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Ongoing Cold Reading Classes with Marc Clopton

Marc’s Cold Reading Classes are back! That’s right, St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport was kind enough to give us space for indoor classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Just like before, all you need is your willingness to do a cold reading from one of the scenes Marc has chosen – and have a […]

Student Storytelling Show – via Zoom

Students, from the Intro to Storytelling Classes, have been working with Kurt Mullen on many aspects of the craft of Storytelling.  This class culminates in a performance - Student Storytelling Show. Please join us in enjoying the fruits of their labors. Kurt Mullen is a storyteller, writer, and teacher. Two of his stories have been featured […]

Improv Classes – via ZOOM, with Charles Van Eman

*Become a better listener (to others and to your own ideas!)*Learn to access your playful nature!*Find your funny!*Brush up on Improv skills and meet new people in your community! Improv Chops- We will cover the basic “rules” of improv such as listening, Yes-Anding, and finding truth in comedy through a series of improv games and […]

Ongoing Cold Reading Classes with Marc Clopton

Marc’s Cold Reading Classes are back! That’s right, St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport was kind enough to give us space for indoor classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Just like before, all you need is your willingness to do a cold reading from one of the scenes Marc has chosen – and have a […]

Mining Scenes for Comedy (for actors) with Michael Jamin

CLASS DESCRIPTION It’s about hitting the jokes while still maintaining the reality of the scene. Many actors don’t realize that if they get cast on a comedy, they’re more likely to get notes from the writer/showrunner than the director… who answers to the showrunner. So it’s important for them to understand how writers approach scenes. […]

Ongoing Cold Reading Classes with Marc Clopton

Marc’s Cold Reading Classes are back! That’s right, St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport was kind enough to give us space for indoor classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Just like before, all you need is your willingness to do a cold reading from one of the scenes Marc has chosen – and have a […]

Master Acting Classes with Cynthia Mann Jamin

*** Please note different venues, by date *** CLASS DESCRIPTION Cynthia brings her broad range of performance experience to her teaching. She shares her rare skill of bringing a sensitive, nuanced performance into the high-pressure environment of television, music video, and stage production, from musical theater to serious drama.  Cynthia focuses on the principles of […]

Elements of Storytelling (for writers) with Michael Jamin

CLASS DESCRIPTION This isn’t just limited to screenwriting. It’s for those who are interested in learning how to tell a compelling story. (Novels, short stories, plays etc.)  This is particularly helpful for actors who want to start writing their own material. Michael Jamin is a professional television writer and showrunner. His credits include King of the […]

Master Acting Classes with Cynthia Mann Jamin

*** Please note different venues, by date *** CLASS DESCRIPTION Cynthia brings her broad range of performance experience to her teaching. She shares her rare skill of bringing a sensitive, nuanced performance into the high-pressure environment of television, music video, and stage production, from musical theater to serious drama.  Cynthia focuses on the principles of […]

Halloween Monkey Butt Improv

So, What Is Monkey Butt Improv? Well, it’s part improv on steroids, part theme-based shenanigans (in this case, Halloween), part unscripted mayhem and more outrageous entertainment than, well, a barrel of monkeys! It may not be for the faint-of-heart, but Monkey Butt Improv is guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening – and admission is free! […]