than the Method Acting approach of substitution and emotional recall.
Allen Schmeltz is an award winning director whose plays and actors have been nominated for and received numerous awards for excellence.
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Youth Theatre
Capital Stage
1000 Front St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Aboard the Delta King
(916) 995-5464
youththeatre@capstage.org
2009 Summer Acting Classes For Teens (Ages 12- 18)
Capital Stage’s Youth Theatre is a program designed for middle school and high school students, who are continuing their training or discovering a love of theatre for the first time. Students enrolled in the Summer Performance Classes will learn to use voice, mind, and body to connect
with a live audience. From character development, to ensemble-building,
to live performance, skills learned in this class will help students grow
- both as artists and as people!
“Perform!”
July 27 - August 8
Class/Rehearsals: Monday - Friday, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, August 8, 12
noon-5 p.m.
Performance: Saturday, August 8, 6 p.m.
Tuition: $200
This class meets Mondays through Fridays, four hours a day for two weeks, plus one additional 5-hour day to prepare for the final performance.
Under the direction of professional director and actor, Jonathan Williams, students will rehearse and prepare for a final performance of a teen-themed one-act play. Students will be assigned roles and will spend class time discussing and analyzing the script, rehearsing the play, and preparing for a public performance on Saturday, August 8 at 6pm. (Each student will receive 2 tickets to the performance as part of their class tuition. Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 on a first come, first served basis) (Min class size: 8; Max class size: 20)
Jonathan Williams, Instructor/Director is a graduate of the California Institute for the Arts. He has worked professionally in theatre for the past 20 years as an actor, director, teacher and technician. He is a co-founder and associate artist with Capital Stage Company and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Classes will take place in the Delta King Theatre aboard the Riverboat Delta King in Old Sacramento, 1000 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. For more information call (916) 995-5464 or email youththeatre@capstage.org.
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