THE PERFECT SCENE
A 6-Week Scene Study Intensive
with Constance Witman

Over six weeks, actors will work in pairs or small groups to analyze, rehearse, and fully inhabit a single scene. You’ll explore every layer of your text — from script analysis to emotional truth — and bring it to life for a public performance on the Players’ Ring stage.

WEEK 1: Introduction & Scene Assignments

• Overview of the workshop structure and goals
• Pairing actors into scene partners or small ensembles
• First read-through and initial impressions
• Discussion: what makes a scene compelling?

WEEKS 2–5: (10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08) Deep Dive into Your Scene

Each week, participants will refine their work through a combination of rehearsal, coaching, and targeted exercises:

• Script Analysis – understanding plot, theme, and context
• Character Development – exploring backstory, objectives, and relationships
• Objectives & Tactics – defining what your character wants and how they pursue it
• Subtext – discovering the unspoken layers beneath the dialogue
• Emotional Truth – connecting to the scene’s core with authenticity
• Physical & Vocal Choices – embodying your character fully
• Spontaneity & Reactivity – staying present and responsive in the moment

Participants will be encouraged to do independent work and meet with their scene partners outside of class to rehearse and study, building rapport and deepening their work between sessions.

WEEK 6 (11/15): Polish & Performance Prep

• Final run-throughs with coaching and adjustments
• Building confidence and ensemble trust
• Technical considerations for performance in the Players’ Ring space

FINAL PERFORMANCE (Tuesday November 18th at 7 PM) At the end of the six weeks, participants will perform their scenes in a showcase open to the public at the Players’ Ring — a celebration of process, growth, and craft.