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Acting- Adult Master Class Page to the Stage	5:30-7:00	16	8	Ages 16 and up Cost: $135. 8 Weeks Wednesdays 5:30-7:00- Starting September 26. For all levels of experience. Challenging scene material will emphasize character development and stepping outside of the comfort zone. Stanislavsky and Meisner techniques, using improv to develop character, sense memory, emotional recall and other techniques will be covered as students take scenes from the page to the stage. Each actor will work on two contrasting characters. Performance given at end of semester. Taught by seasoned director and actress Debra Leopard.
Audition Workshop	10:00-12:00	30	26	November 10. 10:00-12:00. Ages 5 through adult. Cost: $25 This is a two-hour workshop designed to help actors improve audition techniques and boost confidence prior to upcoming auditions at Village Square or other theatres. Vocal techniques, expression, stage fright, how to prepare, improvisation exercises and advice on standing out in a crowd will be covered. Students will go through mock acting and singing auditions using several different scripts and will be directed on ways to make improvements. Advice will be given on choices for selection of audition music. Students will also “get into the mind of a director” to learn about what directors look for at auditions. For those who are new to the audition process, students will learn what to expect. For those who have auditioned before, students will learn how to improve. Taught by Debra Leopard and Becky Croft.
British Dialects for the Stage	10:00-12:00	10	6	Ages 9 and up Saturday October 27. 10:00-12:00. This is a two-hour workshop on mastering dialects for the stage. Focusing on generic upper and lower class British. Expand your knowledge of how dialects work and increase your ability to get cast! Students will learn the Phonetic Alphabet, the basics of how the speaking voice works and all the main changes needed for a convincing stage British accent. Students will get a handbook to take home. Limited to 10. Taught by 30 + year Voice and Diction coach, Debra Leopard $25
One Hour Private Acting				One full hour of private acting, voice and diction, audition prep or public speaking lesson with Artistic Director Debra Leopard. $45. Must schedule with instructor prior to enrolling.
Private Acting- 30 minutes				30 minute private acting, audition coaching or public speaking lesson with Artistic Director Debra Leopard. $25. Must schedule with instructor prior to enrolling.
Private Guitar				Private guitar. All levels. One hour sessions. Taught by Becky Croft. Please schedule with instructor prior to enrollment. $40
Private Voice or Piano				30 minute private voice or private piano lesson with Debi Young. $30. Must schedule with instructor prior to enrolling.
Private Voice/Piano Combo				One hour private lesson with Debi Young. Half hour of voice and half hour of piano. $50. Must schedule with instructor before enrolling.