This class is being offered via ZOOM With Kurt you can learn to craft and tell the powerful, funny, and impactful tales you hear on The Moth and other popular true-story podcasts. Kurt loves storytelling, lives to share his enthusiasm for it, and knows that anyone can learn these skills. Kurt Mullen is a storyteller, writer, and teacher. […]
*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 […]
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 […]
Please note that we have changed this course to a LIVE venue. (no longer ZOOM) A Scene Study class with Charles Van Eman is one of the most rewarding theatrical experiences this side of participating in a full-on play. With his guidance, you’ll analyze a script, develop your character, and work with props. And, at […]
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 […]
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving, adapted and directed by Jack Neary. Assistant Director, John Budzyna. Ichabod Crane is the newly-hired school teacher in the post-Revolutionary War village of Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod is the kind of soft-spoken, seemingly timid sort who is constantly bullied by the ruffians who loiter about the Sleepy Hollow […]
"It’s never over ‘til it’s over" Talkback immediately following Written by Cynthia Faith Arsenault Directed by Kathleen Miller An elderly woman finds romance and excitement in her first foray onto the Internet. At the same time her "Nigerian Prince" is in reality a desperate Russian scammer, caught in his own compromised situation with organized crime. […]
Directed by Deirdre Budzyna. Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right […]
Directed by Deirdre Budzyna. Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right […]
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving, adapted and directed by Jack Neary. Assistant Director, John Budzyna. Ichabod Crane is the newly-hired school teacher in the post-Revolutionary War village of Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod is the kind of soft-spoken, seemingly timid sort who is constantly bullied by the ruffians who loiter about the Sleepy Hollow […]
Directed by Deirdre Budzyna. Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to […]
Directed by Deirdre Budzyna. Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to […]
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving, adapted and directed by Jack Neary. Assistant Director, John Budzyna. Ichabod Crane is the newly-hired school teacher in the post-Revolutionary War village of Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod is the kind of soft-spoken, seemingly timid sort who is constantly bullied by the ruffians who loiter about the Sleepy Hollow […]
This class is being offered via ZOOM With Kurt you can learn to craft and tell the powerful, funny, and impactful tales you hear on The Moth and other popular true-story podcasts. Kurt loves storytelling, lives to share his enthusiasm for it, and knows that anyone can learn these skills. Kurt Mullen is a storyteller, writer, and teacher. […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
*** 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*** 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 […]
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! […]
A youth theater/ dance collaboration: Dramatist Anna Smulowitz's young actors join Joppa Junior Dance Company directed by Erin Staffiere as part of Newburyport Arts Collective celebrating Halloween in Newburyport Bring chairs or blankets This is a rain or shine event Masks are not required When: Tuesday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. Where: Oak Hill Cemetary, 4 […]
Students of Improv Classes work with Charles Van Eman on many aspects of the craft of Improv. This class culminates in a performance. Please join us in enjoying the fruits of their labors. Here is a description of the class: *Become a better listener (to others and to your own ideas!) *Learn to access your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Full Moon Story Slam date: Saturday, October 23 at 7pm Theme: Goosebumps Please note: Audience Members limit is 100, so be sure to sign up early The next Full Moon Story Slam is our chance to gather as friends – virtually, of course – and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eighty three years ago, on October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater broadcast a version of H.G. Wells ‘War of the World’ that set off a panic across the country. Join the TASN Vintage Radio Players as we recreate that broadcast for you, live and in-person at the Firehouse Center for the Performing […]